David Furst

We learn about the state of achievement culture in our world, and the consequences when the culture becomes toxic.

Author Etaf Rum joins to discuss her new novel, 'Evil Eye.'

Here ye, Here ye, The Ren Faire is upon us!

The Brooklyn Museum is displaying a wide range of African fashion.

We preview the new books you might want to check out this Fall.

Bronx-based artist Laura James' first children's book is a tribute to her mother, an Antiguan immigrant who worked as a nanny, seamstress and office cleaner to make ends meet.

Beloved actor Julie Andrews has teamed up with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a children's book! Both women join us to discuss, The Enchanted Symphony.

Here to help our listeners work through their emotions this back-to-school season is Matt Lundquist, founder and clinical director of Tribeca Therapy.

Look, the best slice of pizza in New York City is a never-ending debate. Add to the conversation New Jersey pizza, and even Connecticut, and there are too many great slices to count. 

Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk joins us with recommendations for what to look out for in the fall.

Robert Sietsema, senior critic at Eater New York is back with his latest recommendations.

Brooklyn's famous Di Fara Pizza just opened a new sandwich shop. Eater NY's Robert Sietsema has the details.

WNYC's Giulia Heyward tried to follow Mayor Adams' plant-based diet for a week.

Eater NY tells us where to head for some tasty new vegan dining options.

WNYC's Nancy Solomon looks at the well-organized opposition to wind power in New Jersey.

Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams are teaming up to plan for the future of the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx.

The heat is on for New York City Mayor Eric Adams this summer. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim breaks it down. 

WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith joins us with a list of free things to do in New York City this August.

While the globe is in the midst of one of its hottest documented summers, the state's energy assistance program for low-income New Yorkers stopped accepting applications on July 14th.

Young children and senior citizens are most at risk during an extreme heat event, but pregnant women and people on certain medications may want to take precautions, too.