Driving Forces on WBAI
Politics. Policy. The truth matters. Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons tackle the biggest and best stories on "Driving Forces." WBAI 99.5 FM New York and worldwide at WBAI.org. @CelesteKatzNYC and @JackHites on Twitter.
Wed, February 12, 2025
CKM ABC 2.6.2025
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 6, 2025.
Thu, August 01, 2024
CKM ABC 07252024
Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 25, 2024.
Thu, June 27, 2024
CKM ABC 06272024
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 27, 2024.
Thu, April 25, 2024
Driving Forces 04252024 See You On The Radio!
In the show's FINAL episode, Celeste and Jeff speak with Jonthan Vigliotti, author of "Before It's Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small-Town America," plus your calls. Original FM air date: April 25, 2024. Thanks for listening!
Fri, April 19, 2024
Driving Forces 04182024 Rep. Gregory Meeks And More
Jeff and Celeste speak with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), plus your calls. Original FM air date: April 18, 2024.
Thu, March 28, 2024
Driving Forces 03282024 Catching Up With MTA's Janno Lieber
Jeff and Celeste talk with MTA Chair/CEO Janno Lieber about congestion pricing, subway crime and more, plus your calls. Original FM air date: March 28, 2024.
Fri, March 22, 2024
Driving Forces 03212024 Gerson Borrero Breaks It All Down
Celeste and Jeff catch up with veteran journalist and political commentator Gerson Borrero, plus your calls. Original FM air date: March 21, 2024.
Thu, March 07, 2024
Driving Forces 03072024 Local News on the Line
Celeste and Jeff discuss the promise and perils of local news with Dan Kennedy, co-author with Ellen Clegg of the new book, "What Works in Community News," and then Nic Dawes, executive director of THE CITY NY. Original FM air date: March 7, 2024.
Fri, February 23, 2024
CKM ABC 02222024
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 22, 2024.
Fri, February 23, 2024
Driving Forces 02222024 Aging In New York
Jeff and Celeste discuss aging in New York with City Councilmember Crystal Hudson and AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel, plus your calls. Original air date: February 22, 2024.
Fri, February 16, 2024
Driving Forces 02152024 NYCHA Corruption
Celeste and Jeff discuss the HUGE corruption bust at NYCHA with investigative reporter Greg B. Smith of the nonprofit newsroom THE CITY... plus your calls. Original air date: February 15, 2024.
Fri, February 09, 2024
CKM ABC 02082024
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 8, 2024.
Thu, February 08, 2024
Driving Forces 02082024 Chancellor Banks And NY Solidarity Network
Jeff and Celeste discuss renewal of mayoral control of NYC schools with Chancellor David Banks, followed by a talk with New York Solidarity Network Executive Director Sara Forman. Original FM air date: February 8, 2024.
Thu, February 01, 2024
Driving Forces 02012024 Daily News Blues
Celeste and Jeff look at ongoing labor issues at the New York Daily News -- and beyond -- with special guests Claudia Irizarry Aponte of THE CITY NY and Michael Sheridan of the NYDN Union. Original FM air date: February 1, 2024.
Fri, January 26, 2024
CKM ABC 01252024
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, January 25, 2024.
Fri, January 26, 2024
Driving Forces 01252024 Congressman Dan Goldman
Jeff and Celeste speak with New York Rep. Dan Goldman, plus your calls. Original FM air date: January 25, 2024.
Thu, January 18, 2024
Driving Forces 01182024 Long Covid, Seriously
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss long Covid with political reporter and long Covid patient Erin Durkin and Betsy Ladyzhets, co-founder of the investigative news site The Sick Times. Original FM air date: January 18, 2024.
Mon, January 15, 2024
CKM ABC 01112024
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, January 11, 2024.
Thu, January 04, 2024
Driving Forces 01042024 Gale Brewer And More
Jeff and Celeste catch up with NYC Councilmember and former Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, plus your calls. Original FM airdate: January 4, 2024.
Tue, January 02, 2024
Driving Forces 12282023 Year In Radio Retrospective
Celeste and Jeff ring out 2023 with a look back at some of their most compelling interviews of the year. Original air date: December 28, 2023.
Fri, December 29, 2023
CKM ABC 12282023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 28, 2023.
Fri, December 15, 2023
CKM ABC 12142023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 14, 2023.
Thu, December 14, 2023
Driving Forces 12142023 The Year In Politics And Justice
Celeste and Jeff run down some of New York's biggest political and criminal justice stories of 2023 with special guests Emily Ngo of POLITICO and Reuven Blau of THE CITY. Original air date: December 14, 2023.
Mon, November 20, 2023
CKM ABC 11162023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, November 16, 2023.
Thu, November 16, 2023
Driving Forces 1116 March For Israel & More
Celeste and Jeff discuss the Stand Up to Jewish Hate campaign with Matthew Berger and get a download on the March for Israel with Mark Katz. Original air date: November 16, 2023
Thu, November 09, 2023
Driving Forces 1109 We Need To Talk About Antisemitism
Celeste Katz Marston talks about antisemitism with Arno Rosenfeld, reporter for The Forward, and artists Nitzan Mintz and Dede Bandaid, creators of the "Kidnapped From Israel" poster campaign. Original air date: November 9, 2023.
Sun, November 05, 2023
CKM ABC 11022023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, November 2, 2023.
Thu, October 19, 2023
Driving Forces 10192023 Book Bans
Jeff and Celeste talk to PEN America's Kasey Meehan and MoveOn's Mana Kharrazi about the movement to censor books in the nation's schools. Original air date: October 19, 2023.
Thu, October 05, 2023
Driving Forces 10052023 NYC Subway Surfing
Jeff and Celeste speak with Jose Martinez, transportation reporter for THE CITY, about the scourge of deadly subway surfing in New York. Original air date: October 5, 2023.
Wed, October 04, 2023
CKM ABC 09282023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, September 28, 2023.
Fri, September 15, 2023
CKM ABC 09142023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, September 14, 2023.
Thu, September 14, 2023
Driving Forces 09142023 Back To School With NYC Chancellor David Banks
Jeff and Celeste catch up with NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks on the kickoff of the school year and more, plus your calls. Support free speech radio by becoming a BAI Buddy in the name of our show: https://wbai.wedid.it/
Wed, September 06, 2023
Driving Forces September 2023 BAI Buddy Appeal
Support independent, free speech radio on WBAI 99.5 FM! Call 212-209-2950 or go to https://wbai.wedid.it/ to give in the name of our show, Driving Forces. See you on the radio!
Fri, September 01, 2023
Driving Forces 08312023 Curtis Sliwa, Migrants, And You
Celeste and Jeff talk to Guardian Angels Founder Curtis Sliwa about his protests against NYC's handling of the asylum seeker crisis, with listener calls. Support free speech radio: Become a BAI Buddy in the name of Driving Forces at https://wbai.wedid.it/
Fri, September 01, 2023
CKM ABC 08312023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, August 31, 2023.
Thu, August 31, 2023
Driving Forces 08312023 Curtis Sliwa, Migrants, And You
Celeste and Jeff discuss NYC's migrant crisis with special guest Curtis Sliwa, plus your calls. Support free speech radio: WBAI.org
Sat, August 19, 2023
CKM ABC 08172023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, August 17, 2023.
Thu, August 17, 2023
Driving Forces 08172023 Jumaane Williams And You(r Calls)
Jeff and Celeste speak with NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams about the migrant crisis, homelessness, and more -- plus your calls. Original air date: August 17, 2023. Support free speech radio: https://wbai.wedid.it/
Thu, August 10, 2023
Driving Forces 08102023 NYC's Migrant Emergency
Celeste and Jeff look at the city's stunning migrant crisis with special guest Adam Daly of The Brooklyn Paper and LOTS of listener calls. Original air date: August 10, 2023. Support free speech radio: https://wbai.wedid.it/
Thu, August 03, 2023
CKM ABC 08032023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, August 3, 2023.
Thu, August 03, 2023
Driving Forces 08032023 Mondaire Jones And Jabari Brisport
Jeff and Celeste speak with former U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones and NY State Sen. Jabari Brisport. Original air date: August 3, 2023.
Thu, July 27, 2023
Driving Forces 07272023 Fighting Maternal Mortality
Celeste and Jeff talk maternal mortality with two special guests: NYC Health Department Assistant Commissioner Zahirah McNatt and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. Original air date: July 27 2023.
Wed, July 26, 2023
CKM ABC 07202023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 20, 2023.
Thu, July 13, 2023
Driving Forces 07132023 Working For Workers' Rights
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss workers' rights and protections with special guests Rafael Espinal, executive director of the Freelancers Union, and Ligia Guallpa, executive director of the Worker’s Justice Project -- plus your calls. Original air date: July 13, 2023.
Fri, July 07, 2023
Driving Forces 07062023 NY's Lifeguard Shortage
Why is New York drastically short on lifeguards -- again -- this summer? Celeste Katz Marston dives into the issue with special guests Katie Honan, reporter for The City, and Henry Garrido, executive director of District Council 37. Original air date: July 6, 2023.
Fri, July 07, 2023
CKM ABC 07062023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 6, 2023.
Thu, June 29, 2023
CKM ABC 06222023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 22, 2023.
Thu, June 08, 2023
CKM ABC 06082023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 8, 2023.
Thu, June 08, 2023
Driving Forces 06082023 NYC's Asylum Seeker Wave
Celeste and Jeff discuss the wave of asylum seekers flooding NYC with special guests Gwynne Hogan of The City and David Giffen of The Coalition for the Homeless, plus your calls. Original air date: June 8, 2023. Support free speech radio: give2wbai.org.
Sat, May 27, 2023
CKM ABC 05252023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, May 25, 2023.
Thu, May 25, 2023
Driving Forces 05252023 Supporting WBAI Special
Jeff and Celeste encourage you to Give2WBAI.org in conversation with Rhea Wong, founder of Rhea Wong Consulting, and Aubrie Therrien and Gianluca Cirafici of EPIC Players. Thanks for support for non-commercial, free speech radio!
Thu, May 18, 2023
Driving Forces 05182023 AAPI Heritage, Politics, And More
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons mark Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in conversation with U.S. Rep. Grace Meng and Jerry Vattamala of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund. Original air date: May 18, 2023.
Fri, May 12, 2023
CKM ABC 05112023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, May 11, 2023.
Thu, May 04, 2023
Driving Forces 05032023 Congressman Dan Goldman On SCOTUS, Crime, And More
Jeff and Celeste speak with U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman of New York about SCOTUS ethics, public safety and mental health, immigration and more, plus your calls. Original air date: May 4, 2023.
Thu, April 27, 2023
CKM ABC 04272023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 27, 2023.
Thu, April 27, 2023
Driving Forces 04272023 Blood On The Tracks
Celeste and Jeff look at the uptick in cases of NYC subway trains hitting people with help from special guests Jose Martinez, transportation reporter for THECITY.nyc and Lisa Daglian, executive director of of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA -- plus your calls. Original air date: April 27, 2023. Support independent media: www.give2wbai.org
Thu, April 20, 2023
Driving Forces 04202023 NYC Trash Talk
Celeste and Jeff talk trash (and how to clean up NYC) with special guests Sophia Chang, public policy reporter for WNYC/Gothamist, and City Councilman Erik Bottcher, plus your calls. Original broadcast date: April 20, 2023
Tue, April 18, 2023
CKM ABC 04132023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 13, 2023.
Fri, April 14, 2023
Driving Forces 04132023 Reproductive Rights
Jeff and Celeste discuss the latest court rulings on reproductive rights and their ramifications with special guests Katherine Bodde of the NYCLU and NYS Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, plus your calls. Original air date: April 13, 2023.
Thu, March 30, 2023
CKM ABC 03302023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 30, 2023.
Thu, March 30, 2023
Driving Forces 03302023 Carmageddon
Jeff and Celeste discuss the future of cars and driving in America with Daniel Knowles, Midwest correspondent for The Economist and author of "Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do About It." Also, listener calls. Support independent media at wbai.org.
Sat, March 18, 2023
CKM ABC 03162023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 16, 2023.
