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:
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.
Snow, sleet and skis in New Jersey
Sunday, January 25, 2026
David Robinson is New Jersey's State Climatologist. He brings us the latest on the winter storm.
Governor Sherrill's winter storm warning: "Stay home"
Sunday, January 25, 2026
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill says residents should stay off the roads during this weekend's winter storm, if possible.
NYC Redistricting; Utility Rate Freeze; Saks' Bankruptcy Filing; Johnny Carson & Politics
Friday, January 23, 2026
If the NY11 District Map is Redrawn; Gov. Sherrill's Utility Rate Freeze; Saks Global's Bankruptcy Filing; Johnny Carson's politics
What does it take to get on stage at NYC's Comedy Cellar?
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Forget what Hollywood says. How do you really get on stage at the Comedy Cellar?
The impact of nurses strikes
Saturday, January 17, 2026
What the ongoing nurses strike means for New Yorkers.
This Week in Politics: Mikie Sherrill gets ready to celebrate Jersey-style
Saturday, January 17, 2026
A look at some of the biggest challenges facing Mikie Sherrill as she takes office.
One woman's mission to visit every museum in New York City
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Jane August is visiting every museum in New York City. She checks back in with her latest recommendations.
The Harlem Globetrotters kick off their centennial season at Madison Square Garden
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Keith Dawkins, President of the Harlem Globetrotters talks about the team celebrating the big 100.
New report says Latinos bear the brunt of immigration arrests in New York
Saturday, December 13, 2025
According to new report, Latinos account for nearly three-quarters of immigration enforcement arrests in New York, while making up a quarter of the state's non-citizen population.
The best places to eat in Hell's Kitchen
Sunday, December 07, 2025
Food critic Robert Sietsema is back with his latest recommendations and this time he's focused on the best places to dine in Hell's Kitchen.
This Week in Politics: Governor Murphy's final to-do list
Saturday, December 06, 2025
We look at the bills Gov. Murphy may sign before he turns the reins over to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill.
