Matt Katz appears in the following:
Bridgegate Trial: Verdict Recap
Monday, November 07, 2016
The Bridgegate trial came to a close last Friday with the conviction of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's top two aides, but Christie's culpability is still being examined.
This Week in Politics: An Election Like No Other
Saturday, November 05, 2016
As Election Day approaches, we look back on 2016 with WNYC's election news team.
2 Former Aides To N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Found Guilty In 'Bridgegate Trial'
Friday, November 04, 2016
Two former aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie were convicted Friday of creating an epic traffic jam at the George Washington Bridge for what prosecutors say was political revenge.
Matt Katz Reports From Bridgegate Courthouse After Guilty Verdict Announced
Friday, November 04, 2016
WNYC political reporter Matt Katz joined Leonard from the courthouse in Newark after Bridget Anne Kelly and Bill Baroni were convicted in the Bridgegate case.
Guilty on All Counts: Two Former Christie Aides Convicted in Bridgegate Case
Friday, November 04, 2016
A jury found two former Christie employees guilty for shutting down access lanes to the George Washington Bridge to punish a Christie foe. They now face 20 years in prison.
Christie's Taxpayer-Funded Lawyers Increase Work on Bridgegate Case
Thursday, November 03, 2016
Christie's lawyers and digital experts have now billed taxpayers $11.3 million on the Bridgegate case.
Bridgegate Jury Leaves Court Early as Lawyers Huddle Behind Closed Doors
Wednesday, November 02, 2016
The jury goes home — without a verdict.
The Christie Tracker Podcast: The Bridgegate Trial - Week 7
Wednesday, November 02, 2016
As the jury deliberates, Bridget Kelly's attorney paces in the hallway and slumps in his chair.
Outnumbered: Behind Enemy Lines with a Liberal Pundit at Fox News
Tuesday, November 01, 2016
This election has featured bigotry, misogyny and rhetoric unlike anything in recent history. But one New Yorker is experiencing all of that more intensely than the rest of us.
Bridgegate Continued: Time for Some Closing Arguments in Newark
Friday, October 28, 2016
The first-ever live Bridgegate update with Matt Katz and Nancy Solomon comes just in time for the closing arguments in the trial.
Scandals Tarnish N.J. Gov. Chris Christie's Political Career
Friday, October 28, 2016
Chris Christie was once a rising star in the Republican Party. Now, he's being hammered by a series of scandals that have journalists writing his political obituary.
In Bridget Kelly's Own Words
Monday, October 24, 2016
Damning words from a Bridgegate witness in a dramatic day in the courtroom.
Bridget Kelly Speaks: Christie's Ex-Aide Says Gov Knew About Bridgegate
Friday, October 21, 2016
A tearful defendant explains how she twice spoke with the governor and his chief of staff about the lane closures to make sure he was okay with it.
A Rise in Anti-Semitic Tweets, and a Lack of Action from Twitter
Friday, October 21, 2016
Anti-Semitic attacks on social media are on the rise during this election season. But Twitter has been slow to suspend the accounts of people who tweet threats.
The Christie Tracker Podcast: The Bridgegate Trial - Week 5
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
An 'earnest' Bill Baroni says he was intimidated by Governor Christie and duped by David Wildstein. But there are holes in his story.
Questions Swirl Around Christie as Bridgegate Trial Advances
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has not been seen on TV defending Donald Trump recently, and that's because he's been embroiled in a political scandal in his home state.
Baroni Takes The Stand: Bridgegate Defendant Expresses 'Regret,' Says He Was Duped
Monday, October 17, 2016
Bridgegate defendant Bill Baroni finally gets his chance to respond to nearly three years of allegations — and a set of hefty criminal charges.
Episode 4: Down the Rabbit Hole
Thursday, October 13, 2016
The failure to listen, but success to be heard may be the cornerstone driving today's cultural and political climates.
Bridgegate Day 15: Another Bombshell, Another Lie to The Press, And Some More Cursing
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
A defense attorney suggests Chris Christie knew about Bridgegate all along.
The Christie Tracker Podcast: The Bridgegate Trial – Week 4
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Tears, betrayal and the F-bomb: appearing now in court.