Thu, March 16, 2023
Driving Forces 03162023 Unequal Paydays
Jeff and Celeste mark Women's History Month with a talk with former Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Eleanor Roosevelt Distinguished Leader in Residence at Hunter College’s Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute -- plus your calls. Original air date: March 16, 2023. Support free speech radio: women.wbai.org
Thu, March 09, 2023
Driving Forces 03092023 Living With Long Covid
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss the effects and treatment of long Covid with Dr. Jonathan Whiteson of NYU Langone Health's Post COVID Care Program and check back in with Joelle Sedlmeyer from the 2020 special interview series, "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary." Original air date: March 9, 2023. Support independent radio at wbai.org.
Thu, March 02, 2023
CKM ABC 03022023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 2, 2023.
Thu, February 23, 2023
Driving Forces 02232023 In Media We Trust?
Jeff and Celeste discuss Americans' shaky level of trust in (some) media with special guests Jesse Holcomb, Knight Foundation/Gallup researcher, and Angelo Carusone, CEO of Media Matters. Original air date: February 23, 2023. Support independent, nonprofit media at wbai.org.
Thu, February 16, 2023
CKM ABC 02162023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 16, 2023.
Thu, February 16, 2023
Driving Forces 02162023 How Will Post - Pandemic NYC Work?
Celeste and Jeff discuss the future of working and living in NYC post-pandemic with special guests CEO Kathy Wylde of the Partnership for New York City and Slate "Metropolis" Columnist Henry Grabar. Original air date: February 16, 2023.
Thu, February 09, 2023
Driving Forces 02092023 Which Way, MTA?
Jeff and Celeste talk transit with MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber and Danny Pearstein of Riders Alliance, plus your calls. Original air date: February 9, 2023.
Fri, February 03, 2023
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CKM ABC 02022023 by Celeste Katz and Jeff Simmons
Thu, February 02, 2023
Driving Forces 020202023 Paulin And Gillibrand
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with NYS Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, plus your calls. Original air date: February 2, 2023.
Thu, January 26, 2023
Driving Forces 01262023 The Voices Of Rikers Island
Jeff and Celeste speak with Reuven Blau and Graham Rayman, authors of the new book "Rikers: An Oral History" and take your calls. Original air date: January 26, 2023.
Fri, January 20, 2023
CKM ABC 01192023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, January 19, 2023.
Fri, January 20, 2023
Driving Forces 01192023 Should New York Ditch Partisan Primaries?
Celeste and Jeff debate the movement to end New York's partisan primary elections with special guests Sal Albanese of Final Five Voting NYC and Jay Jacobs, chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee -- plus your calls. Original air date: January 19, 2023.
Fri, January 13, 2023
What's Going On 01132023 Protecting NY's Pets And More
Celeste Katz Marston guest hosts "What's Going On" and discusses animal protection and rights in conversation with NYS Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and Voters For Animal Rights President Allie Taylor, plus your calls. Original air date: January 13, 2023.
Sat, January 07, 2023
CKM ABC 01052023
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics on Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, January 5, 2023.
Thu, January 05, 2023
Driving Forces 01052023 Corrupt New York
Jeff and Celeste discuss New York's history of government corruption with Bill Sanderson, author of "Do For Me," and Betsy Gotbaum of Citizens Union -- plus listener calls. Original air date: January 5, 2023.
Fri, December 30, 2022
Driving Forces 12292022 Farewell 2022
Celeste Katz Marston breaks down the biggest New York political stories of 2022 with special guest Gerson Borrero in the year's final edition of Driving Forces. Original air date: December 29, 2022.
Fri, December 23, 2022
CKM ABC 12222022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 22, 2022.
Thu, December 22, 2022
Driving Forces 12222022 NY Pet Stores And More
Celeste Katz Marston takes up animal protection and the shelter system with NYS Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and Newsday Reporter Lisa L. Colangelo, plus your calls. Original air date: December 22, 2022.
Fri, December 09, 2022
CKM ABC 12082022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 8, 2022.
Fri, December 09, 2022
Driving Forces 12082022 Your Calls With Curtis Sliwa
Jeff and Celeste talk with Curtis Sliwa, longtime radio host, Guardian Angels founder, and former candidate for mayor of New York, plus Curtis takes listener calls. Original air date: December 8, 2022.
Thu, December 01, 2022
Driving Forces 12012022 World Aids Day And Covid
Celeste and Jeff mark World AIDS Day 2022 in conversations with Sarah Braunstein of the NYC Department of Health and Gabriel San Emeterio of the Network for Long Covid Justice, plus your calls. Original air date: December 1, 2022.
Tue, November 15, 2022
CKM ABC 11102022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, November 10, 2022.
Fri, November 11, 2022
Driving Forces 11102022 Midterm Rewind
Jeff and Celeste break down Midterms 2022 with special guests Susan Del Percio and Bobby Cuza, plus your calls. Original air date: November 10, 2022.
Thu, November 03, 2022
Driving Forces 11032022 Democracy At Risk, Midterms Edition
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons mark the final days of Midterms 2022 with a special look at voting and threats to democracy. Guests: Grace Panetta of The 19th* News and Jerry Goldfeder, director, Fordham Law Voting Rights and Democracy Project. Original air date: November 3, 2022.
Tue, November 01, 2022
CKM ABC 10272022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, October 27, 2022.
Thu, October 27, 2022
Driving Forces 10272022 Midterm Maelstrom And More
Jeff and Celeste preview the fast-approaching midterm elections in New York, including the race for governor, with special guest Alyssa Katz of The City -- plus your calls. Original air date: October 27, 2022. Support WBAI at https://wbai.wedid.it/
Thu, October 13, 2022
CKM ABC 10132022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, October 13, 2022.
Thu, October 13, 2022
Driving Forces 10132022 No Endorsements?
Celeste and Jeff run down the latest on the Jan. 6 hearings, Parkland, and Sandy Hook before a talk with Casey Seiler, editor of the Times-Union of Albany, about the decision by Alden Capital Group to end its newspapers' tradition of making endorsements for president, U.S. Senate, and governor. Plus, your calls. Original air date: October 13, 2022.
Sat, October 01, 2022
CKM ABC 09292022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, September 29, 2022.
Thu, September 29, 2022
Driving Forces 09292022 NYC Versus The RATS
Will New York ever defeat the rats? Celeste Katz Marston speaks with reporter Peter Senzamici of Brooklyn Patch and Richard Reynolds, founder of the Ryder's Alley Trencher-fed Society about what the city is doing to fight back against rodents gone wild. Original air date: September 29, 2022.
Thu, September 15, 2022
Driving Forces 09152022 Giuliani's Fall
Jeff and Celeste speak with Andrew Kirtzman about his new book, Rudy Giuliani: The Rise and Tragic Fall of America’s Mayor. Next, listeners weigh in. Original air date: September 15, 2022.
Thu, September 08, 2022
Driving Forces 09082022 Back To School With Zimmer And Banks
NYC is back to school and Jeff and Celeste are joined by Chalkbeat NY Bureau Chief Amy Zimmer and NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks, plus listener calls. Original air date: September 8, 2022
Thu, September 01, 2022
CKM ABC 09012022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, September 1, 2022.
Thu, September 01, 2022
Driving Forces 09012022 How We Vote (Or Don't)
Celeste Katz Marston is joined by Rachel Holliday Smith and Harry Siegel of nonprofit independent news outlet THE CITY to talk about why New Yorkers don't show up to vote, how to fix that, and the current political landscape of the city and state. Original air date: September 1, 2022.
Thu, August 18, 2022
CKM ABC 08182022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in US news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, August 18, 2022.
Thu, August 18, 2022
Driving Forces 08182022 Loprest And Borrero
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with outgoing NYC Campaign Finance Board Executive Director Amy Loprest and longtime political commentator and journalist Gerson Borrero. Original air date: August 18, 2022.
Fri, August 05, 2022
CKM ABC 08042022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, August 4, 2022.
Thu, August 04, 2022
Driving Forces 08042022 Gibbs And Holtzman
Hosts Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with Eddie Gibbs, the first formerly incarcerated person elected to the New York State Legislature, and then with former Rep. and current NY-10 Congressional candidate Liz Holtzman, plus listener calls. Original air date: August 4, 2022.
Thu, July 21, 2022
CKM ABC 07212022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 21, 2022.
Thu, July 21, 2022
Driving Forces 07212022 De Blasio And Maron
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks with Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons about his departure from the Democratic Congressional primary for NY-10 and his political legacy, followed by a talk with NY-10 candidate Maud Maron and listener calls. Original air date: July 21, 2022.
Thu, July 14, 2022
Driving Forces 07142022 Adams, Rivera, And Walcott
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Councilmember and NY-10 Congressional candidate Carlina Rivera, and Dennis Walcott, chair of the NYC Council Redistricting Commission. Original air date: July 14, 2022.
Fri, July 08, 2022
CKM ABC 07072022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 7, 2022.
Thu, July 07, 2022
Driving Forces 07072022 Yuh - Line Niou And Calls From You
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston reunite for a talk with NYS Assemblymember and NY-10 hopeful Yuh-Line Niou, plus your calls. Original air date: July 7, 2022
Sat, June 25, 2022
CKM ABC 06232022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 23, 2022.
Thu, May 26, 2022
CKM ABC 05262022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, May 26, 2022.
Thu, May 26, 2022
Driving Forces 05262022 Andrew Giuliani, John Liu, And You(r Calls)
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with Republican candidate for governor of New York Andrew Giuliani and New York State Sen. John Liu, plus listener calls. Original air date: May 26, 2022
Fri, May 13, 2022
CKM ABC 05122022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, May 12, 2022.
Fri, April 29, 2022
CKM ABC 04282022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 28, 2022.
Thu, April 28, 2022
Driving Forces 04282022 Holocaust Remembrance And Mayor Eric Adams
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with NYS Sen. Anna Kaplan and Gideon Taylor of the Claims Conference, plus an exclusive interview with NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Original air date: April 28, 2022.
Thu, April 21, 2022
Driving Forces 04212022 New York And Perennial Political Corruption
Celeste Katz Marston looks at New York's long and painful history of political scandal and corruption with special guests Michael Gormley of Newsday and Blair Horner of NYPIRG. Original air date: April 21, 2022
Fri, April 15, 2022
CKM ABC 04142022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 14, 2022.
Fri, April 15, 2022
Driving Forces 04142022 Long(form) Covid (Reporting)
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston delve into some of the top long-form reporting on the Covid-19 pandemic with J. David McSwane, author of "Pandemic, Inc." and David France, director of "How to Survive a Pandemic." Original air date: April 14, 2022.
Mon, April 04, 2022
CKM ABC 03312022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 31, 2022.
Thu, March 31, 2022
Driving Forces 03312022 Covid Vaccines And Exemptions
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons take a look at a controversial decision by NYC Mayor Eric Adams to exempt pro athletes and entertainers from Covid-19 vaccine mandates, plus a farewell to Women's History Month 2022 and our listener call segment. Support free speech radio: https://wbai.wedid.it/
Thu, March 24, 2022
Driving Forces 03242022 War In Ukraine
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss the war in Ukraine with NY City Councilmember Inna Vernikov, plus your calls. To support free speech radio, visit wbai.org.
Fri, March 18, 2022
CKM ABC 03172022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 17, 2022.
Thu, March 17, 2022
Driving Forces 03172022 Women And Progress In Political Life
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons mark Women's History Month 2022 by taking stock of women's progress in U.S. politics and elections. Special guest: Kelly Dittmar of the Center for American Women and Politics. Original air date: March 17, 2022.
Sun, March 06, 2022
CKM ABC 03032022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 3, 2022.
Thu, February 24, 2022
Driving Forces 02242022 Subway Safety In NYC
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons take on New York's new Subway Safety Plan with special guests Jose Martinez, senior reporter covering transportation for TheCity.nyc and Professor of Psychology Philip Yanos of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, plus listener calls. Original air date: February 24, 2022.
Thu, February 17, 2022
Driving Forces 02172022 NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks And Amy Zimmer Of Chalkbeat
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with new NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks and Chalkbeat NY Bureau Chief Amy Zimmer. Original air date, February 17, 2022.
Thu, February 17, 2022
CKM ABC 02172022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in US news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 17, 2022.
Fri, February 04, 2022
CKM ABC 02032022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 3, 2022.
Fri, February 04, 2022
Driving Forces 02032022 Addressing Gun Violence
As President Joe Biden visits NYC to discuss public safety, Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss a new blueprint from NYC Mayor Eric Adams to end gun violence in the city. Special guests: Jackie Rowe-Adams of Harlem Mothers SAVE and Stan German of New York County Defender Services, plus listener calls. Original air date: February 3, 2022.
