David Furst

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

David Furst appears in the following:

The Big Picture: Set Decorator for 'The Power of the Dog'

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Set decorator Amber Richards discusses her Oscar-nominated work on the film "The Power of the Dog." 

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The Big Picture: Joseph Patel on Producing 'Summer Of Soul'

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Joseph Patel joins us to discuss his role producing the Oscar-nominated documentary "Summer of Soul." 

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Comfort food with a nod to elementary school

Sunday, March 27, 2022

WNYC
A new restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn finds a way to pay tribute to both Midwestern comfort food and elementary school.

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This Week in Politics: Sorting through Mayor Adams' new Covid exemptions

Saturday, March 26, 2022

WNYC
This week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he was exempting athletes and performers from the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private workers.

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What is Bigorexia?

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Journalist Alex Hawgood joins us to discuss his piece for the New York Times, "What is Bigorexia?," and take calls from listeners about their experience with male body dysmorphia.

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The Big Picture: Producing 'Summer Of Soul'

Thursday, March 17, 2022

 As part of our "Big Picture" series, we'll speak to the producer of 'Summer of Soul,' Joseph Patel.

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A New Novel, 'Notes on an Execution'

Thursday, March 17, 2022

A new novel tells the story of a serial killer on death row from the eyes of three women in his life. Author Danya Kukafka joins to discuss.

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The Big Picture: Set Decorating for 'The Power of the Dog'

Thursday, March 17, 2022

We continue our "Big Picture" series by speaking with Amber Richards, nominated for her work as a set decorator on 'The Power of the Dog.'

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The Grand Prospect Hall, an event palace that promised to make dreams come true, is gone

Saturday, March 05, 2022

WNYC
Despite efforts from neighborhood activists, the 19th-century Park Slope venue Grand Prospect Hall has been demolished.

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This Week In Politics: NY Republicans using crime spike to motivate voters

Saturday, March 05, 2022

WNYC
Crime was a major topic of conversation at the New York State Republican Convention this week. 

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A Weekend Edition subway puzzle

Sunday, February 27, 2022

WNYC
WNYC listener Jacob Kopas issues a puzzle challenge that tests our gaming skills AND our knowledge of New York City's subway system.

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This week in politics: New York Democrats nominate Governor Hochul

Saturday, February 19, 2022

WNYC
This week, New York Democrats nominated Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term.

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Why New Yorkers are seeing big price spikes on their electric bills

Friday, February 18, 2022

Jumps in natural gas prices are causing electric bills to skyrocket right now. Here's why, and what ratepayers can do about it.

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This Week in Mask Mandates: New Jersey to Stop Requiring Masks in Schools

Saturday, February 12, 2022

WNYC
New Jersey and Connecticut prepare to end mask mandates in schools. New York isn't quite there yet. 

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Your Picks for New York City's Best Dog Runs

Saturday, February 12, 2022

WNYC
We asked you to bark at us, and you did. Now, hear your picks for the city's best dog runs — and how they're held together through the efforts of unpaid volunteers.

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Prosecutors Are Going After Michael K. Williams’ Alleged Dealer Using An Increasingly Common — And Controversial — Charge

Saturday, February 05, 2022

Should dealing drugs have the same legal consequences as homicide? 

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This Week in Politics: President Biden's Visit with Mayor Adams

Saturday, February 05, 2022

WNYC
President Biden came to New York City this week where he met with Mayor Adams to address rising gun violence.

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The NYPD Squashed Disciplinary Charges For Officers Accused Of Wrongful Arrests, Hitting Boy With Police Car

Tuesday, February 01, 2022

The boys arrested hadn't fit any specific description of the people involved in robbery, nor were they charged with anything.

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This Week in Politics: NYC Mayor Adams' Gun Violence Plan

Saturday, January 29, 2022

The mayor's plan involves some strategies the city can roll out — such as the newly revamped plainclothes unit — and some beyond his control. Now, political lines are being drawn.

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A Weather Update Ahead Of Major Snowstorm in NY and NJ

Friday, January 28, 2022

Up to a foot of snow is expected in the Five Boroughs, with higher accumulations in surrounding areas. 

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