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:
Return of the King: The Papaya Wars rage in NYC
Saturday, July 20, 2024
The reopening of Papaya King has opened a theater anew in the ongoing war with Gray's Papaya. New Yorkers must choose a side.
New York and New Jersey athletes get ready for the the Paris Olympics
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Priya Desai brings us an Olympic preview with a local perspective.
This Week in Politics: Jury deliberations begin in the trial of Senator Bob Menendez
Saturday, July 13, 2024
A jury is deliberating the federal corruption case against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez.
Sen. Menendez' Trial Wraps Up; Amtrak's Northeast Corridor Woes; Pres. Biden & the NATO Summit; 2024's Last 'Manhattanhenge'
Friday, July 12, 2024
Awaiting the Verdict in the Menendez Trial; What's Up With Amtrak's Northeast Corridor; Pres. Biden's Press Conference; The Science Behind 'Manhattanhenge'
The best dishes for the hottest days of summer
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Critic Robert Sietsema helps us chill out on the hottest days of summer with cool - and cooling - food ideas.
This Week in Politics: Explaining the Norcross indictment
Saturday, June 22, 2024
It's been quite a year in New Jersey. The latest chapter is the indictment of George Norcross, long considered one of the most powerful men in the state.
Visiting every neighborhood in New York City
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Photographer Rob Stephenson is documenting his visits for his project, The Neighborhoods.
This Week in Politics: Another round of early voting begins in New York
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Early voting gets underway for the state legislative and congressional primaries.
The bottled sauces of New York City's Italian restaurants
Sunday, June 09, 2024
Food critic Robert Sietsema puts bottled marinara to the test.
This Week in Politics: Governor Hochul pulls the plug on congestion pricing and the legislative session wraps up in Albany
Saturday, June 08, 2024
As Governor Hochul reverses her stance on congestion pricing, we consider the continuing fallout.
Arooj Aftab's New Album, 'Night Reign' (Listening Party)
Monday, June 03, 2024
Grammy-winning musician and singer Arooj Aftab joins us for a Listening Party for her new album, Night Reign, which combines jazz and folk sounds.
Examining the Roots of Hypochondria (Mental Health Mondays)
Monday, June 03, 2024
In an age of Web MD, most of us have found ourselves anxiously Googling symptoms, and diagnosing ourselves with terrible ailments, even if we know it's a bad idea.
What Does Your 'Coming Out' Journey Look Like?
Monday, June 03, 2024
Happy June! We're kicking off Pride Month by asking listeners about their 'coming out' journeys. We're joined by Mathew Rodriguez, freelance writer for Teen Vogue, Slate, Out and Reme...
A New Season of Slow Burn Tackles the Briggs Initiative
Monday, June 03, 2024
A new season of Slate’s popular narrative-driven podcast, Slow Burn revisits the fight against the Briggs Initiative in California, the nation’s first statewide referendum on gay rights.
Why this a great time to stare at the sun - with all of the proper eye protection
Sunday, May 26, 2024
The sun is very "active" right now. And if you take the right precautions to protect your eyes, there's a lot to see.
Looking for some warm weather fun? Check out WNYC's summer bucket list.
Saturday, May 25, 2024
To kick off the Memorial Day Weekend, we asked the WNYC newsroom to help us come up with a summer bucket list.
This Week in Politics: The trial of Senator Bob Menendez
Saturday, May 18, 2024
New Jersey Senator Bob Menenez is charged with bribery and corruption along with his wife and two businessmen.
The Knicks prepare for a deciding game 7 at Madison Square Garden
Saturday, May 18, 2024
The Knicks come home to Madison Square Garden for a winner-take-all game 7 against the Indiana Pacers.
The price of specialty coffee drinks keeps going up
Sunday, May 12, 2024
The caffeine may not be the only thing giving you a jolt at the coffee shop these days. And Eater New York says those prices get turbocharged in New York City.
This Week in Politics: The 2025 New York City mayor's race starts to take shape
Saturday, May 11, 2024
As of now, Mayor Adams is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. But the list of people who might be ready to challenge him is growing.