Fri, January 21, 2022
CKM ABC 01202022
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, January 20, 2022.
Thu, January 20, 2022
Driving Forces 01202022 Eviction Moratorium Expiration
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss the expiration of New York's Covid-related eviction moratorium with reporter Rachel Holliday Smith of The City NY and Rebecca Garrard of Citizen Action New York, plus listener calls. Original air date: January 20, 2022. To support free speech radio and the Tower Fund, visit wbai.org
Thu, January 06, 2022
Driving Forces 01062022 Basil Smikle and JoAnne Page
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss the latest in New York politics with veteran consultant Basil Smikle and examine problems at Rikers Island with JoAnne Page of The Fortune Society, plus listener calls. Original air date: January 6, 2022.
Thu, December 30, 2021
Driving Forces 12302021 Farewell To 2021 With Larry McShane And Matt Troutman
Celeste Katz Marston hosts the year's final edition of Driving Forces and runs down the biggest NY stories of 2021 with Larry McShane of the NY Daily News and Matt Troutman of Patch. Original air date: December 30, 2021. Please support towerfund.wbai.org, and have a healthy and happy 2022!
Thu, December 23, 2021
CKM ABC 12232021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 23, 2021.
Thu, December 23, 2021
Driving Forces 12232021 Grace Panetta And Harry Siegel
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with political writers Grace Panetta and Harry Siegel about voting rights and the biggest stories of 2021, plus listener calls. Original air date: December 23, 2021. Support the WBAI Tower Fund: towerfund.wbai.org
Thu, December 09, 2021
CKM ABC 12092021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 9, 2021.
Thu, December 09, 2021
Driving Forces 12092021 Rose, Stringer, And Tower Fund
Jeff and Celeste speak to former Rep. Max Rose, who's running to recapture his Staten Island Congressional seat, and to outgoing NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer about his plans and legacy -- plus, why you should support WBAI and free speech radio via towerfund.wbai.org. Original air date: December 9, 2021.
Wed, December 08, 2021
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Thu, December 02, 2021
Driving Forces 12022021 AG NY And Bail Reform
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with Zephyr Teachout, candidate for New York state attorney general, discuss bail reform with Michael Rempel of the Center for Court Innovation, and take your calls. Original air date: December 2, 2021.
Fri, November 12, 2021
Driving Forces Veterans Day 2021 With Bello, Alvarez, And McCray
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons mark Veterans Day 2021 with three special guests: Veterans advocate Joe Bello; NYC Department of Veterans' Services Cassandra Alvarez; and NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray. Original air date: November 11, 2021.
Thu, November 11, 2021
CKM ABC 11112021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, November 11. 2021.
Thu, November 04, 2021
Driving Forces 11042021 Election 2021 In Review
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston take a look back at Election 2021 with special guests Susan del Percio and Erin Durkin, plus listener calls. Original air date: November 4, 2021.
Wed, November 03, 2021
CKM ABC 10282021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, October 28, 2021.
Fri, October 29, 2021
Driving Forces 10282021 Election Day 2021 Is Coming
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons look at the upcoming 2021 election for mayor of New York. Guests: Politico New York City Hall Bureau Chief Sally Goldenberg and R/I mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa. Original air date: October 28, 2021.
Sat, October 16, 2021
CKM ABC 10142021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, October 14, 2021.
Thu, October 14, 2021
Driving Forces 10142021 New York Ballot Proposal Rundown
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss the five ballot proposals facing New Yorkers in the 2021 general election with guests Rachel Holliday Smith of The City, Betsy Gotbaum of Citizens Union, and Karen Platt of the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission. Original air date: October 14, 2021.
Thu, October 07, 2021
Driving Forces 10072021 Lieber, Jones, And Hennelly
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with Acting MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, Rep. Mondaire Jones, and WBAI Host, reporter, and author Bob Hennelly. Original air date: October 7, 2021.
Sat, October 02, 2021
CKM ABC 09302021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, September 30, 2021.
Thu, September 30, 2021
Driving Forces 09302021 Covid, Schools, And Vaccines With Alex Zimmerman And Robert Jackson
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss Covid 19, vaccine mandates, and the New York City school system with special guests Alex Zimmerman, reporter for Chalkbeat NY, and state Sen. Robert Jackson, plus listener calls. Original air date: September 30, 2021.
Thu, September 23, 2021
Driving Forces 09232021: Trouble At Rikers Island
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston take a look at the turmoil, violence, and death surrounding notorious Rikers Island. Special guests: New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos; Reuven Blau, investigative reporter for The City; and author/activist Donna Hylton. Original air date: September 23, 2021.
Thu, September 09, 2021
Driving Forces 090902021 September 11 20th Anniversary
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons mark the upcoming 20th Anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 with special guests David Handschuh and Monica Iken-Murphy. Original air date: September 9, 2021.
Fri, September 03, 2021
CKM ABC 09022021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, September 2, 2021.
Thu, September 02, 2021
Driving Forces 09022021 Covid And NYC Schools - Randi Weingarten And Mark Treyger
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak to American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and City Council Member Mark Treyger on WBAI New York radio about the start of the NYC public school year amid a rise in childhood cases of Covid 19. Original air date: September 2, 2021.
Fri, August 20, 2021
CKM ABC 08192021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, August 19, 2021.
Thu, August 19, 2021
Driving Forces 08192021 Cuomo - Hochul Transition Time For New York
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons break down the future of New York politics as Andrew Cuomo prepares to leave the governor's office and make way for his replacement, Kathy Hochul. Special guests: Bob McCarthy, Liz Benjamin, and Dan Janison. Original air date: August 19, 2021.
Thu, August 12, 2021
Driving Forces 08122021 Andrew Cuomo Out, Kathy Hochul In
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss the latest on outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul with NYS Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou and WBAI listeners. Original air date: August 12, 2021
Sun, August 08, 2021
CKM ABC 08052021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, August 5, 2021.
Thu, August 05, 2021
Driving Forces 08052021 Andrew Cuomo Investigation
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss the scandal embroiling NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo with Politico's Anna Gronewold, Hofstra's Craig Burnett, and veteran prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo, plus listener calls. Original air date: August 5, 2021.
Thu, July 22, 2021
CKM ABC 07222021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 22, 2021.
Thu, July 22, 2021
Driving Forces 07222021 Covid Resurgence
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post and MSNBC and with Patrick Gallahue of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene about the latest on the Covid 19 pandemic and more, plus listener calls. Original air date: July 22, 2021.
Thu, July 15, 2021
Driving Forces 07152021 Michael Gartland and Curtis Sliwa
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss the 2021 race for mayor of New York with New York Daily News Reporter Michael Gartland and GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa, plus your calls. Original air date: July 15, 2021.
Fri, July 09, 2021
CKM ABC 07082021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 8, 2021.
Thu, July 08, 2021
Driving Forces 07082021 The Race for NYC Mayor 2021 Continues
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the 2021 election for NYC mayor and ranked choice voting with Rachel Holliday Smith of The City, Robert A. George of Bloomberg Opinion, and Christina Greer of Fordham University. Original air date: July 8, 2021.
Sat, June 26, 2021
CKM ABC 06242021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the news of the day with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 24, 2021.
Thu, June 17, 2021
Driving Forces 06172021 - Eleanor Randolph and Liuba Grechen Shirley
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with Eleanor Randolph of Citizens Union's ElectNYC.org about the 2021 NYC mayor's race and discuss campaign finance funding for childcare with Liuba Grechen Shirley of Vote Mama PAC. Original air date: June 17, 2021.
Fri, June 11, 2021
CKM ABC 06102021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 10, 2021.
Sat, May 29, 2021
Driving - Forces 2021 - 05 - 27 17 - 00 01 - 00
On WBAI New York's "Driving Forces," Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with NYC mayoral candidates Ray McGuire and Art Chang, and then take listener calls. Original air date: May 27, 2021.
Sat, May 29, 2021
CKM ABC 05272021
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, May 27, 2021.
Thu, May 20, 2021
Driving Forces 052021 - Kathryn Garcia and Amanda Hunter
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with NYC mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia and Amanda Hunter of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation. Original air date: May 20, 2021.
Fri, April 30, 2021
CKM ABC 04292021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 29, 2021.
Thu, April 29, 2021
Driving - Forces 2021 - 04 - 29 17 - 00 01 - 00
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons interview mayoral candidate Dianne Morales and Queens Public Library President Dennis Walcott on WBAI's "Driving Forces." Original air date: April 29, 2021 -- episode abbreviated in archive.
Thu, April 22, 2021
Driving Forces 04222021 Andrew Yang and Anne Michaud
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak to NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang and author Anne Michaud on WBAI's "Driving Forces." Original air date: April 22, 2021
Mon, April 19, 2021
CKM ABC 04152021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 15, 2021.
Fri, April 16, 2021
Driving Forces 04152021 -- Covid and Homelessness
In an abbreviated edition, Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston catch up with New York City Relief, a homeless outreach organization that was part of the 2020 interview series, "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary."
Fri, April 02, 2021
CKM ABC 04012021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. current events with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 1, 2021.
Thu, April 01, 2021
Driving Forces 04012021 Freedlander, Adams, and Baer
Driving Forces hosts Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with reporter and "AOC Generation" author David Freedlander; Brooklyn Borough President and mayoral candidate Eric Adams; and Arena Summit incoming Managing Partner Lauren Baer.
Thu, March 25, 2021
Driving Forces 03252021 Cuomo, Covid, and the Beautiful Bronx
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with Casey Seiler, editor of the Albany Times Union, about the snowballing scandals facing Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and check back in with Danielle Oteri of Arthur Avenue Food Tours from our 2020 series, "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary." Original air date: March 25, 2021.
Fri, March 19, 2021
CKM ABC 03182021
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Dom Knight of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 18, 2021.
Thu, March 18, 2021
Driving Forces 03182021 Cuomo and Atlanta
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with New York State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi about the dual scandals embroiling Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and with New York City Council candidate Sandra Ung about the most recent incidents of violence and bias against Asian Americans. Original air date: March 18, 2021
Fri, March 05, 2021
CKM ABC 03042021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses US politics and current events with Mark Sutton of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 4, 2021.
Fri, March 05, 2021
Driving Forces 03042021 Andrew Cuomo and Harassment
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak discuss sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the broader issue of harassment with reporter Josefa Velasquez of The City and Hollaback Executive Director Emily May. Original air date: March 4, 2021.
Thu, February 25, 2021
Driving Forces 02252021 - Improv for Democracy; Covid and College
On this edition of WBAI New York's "Driving Forces," Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak to Baruch College Professor Don Waisanen about his book, "Improv for Democracy, How to Bridge Differences and Develop Communication Skills Our World Needs," and catch up with student Alisha Joseph from our 2020 series, "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary." Original air date: February 25, 2021.
Sun, February 21, 2021
CKM ABC 02182021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses US news and politics with Lisa Pellegrino of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, Thursday, February 18, 2021.
Thu, February 18, 2021
Driving Forces 02182021 Surrogacy, Covid and more
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with NYS Assemblymember Amy Paulin about her work on New York's just-enacted gestational surrogacy laws and discuss Covid-19 with Dr. Rafael Hernandez, one of the original interview subjects from "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary." Original air date: February 18, 2021.
Wed, February 10, 2021
CKM ABC 02042021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. politics and current events with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 4, 2021.
Thu, January 28, 2021
Driving Forces 01282021 Alzheimer's & Coronavirus
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss the intersection of the coronavirus pandemic and Alzheimer's Disease. Guests: Jennifer Reeder, Alzheimer's Foundation of America, and David German, interview guest from 2020's "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary." Original air date: January 28, 2021.
Mon, January 25, 2021
CKM ABC 01212021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the 2021 Inauguration, U.S. politics and more with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio. Original air date: January 21, 2021.
Thu, January 21, 2021
Driving Forces with Jumaane Williams, Ling Tang
On the January 21, 2021 episode of Driving Forces on WBAI 99.5 FM, Hosts Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons talked with New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams about the inauguration and his concerns about COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and Flushing Town Hall Teaching Artist Ling Tang about her life and career since Celeste featured her in her ongoing Coronavirus Diary series.
Sat, January 09, 2021
CKM ABC 01072021
Celeste Katz Marston discusses rioting at the U.S. Capitol during Electoral College proceedings with Mark Sutton of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio. Original air date: January 7, 2021.
