David Furst

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

David Furst appears in the following:

Where to Skate in the City

Saturday, November 27, 2021

WNYC
Time to sharpen those skates - it's the season for outdoor ice-skating in New York City.

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Mets President Sandy Alderson Says New York City Is A Deterrent For Recruitment. Does He Have a Point?

Saturday, November 20, 2021

New York Magazine contributing editor Will Leitch says the Big Apple's big stage isn't necessarily a selling point for athletes or the front office.

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Thanksgiving Day Parade: Tactics, Timing, and Temperature

Saturday, November 20, 2021

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be mostly back to normal this year, and perhaps you're thinking about going — but aren't sure how to game it. We've got the pro tips you need.

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Michelle Buteau On Comedy After Lockdown

Saturday, November 13, 2021

WNYC
Michelle Buteau is performing at Town Hall as part of the New York Comedy Festival.

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This Week in Politics: A Self Inflicted Wound in South Jersey?

Saturday, November 13, 2021

WNYC
New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney's shocking loss in the general election may not just be due to a red wave in his district.

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Help the Pumpkin Composting Process Along with a Hammer or a Baseball Bat

Saturday, November 06, 2021

Halloween is over, which means it's time to beat your pumpkin senseless. 

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This Week in Politics: New York's Voting Ballot Measures Defeated

Saturday, November 06, 2021

Three ballot propositions related to redistricting and voting rights went down after a well-funded campaign — and inaction by Democratic supporters. 

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Fall Back: Will We Never Be Free of the Tyranny of Time Change?

Saturday, November 06, 2021

Get ready for a grand tour of all of the little time-keeping devices in your life: the wristwatch, the time display in your car, your microwave. Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend.

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This Week in Politics: A Shocking Loss for NJ's State Senate President

Saturday, November 06, 2021

WNYC
New Jersey State Senate President Steve Sweeney lost his seat to a nearly unknown candidate. 

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This Week in Politics: New York City Picks its Next Mayor

Saturday, October 30, 2021

WNYC
New York City voters will elect a new mayor this Tuesday.

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This Week In Politics: New Jersey's Gubernatorial Race

Saturday, October 30, 2021

WNYC
It's go time for New Jersey voters, who will choose a governor on Tuesday. 

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A New Exhibition Reexamines The Meaning Of "Native New York"

Friday, October 29, 2021

The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian subverts and recontextualizes the narrative about New York's Native American community.

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This Week In Politics: Early Voting Starts In New York and New Jersey

Saturday, October 23, 2021

WNYC
Weekend Edition Saturday host David Furst and WNYC's Brigid Bergin talk about early voting. 

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Don't Miss It: 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' on Broadway, 'PS' at Ars Nova

Saturday, October 23, 2021

WNYC's Jennifer Vanasco on two shows to see this fall. 

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The First American To Get An Authorized COVID-19 Vaccine Just Got A Booster Shot

Thursday, October 07, 2021

Sandra Lindsay also says she wants more New Yorkers to get vaccinated. 

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How A New Jersey Democrat Is Threatening President Biden's Social Spending Plans

Wednesday, October 06, 2021

Rep. Gottheimer leads a group of Democrats who initially refused to support Biden's social spending plans, without first holding a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill.

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Weekly Music Roundup: NY Gypsy All Stars, Susana Baca, elbow

Monday, October 04, 2021

New Sounds
This week, a cross-cultural premiere, a new elbow song with an old elbow title, and a stunning soul revue from the Apollo featuring Charles Bradley. Plus, new Susana Baca, and more.
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Modern Persian Food in the Spotlight at Brooklyn's New Sofreh Cafe

Saturday, October 02, 2021

WNYC
Sofreh Cafe opened its doors in Bushwick last week.

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This Week in Politics: Candidates Face Off in the New Jersey Governor's Race

Saturday, October 02, 2021

WNYC
With one month left before New Jersey's gubernatorial election, the candidates held their first debate. We break down what happened this week — and what's coming up. 

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Public Comment Time for New Jersey's $16 Billion Dollar Flood Plan

Sunday, September 26, 2021

WNYC
The $16 billion flood mitigation plan for New Jersey's back bays is in the middle of a public comment period that runs through mid October. 

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