David Furst is the Weekend Edition Host for WNYC - and is also host of The Christie Tracker Podcast. He joined WNYC and New Jersey Public Radio in 2012. He was born and raised in the Garden State so he really has no excuse if he pronounces the name of your town wrong.
He spent more than a decade reporting and producing for WAMU in Washington, D.C., where he was the host and executive producer of a weekly news and culture magazine. During his time in the nation's capital, he also produced award-winning documentaries like 20th Century Washington, Rock Creek Park: Gathering Place and Dividing Line and The Washington Opera Goes to Japan, where he followed Placido Domingo and the company during their first international tour.
In the mid-to-late 90s, David worked as a classical host for KPAC in San Antonio and launched a live contemporary music show for sister station KSTX.
He lives in Chatham, NJ with his wife, two children and an alarmingly large record collection.
Shows:
David Furst appears in the following:
Friday, March 15, 2024
By
Caroline Lewis
The report says the state needs to beef up its health infrastructure and train its government workers on responding to emergencies.
Friday, March 15, 2024
By
Karen Yi /
David Brand
Homeless advocates and their lawyers met with the city officials in state Supreme Court on Friday.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who escaped the Central Park Zoo last year, died after what appeared to be a building collision.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Joy Reid, MSNBC host of "The ReidOut," has written a new book about the historical relationship between Medgar and Myrlie Evers (now Myrlie Evers-Williams).
Thursday, February 22, 2024
A new documentary follows second-generation owner Tom Birchard, as he plans to retire from running the beloved Ukrainian restaurant, Veselka, an East Village staple.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Amy Nofziger, director of Victim Support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network, and Rachel Tobac, co-founder and CEO of SocialProof Security, join us to discuss how to identify a scam.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
WNYC's Nancy Solomon brings us the latest on the Democratic primary for the seat currently occupied by Senator Bob Menendez.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Move over Valentine's Day. It's time to honor the seagull!
Saturday, February 10, 2024
The special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos is Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Sunday, February 04, 2024
Eater New York just released a list of New York City's 'Most Iconic Dishes.' We sample a few of the highlights.
Saturday, February 03, 2024
WNYC's Elizabeth Kim looks at the latest showdown between the Council and the mayor, and how their relationship moves forward from here.
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Eater NY says the new museum cafe at the Whitney Museum of American Art is as much of a destination as the art.
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Why campaign finance laws are riddled with loopholes, making them easy to exploit.
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Over 40 restaurants have closed in New York City this month. We look at some of the reasons behind the closings.
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Unlike past New York City mayors, Adams could be facing serious challenges from within his own party.
Saturday, January 13, 2024
This week, a first wave of migrant families living in New York City shelters reached a new deadline to move out.
Saturday, January 06, 2024
As New York's legislative session gets underway, WNYC's Jon Campbell looks at the challenges ahead.
Saturday, December 30, 2023
There are over 170 museums in New York City. Jane August is visiting every single one.
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Brian Lehrer's 2023 Year-End News Quiz
Saturday, December 16, 2023
New Jersey's senate race looks to be one of the defining contests of 2024. We look at how the Democratic primary is shaping up.