Thu, January 07, 2021
Driving Forces: Covid and Prisons with Danny Dromm and Beth Schwartzapfel 01072021
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak to New York City Councilmember Danny Dromm and criminal justice reporter Beth Schwartzapfel of The Marshall Project about Covid-19 vaccination in prisons and more on WBAI New York's "Driving Forces." Original air date: January 7, 2021.
Fri, January 01, 2021
Driving Forces with Bitta Mostofi, Lee Gelernt
On December 31, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces hosts Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discussed what a new presidential administration will mean for immigrant rights in the country. The episode featured conversations with and Bitta Mostofi, Commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Lee Gelernt, Dep. Dir. of the ACLU's Immigrants’ Rights Project.
Fri, January 01, 2021
Driving Forces 12312020
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss immigration policy -- now and ahead -- with Bitta Mostofi, Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project. Original air date: December 31, 2020.
Thu, December 24, 2020
Driving Forces 12242020
Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons host a Christmas Eve edition of WBAI's Driving Forces, discussing Covid-19 vaccine distribution, justice, and safety with NY Daily News Albany Bureau Chief Denis Slattery, NAACP NYS Conference President Hazel Dukes, and our callers. Original air date: December 24, 2020.
Thu, December 24, 2020
CKM ABC 12242020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 24, 2020.
Fri, December 11, 2020
CKM ABC 12102020
Celeste Katz Marston discusses in the latest in U.S. politics and the covid crisis with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 10, 2020.
Thu, December 10, 2020
Driving Forces 12102020
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak to NYC mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan about his run and to Mike Whatley of the National Restaurant Association about the economic impact of Covid-19 on WBAI New York's Driving Forces, December 10, 2020.
Fri, December 04, 2020
WBAI CKM Winter 2020 Fundraising Message
Celeste Katz Marston shares ways to support commercial-free programming at WBAI New York, 99.5 FM and wbai.org.
Thu, December 03, 2020
Driving Forces: Trust in the Media? 12032020
Celeste Katz Marston discusses trust in the media after the Trump Era on WBAI New York's "Driving Forces," December 3, 2020. Guests: Michael Edison Hayden of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Kerry Picket of the Washington Examiner, plus listener calls. More at wbai.org.
Fri, November 20, 2020
CKM WNBF 11202020
Celeste Katz Marston discusses her reporting on trust in the media with Bob Joseph of WNBF News Radio, November 20, 2020.
Thu, November 12, 2020
CKM ABC 11122020
Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. politics with Michael Pavlich of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, November 12, 2020.
Fri, October 30, 2020
CKM ABC 10292020
Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. politics and more with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, October 29, 2020.
Mon, October 26, 2020
CKM ABC 10252020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks about Election 2020 with Dan Bourchier of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, October 25, 2020.
Fri, October 16, 2020
CKM ABC 10152020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio about U.S. politics and current events, October 15, 2020.
Thu, October 15, 2020
Driving Forces 10152020 - Is This Any Way to Vote?
WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston sits in for host Jeff Simmons to discuss her new e-book, "Is This Any Way to Vote? Vulnerable Voting Machines and the Mysterious Industry Behind Them." Her guests include e-book co-author Gabriella Novello of WhoWhatWhy, Tammy Patrick of Democracy Fund, and Marilyn Marks of the Coalition for Good Governance. Tune in for a great discussion with the experts as we talk about voting and supporting our democracy during a world-changing pandemic and beyond. Original air date: October 15, 2020.
Sun, October 04, 2020
Stacey Pheffer Amato, Jeanne DuPont, Diane Cardwell on WBAI
On WBAI 99.5 FM’s City Watch on October 4, 2020, Host Jeff Simmons focused on the Rockaways with New York State Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato; Jeanne Dupont, Founder and Executive Director of RISE, the Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity; and Diane Cardwell, author of Rockaway: Surfing Headlong into a New Life (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt).
Thu, October 01, 2020
CKM ABC Radio 10012020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks to Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio about the latest in U.S. politics, October 1, 2020.
Mon, September 21, 2020
CKM ABC Radio 09182020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks to Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Radio, September 18, 2020.
Sun, September 20, 2020
Sarah Maslin Nir Discusses Horse Crazy on WBAI
On September 20, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host Jeff Simmons talked with New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir about her book, Horse Crazy, published by Simon and Schuster.
Sun, September 20, 2020
Matthew Bronfman, Sarah Maslin Nir, Rob Walsh on WBAI's City Watch
On Sunday, September 20, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Co-Host Jeff Simmons spoke with Matthew Bronfman of the Claims Conference Task Force about a new survey of Gen Z/Millennials about Holocaust knowledge; New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir about her book, Horze Crazy (Simon and Schuster; and former New York City Department of SmallBusiness Services Commissioner Rob Walsh about the NYC Urban Fellows Program and the survival of small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thu, September 17, 2020
Dr. Robert Blendon, Council Member Justin Brannran, Reporter Erin Durkin on WBAI
On September 17, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons discussed a new survey about the pandemic’s impact on communities with Dr. Robert Blendon, the Richard L. Menschel Professor of Public Health and Professor of Health Policy and Political Analysis, Emeritus, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; , New York City Council Member Justin Brannan about school reopenings, and Erin Durkin of Politico New York about schools, the mayor's furloughs, and homelessness
Thu, September 10, 2020
Pat Foye, Nicole Gelinas and Mark Treyger on WBAI's Driving Forces
On WBAI 99.5 FM's Driving Forces on September 10, 2020, Host Jeff Simmons talked about transit and schools with guests MTA Chairman and CEO Pat Foye, Manhattan Institute's Nicole Gelinas, and New York City Council Member Mark Treyger.
Thu, September 10, 2020
CKM ABC 09032020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio, September 3, 2020.
Mon, September 07, 2020
Sen. John Liu, activist Patrick Houston, parodist Tootsie Warhol on WBAI
On Sunday, September 6, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host David Brand talked with New York State Sen. John Liu, chair of the Senate's Committee about New York City schools, climate crisis activist Patrick Houston from the organization New York Communities for Change, and Trump parodist Tootsie Warhol, a former Brooklyn prosecutor, about his own presidential bid.
Thu, September 03, 2020
It's in Queens
In this episode of It's in Queens, ost Jeff Simmons talks with Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee.
Thu, September 03, 2020
AFT President Randi Weingarten, Assemblymember Nily Rozic
On WBAI 99.5 FM's Driving Forces on September 3, 2020, host Jeff Simmons talked with American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and New York State Assemblymember Nily Rozic.
Sun, August 30, 2020
The 2020 Census, hunger insecurity, and music education
On Sunday, August 30, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host Jeff Simmons talked with Amit Sing Bagha, Deputy Director of the NYC Census 2020 Office; Joel Berg, CEO of HUNGER FREE AMERICATM (formerly known as the New York City Coalition Against Hunger) and a former City Watch host; and Penny Swift, CEO of Executive Director of Education Through Music (ETM).
Thu, August 27, 2020
Bob Hardt and Susan Del Percio on WBAI's Driving Forces
On August 27, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the DNC and RNC conventions with guests Bob Hardt, Political Director at Spectrum News NY1, and Susan Del Percio, founder of Susan Del Percio Strategies.
Sun, August 23, 2020
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Ex-letter carrier John Welsh, Legal Aid's Ellen Davidson
On the Aug. 23 episode of City Watch on WBAI 99.5 FM, Host David Brand talked with US Representative Carolyn Maloney, who discussed the legislative fight to reverse cuts to the postal service. Former letter carrier John Welsh, the vice president of solutions design at SNP communications, described how the cuts are affecting the work of mail carriers. And Legal Aid staff attorney Ellen Davidson talked about the looming eviction crisis in New York and explained what relief tenants and landlords need to maintain their homes.
Thu, August 20, 2020
Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Jay Jacobs, Alexandra Rojas on WBAI
On August 20, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch host Jeff Simmons talked with New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins; New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs; and, Justice Democrats Executive Director Alexandra Rojas.
Sun, August 16, 2020
E.J. White, Victorious de Costa, Rachel Weinstein on WBAI's City Watch
On August 16, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch host Jeff Simmons spoke with E.J. White, author of You Talkin’ To Me? by Oxford University Press; Victorious De Costa, producer of Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn on HBO; and, Rachel Weinstein, founder of Operation Backpack and Vice President at Volunteers of America-Greater New York.
Sun, August 09, 2020
Jessica Ramos, Ali Najmi, Bryan O'Malley on WBAI's City Watch
On the Aug. 9, 2020 episode of City Watch, host David BRand talked with State Sen. Jessica Ramos about her role on the DNC Rules Committee and the effort to enact tenant protections in New York. Election attorney Ali Najmi explained how the state can resolve issues related to absentee ballots and improve mail-in voting ahead of the Presidential Election, and Bryan O'Malley, the executive director of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association of NY, described the effort to raise wages for home care workers.
Thu, August 06, 2020
NYC Council Member Carlos Menchaca, Author Ray Brescia
On Thursday, August 6, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons talked with New York City Council Member Carlos Menchaca and Ray Brescia, author of The Future of Change, How Technology Shapes Social Revolutions by Cornell University Press.
Thu, July 30, 2020
Jamaal Bowman, Zohran Mamdani, Claire Bond Potter on WBAI
On Thursday, July 30, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons talked with congressional candidate Jamaal Bowman, New York State Assembly candidate Zohran Mamdani, and Claire Bond Potter, author of Political Junkies (Basic Books)
Sun, July 26, 2020
Linda Rosenthal, Edita Birnkrant, Allie Feldman Taylor on WBAI
On Sunday, July 26, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch host Jeff Simmons focused on animal rights with guests: New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal; NYCLASS Executive Director Edita Birnkrant; and, Voters For Animal Rights Founder/President Allie Feldman Taylor.
Thu, July 23, 2020
CKM ABC Radio 07232020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio about the coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest, and more, July 23, 2020.
Thu, July 23, 2020
Ritchie Torres, Suri Kasirer, and Contact Tracing
On Thursday, July 23, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons talked with New York City Council Member Ritchie Torres about his Democratic primary win; government and politics expert Suri Kasirer; and Maryama Diaw, a Case Investigator with New York City's Test & Trace Corps.
Sun, July 19, 2020
WBAI City Watch with Khaleel Anderson & Andrew Hermida
On Sunday, July 19, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host David Brand talked with Khaleel Anderson, a community organizer who won the Democratic primary to represent Southeast Queens in the state assembly, and Brooklyn-based artist Andrew Hermida, whose annual project illustrating the scene at every single Mets home game has earned him a cult following among local baseball fans. News correspondent Celeste Katz Marston provided an installment in her Coronavirus Diary series.
Sun, July 12, 2020
Hope Knight, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Dennis Walcott on WB AI City Watch
On Sunday, July 12, w020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host Jeff Simmons spoke with Hope Knight of the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation; Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, who is a candidate for Assembly in Queens' 34th District; and, Dennis Walcott of the Queens Public Library system.
Thu, July 09, 2020
US Congressmember Yvette Clarke, Elections Expert Jerry Goldfeder
On July 9, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons talked with US Congressmember Yvette Clarke and elections expert Jerry Goldfeder.
Sun, July 05, 2020
Council Member Antonio Reynoso, Reporter Emma Whitford on WBAI
On Sunday, July 5, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host David Brand interviewed New York City Council Member Antonio Reynoso and Law 360 Reporter Emma Whitford. The show also featured the latest coronavirus diary dispatch from WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Thu, July 02, 2020
Donovan Richards, Stanley Richards on WBAI's Driving Forces
On Thursday, July 2, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons spoke with NYC Councilmember Donovan Richards about the NYC budget and criminal justice reform, and The Fortune Society Executive Vice President Stanley Richards about ending solitary confinement. The show also featured WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston's latest coronavirus diary segment, an interview with Brooklynite Denise Frederick, a nanny and home attendant who is active with the National Domestic Workers’ Alliance,
Wed, July 01, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 16, Denise Frederick
WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the coronavirus storm. Episode 16: Denise Frederick, a nanny, home attendant, and member of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, talks about the challenges of working safely and with fair treatment in a pandemic.
Wed, July 01, 2020
New York In Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 15, Nydia Velazquez
WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the coronavirus storm. Episode 15: Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) speaks about public health (and her own health), public policy, the economy, and justice in the time of coronavirus.
Sun, June 28, 2020
CKM ABC Radio 06252020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio about the Covid 19 pandemic, the 2020 race for president, and more. Original air date: June 25, 2020.
Sun, June 28, 2020
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, NYC Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer
On Sunday, June 28, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host Jeff Simmons talked with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer. The show also featured a coronavirus diary dispatch from WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Thu, June 25, 2020
Congressman Adriano Espaillat on WBAI's Driving Forces
On June 25, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons talked with US Congressman Adriano Espaillat; Dr. Andrew Wallach of NYC Health + Hospitals; New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer; and WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston about her coronavirus series for WBAI.
Tue, June 16, 2020
CKM ABC Radio 06122020
Celeste Katz Marston discusses coronavirus, protests, and fireworks with Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio host Rod Quinn, June 12, 2020.
Sun, June 14, 2020
WBAI's City Watch: Assemblymember Deborah Glick
On Sunday, June 14, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host Jeff Simmons spoke with New York State Assemblymember Deborah Glick, Heritage of Pride Interim Executive Director David Correa, and Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Jack Kliger. The show also featured an interview by WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston with US Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez.
Thu, June 11, 2020
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Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) speaks to WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston about the covid-19 pandemic, the push for racial justice after the death of George Floyd, and more. Original air date: June 11, 2020.
Thu, June 11, 2020
NYC Commission on Human Rights, Assemblymember Walter Mosley on WBAI
On Thursday, June 11, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons talked with Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Initiatives at the NYC Commission on Human Rights Brittny Saunders about a new report, Black New Yorkers on Their Experiences with Anti-Black Racism, and New Yor State Assemblymember Walter Mosley about criminal justice reforms in Albany. The show also featured an interview by WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston with US Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez about her battle with the coronavirus.
Fri, June 05, 2020
Volunteers of America-Greater New York on WBAI
On June 4, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons spoke with Myung J. Lee, the new President and CEO of Volunteers of America-Greater New York, Inc.
Fri, June 05, 2020
Jumaane Williams on WBAI's Driving Forces
On June 4, 2020, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joined Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons on WBAI 99.5 FM to discuss the nationwide uprising in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.
Sun, May 31, 2020
WBAI's City Watch: George Floyd Demonstrations, COVID-19 and more
On WBAI 99.5 FM's City Watch on Sunday, May 31, 2020, Host Jeff Simmons talked with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams in the aftermath of violent demonstrations following the Minneapolis death of George Floyd. The show also featured co-host David Brand's interview with new SBS Commissioner Jonnel Doris; and, interviews with New Yorkers for Parks Executive Director Adam Ganser, and Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Senior Director of Health and Wellness Caroline Kohles.
Fri, May 29, 2020
CKM ABC Radio 05282020
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Topics include civil unrest in Minneapolis, covid 19 testing, Donald Trump vs. social media platforms, and more. Air date: May 28, 2020.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Councilmember Justin Brannan, Author Eric Marcus
On Thursday, May 28, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons talked with New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes, New York City Councilmember Justin Brannan, and author, founder and host of Making Gay History Eric Marcus.
Mon, May 25, 2020
US Congressmember Grace Meng, NYC Senator Jessica Ramos, on WBAI
On Sunday, May 24, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host David Brand interviewed US Congressmember Grace Meng and New York State Senator Jessica Ramo. The show also featured the latest coronavirus diary dispatch from WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Sun, May 24, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 14, Ling Tang
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 14: Ling Tang of Queens, a performer and teacher of traditional Chinese dance, talks about how the pandemic has affected her -- and her family in her hometown of Wuhan.
Thu, May 21, 2020
NYC Council Member Robert Holden, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver
On Thursday, May 21, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons talked with New York City Council Member Robert Holden and then New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Mitchell Silver. The show also featured a coronavirus diary dispatch by WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Mon, May 18, 2020
NYS Assemblymember Cathy Nolan, Green-Wood Cemetery's Richard Moylan
On Sunday, May 17, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host Jeff Simmons spoke with New York State Assemblymember Cathy Nolan; Green-Wood Cemetery President Richard Moylan; and, Kathleen Stassen Berger, author of Grandmothering: Building Strong Ties with Every Generation. The show also featured WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston's latest coronavirus diary installment featuring a high school senior and participant in Breakthrough New York's program.
Fri, May 15, 2020
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Celeste Katz Marston presents a WBAI coronavirus resource guide for New Yorkers, May 14, 2020.
Fri, May 15, 2020
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Celeste Katz Marston discusses life in the time of coronavirus with Rod Quinn of ABC Radio, May 14, 2020.
Thu, May 14, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 13, Alisha Joseph
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 13: Alisha Joseph, a high school senior from Brooklyn, talks about maintaining a positive attitude even as students' treasured graduation traditions are delayed or derailed.
Thu, May 14, 2020
Queens DA Melinda Katz, Freelancer Union's Rafael Espinal, Covenant House
On May 14, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons talked with Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz about social distancing arrests, Rafael L Espinal Jr. about how COVID19 is impacting freelancers, and Sr. Nancy Downing of Covenant House International about supporting homeless youth and young adults.
Mon, May 11, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 12, CeFaan Kim
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 12: CeFaan Kim, a reporter with WABC TV New York and co-chair of the Asian American Journalists Association's MediaWatch group, talks about pandemic-related challenges facing the city's Asian-American community.
Sun, May 10, 2020
Queens Chamber Pres. Tom Grech, Daily News' Noah Goldberg on WBAI
On Sunday, May 10, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host David Brand talked with Queens Chamber of Commerce President Tom Grech, who discussed the impact of the coronavirus on local businesses, and Daily News courts reporter Noah Goldberg, who talked about changes to the criminal justice system to prevent the spread of COVID-19. WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston provided the latest installment in her series "New York in Crisis: Coronavirus Diaries."
Thu, May 07, 2020
Dr. Mitchell Katz and NY Amsterdam News Publisher Elinor Tatum on WBAI
On May 7, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons spoke with Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, and Elinor Tatum, Publisher and Editor on Chief of the New York Amsterdam News. The show also features a coronavirus diary dispatch from WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston, an interview with Dr. Rafael Hernandez, who agreed to go straight from graduating medical school to caring for #Covid patients as a junior physician at NYU Winthrop Hospital.
Wed, May 06, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 11, Dr. Rafael Hernandez
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 11: Dr. Rafael Hernandez shares his experience of going straight from medical school to caring for Covid-19 patients as a junior physician at a New York hospital.
Wed, May 06, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 10, Danielle Oteri
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 10: Danielle Oteri, founder of Arthur Avenue Food Tours, talks about adapting a business in the Bronx to a changed world.
Tue, May 05, 2020
CKM ABC Radio 04302020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Rod Quinn of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, April 30, 2020.
Sun, May 03, 2020
WBAI City Watch Focus on Animals, Pets and COVID-19
On Sunday, April 3, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM’s City Watch host Jeff Simmons focused on the impact of COVID-19 on animals in this episode. He talked with: Dan Ashe, President and CEO, Association of Zoos & Aquariums; Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Animal Medical Center; Joanne Yohannan, SVP, Operations, North Shore Animal League America; and Tiffany Lacey, President and Executive Director, Animal Haven. The show also featured the latest coronavirus diary segment by WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Thu, April 30, 2020
WBAI Driving Forces Focus on Healthcare Amid Covid-19
On Thursday, April 30, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on healthcare amid the coronavirus pandemic with guests New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera and New York State Nurses Association Executive Director Pat Kane. The show also featured a coronavirus diary dispatch by WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Thu, April 30, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 9, Shari Beatty
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. WBAI is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 9: Shari Beatty, a neonatal intensive care nurse from Manhattan, shares what it's like caring for the city's most fragile newborns amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Sun, April 26, 2020
A sports-themed City Watch on WBAI
On Sunday, April 26, 2020. City Watch host David Brand focused on sports with writers Bradford William Davis of the Daily News and JT Torenli of the Brooklyn Eagle, who discussed how their work has changed as leagues around the world suspended indefinitely. Transit reporter and avid Mets fan Dave Colon also described efforts to improve biking in New York City and gave his take on J-Lo and A-Rod's bid for the Mets. And the show also featured another coronavirus diary dispatch by WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Sun, April 26, 2020
WBAI Presents a Queens Interfaith Vigil
On Sunday, April 26, WBAI 99.5 FM presented a special show: Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, in partnership with faith leaders and elected officials, held a Queens Virtual Interfaith Vigil for the thousands of lives lost in the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the frontline and essential workers upon whom the borough relies. The show - hosted by WBAI host Jeff Simmons - was held in conjunction with U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks and Grace Meng, emceed by Acting Borough President Lee, and co-hosted by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, and featured remarks from a number of faith leaders and elected representatives.
Thu, April 23, 2020
Shaun Donovan and Aine Duggan on WBAI's Driving Forces
On Thursday, April 23, 2020, DWBAI Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons focused on housing and homelessness amid the coronavirus pandemic. The show featured conversations with former Obama advisor Shaun Donovan and The Partnership for the Homeless President and CEO Áine Duggan. The show also featured the latest New York in Crisis: Coronavirus Diary dispatch from WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Mon, April 20, 2020
CKM ABC Radio 04172020
Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Radio, April 17, 2020.
Sun, April 19, 2020
WBAI's City Watch Features Julia Salazar, Taryn Sacramone, Meridith Maskara
On Sunday, April 19, 2020, City Watch host Jeff Simmons talked with New York State Senator Julia Salazar, Queens Theatre Executive Director Taryn Sacramone, and Girl Scouts of Greater New York CEO Meridith Maskara. The show also featured WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston’s latest coronavirus diary dispatch with John Oswald.
Sun, April 19, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary - Episode 8, David German
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. The battle against the virus has profoundly changed Americans’ way of life. WBAI is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 8: David German of Long Island shares what it's like caring for his wife, Linda, who has Alzheimer's, in the age of social distancing.
Sun, April 19, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 7 - Alex Aronovich
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. The battle against the virus has profoundly changed Americans’ way of life. WBAI is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 7: Alex Aronovich, a married gay man who lives in Manhattan, talks about being turned away after being asked to donate plasma after recovering from Covid-19.
Thu, April 16, 2020
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea, NYC Transit Interim Pres. Sarah Feinberg
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons spoke with NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea, NYC Transit Interim President Sarah Feinberg, and US Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney. The show also featured the latest coronavirus diary installment - an interview with NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer - by WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Sun, April 12, 2020
WBAI's City Watch on Easter Sunday
On Sunday, April 12, 2020, City Watch host David Brand spoke with former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who now serves as president and CEO of homeless services agency Win; Brooklyn Diocese Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio about the impact of the coronavirus on the Catholic Church in Brooklyn and Queens; Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Bitta Mostofi about Immigrant Heritage Week; and VOCAL-NY organizer Felix Guzman about the city's homelessness crisis. News correspondent Celeste Katz Marston also presented the latest installment in her series "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary," which featured a conversation with Juan Galloway, president and CEO of homeless services provider New York City Relief.
Sun, April 12, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 6 -- John Oswald
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. The battle against the virus has profoundly changed Americans’ way of life. For some, it means death. WBAI is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 6: Manhattanite John Oswald, a double amputee, shares what it's like dealing with dialysis and trying to learn to walk again as coronavirus upends life and health care in the city.
Sat, April 11, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 5 -- J. from Manhattan
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. WBAI is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. This is New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary. Episode 5: J., a Manhattan gynecologist and abortion provider, discusses the professional and personal challenges of doing her job during the outbreak.
Thu, April 09, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary -- Episode 4: Scott Stringer
New York is the epicenter of the #coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. The battle against the virus has profoundly changed Americans’ way of life. For some, it means death. WBAI's Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 4: New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer speaks about losing his mother, Arlene Stringer-Cuevas, to COVID-19.
Thu, April 09, 2020
New York In Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 3 -- Joelle Sedlmeyer
New York is the epicenter of the #coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. The battle against the virus has profoundly changed Americans’ way of life. For some, it means death. WBAI's Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 3: Joelle Sedlmeyer of Brooklyn talks about getting sick amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue, April 07, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary Episode 2, New York City Relief
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. The battle against the virus has profoundly changed Americans’ way of life. For some, it means death. WBAI's Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 2: Juan Galloway, president and CEO of New York City Relief, a non-profit which serves the homeless.
Sun, April 05, 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez, Center for Urban Future Jonathan Bowles
On Sunday, April 5, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM’s City Watch, cohosted by Jeff Simmons and David Brand, featured interviews with Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, and Center for an Urban Future’s Jonathan Bowles. The show also featured WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston’s "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary."
Fri, April 03, 2020
New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary, Episode 1 -- Danny Dromm
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the planet. The battle against the virus has profoundly changed Americans’ way of life. For some, it means death. WBAI's Celeste Katz Marston is collecting the stories of New Yorkers fighting their way through the storm. Episode 1: New York City Council Member Danny Dromm.
Fri, April 03, 2020
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Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest on coronavirus in the U.S. with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 2, 2020.
Thu, April 02, 2020
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Former NYS Gov. David Paterson, AARP Beth Finkel on WBAI
On Thursday, April 2, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons talked with former New York State Governor David Paterson, US Congressmember Carolyn Maloney, and AARP NY State Director Beth Finkel.
Sun, March 29, 2020
WBAI City Watch Features Tiffany Caban, Maya Kaufman, Project Renewal
On Sunday, March 29, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host David Brand spoke with former Queens District Attorney candidate and progressive leader Tiffany Caban, Queens Patch reporter Maya Kaufman, and Barbara Hughes, Executive Director of Project Renewal's City Beet Kitchens.
Sun, March 29, 2020
CKM City Watch Newscast 03292020
Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 29, 2020.
Fri, March 27, 2020
Attorney General Letitia James, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams on WBAI
On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the impact of the coronavirus on New York with guests New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Plymouth Church Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Brett Younger.
Thu, March 26, 2020
Plymouth Church's Rev. Dr. Brett Younger on WBAI
On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Plymouth Church Senior Minister Rev. Dr. Brett Younger spoke with host Jeff Simmons about the coronavirus and how it has impacted his church, and offered advice to people who may feel isolated.
Mon, March 23, 2020
WBAI COVID PSA NYC Schools Free Meals Program
NYC public schools are closed to curb the spread of coronavirus, but free meals are available to children. This is a public service message from WBAI New York, 99.5 FM and wbai.org. VO: Celeste Katz Marston.
Mon, March 23, 2020
WBAI Features Richard Carranza, Chirlane McCray, Sharon Lee
On Sunday, March 22, City Watch hosts David Brand and Jeff Simmons talked with New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, and New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray.
Mon, March 23, 2020
WBAI COVID PSA 2
New York State business is "on pause" to stem the spread of COVID-19, but some essential businesses and services remain open. Celeste Katz Marston provides details in this public service message for WBAI New York, 99.5 FM and wbai.org
Sun, March 22, 2020
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza on WBAI
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza appeared on WBAI 99.5 FM with cohost David Brand on Sunday, March 22, 2020, to discuss how the coronavirus has impacted the New York City public school system.
Sun, March 22, 2020
NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray on WBAI
New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray appeared on WBAI 99.5 FM with cohost Jeff Simmons on Sunday, March 22 to discuss the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and the importance of accessing mental health resources at this time.
Sun, March 22, 2020
Queens Borough President Sharon Lee on WBAI
Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee appeared on WBAI 99.5 FM with cohost Jeff Simmons on Sunday, March 22 to discuss the borough's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sun, March 22, 2020
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Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 22, 2020.
Sun, March 22, 2020
CKM WBAI COVID PSA 1
You can help stop the spread of coronavirus: A public service message from WBAI New York. Voice: Celeste Katz Marston.
Fri, March 20, 2020
WBAI: Rep. Yvette Clarke Discusses Staffer with COVID-19 Diagnosis
On the Thursday, March 19, 2020 episode of WBAI New York's "Driving Forces," Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) tells Host Jeff Simmons in an interview that a member of her Congressional staff has been diagnosed with coronavirus. To subscribe for more WBAI news and talk programming: https://soundcloud.com/drivingforces
Thu, March 19, 2020
The Impact of Coronavirus on New York
On March 19, 2020, Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons focused on the fast-moving coronavirus pandemic and its broad-reaching impact with guests: City University of New York Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez and Congressmembers Yvette Clarke and Max Rose.
Thu, March 19, 2020
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Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Tony Arthur of Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio about the latest on Coronavirus from Boston, 03192020.
Mon, March 16, 2020
A Focus on transportation and coronavirus
On Sunday, March 15, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch hosts David Brand and Jeff Simmons focused on transportation issues - including the controversial Queens Bus Redesign Plan - with guests Mark Holmes of the MTA, Juan Restrepo of Transportation Alternatives, and Stephanie Burgos-Veras of the Riders Alliance. Celeste Katz Marston provided the latest news updates about the coronavirus outbreak.
Sun, March 15, 2020
CKM City Watch Newscast 03152020
Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 15, 2020.
Fri, March 13, 2020
Coronavirus and the Census
On Thursday, March 12, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the Census 2020, and the impact that the coronavirus might have in securing an accurate count. Guests were: Julie Menin, Director of the Census for NYC; Judy Zangwill, Executive Director, and Jesus Casado Gonzalez, Census Manager., both of Sunnyside Community Services; and, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
Mon, March 09, 2020
CKM City Watch Newscast 03082020
Celeste Katz Marston runs down the latest news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 8, 2020
Mon, March 09, 2020
A focus on International Women's Day
On Sunday, March 8, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Hosts Jeff Simmons & David Brand focused on International Women’s Day with guests: New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera, Amplify Her’s Anika Michel, and 18-year-old Ella “Gwyn” Guenther, who recently received the 2019 Future Woman of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts of Greater New York. The show also featured the latest news by WBAI correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Fri, March 06, 2020
New York City Council Member Justin Brannan on WBAI's Driving Forces
New York City Council Member Justin Brannan appeared on WBAI 99.5 FM's Driving Forces with host Jeff Simmons to discuss his support of Bernie Sanders for president, NYC's waterfronts and resiliency, the SHSAT, his career, and much more.
Thu, March 05, 2020
CKM ABC Radio 03052020
Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest news from the U.S. and Boston with Rod Quinn on Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio's Overnights program, March 5, 2020.
Mon, March 02, 2020
Conversations with Assembly Members Jeffrion Aubrey and Aravella Simotas
Today on WBAI 99.5 FM New York's City Watch, hosts Jeff Simmons & David Brand focused on the District 35 race in Queens, speaking with Assembly Members Jeffrion Aubry & Aravella Simotas (Hiram Monserrate was invited on too, but he and his spokesperson didn't get back despite repeated efforts). The show also featured the latest news from Celeste Katz Marston. You can listen here:
Sun, March 01, 2020
CKM City Watch Newscast 03012020
Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 1, 2020. Go to give2wbai.org to become a BAI Buddy and support free speech radio.
Fri, February 28, 2020
New York's Plastic Bag Ban
On Thursday, February 27, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Radio's Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons focused on the plastic bag ban with guests Sean Mahar, Chief of Staff at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, and also fielded calls from listeners.
Mon, February 24, 2020
CKM City Watch Newscast 02232020
Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's City Watch, February 23, 2020.
Mon, February 24, 2020
WBAI Introduces new City Watch Cohost David Brand
On Sunday, February 23, 2020, City Watch host Jeff Simmons introduced new show cohost David Brand and discussed New York State’s plastic bag ban, last week’s debate in Nevada and much more. The show also featured a news report by WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Fri, February 21, 2020
Assessing the Democratic presidential candidate debate in Nevada
On Thursday, February 20, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the preceding evening's Democratic presidential debate in Nevada with calls from listeners and conversations with NYU Professor Mitchell Moss and Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst Mary Snow, who provided insight into a new poll on three swing state voter results.
Fri, February 14, 2020
Conversations with Brad Lander and Betsy Gotbaum
On Thursday, February 13, 2020, Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons talked with New York City Council Member Brad Lander about legislation designed to curb reckless driving, and Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum about voting reforms and the next day's deadline to change registration in New York.
Mon, February 10, 2020
A City Watch Look at the 2021 Mayoral Race, Teen Violence, and Coronavirus
On Sunday, February 9, 2020, City Watch Host Jeff Simmons spoke with Eduardo Castell, Managing Partner of the Mirram Group; Stephanie Nilva, Executive Director of Day One; and John Choe, Executive Director of the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce.
Sun, February 09, 2020
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Celeste Katz Marston updates WBAI listeners on the latest news on "City Watch" with Jeff Simmons, Sunday, February 9, 2020.
Fri, February 07, 2020
The Surge in Women Seeking Elective Office
On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons was joined in studio by New York State Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and journalist Caitlin Moscatello, author of See Jane Win (Dutton). A surprise caller was New York City Council Member Danny Dromm, who is a mentor to Assembly Member Cruz.
Fri, January 31, 2020
NYC Prepares for the Coronavirus
On Thursday, January 30, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the surging Coronavirus incidents, which were declared an international emergency by the World Health Organization. Appearing on the show were New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Deputy Commissioner Dr. Demetre Daskalakis and New York City Council Member Margaret Chin.
Mon, January 27, 2020
WBAI Covers the Race for the Queens Borough Presidency
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, City Watch Host Jeff Simmons was joined in the studio by David Brand, Managing Editor of the Queens Daily Eagle, for a focus on the race to become the next Queens Borough President. The show included interviews with Anthony Miranda and Elizabeth Crowley.
Mon, January 27, 2020
CKM City Watch 01262020 Newscast
Celeste Katz Marston rounds up the news for WBAI's City Watch, January 26, 2020.
Fri, January 24, 2020
Vying to become the next Queens Borough President
On Thursday, January 23, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the race to become the next Queens Borough President. Joining Jeff in-studio was Reporter Christine Chung, who covers Queens for The City, and the two interviewed candidates: Donovan Richards, Costa Constantinides, and James Quinn.
Mon, January 20, 2020
CKM City Watch Newscast 01192020
Celeste Katz Marston runs down the news for WBAI New York's "City Watch," January 19, 2020. Freelance inquiries and news tips: CelesteKatz@protonmail.com
Mon, January 20, 2020
What a new law means for adoptees in New York State
On Sunday, January 19, 2020, City Watch Host Jeff Simmons focused on a new law in New Yor State that allows adoptees to get their original birth certificates. Jeff spoke with New York State Assembly Member David Weprin; The Children's Village President and CEO Jeremy Kohomban; and Cathi Swett, Downstate Coordinator for New York State Adoptee Equality. The episode also includes the latest news report from WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marsten.
Fri, January 17, 2020
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. on WBAI
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. appeared on WBAI's Driving Forces with host Jeff Simmons. Also on the show was former NY1 Bronx reporter Erin Grace Clarke.
Mon, January 13, 2020
A conversation with Two NYC Council Members Running for Brooklyn BP
On WBAI 99.5 FM’s City Watch on Sunday, January 12, Host Jeff Simmons talked with two members of the New York City Council who have announced plans to run to become the next Borough President of Brooklyn: Antonio Reynoso and Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.
Fri, January 10, 2020
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Celeste Katz Marston provides her regular US correspondent report to Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio with host Tony Arnold, January 9, 2020.
Fri, January 10, 2020
Assessing Governor Cuomo's State of the State
On January 9, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons was joined in-studio by political strategist L. Joy Williams, for a discussion about Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State speech this week. The show featured interviews with New York State Senator Kevin Parker and Larry Levy, . Executive Dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies and Vice President for Economic Development and Professional Studies at Hofstra University.
Mon, January 06, 2020
A City Watch Focus on Education
On Sunday, January 5, City Watch Host Jeff Simmons focused on education issues expected to dominate discussion in New York City and New York State. Poitico Education Reporter Madina Touré co-hosted the show, and Jeff and Madina interviewed New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer, who chairs the Senate's Education Committee.
Fri, January 03, 2020
Combatting Anti-Semitism
On January 2, 2020, Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons talks with US Congressman Max Rose and New York City Council Member Mark Levine about measures to combat hate crimes and anti-Semitism. WBAI co-host Celeste Katz also weighs in on presidential politics.
Fri, December 13, 2019
A Driving Forces Focus on the Threats Against Journalism
Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focuses on the threats against journalism with Courtney Radsch, Advocacy Director at the Committee to Protect Journalists, and Michael Freedman, incoming President of the National Press Club.
Fri, December 06, 2019
Driving Forces: Let's Talk About Rudy Giuliani
Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on Rudy Giuliani today with guests: Evan Mandery of John Jay College of Criminal Justice; former Manhattan Borough President and NYC mayoral candidate Ruth Messinger; and, author and political consultant Andrew Kirtzman.
Mon, December 02, 2019
City Watch Newscast 12012019
Celeste Katz Marston presents WBAI's 'City Watch' newscast for December 1, 2019.
Mon, December 02, 2019
A WBAI Focus on World AIDS Day 2019
WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch host Jeff Simmons focused on World AIDS Day on the December 1, 2019 show, with in-studio guest Dr. Demetre Daskalakis of the New York City New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and Diane Delph-Tinglin of The Alliance for Positive Change, who discussed her journey since her HV diagnosis.
Fri, November 29, 2019
Dianne Morales
On a Thanksgiving edition of Driving Forces on WBAI 99.5 FM, host Jeff Simmons spoke with NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales.
Fri, November 29, 2019
WBAI Driving Forces Thanksgiving
On a Thanksgiving edition of Driving Forces on WBAI 99.5 FM, host Jeff Simmons interviewed a number of guests: NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales; congressional candidate (in NY district 10) Lindsey Boylan; and, jazz artist Roberta Piket in the first hour. During hour two, you can hear interviews with: Project Renewal/City Beet Kitchen’s Barbara Hughes; Community Resource Exchange’s George Hsieh; The World’s Big Sleep Out’s Josh Littlejohn; and The Bowery Mission’s James Winans. And in hour three, Jeff talks with Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer; Students Disrupting’s Dennis Mihalsky; and, am970’s Frank Morano. During the show, you can also hear songs from Roberta Piket’s “One for Marian, Celebrating Marian McPartland.”
Mon, November 25, 2019
A City Watch Focus on Gentrification
City Watch host Jeff Simmons focused on gentrification with guest Matthew Schuerman, author of Newcomers: Gentrification and Its Discontents (University of Chicago Press). The show - on Sunday, November 24, 2019 - also featured a news segment by Celeste Katz Marsten.
Fri, November 22, 2019
CKM City Watch Newscast 11172019
Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's 'City Watch' for November 17, 2019.
Fri, November 22, 2019
CKM Fundraising 11192019 Mixdown
Celeste Katz Marston urges listeners to Give2WBAI.org.
Mon, November 18, 2019
A Focus on Street Vending in NYC
City Watch Host Jeff Simmons focused on street vending - should the cap be lifted? - with guests New York State Senator Jessica Ramos and NYC Hospitality Alliance Executive Director Andrew Rigie on Sunday, November 17, 2019. The show also featured a weekly news report by Celeste Katz Marston.
Sun, November 17, 2019
Give2wbai.org
Celeste Katz Marston lends her voice to fundraising for listener-supported, commercial-free WBAI New York. Be heard: Go to give2wbai.org, text WBAI to 41444, or call 516-620-3602 to become a BAI Buddy in the name of your favorite program today!
Fri, November 15, 2019
Driving Forces: Challenging the Old Guard
WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons interviews Jamaal Bowman, who is running against Congressman Eliot Engel in NY's 16th Congressional District, and Boris Santos, who is challenging New York State Assemblymember Erik Dilan in the 54th Assembly District in Brooklyn.
Mon, November 11, 2019
City Watch: Veterans Day, War, and Resistance
Host Jeff Simmons speaks with Loree Sutton, former commissioner of New York City’s Department of Veterans Services and NYC mayoral candidate; Ron Carver, co-editor of the book "Waging Peace in Vietnam: U.S. Soldiers and Veterans Who Opposed the War" (by New Village Press); and William Short, contributor to the book. Plus, the news with WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston.
Thu, November 07, 2019
Driving Forces: Back In (Local) Control!
Driving Forces returns to the locally controlled WBAI airwaves! Host Jeff Simmons catches up with Queens Borough President (and Queens DA-elect) Melinda Katz, WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marston, former NYPD Chief of Department Philip Banks III, and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. give2wbai.org
Mon, October 07, 2019
WBAI's City Watch Focuses on Mental Illness
On WBAI's City Watch, host Jeff Simmons focused on mental health issues, with guests New York City Council Member Donovan Richards; David Woodlock, President and CEO, Institute for Community Living (ICL); and, Justin Barron, Director of Community Engagement Services at Community Access. The show also featured a weekly news report from correspondent Celeste Katz.
Mon, October 07, 2019
WBAI City Watch Newscast 10062019
Celeste Katz delivers the newscast for WBAI's "City Watch," October 6, 2019.
Thu, October 03, 2019
Driving Forces: A Focus on Immigration
Host Jeff Simmons focuses on immigration with in-studio guest Mazin Sidahmed, co-founder and senior reporter at Documented, and interviews with Yaritza Mendez, Lead Immigration Organizer at Make the Road New York, and Anand Balakrishnan, Staff Attorney with the ACLU’s Immigrant Rights Project, on Thursday, October 3, 2019.
Sun, September 29, 2019
City Watch Newscast 09292019
WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz presents a news roundup for the September 29, 2019 edition of City Watch.
Thu, September 26, 2019
A Focus on Donald Trump, Ukraine and Impeachment
Host Jeff Simmons was joined in studio by City & State Reporter Jeff Coltin, and guests: former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Baruch College Marxe School of Public and International Affairs Dean David Birdsell, to discuss the latest developments regarding Donald Trump, the whistleblower complaint, and impeachment.
Fri, September 20, 2019
Joe Kennedy III v. Ed Markey (v. the Democratic Party)?
Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III is taking on incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in a primary -- and some Democratic officials are concerned that an expensive intramural contest at home could draw time, attention, and money from the party's bigger quest: Ousting President Donald Trump in 2020 and flipping the Senate.
Sun, September 15, 2019
WBAI City Watch Newscast 09152019
WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz delivers a brief newscast ahead of City Watch, Sunday, September 15, 2019.
Mon, September 09, 2019
City Watch Newscast for 09082019
Celeste Katz provides the top-of-the-hour newscast for WBAI New York's City Watch, September 8, 2019.
Fri, September 06, 2019
Driving Forces Features NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer
New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer appeared in-studio to take listener phone calls. Hosted by Jeff Simmons, the show featured a discussion on climate change, housing, the city's pension funds, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and President Donald Trump
Fri, August 16, 2019
A Very Special WBAI Buddy
Celeste gets a very special caller on her last in-studio day (for now) at WBAI FM New York...
Fri, August 16, 2019
Andrew Gounardes In Studio... And A Special (But Not Total) Farewell
Jeff and Celeste host NYS Sen. Andrew Gounardes in studio -- and Celeste thanks the entire WBAI family as she moves on to the next big chapter in her life and career.
Tue, August 13, 2019
City Watch Yusuf Hawkins Special
Jeff Simmons hosts a special two-hour edition of City Watch with special guests commemorating the passing of 30 years since the death of Yusuf Hawkins, a major flashpoint in the history of race relations New York City.
Thu, August 08, 2019
White Supremacy, Hate Speech, and the Age of Trump
Jeff and Celeste discuss white nationalism, social media, and more in the wake of the recent mass murders in El Paso, Dayton and elsewhere with Michael Edison Hayden, senior investigative reporter with the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Prof. Candace McCoy of the Graduate Center, CUNY / John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Plus, we take your calls.
Fri, August 02, 2019
Democratic Debates In (2020) Hindsight, Melinda Katz on Queens DA, and LOTS of calls
Celeste and Jeff talk to D and R strategists Bruce Gyory and Rina Shah about the latest Democratic presidential primary debates, check in with Melinda Katz on the Queens DA race, and take (a ton) of your calls.
Thu, July 25, 2019
Bill de Blasio For President? Some New Yorkers Aren't So Sure
Celeste Katz reports for WBAI FM New York on what real New Yorkers really think of their mayor, Bill de Blasio, seeking the Democratic nomination for president. Thanks to the Des Moines Register, CNN, and NBC for sound clips. Assistance with audio engineering, and everything else, by Jonathan Marston.
Thu, July 25, 2019
Mueller Mania, Bill de Blasio 2020, Great Debates... AND A SURPRISE!
Jeff and Celeste break down the latest in national politics, from Robert Mueller's testimony to the upcoming Democratic debates with The Bulwark's Tim Miller and the NY Post's Michael Benjamin. Plus, Celeste asks New Yorkers what they really think of Bill de Blasio's run for president in a special segment -- and makes news of her own. Thanks to the Des Moines Register, CNN, and NBC for the sound.
Thu, July 11, 2019
Tales of Trump Double-Header
Jeff is joined in studio by Alex Nazaryan, author of "The Best People, Trump’s Cabinet and the Siege on Washington," and Allen Salkin, co-author with Aaron Short of "The Method to the Madness: Donald Trump’s Ascent as Told by Those Who Were Hired, Fired, Inspired—and Inaugurated." The trio takes your calls.
Thu, June 27, 2019
Democratic Debate Deconstruction, Round 1
Jeff and Celeste break down the first televised Democratic presidential primary debates and take your calls. Special guests: Hunter College Political Science Professor Emeritus Ken Sherrill and New York Post Washington Bureau Reporter Nikki Schwab.
Fri, June 21, 2019
Rep. Pete King Talks 9/11; Jumaane Williams Talks Central Park Five
U.S. Rep. Peter King speaks to Jeff and Celeste about the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund and assistance for survivors of the World Trade Center attack. Then NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams discusses the latest on the Central Park Five case, followed by your calls.
Thu, June 13, 2019
Mandatory vaccines, questionable herbicides, and more
NYS Sen. John Liu discusses religious exemptions for vaccinations, specialized high school admissions and the Asian-American "model minority myth," and more. Then NYC Councilman Ben Kallos delves into the controversy over the use of Roundup and similar herbicides in city green spaces and reforming "zombie" campaign finance committees. We round up the show with YOUR calls.
Thu, June 06, 2019
The Future of Cuomo; The 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Jeff and Celeste open with a talk about New York politics and Election 2020 with veteran strategist Hank Sheinkopf, discuss the 75th anniversary of D-Day with National Medal of Honor Museum President Joe Daniels, and take your calls. Support our program by becoming a WBAI Buddy: www.give2wbai.org
Sun, June 02, 2019
Pride, Progress and Politics: 50 Years Since Stonewall
On Sunday, June 2, 2019, Driving Forces cohost Jeff Simmons anchored WBAI's special four-hour show, Pride, Progress and Politics: 50 Years Since Stonewall. Guests during the fourth hour were: activist Melissa Sklarz, Heritage of Pride's Julian Sanjivan, former US Congressman Barney Frank, and former NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn.
Sun, June 02, 2019
Pride, Progress and Politics: 50 Years Since Stonewall
On Sunday, June 2, 2019, Driving Forces cohost Jeff Simmons led WBAI's special coverage, Pride, Progress, and Politics: 50 Years Since Stonewall. Guests during the third hour of the show were: Columbia professor Tanya Domi, ACT UP's Ron Goldberg, author Andrew Tobias, and New-York Historical Society curators Rebecca Klassen and Rachel Corbman.
Sun, June 02, 2019
Pride, Progress and Politics: 50 Years Since Stonewall
On Sunday, June 2, 2019, Driving Forces cohost Jeff Simmons anchored WBAI's special four-hour show, Pride, Progress and Politics: 50 Years Since Stonewall. Guests during the first two hours were: former New York State Senator Thomas Duane, author Karla Jay, AFT President Randi Weingarten, author Eric Marcus, Freedom to Marry Founder Evan Wolfson, Stonewall Inn Gives Back's Stacy Lentz, and Center for Black Equity President/CEO Earl Fowlkes.
Fri, May 31, 2019
Waking Up Special 05312019 Part 2
In a special double edition of WBAI New York's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz talks Stonewall, money in politics, mass transit, the week in Washington, and Election 2020 with Jeff Simmons of WBAI, Anna Massoglia of the Center for Responsive Politics, Jose Martinez of The City, Elaine Quijano of CBS News, and Michael Gormley of Newsday. Show your support! www.give2wbai.org
Fri, May 31, 2019
Waking Up Special 05312019 Part 1
In a special double edition of WBAI New York's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz talks Stonewall, money in politics, mass transit, the week in Washington, and Election 2020 with Jeff Simmons of WBAI, Anna Massoglia of the Center for Responsive Politics, Jose Martinez of The City, Elaine Quijano of CBS News, and Michael Gormley of Newsday. Show your support! www.give2wbai.org
Thu, May 30, 2019
Tribalization of Politics and a Woman's Right to Choose
Jeff and Celeste speak to scholar Ian Reifowitz about his new book, "The Tribalization of Politics: How Rush Limbaugh's Race-Baiting Rhetoric On The Obama Presidency Paved The Way For Trump." Up next is Dr. Diane Horvath, ob-gyn, with the latest updates on threats to abortion rights in America. Please consider a gift to listener-supported WBAI: www.give2wbai.org
Mon, May 27, 2019
Memorial Day Waking Up Part 2
In a special Memorial Day edition of WBAI's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz speaks with Jeremy Butler of IAVA; documentarians Danielle Bernstein and Jason Maris; Kristen Rouse of the NYC Veterans Alliance; Gold Star Mom Cyndy Jones of Heroes in Transition; and USAF veteran and radio host Stacy Washington.
Mon, May 27, 2019
Memorial Day Waking Up Part 1
In a special Memorial Day edition of WBAI's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz speaks with Jeremy Butler of IAVA; documentarians Danielle Bernstein and Jason Maris; Kristen Rouse of the NYC Veterans Alliance; Gold Star Mom Cyndy Jones of Heroes in Transition; and USAF veteran and radio host Stacy Washington.
Fri, May 24, 2019
Waking Up Special Part 3
In a special extended edition of WBAI FM's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz talks NY and US news and politics with guests Rick Klein of ABC, Brian Rosenthal of the NY Times, Greg B. Smith of The City, and Kerry Picket of SiriusXM radio. "Waking Up" host Julianna Forlano returns next week.
Fri, May 24, 2019
Waking Up Special Part 2
In a special extended edition of WBAI FM's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz talks NY and US news and politics with guests Rick Klein of ABC, Brian Rosenthal of the NY Times, Greg B. Smith of The City, and Kerry Picket of SiriusXM radio. "Waking Up" host Julianna Forlano returns next week.
Fri, May 24, 2019
"Waking Up" Special Edition Part 1
In a special extended edition of WBAI FM's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz talks NY and US news and politics with guests Rick Klein of ABC, Brian Rosenthal of the NY Times, Greg B. Smith of The City, and Kerry Picket of SiriusXM radio. "Waking Up" host Julianna Forlano returns next week.
Fri, May 24, 2019
Bill de Blasio For President?
Jeff and Celeste analyze NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's long-shot bid for the presidency with Nolan Hicks of the NY Post and Ivan Pereira of AMNewYork.
Thu, May 16, 2019
Driving Forces with Chirlane McCray
New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray, The City's Deputy Editor Alyssa Katz, and CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez appeared on Forces Driving with host Jeff Simmons on Thursday, May 16, 2019
Sun, May 12, 2019
A Special Edition of City Watch!
In a special Mother's Day edition of City Watch, Celeste joins Jeff in studio to talk to some very special guests, including Natalia Cineas of NYC Health and Hospitals; Tom Shanahan, author of "Spiritual Adrenaline;" Carole Wacey of Women Creating Change; and... CELESTE'S MOM!!! Learn more at wbai.org.
Fri, May 10, 2019
Election 2020 Special Hour Two
It's a special two-hour edition of Driving Forces! Hour 1: Celeste speaks to Darrell West of the Brookings Institution about his memoir, "Divided Politics, Divided Nation," followed by a breakdown of Election 2020 with Lee Miringoff of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. Hour 2: Jeff and Celeste talk about Bill de Blasio for president (?) with Anna Sanders of the New York Daily News and then welcome California Congressman and presidential candidate Eric Swalwell to the program.
Fri, May 10, 2019
Election 2020 Special Hour One
It's a special two-hour edition of Driving Forces! Hour 1: Celeste speaks to Darrell West of the Brookings Institution about his memoir, "Divided Politics, Divided Nation," followed by a breakdown of Election 2020 with Lee Miringoff of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. Hour 2: Jeff and Celeste talk about Bill de Blasio for president (?) with Anna Sanders of the New York Daily News and then welcome California Congressman and presidential candidate Eric Swalwell to the program.
Fri, May 03, 2019
Queens District Attorney's Race -- and Support WBAI
Jeff and Celeste talk about the upcoming Queens District Attorney election with veteran consultant Patrick Jenkins and candidate Greg Lasak -- and thank you for your support during our spring fund drive! Help us out at www.give2wbai.org.
Fri, April 26, 2019
Joe Biden For President?
He's running: Jeff and Celeste discuss Joe Biden's campaign for president with Newsday national reporter Emily Ngo and author Aaron Short.
Thu, April 18, 2019
NYC Councilman Rafael Espinal In Studio
New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal joins Jeff and Celeste in studio, gets some very interesting caller questions, and makes a very interesting promise about his future...
Fri, April 12, 2019
NYC Measles Outbreak and 2020 Census Prep
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and City Councilman Mark Levine discuss New York City's measles epidemic. Plus, Julie Menin talks about the challenges and importance of the 2020 Census. Learn more at wbai.org
Fri, April 05, 2019
Puerto Rico and The City NY
Gerson Borrero and Kerry Picket break down the latest in Puerto Rico statehood, and Jere Hester cheers the launch of the new local NYC news outlet The City.
Fri, March 29, 2019
A Farewell to Henry Stern (and more)
Jeff and Celeste discuss the legacy of late former Parks Commissioner Henry Stern with Adrian Benepe and Morgan Pehme. First, we chat with Pantsuit Politics podcast hosts Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers about their book "I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening)" and round up the latest in New York government with state Sen. Michael Gianaris.
Fri, March 22, 2019
Queens District Attorney Race Vol. 2
Jeff and Celeste interview Queens District Attorney candidates Rory Lancman and Mina Malik and take your (very interesting) calls. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/ForcesDriving/
Fri, March 15, 2019
Queens District Attorney Race Vol. 1
Jeff and Celeste interview Queens district attorney candidates Jose Nieves, Melinda Katz, and Betty Lugo.
Fri, March 08, 2019
Women's History Month Kickoff
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Faye Penn, executive director of women.nyc, join Celeste Katz on Driving Forces for the kickoff of Women's History Month. Plus, Jeff Simmons shares a montage of elected officials talking about what WHM means to them.
Sat, March 02, 2019
Bernie Sanders Live Coverage Close
Celeste Katz, Arthur Schwartz, and Alex Brook Lynn close out WBAI New York's live coverage of the Bernie Sanders 2020 kickoff rally at Brooklyn College.
Sat, March 02, 2019
Bernie Sanders Live Coverage Hour 2
Hour two of the walkup to the Bernie Sanders 2020 rally at Brooklyn College on WBAI 99.5 FM New York. Celeste Katz hosts.
Sat, March 02, 2019
WBAI Bernie Sanders Live Coverage Open
WBAI FM New York presents live coverage of the Bernie Sanders kickoff at Brooklyn College, March 2, 2019. Celeste Katz hosts.
Fri, March 01, 2019
Michael Cohen Testifies; Jumaane Williams Wins
Jeff and Celeste discuss Michael Cohen's Washington testimony and President Donald Trump's trip to Hanoi with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and recap the race for NYC Public Advocate with consultant Suri Kasirer before taking your calls.
Wed, February 27, 2019
NYC Public Advocate Live Election Coverage Hour 2
Celeste Katz anchors WBAI's live coverage of the special election for NYC Public Advocate. Guests include Ben Max, Amy Loprest, Jarrett Murphy, Arthur Schwartz, and Mark Chiusano.
Wed, February 27, 2019
NYC Public Advocate Election Live Coverage Hour 1
Celeste Katz anchors WBAI's special live coverage of the February 26, 2019 special election for New York City Public Advocate. Guests include Ben Max, Amy Loprest, Jarrett Murphy, Arthur Schwartz, and Mark Chiusano.
Thu, February 21, 2019
Bernie Sanders 2020 ?
Celeste and Jeff speak with former Vermont Gov. and ex-DNC Chairman Howard Dean and strategist Susan Del Percio about Sen. Bernie Sanders taking a second run at the White House, plus your calls.
Fri, February 15, 2019
Goodbye, Amazon
Celeste Katz and Jeff Simmons interview Mary Snow of Quinnipiac University and New York City Councilman Eric Ulrich of Queens about the implosion of the Amazon LIC headquarters deal and more. Listen to "Driving Forces" every Thursday at 5 p.m. EST on WBAI 99.5 FM New York and streaming live on wbai.org.
Fri, February 08, 2019
NYC Public Advocate Continuing Coverage
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz continue to focus on the special election for NYC Public Advocate, with guests Grace Rauh of NY1 News, PA candidates David Eisenbach and Tony Herbert, and WBAI listener calls.
Wed, February 06, 2019
State of the Union Special Coverage Part 2
Celeste Katz hosts special live coverage of the walkup to the 2019 State of the Union Address. Guests include Kerry Picket and Walter Shapiro, plus listener calls.
Wed, February 06, 2019
State of the Union Special Coverage Part 1
Celeste Katz hosts special pre-State of the Union live coverage and analysis. Guests include Greg Palast, Jeanne Zaino, and Darrell West.
Fri, February 01, 2019
NYC Public Advocate Race II, January 31, 2019
Celeste Katz and Jeff Simmons interview NYC Councilman and Public Advocate candidate Ydanis Rodriguez, former Public Advocate Mark Green, and NYC Campaign Finance Board Executive Director Amy Loprest.
Fri, January 25, 2019
NYC Public Advocate Race, January 24th 2019
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz interview three candidates for NYC Public Advocate: Manny Alicandro, Jumaane Williams, and Michael Zumbluskas.
Sun, January 20, 2019
Women's March Special Live Coverage, January 19th 2019
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz host two hours of special live coverage of the 2019 Women's March on WBAI 99.5 FM New York. Guests include Symone Sanders, Zakiyah Ansari, Heidi Sieck, Heidi Reavis, and Melissa Mark Viverito.
Fri, January 11, 2019
Affordability of New York City, January 10th 2019
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz examine the affordability of New York City on WBAI's "Driving Forces." Special guests: NY Comptroller Scott Stringer, Center for an Urban Future Executive Director Jonathan Bowles, and Independent Budget Office Deputy Director George Sweeting.
Fri, January 04, 2019
January 3rd 2019
On the first 2019 edition of "Driving Forces" on WBAI FM 99.5 FM New York, hosts Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz are joined by consultant Eduardo Castell, Congressman Max Rose, and voting rights advocate Sean McElwee.
Thu, December 27, 2018
Looking ahead to Election 2020, December 27th 2018
"Driving Forces" takes a look ahead at Election 2020 with special guests Dan Janison of Newsday, David Webb of SiriusXM and Fox, and Aimee Allison of Democracy in Color and She The People. Celeste Katz hosts; Jeff Simmons returns in the New Year!
Fri, November 23, 2018
November 22nd 2018
Hosts Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz speak to Karen Pearl of Gd’s Love We Deliver, Heather McGreevy of New York Cares, and Rukaiya Sharmi, No One Gets Left Behind.
Fri, November 16, 2018
November 15th 2018
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz present "Driving Forces" on WBAI 99.5 FM every Thursday at 5 p.m. EST. Today's guests included Congresswoman Grace Meng, Stephen Spaulding of Common Cause, and Perry Grossman of the New York Civil LIberties Union. Learn more at: https://www.wbai.org/program.php?program=293
Fri, November 09, 2018
November 8th 2018
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz present "Driving Forces" on WBAI FM 99.5 for November 8, 2018. Guests include Christina Greer of Fordham University, Debbie Walsh of the Center for American Women and Politics, and Siena College pollster Steve Greenberg. Learn more at https://www.wbai.org/program.php?program=293
Fri, October 26, 2018
October 25th 2018
Guests on this week's episode of WBAI 99.5 FM's "Driving Forces" include Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum and Jessica Ramos, candidate for New York State Senate. Jeff Simmons hosts solo today; Celeste Katz returns next week.
Fri, October 05, 2018
Kavanaugh and #MeToo, October 4th 2018
Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz host WBAI's "Driving Forces," this week speaking about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford, and what's next for the #MeToo movement. Guests: Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Christine Quinn of WIN, and Christina Coleman of Glamour Magazine.
Sun, September 30, 2018
Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings, September 27th 2018
Driving Forces with Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz, 09272018 -- Senate Judiciary Committee hearing regarding SCOTUS confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
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