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WFUV News' “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, culture, news, and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.
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Last Night Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa to become Mayor-Elect of New York City. WFUV’s Sienna Rienders sat down with WFUV reporters Alexandra Pfau and Andrew McDonald, who were at an official Democratic Socialists of America election watch party. They recapped their experience watching the results come in and how Mamdani voters were feeling about his victory on election day.
Host/Producer: Siena Rienders
Reporter: Andrew McDonald
Reporter: Alexandra Pfau
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Editor: Tess Novotny
With just one day till the mayoral election, the three candidates are making their final push for city hall. WFUV’s Nora Malone reports.
The ongoing federal government shutdown is continuing to delay food assistance for millions of families in New York and New Jersey. November SNAP benefits have not yet been released in either state.
Hannah Hightman is a New York City-based artist who works with puppets. Her love for the art form led her to the Jim Henson Foundation, which promotes the art of puppetry. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau spoke with Hannah for WFUV’s series spotlighting Gen-Z New Yorkers who are forging unique career paths and making a difference along the way.
Host/Producer: Jay Doherty
Editor: Lainey Nguyen
Reporter: Nora Malone
Reporter: Andrew McDonald
Reporter: Alexandra Pfau
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
New Yorkers will see six citywide ballot measures when they head to the polls on Tuesday. One of them, Proposition 5—aims to bring the city’s land-use process into the digital age. WFUV’s Andrew McDonald spoke with campaign director Amit Singh Bagga to learn how a single online map could help speed up affordable housing projects across the five boroughs.
The mayoral election is coming up, and WFUV is breaking down the six ballot measures voters will see on Tuesday. WFUVs Nora Malone explains measure 6, which would switch NYC election years to national election years.
If you have extra space in your New York City home, you can now turn it into an apartment. The City calls these spaces accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. To learn what this means for New Yorkers, WFUV’s Joseph Vizza spoke to Dan Garodnick, the Director of New York’s Department of City Planning.
Host/Producer: Andrew McDonald
Editor: Tess Novotny and Robin Shannon
Reporter: Nora Malone
Reporter: Joseph Vizza
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
More housing and jobs are coming to Long Island City. The City Council voted today to approve the OneLIC plan that will update zoning laws to allow for more businesses and apartments to be built. City Council estimates that OneLIC will create over 14,000 new housing units and jobs along with over 3.5 million square feet of commercial space.
Election season is upon us. WFUV’s reporters are looking into what New Yorkers will see on the ballot. Today, WFUV’s Sienna Reinders explains proposal 2, which fast-tracks affordable housing.
Yesterday afternoon, the category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa, made landfall in Jamaica and caused tremendous damage to houses, roads and other key infrastructure all across the island. A New York City based foundation, JAHJAH, or Jamaicans Abroad Helping Jamaicans At Home, is collecting money and resources for those impacted. WFUV’s Frank Spicuzza spoke with the founder to hear more about how they’re helping the victims.
WFUV’s Strike a Chord public service campaign highlights local non profits. This season’s campaign focuses on organizations that promote environmental justice. Uptown Boogie and Healthy Project is a nonprofit with a focus on the food cycle and providing food accessibility to New Yorkers. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen sits down with the organization’s founder, Judith Desire to hear more about its work.
Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Reporter: Frank Spicuzza
Reporter: Sienna Reinders
Reporter: Lainey Nguyen
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
The New York City Council is working on a plan to protect the city from the Trump Administration’s immigration policies. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has more.
New York’s Metro-North extension to Penn Station is delayed by three years. WFUV’s Nick Verone explains what the hold up is.
Election season is upon us. WFUV’s reporters are looking into what New Yorkers will see on the ballot. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders explains Proposal 2 which fast-tracks affordable housing.
Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen and Xenia Gonikberg
Editor: Robin Shannon
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Reporter: Sienna Reinders
Reporter: Nick Verone
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
Governor Hochul has announced emergency funding for food assistance programs. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg reports.
Mayor Eric Adams unveils a news system aimed at improving school safety. Before today, New York City schools have had no quick line to call 911 in the event of a school shooting. WFUV’s Nora Malone reports.
A new poll from Quinnipiac University reveals Americans’ attitudes towards the Superbowl. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg reports.
It's spooky season at the New York Botanical Garden! A new Halloween-themed light installation is open to the public — it’s inspired by Tim Burton’s film The Nightmare Before Christmas.
WFUV's Andrew McDonald speaks with Davidson Boswell, a New York City Comedian and left-wing activist, about the evolving role of comedians in Politics.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joined community leaders at a press conference in City Hall today to denounce federal funding cuts and ICE raids. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has more about what they said.
In Queens last night, the three remaining mayoral candidates faced off in their final debate. WFUVs Nora Malone has more on what happened.
