FAQ NYC

FAQ NYC
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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