Matt Katz

Reporter, WNYC News

Matt Katz appears in the following:

The True Cost of a Common Cleaning Product

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Air pollution in a series of southern communities is well above levels deemed safe by the Environmental Protection Agency following a chain of plants making the key chemical in Cascade. 

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What does the Diplomatic Boycott against the Beijing Olympics Mean?

Thursday, December 23, 2021

The United States and a few other countries are boycotting the Beijing Olympics by not sending government officials to the games.

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Journalists Around The World Are Being Jailed And Detained At Record Highs

Thursday, December 23, 2021

The CPJ says a record 293 journalists are in jail around the world, up from 280 last year. 

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The New Matrix is About More Than the Movie

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment in the Matrix franchise is set to debut theatrically today.

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How Love and Relationships Have Changed in the Time of COVID-19

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Former dating columnist Matt Katz talks with relationship experts about how relationships, love, and dating have changed nearly two years into this pandemic.

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The Trial of Kimberly Potter

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The former Minnesota police officer charged with two counts of manslaughter for killing an unarmed Black man back in April will soon hear a verdict. 

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The Trial of Kimberly Potter 2021-12-22

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The former Minnesota police officer charged with two counts of manslaughter for killing an unarmed Black man back in April will soon hear a verdict. 

Parenting During the Pandemic

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

For parents, the pandemic has been full of challenges, from balancing work and life to figuring out remote learning.

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Hollywood's Obsession with Nuns Explained

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

From horror films like 2018’s The Nun to the "nunsploitation" films of the 1970s, Hollywood has a habit of depicting the lives of nuns on the big screen. 

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Migrant Workers At Dubai's Expo 2020 Report Unlivable Wages And Confiscated Passports

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Expo 2020 has employed migrant workers, and many are claiming they were tricked into coming to the city for unlivable wages after paying an illegal fee to recruiters.

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A Closer Look at Joe Manchin

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The West Virginia senator continues to dominate national headlines, but what's missing from the general narrative of congressional competition?

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Why The Final Frontier Matters

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

A conversation with science journalist Shannon Stirone about the JWST launch, recent discoveries in space, and why space exploration matters.

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Military Documents Show U.S. Airstrikes Have Led to Thousands of Civilian Deaths

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

In the American air war in the Middle East, a New York Times investigation reveals flawed intelligence, rushed and imprecise targeting and the deaths of thousands of civilians.

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A Closer Look at Joe Manchin 2021-12-21

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The West Virginia senator continues to dominate national headlines, but what's missing from the general narrative of congressional competition?

The Facility: A Look Inside ICE Detention During The Pandemic

Monday, December 20, 2021

A new documentary opens the door to an ICE detention center during the pandemic, revealing the anxious reality of those detained at the time. 

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Omicron's on the Move in the U.S. 2021-12-20

Monday, December 20, 2021

Nationwide, Covid-19 infections and deaths have been surging this month, likely due to the colder weather and appearance of the omicron variant in the U.S.

What's Causing the Rise of Deaths in Jail?

Monday, December 20, 2021

A record high number of deaths in jail has emerged across the country in recent years.

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Adams Will Keep Solitary Confinement at Rikers Island, Despite Humanitarian Concerns

Thursday, December 16, 2021

The move is a stark reversal of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to end the practice.

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Fifteen Officers, Including Top Corrections Administrator, Now Charged in New Jersey Women's Prison Assault

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The New Jersey Attorney General announced charges today against a top official at the state’s women’s prison for covering up the assault of inmates earlier this year. 

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New York Towns Opting Out of Marijuana Sales Worry About The Kids

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

New York towns have two weeks left to ban cannabis stores and lounges from their communities, triggering a flurry of local government hearings in the final days of the year. 

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