To break down what the debate means for the upcoming election, WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau spoke to Fordham University Professor of Political Science, Jacob Smith.
In Music News, WFUV’s Livia Regina shares some of Big Freedia’s interview with the station. Plus, news about the Bruce Springsteen biopic and a new album from Lily Allen.
Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporter: Nora Malone
Reporter: Alexandra Pfau
Reporter: Livia Regina
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
Nurses at BronxCare Hospital hit the streets today to demand better contracts and safer working conditions. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg was there.
At Columbia University, engineers are developing biomechanical tools that could help doctors predict premature births before they happen. WFUV’s Frank Spicuzza reports.
In Brooklyn, one shop is saying “death to streaming” and “long live physical media.” WFUV’s Joseph Vizza visits Night Owl Video to find out why the store is thriving in the age of streaming.
Plus, actor Jeremy Allen White opens up about the challenge of learning guitar to play Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming biopic.
Host/Producer: Andrew McDonald
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporters: Xenia Gonikberg, Frank Spicuzza, Joseph Vizza, Robin Shannon
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
Commuting just got easier for upstate New Yorkers. Amtrak and the MTA are expanding train services to Albany. That’s what Governor Kathy Hochul announced. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders tells us more about what she said.
Will flooding in Queens finally stop? Today, Mayor Adams reveals a neighborhood plan for increasing the quality of life in Brooklyn and Queens. WFUV’s Nick Verone has more.
WFUV's Andrew McDonald went on a walk with Asad Dandia through Harlem to talk about his life and how being a Muslim in New York has changed in the last 10 years.
Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen
Editor: Robin Shannon
Reporter: Sienna Reinders
Reporter: Andrew McDonald
Reporter: Nick Verone
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
Over the weekend, more than 100,000 protestors across the five boroughs gathered for ‘No Kings’ protests. WFUV’s Nora Malone and Sienna Reinders take us to the Manhattan march.
There’s a new bill on the table that would require permission from New York Governor Kathy Hochul before National Guard Troops can be deployed. State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced this bill today. This proposal comes as Trump has begun deploying federal troops to cities across the U.S.
The New York City Mayoral election is on November 4th. Ahead of the second mayoral debate this Wednesday at 7PM on Spectrum News, WFUV's Andrew McDonald spoke with Jeff Coltin, author of Politico's New York Playbook Newsletter, to recap last week's debate in case you missed it.
New York City nearly went bankrupt in 1975 after the federal government refused to approve a bailout. That crisis is the focus of "Drop Dead City", a new documentary screening this week at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus. WFUV’s Jay Doherty spoke with the film’s directors and the event’s moderator to learn more about the film and the upcoming event.
Host/Producer: Jay Doherty
Editor: Lainey Nguyen
Reporter: Jay Doherty
Reporter: Sienna Reinders
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Reporter: Nora Malone
Reporter: Andrew McDonald
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
The First mayoral debate of the general election is tonight. Candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa will be facing off.
The constant barrage of news coming from Washington, and the upcoming mayoral election. WFUV’s Nora Malone and Jay Doherty spoke to Fordham students about what news matters to them.
In Music News, WFUV’s Livia Regina shares some of Bebe Stockwell’s interview with the station. Plus, info on Dry Cleaning’s tour, and the lineup of NYC’s New Colossus Festival is announced.
Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporter: Jay Doherty
Reporter: Nora Malone
Reporter: Livia Regina
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
New York airports are refusing to show a political message released by the Department of Homeland Security. WFUV’s Frank Spicuzza tells us what Governor Hochul said about it today.
More than 2500 “No Kings” protests are planned nationwide for October 18th, including a march starting at Father Duffy Square in NYC. We hear what New Yorkers can expect.
WFUV news is spotlighting Gen Z New Yorkers who are forging unique career paths and making a difference along the way. Maia Villalba works at the Children's Museum of Manhattan planning hands-on activities for kids. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg talked to Villaba about what it’s like.
Host/Producer: Andrew McDonald
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Reporter: Frank Spicuzza
Reporter: Sienna Reinders
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
It's the last day to register to vote in New Jersey. Voters can head to nj.gov to register online with their drivers license or social security number. Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattereli are the candidates in the race for governor. The general election is on November 4th
Mayor Adams said he’s trying to make life more affordable for new mothers and families, adding two new programs that aim to avoid shelter and homelessness. WFUV’s Nick Verone has more.
This weekend, thousands of people participated in a 5K walk/run at Prospect Park. The event raised money for children in Gaza. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg and Sienna Reinders bring us to Brooklyn to hear how the event unfolded.
WFUV’s Strike a Chord public service campaign highlights local non profits. This season we’re spotlighting organizations that promote environmental justice. Uptown & Boogie Healthy Project is a nonprofit that provides fresh food accessibility to New Yorkers. I sat down with the organization’s founder, Judith Desire to hear more about its work.
Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen
Editor: Robin Shannon
Reporter: Sienna Reinders
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Reporter: Nick Verone
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
Head Start is a national early childhood education program, and one that’s been called vital to breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty. But recently, New York City lost a federal grant worth more than seventy million dollars. So what does that mean for children and families? WFUV’s Jay Doherty spoke with Gregory Brender and Tara Gardner from the Day Care Council of New York to learn more.
Dylan Zajac is a Gen Z entrepreneur who refurbishes used computers and donates them to people in need. To date, his organization called Computers 4 People has donated more than 5,000 computers and reached more than 12,000 people with digital skills courses they teach. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen visited Zajac’s workspace in Hoboken, NJ to hear more about the work he does.
Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporter: Jay Doherty
Reporter: Lainey Nguyen
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting in Gaza. It’s part of the peace talks between Israel, Hamas, and the United States. According to President Trump, the peace plan includes the release of Palestinian and Israeli hostages.
Governor Kathy Hochul had a joint press conference today to discuss 34 million dollars in federal transit funding cuts to New York. WFUVs Nora Malone has more on how it might impact commuters.
FUV’s Livia Regina shares an excerpt from Michael Imperioli’s Live Session interview at the studio with his band Zopa. Also, Taylor Swift’s release of “Life of a Showgirl” just made a new record.
Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporter: Nora Malone
Reporter: Livia Regina
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
A new affordable housing complex has opened in the Bronx, bringing dozens of units to New Yorkers in need. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg takes us to the ribbon cutting ceremony.
College students in Manhattan can de-stress this week by meeting therapy cats at a free pop-up event. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders has more on what you can expect.
Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, calling attention to persistent wage gaps for Latinas nationwide.
And author and adventurer Blair Braverman is coming to Fordham to talk about courage, identity and life on the trail. WFUV’s Jay Doherty spoke with moderator David Gibson, director of Fordham's Center on Religion and Culture, about what he's excited to ask her.
Host/Producer:
Editor: Tess Novotny/Lainey Nguyen
Reporter: Jay Doherty
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Reporter: Nora Malone
Reporter: Andrew McDonald
Reporter: Alexandra Pfau
Reporter: Livia Regina
Reporter: Joseph Vizza
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
As today marks two years since the start of the war in Gaza, New York lawmakers are condemning Hamas’ attacks on Israel and calling for change.
A new poll looks into what some Americans think about the government shutdown. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg sat down with the CEO and Founder of HarrisX, who conducted the poll along with Harvard University.
With the New York mayoral election less than one month away, the city said they want to make sure New Yorkers know how to vote. WFUV’s Nick Verone has more.
Head Start is a national early childhood education program that’s been called vital to breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty. But recently, New York City lost a federal grant worth more than seventy million dollars. So what does that mean for children and families? WFUV’s Jay Doherty spoke with Gregory Brender and Tara Gardner from the Day Care Council of New York to learn more.
Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen
Editor: Robin Shannon
Reporter: Jay Doherty
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Reporter: Nick Verone
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York and Governor Hochul said she’s committed to addressing domestic violence in the state. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg tells us what Governor Hochul plans to do.
A group of pro-Palestinian activists protested in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday. They were calling for the release of nearly 500 people that were taken into custody by Israel in international waters while on a humanitarian aid mission. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau reports.
The New York State Cannabis Board met today to discuss applications and update citizens on an error made during the summer. WFUVs Nora Malone has more.
WFUV news is spotlighting local members of Gen Z who are forging unique career paths and making a difference along the way. Dylan Zajac is a 22 year old entrepreneur who refurbishes used computers and donates them to people in need through his organization, Computers 4 People. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen visited Zajac’s workspace in Hoboken, NJ to hear more about the work he does.
Host/Producer: Jay Doherty
Editor: Lainey Nguyen
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Reporter: Nora Malone
Reporter: Alexandra Pfau
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
This Fall, WFUV News is spotlighting Gen Z New Yorkers who are forging unique career paths and making a difference along the way. Maia Villaba works at the Children's Museum of Manhattan planning hands-on activities for kids ages 0 through 6. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has more.
It’s the start of October, and a bookstore dedicated to horror and dark literature has opened in New York City just in time for spooky season. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders takes us there.
Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporter: Sienna Reinders
Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
Local officials are speaking out against the Trump administration's announcement of withholding federal funding from New York City. WFUVs Nora Malone has more.
In New York City, journalists and advocates gathered outside Foley Square near city hall yesterday to protest what they say is a rising wave of attacks on press freedom, both at home and abroad.
Up next in Music News, WFUV’s Livia Regina shares information on Lola Young’s tour cancellation and an upcoming Rolling Stones album.
Host/Producer: Andrew McDonald
Editor: Tess Novotny
Reporter: Nora Malone
Reporter: Livia Regina
Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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