Tell Us About Your Commute!, 'Top Doctors,' Industry City Rezoning, George Faison, Fay Wray & Robert Riskin

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Mar 21, 2019

WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen joins guest host Shumita Basu for a call-in about accessibility on the NYC subway. They will also discuss the station's new “Commuter Survey,” which asks some basic questions about listeners' commuting habits and thoughts to help guide the station's transit coverage. ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen talks about his recent piece, “I’m a Journalist. Apparently, I’m Also One of America’s “Top Doctors.”’ Daniel Geiger, a senior reporter for Crain's New York Business, explains the plans for Industry City's rezoning. Choreographer George Faison discusses his incredible career. Editors and writers from Gothamist's team explain what stories they’ve been following. Victoria Riskin discusses her book, Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir, which looks at the life of her parents -- two Hollywood icons.

 

This episode is guest-hosted by Shumita Basu.

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