Matt Katz

Reporter, WNYC News

Matt Katz appears in the following:

As Christie Stands By Trump, New Jersey Supporters Wonder Why

Wednesday, March 02, 2016

The New Jersey governor and former presidential candidate faces a storm of criticism at home for his decision to endorse Republican front-runner Donald Trump.

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Chris Christie’s Trump Endorsement Alienates Allies

Tuesday, March 01, 2016

WNYC and New Jersey Public Radio reporter Matt Katz discusses the "shock" and "dismay" Governor Chris Christie caused after he endorsed Donald Trump as the GOP nominee.

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Christie Allies' Shock and Shame as Christie Runs With Trump -- and Trips

Monday, February 29, 2016

Christie’s secretly-conceived decision last week to endorse Donald Trump provoked shock, anger and disappointment, even from his own inner circle.

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The Public's Tab for Bridgegate Legal Bills Now Exceeds $13 Million, and Counting

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Bills for a digital forensics firm dating to 2014 were released Friday night.

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Christie Opposes Democrats' Pension Proposal in Budget Address

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

In his first public appearance since dropping out the presidential race, the Governor says a Democratic plan to pay for pensions will wreck the New Jersey economy.  

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What Awaits Chris Christie in New Jersey

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Chris Christie has officially ended his presidential run. New Jersey listeners round up news and issues from Christie's home state that he may have missed while campaigning.

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Chris Christie Drops Out Of Republican Race For President

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has suspended his campaign for president.

"And while running for president I tried to reinforce what I have always believed — that speaking your mind matters, that experience matters, that competence matters and that it will always matter in leading our nation," said Christie in ...

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Chris Christie Ends White House Bid

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The New Jersey governor ends his campaign after a disappointing finish in New Hampshire.

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Chris Christie and New Hampshire: 10 Things That Went Wrong

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Bridgegate, Donald Trump and a weak ground game all contributed to Chris Christie's sixth-place finish.

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New Hampshire Primary: A Litmus Test for Front-Runners and Fringe Candidates

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

For front-runners a major defeat could mean a shakeup in staff or strategy and for fringe candidates, a bad loss could result in campaign termination.  

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Huge Crowds, But Hardly a New Hampshire Primary Voter in Sight

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

Political tourists are filling campaign events in the Granite State.

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Fourth Place Or Bust For Christie

Tuesday, February 09, 2016

One last town hall convinces at least some New Hampshire voters to support the governor.

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Christie's Bridgegate Lawyers Pick Up Fundraising Slack As Billionaire Backers Fade Away

Thursday, February 04, 2016

Bridgegate Lawyers got paid $8 Million. Then they gave $67,700 to Christie.  

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Chris Christie Ran For President and All New Jersey Got Was a Pig Crate Ban Veto

Monday, February 01, 2016

Christie spent 42 days over five years in Iowa, all to finish second-to-last in the Iowa caucuses. 

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Conservative Talk Radio's Election

Friday, January 29, 2016

What listening to conservative talk radio can teach us about this election. 

Christie Under Fire for Leaving NJ and Returning to Campaign Trail

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Gov. Chris Christie has faced heavy criticism for returning to the campaign trail right after a record-breaking blizzard hit New Jersey.

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Christie Uses Blizzard in Fight For the White House

Monday, January 25, 2016

Despite causing power outages and flooding along the Jersey Shore, Saturday's blizzard gave Governor Christie an opportunity to emphasize his experience in an executive role. 

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How Christie, a Master of Political Arts, Contradicts and Confounds

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Christie’s political style is the potent force behind his presidential candidacy. This is how it works.

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What It's Like to Follow Chris Christie for Five Years

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Reporter Matt Katz talks about his new book, American Governor:Chris Christie’s Bridge to Redemption, and what it's like to cover a master of media manipulation for five years.
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Matt Katz Describes an American Governor (Guess Which One)

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

WNYC and New Jersey Public Radio reporter Matt Katz gives his insider's view of NJ Gov. Christie, via his new book "American Governor: Chris Christie's Bridge to Redemption."

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