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: An indictment and several federal probes in New York
Saturday, September 07, 2024
It's been quite a week for the administrations of Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams.First, we learned that one of Hochul's former top aides, who also served in her predecessor Andrew Cu...
Why the water was (sometimes) so cold at the Jersey Shore this summer
Saturday, August 31, 2024
We look at why beach goers complained about unusually frigid water during some of the hottest heatwaves.
Eater New York offers an impassioned defense of the city's Mexican food
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Critic Robert Sietsema answers one of the food questions we hear all the time.
This Week in Politics: The state's highest court says New Yorkers can still vote by mail
Saturday, August 24, 2024
WNYC's Brigid Bergin says there's plenty of politics woven through this legal dispute.
US Open preview: food, fun and oh yeah, tennis
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Sports writer Priya Desai brings us some tips on how to get the most out of a classic New York City event.
This Week in Politics: New York politicians head to the DNC
Saturday, August 17, 2024
WNYC's Jon Campbell and Elizabeth Kim preview the DNC.
The iconic pizzerias of New York City
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Eater NY just published their list of the iconic pizzerias in the five boroughs.
As the Olympics wind down, we salute the athletes who represented us from New York and New Jersey
Saturday, August 10, 2024
As the Paris Olympics wind down, we salute the athletes who represented us from New York and New Jersey.
New York City's disappearing diners
Sunday, August 04, 2024
Riley Arthur is a photographer trying to document every remaining diner in the city. She talks about why so many are closing.
August delivers a spectacular meteor shower for New Yorkers
Sunday, August 04, 2024
Along with the hot weather, August promises a spectacular meteor shower for stargazers.
This Week in Politics: Gov. Hochul digs up some money for the MTA
Saturday, August 03, 2024
WNYC's Jon Campbell looks at where that funding is coming from.
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.
