David Furst

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

David Furst appears in the following:

This Week in Politics: Mayor de Blasio’s Long Distance Relationship with NYC

Saturday, August 10, 2019

WNYC
During his second term, Mayor de Blasio may be spending more time in Iowa than in City Hall. New Yorkers have noticed.

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Week Ahead: August 5, 2019

Monday, August 05, 2019

On this week's look ahead: the Queens District Attorney race heads to court, and a new law changes the statue of limitations for victims of child sex abuse. 

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This Week in Politics: New York's Democratic Incumbents Face "Crescendo of Energy and Activism"

Saturday, July 27, 2019

WNYC
Primary battles between Democratic incumbents and progressive challengers are taking shape in New York State's blue House districts.

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Savion Glover is Here to Make You Respond

Wednesday, July 03, 2019

In his new show at the Joyce Theater, tap legend Savion Glover calls upon choreographers and performers who came before him to have a conversation conducted through dance.

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A Very Special Pride March

Monday, July 01, 2019

Marches and events marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.

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Week Ahead: July 1, 2019

Monday, July 01, 2019

In this week's look ahead: the paper ballot count begins in the race for Queens District Attorney and the MTA may be reorganized. 

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This Week in Politics: No Government Shutdown for New Jersey

Saturday, June 29, 2019

WNYC
A budget showdown ends with a whimper as Governor Murphy promises to sign a budget that killed some of his top priorities.

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This Week in Politics: A Freshman Democrat's Fight to Win a Second Term

Saturday, June 15, 2019

WNYC
Democratic Rep. Max Rose says he'll be reelected by double digits. But it's time for a reality check in NYC's most conservative congressional district.

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This Week in Politics: Cajole, Criticize, Compromise

Saturday, June 08, 2019

WNYC
As New York's legislative session winds down, WNYC's Fred Mogul analyzes Governor Cuomo's late game tactics.

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This Week in Politics: Psst! There’s a Primary Election in New Jersey on Tuesday.

Saturday, June 01, 2019

WNYC
There's an explosive intra-party showdown unfolding in the Statehouse and a state budget deadline looming. But voters are barely aware of next week's Assembly primary.

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This Week in Politics: New Jersey's Centrist Congressman in the Spotlight

Saturday, May 11, 2019

WNYC
Growing scrutiny from local grassroots progressives for U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer's role as the House's leading centrist Democrat.

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This Week in Politics: NJ Political Boss Under Scrutiny

Saturday, May 04, 2019

WNYC
How an unelected figure helped craft legislation to benefit his interests to the tune of over one billion dollars in state tax breaks.

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This Week in Politics: The Blame Game After NJ Transit’s WrestleMania Mess

Saturday, April 13, 2019

WNYC
Stranded WWE fans highlighted larger problems with NJ Transit. But there may be signs that the Murphy administration is getting the agency back on track.

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This Week in Politics: A 'Radical Departure' As Congestion Pricing Puts Albany in Driver’s Seat

Saturday, April 06, 2019

WNYC
The new congestion pricing plan does more than toll drivers below 60th street in Manhattan. It gives Albany more control over city life.

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This Week in Politics: Just Outside the Spotlight

Saturday, March 30, 2019

WNYC
As local U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Kirsten Gillibrand fight for attention in a crowded Democratic field, we break down their early presidential primary strategies.

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Alien - The Play!

Sunday, March 24, 2019

WNYC
A New Jersey high school puts on an ambitious and visually stunning production of the classic sci-fi film.

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This Week in Politics: Last Push for NJ Weed Bill

Saturday, March 23, 2019

WNYC
A vote is scheduled on legalizing adult-use weed in New Jersey on Monday. It comes down to a mad scramble for 'yes' votes and passage is far from a sure thing.

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This Week in Politics: New York Budget Season - Just as Confrontational as Ever

Saturday, March 16, 2019

WNYC
It's Dem vs. Dem as New York budget negotiations face an April 1 deadline.

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This Week in Politics: A Roadmap for Compromise in Jersey?

Saturday, March 09, 2019

WNYC
Gov. Murphy's budget speech promised togetherness. We look at how far that spirit of compromise will go during negotiations.

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This Week in Politics: Our Last-Minute NYC Special Election Preview

Saturday, February 23, 2019

WNYC
With a slew of candidates on the ballot - and experts predicting low turnout - the race for Public Advocate could be decided by a handful of votes.

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