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.
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David Furst appears in the following:
This Week in Politics: New York finally, really has a state budget
Saturday, April 20, 2024
New York appears to have a final budget. WNYC's Jon Campbell has the latest.
Get in line, it's Record Store Day
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Record Store Day begins this Saturday, April 20 at 8 a.m.
Italians Know How to Snack
Friday, April 19, 2024
Charcuterie boards and aperitif hour are all the rage these days, but we could all stand to get more creative than putting some crackers and cheese on a board.
The Story of Veselka in New Documentary
Friday, April 19, 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.
The Mets retire Dwight Gooden's number
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Dwight 'Doc' Gooden's number 16 will retired in a special pre-game event scheduled for this Sunday afternoon.
This Week in Politics: The legal battle over New Jersey's ballot system
Saturday, April 13, 2024
The state's unusual county line ballot system has been in a bright spotlight this year.
Seafood with a side of sea spray: New York City's floating restaurants
Saturday, April 13, 2024
As the weather warms up, Eater NY looks at New York City's floating restaurants.
Eclipse-watching in New York's path of totality
Saturday, March 30, 2024
New Yorkers prepare to head to the western and northern parts of the state for the total solar eclipse on April 8th.
Lawmakers respond to sexual abuse allegations at Rikers Island
Saturday, March 30, 2024
New York lawmakers respond to WNYC investigation that reveals decades of alleged abuse in the Rikers Island women's jail.
Corinne Bailey Rae on 'Black Rainbows' (Listening Party)
Friday, March 22, 2024
Corinne Bailey Rae returns with her first album in seven years, Black Rainbows.
'American Negra: A Memoir'; The Whitney Biennial; Italian Snacking Cookbook; and Iconic Sandwich Recipes
Thursday, March 21, 2024
'American Negra: A Memoir'; Previewing the Whitney Biennial; Italian Snacking Cookbook; and Iconic Sandwich Recipes
NJ suffered horrible COVID-19 loses. 'Postmortem' says it's not ready for another emergency.
Friday, March 15, 2024
The report says the state needs to beef up its health infrastructure and train its government workers on responding to emergencies.
NYC Mayor Adams reaches settlement in fight to roll back right to shelter
Friday, March 15, 2024
Homeless advocates and their lawyers met with the city officials in state Supreme Court on Friday.
After the death of Flaco, how New Yorkers can make the city safer for birds
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.
How to Protect Yourself from Scammers
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.
Your Veselka Stories (Food for Thought)
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.
Joy Reid on the Relationship Between Medgar and Myrlie Evers
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).
This Week in Politics: Why the New Jersey senate primary could signal a break with politics-as-usual
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.
A holiday to celebrate with your sweetheart by the sea: Gullentine's Day
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Move over Valentine's Day. It's time to honor the seagull!
This Week in Politics: What you need to know for Election Day in NY-03
Saturday, February 10, 2024
The special election to replace ousted congressman George Santos is Tuesday, Feb. 13.
