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:
This Week in Politics: New York's (late) state budget
Saturday, April 11, 2026
What's holding up the state budget this time? WNYC's Jon Campbell charts the distance between the governor and the Legislature.
A moon mission and a 'sungrazer' comet: April's astronomy report
Sunday, April 05, 2026
April's astronomy report focuses on tracking a comet and following the Artemis II moon mission.
How to staycation in NYC
Saturday, April 04, 2026
Travel is hell. We have tips for enjoying a spring break staycation here in New York.
This Week in Politics: Early voting starts this week in New Jersey's special congressional election
Saturday, April 04, 2026
The political world is paying close attention to a race to fill Governor Sherrill's vacated congressional seat.
Getting in step with the budget dance in New York and New Jersey
Saturday, March 14, 2026
For governors who made affordability a central part of their identity, the dance steps may be especially tricky this year.
Local college basketball teams gearing up for March Madness
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Sports reporter Priya Desai joins us for a preview of the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments.
The best places to grab pho in New York City
Sunday, March 08, 2026
This Vietnamese dish is perfect for a lunchtime treat after a long, cold winter.
A total lunar eclipse and more: what to watch for in the heavens this March
Sunday, March 01, 2026
WNYC's Rosemary Misdary tells us how to watch the total lunar eclipse on the morning of March 3.
March concerts to catch in New York City
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Concert highlights for March feature new music from Mitski, Shabaka and the band Joyce Manor.
The New York City nurses strike comes to an end
Sunday, February 22, 2026
The New York State Nurses Association says their members at NewYork-Presbyterian have now ratified a new contract.
With a blizzard warning in effect, Gov. Sherrill says 'This is not something to take lightly.'
Sunday, February 22, 2026
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill joins WNYC for an update on today's winter storm.
NYPD budget holds as Mamdani's safety plans go unfunded
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Mayor Mamdani's first preliminary budget is raising questions about the administration's public safety agenda for New York City.
Captivated by curling in Brooklyn
Sunday, February 15, 2026
The Brooklyn Lakeside Curling Club offers leagues, lessons and clinics for those who want to learn the sport after watching it during the Winter Olympics.
A wild special election primary in New Jersey may be a sign of things to come
Saturday, February 14, 2026
After a wild special election primary to fill Governor Mikie Sherrill's House seat in New Jersey, we look at how the race may be a sign of things to come in this midterm election year.
In praise of the tuna melt
Sunday, February 08, 2026
Food writer Joshua David Stein offers praise for the tuna melt and tells us where to find some great examples in New York City.
New York and New Jersey athletes to watch during the Winter Olympics
Saturday, February 07, 2026
We highlight some of the homegrown athletes from New York and New Jersey to watch during the Winter Olympics.
Your February guide to stargazing in NYC
Sunday, February 01, 2026
This month's astronomy report features a parade of planets and a plan to watch NASA's moon mission from the comfort of the great indoors.
NYC concerts to catch in February
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Music writer Hank Shteamer picks the concert highlights for February.
Early voting underway in the primary for NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill's former House seat
Saturday, January 31, 2026
The district covers parts of Morris, Essex and Passaic counties. Early voting runs through Tuesday, Feb. 3. The primary is on Thursday, Feb. 5.
A new Chinatown emerges among the glass towers of Long Island City
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Food writer Robert Sietsema highlights some of the best Chinese restaurants in Long Island City.
