Podcast Episodes

Celebrating NYC's Forests

Episode 1699

Sophia Wohl , deputy director of stewardship, environment and planning at NYC Parks Department, talks about Saturday's celebrations of City of Forest Day with events around town, plus offers guidance…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Trump Admin and LGBTQ New Yorkers

Episode 1700

Giulia Heyward, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, talks about how New York officials are dealing with the Trump administration's attempts to roll back legal protections for the LGBTQ community.

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

30 Issues in 30 Days: New Jersey Transit

Episode 1698

Larry Higgs, commuting and transport reporter at NJ Advance Media, talks about the state of NJ Transit and where the candidates stand on tolls, construction of new transit projects, congestion pricin…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

As Goes New Jersey?

Episode 1697

Russell Berman, a staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about the New Jersey governor's race and its national bellwether status, plus the latest shutdown news.

"The Blue State That’s Now a Bellwether" (…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why More Young People are Getting Early-Onset Cancers

Episode 1695

More young people under the age of 50 are getting diagnosed with early-onset cancers and researchers are trying to figure out why. Nina Agrawal, health reporter for The New York Times, explains what …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Thursday Morning Politics: Government Shutdown Day 2

Episode 1697

Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu talks about the latest on the federal shutdown and other national political news.

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Your Optimal Morning Routine

Episode 1696

Inspired by an article in The Atlantic that shares recommendations for a "happy start to the day," listeners call in to share their morning routines, and explain why it helps them get going; plus Mic…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

30 Issues in 30 Days: Taxation in New Jersey

Episode 1694

John Reitmeyer, budget and finance writer at NJ Spotlight News, talks about taxation in New Jersey and where the candidates stand on property taxes, the mansion tax, taxing millionaires, and more.

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Call Your Senator: Sen. Andy Kim on the Shutdown and More

Episode 1691

U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D NJ) talks about the government shutdown, U.S. military leadership, and more.

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

City Politics and 30 Issues in 30 Days: Racial Inequality

Episode 1693

Rev. Al Sharpton, civil rights leader, host of MSNBC’s PoliticsNation, founder and president of the National Action Network (NAN) and the author of Righteous Troublemakers (Hanover Square Press, 2022…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago