

FAQ NYC
FAQ NYC
A weekly dive into the big questions about this city of ours, hosted by Christina Greer, Azi Paybarah and Harry Siegel, and produced by Alex Brook Lynn.
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May 22, 2023 • 31min
Episode 275: A Two-Trumpet Town
In the latest installment of his occasional series, Into Something, Greg Glassman and fellow trumpeter James Zollar play together, and talk about what it takes to make it a musician in the Big Apple and much more.

May 13, 2023 • 27min
Episode 274: "At Best to Be Pitied, at Worst to Be Reviled"
In this off-cycle edition, host Katie Honan and organizing and outreach specialist at the Urban Justice Center Karim Walker discuss the arduous path from being homeless to being housed, the endless need for fresh socks, and the breakdown in trust that comes with a broken system.

May 9, 2023 • 42min
Episode 273: City Stressed Out
In the wake of Jordan Neely's killing, hosts Christina Greer and Katie Honan break down subways, migrants, Black leaders, and more...

May 2, 2023 • 35min
Episode 272: Party City: Casinos, Weddings, and Galas, Oh My!
From the $229 Billion Big Ugly to the downstate gambling boondoggle to free weddings at Gracie Mansion, hosts Christina Greer and Katie Honan run down another jam-packed week of everything coming up aces for at least some New Yorkers.

Apr 26, 2023 • 51min
Episode 271: We Need To Hold the NYPD Accountable
Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers of Queens joins the pod to discuss some of the council's street-safety and transportation bills and much more.

Apr 18, 2023 • 30min
Episode 270: Digidogs Unleashed In ‘Fear City’
The GOP is swinging wildly at the Manhattan DA, the NYPD is sending in the bots, again, and much more from another jam-packed week in New York City.

Apr 12, 2023 • 36min
Episode 269: Budget Breakdown: Mo Money Mo Problems
In this week's episode of FAQ NYC, Christina holds down the fort with special guest host Ben Max of Gotham Gazette. They break down NYC financial constraints, the delayed Albany budget, and Gov Hochul's recent chief judge nominee. They also discuss how the vision of Mayor Adams is meeting the realities of his governing style, the budget delays of Gov Kathy Hochul due to bail reform, and whether the Knicks and Nets will do well in the playoffs. It's a packed episode...Go Mets.

Apr 5, 2023 • 31min
Episode 268: Trump Got Arrested and Life Went on As Usual Around NYC
An instant vintage time capsule of a street scene outside the courthouse that seemed like much ado about nothing.

Apr 2, 2023 • 26min
Episode 267: What It Takes to Build Community Power
Rev. David K. Brawley, pastor of St. Paul’s Community Baptist Church in East New York and co-chair of the community organizing group Metro-IAF talks about the legacy of the Nehemiah Homes, what Mayor Eric Adams should know about mobilizing faith in politics, how to tackle New York City’s affordable housing crisis and much more.

Mar 29, 2023 • 34min
Episode 266: Eric Adams' Excellent(?) Albany Adventure
The mayor's first trip last year was something of a let-down; will the sequel exceed expectations? Plus, a war on rats, a climate shot in the dark and much more.


