David Furst

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

David Furst appears in the following:

Cold Weather Cooking

Friday, February 21, 2025

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan 23, 2025] Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We speak to Food & Wine assist...

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Rest in Peace, Flaco

Friday, February 21, 2025

This weekend marks one year since beloved celebrity owl, Flaco, tragically died. Flaco first made headlines in 2023 after escaping from the Central Park Zoo. A new exhibition at the N...

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Benmont Tench Live in the Studio

Friday, February 21, 2025

Legendary keyboardist Benmont Tench will release his new solo album, The Melancholy Season, on March 7. It's his first solo album in a decade. This week he's at Cafe Carlyle through S...

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The most fun restaurants in New York City

Sunday, February 16, 2025

WNYC
What makes a restaurant fun? For some, it might be a giant singing mechanical rodent and a roomful of video games. For others, it could be a quiet space as far removed from video scre...

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This Week in Politics: How the DOJ memo resets the mayor's race

Saturday, February 15, 2025

WNYC
The Justice Department filed a motion Friday - asking a judge to dismiss federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The request caps off a week of legal drama ...

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DOGE's Plan for the US Education Department; Mayor Adams' Good News; Oscar Docs: ’Black Box Diaries'; The State of Plastic Pollution

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

DOGE's Plan for the US Education Department; Mayor Adams' Good News; Oscar Docs: ’Black Box Diaries'; The State of Plastic Pollution

Open captions: now showing at a theatre near you

Sunday, February 09, 2025

WNYC
Captions are increasingly common on movies in New York City, because of an ordinance requiring them in most theaters.

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This Week in Politics: The governor's race gets real in New Jersey

Saturday, February 08, 2025

WNYC
New Jersey will elect a new governor this year. This week, primary debates kicked off among Democratic and Republican candidates.

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Our guide to February stargazing

Sunday, February 02, 2025

WNYC
Sunsets are extra special this month for stargazers. All of the planets in the solar system are on display at twilight. There's also a star that could go 'nova' at any moment. WNYC's ...

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How to navigate the Hoboken PATH closure

Saturday, February 01, 2025

WNYC
The MTA's $9 daytime congestion pricing tolls kicked in about a month ago for drivers heading into Manhattan below 60th street. The program aims to push commuters out of their cars an...

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Uplifting and supporting community in East Flatbush

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

WNYC
 Across the New York City area, people are making a positive impact on the communities around them. WNYC's  Community Partnerships Desk is spotlighting some of those people. We're cal...

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The Latest on the Tik Tok Ban

Friday, January 24, 2025

Last week the Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban TikTok in America and a few days later, the app briefly went dark. But on President Trump's first day he vowed to delay the ban....

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300 Paintings' with Sam Kissajukian

Friday, January 24, 2025

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, artist and comedian Sam Kissajukian had a manic episode, during which he painted more than 300 works of art. His new comedy show, "300 Paintings...

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'Edges of Ailey' at the Whitney

Thursday, January 23, 2025

[REBROADCAST FROM September 24, 2024] A new exhibition at the Whitney celebrates the life and work of influential and pioneering artist, dancer, and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Edges o...

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Oscar Nomination Reactions with Louis Virtel

Thursday, January 23, 2025

This morning the Oscar nominations were announced! We break down the snubs and surprises with Oscar fanatic and Keep It podcast co-host Louis Virtel.This segment is guest-hosted by Da...

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Easy Cold Weather Meals

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We speak to Food & Wine assistant editor Andee Gosnell about s...

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Remembering David Lynch

Thursday, January 23, 2025

The singular filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, days before what would have been his 79th birthday. Film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz joins us to reflect on Lynch's ...

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This Week in Politics: Policing the subway

Saturday, January 18, 2025

WNYC
Governor Hochul says she wants police patrols on all overnight subway trains. The initiative was a major part of her annual State of the State speech. Hochul also announced plans to i...

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New York City's best vegetarian and vegan restaurants

Sunday, January 12, 2025

WNYC
Eater New York just published its list of their favorite vegetarian and vegan restaurants in New York City.

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This Week in Politics: What New York lawmakers will prioritize in 2025

Saturday, January 11, 2025

WNYC
New York State's legislative session kicked off on Jan. 8. WNYC's Jon Campbell has a preview.

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