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Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 020202023 Paulin And GillibrandCeleste 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, 2023.2023-02-0353 min
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 11032022 Democracy At Risk, Midterms EditionCeleste 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, 2022.2022-11-0355 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 08182022 Loprest And BorreroJeff 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, 2022.2022-08-1955 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 08042022 Gibbs And HoltzmanHosts 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, 2022.2022-08-0554 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 07212022 De Blasio And MaronFormer 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, 2022.2022-07-2253 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 07142022 Adams, Rivera, And WalcottJeff 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, 2022.2022-07-1555 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 07072022 Yuh - Line Niou And Calls From YouJeff 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, 20222022-07-0852 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving 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, 20222022-05-2755 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 04282022 Holocaust Remembrance And Mayor Eric AdamsJeff 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, 2022.2022-04-2959 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving 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, 2022.2022-04-1555 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 03312022 Covid Vaccines And ExemptionsCeleste 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/2022-04-0154 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 03242022 War In UkraineJeff 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.2022-03-2555 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 03172022 Women And Progress In Political LifeCeleste 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, 2022.2022-03-1856 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 02242022 Subway Safety In NYCCeleste 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, 2022.2022-02-2556 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 02172022 NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks And Amy Zimmer Of ChalkbeatJeff 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, 2022.2022-02-1855 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 02032022 Addressing Gun ViolenceAs 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, 2022.2022-02-0453 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 01202022 Eviction Moratorium ExpirationCeleste 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.org2022-01-2155 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 01062022 Basil Smikle and JoAnne PageJeff 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, 2022.2022-01-0754 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 12022021 AG NY And Bail ReformJeff 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, 2021.2021-12-0353 min
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces Veterans Day 2021 With Bello, Alvarez, And McCrayCeleste 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, 2021.2021-11-1256 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 11042021 Election 2021 In ReviewJeff 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, 2021.2021-11-0455 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 10282021 Election Day 2021 Is ComingCeleste 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, 2021.2021-10-2955 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 10142021 New York Ballot Proposal RundownJeff 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, 2021.2021-10-1555 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 10072021 Lieber, Jones, And HennellyJeff 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, 2021.2021-10-0854 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 09302021 Covid, Schools, And Vaccines With Alex Zimmerman And Robert JacksonCeleste 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, 2021.2021-10-0154 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 09232021: Trouble At Rikers IslandJeff 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, 2021.2021-09-2453 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 090902021 September 11 20th AnniversaryCeleste 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, 2021.2021-09-1054 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 09022021 Covid And NYC Schools - Randi Weingarten And Mark TreygerJeff 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, 2021.2021-09-0355 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 08192021 Cuomo - Hochul Transition Time For New YorkCeleste 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, 2021.2021-08-2056 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 08122021 Andrew Cuomo Out, Kathy Hochul InJeff 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, 20212021-08-1354 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 08052021 Andrew Cuomo InvestigationCeleste 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, 2021.2021-08-0652 min
The PR Podcast40. Celeste Katz Martson & Jeff Simmons on Talk Radio and our State of DiscordTalk radio is a unique media animal, full of conversation and conflict. Celeste Katz Marston is a journalist and Jeff Simmons is a TV Reporter turned PR Pro. Together they host "Driving Forces" on WBAI-FM in New York City, which focuses on politics and policy and the issues of the day. We discuss the state of journalism, how disagreement doesn't need to be destructive and where the business of news is headed.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives t...2021-07-2635 min
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 07222021 Covid ResurgenceJeff 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, 2021.2021-07-2355 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 07152021 Michael Gartland and Curtis SliwaCeleste 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, 2021.2021-07-1656 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 06172021 - Eleanor Randolph and Liuba Grechen ShirleyJeff 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, 2021.2021-06-181h 00Driving Forces on WBAIDriving - Forces 2021 - 05 - 27 17 - 00 01 - 00On 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, 2021.2021-05-301h 00Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 052021 - Kathryn Garcia and Amanda HunterCeleste 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, 2021.2021-05-2153 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving - Forces 2021 - 04 - 29 17 - 00 01 - 00Celeste 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.2021-04-3038 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 04222021 Andrew Yang and Anne MichaudJeff 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, 20212021-04-231h 00Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 04152021 -- Covid and HomelessnessIn 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."2021-04-1622 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 04012021 Freedlander, Adams, and BaerDriving 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.2021-04-021h 00
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 03252021 Cuomo, Covid, and the Beautiful BronxCeleste 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, 2021.2021-03-251h 00Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 03182021 Cuomo and AtlantaCeleste 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, 20212021-03-181h 00Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 03042021 Andrew Cuomo and HarassmentJeff 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, 2021.2021-03-0552 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 02252021 - Improv for Democracy; Covid and CollegeOn 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, 2021.2021-02-261h 00Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 02182021 Surrogacy, Covid and moreCeleste 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, 2021.2021-02-191h 00Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 01282021 Alzheimer's & CoronavirusCeleste 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, 2021.2021-01-2953 min
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces with Jumaane Williams, Ling TangOn 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.2021-01-221h 00Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces: Covid and Prisons with Danny Dromm and Beth Schwartzapfel 01072021Celeste 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, 2021.2021-01-081h 00
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces with Bitta Mostofi, Lee GelerntOn 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.2021-01-011h 00
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 12312020Jeff 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, 2020.2021-01-011h 00
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 12242020Celeste 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, 2020.2020-12-2559 minDriving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 12102020Jeff 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, 2020.2020-12-1155 min
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving 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, 2020.2020-10-161h 00
Driving Forces on WBAIDonovan Richards, Stanley Richards on WBAI's Driving ForcesOn 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,2020-07-031h 00
Driving Forces on WBAINassau County Executive Laura Curran, NYC Councilmember Jimmy Van BramerOn 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.2020-06-281h 00Driving Forces on WBAICongressman Adriano Espaillat on WBAI's Driving ForcesOn 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.2020-06-2651 minDriving Forces on WBAIWBAI's City Watch: Assemblymember Deborah GlickOn 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.2020-06-141h 00
Driving Forces on WBAINYC Commission on Human Rights, Assemblymember Walter Mosley on WBAIOn 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.2020-06-121h 00Driving Forces on WBAINYC Council Member Robert Holden, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell SilverOn 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.2020-05-2252 min
Driving Forces on WBAINYS Assemblymember Cathy Nolan, Green-Wood Cemetery's Richard MoylanOn 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.2020-05-1859 minDriving Forces on WBAIDr. Mitchell Katz and NY Amsterdam News Publisher Elinor Tatum on WBAIOn 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.2020-05-0853 minDriving Forces on WBAIWBAI City Watch Focus on Animals, Pets and COVID-19On 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.2020-05-0454 minDriving Forces on WBAIWBAI Driving Forces Focus on Healthcare Amid Covid-19On 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.2020-05-0150 minDriving Forces on WBAIShaun Donovan and Aine Duggan on WBAI's Driving ForcesOn 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.2020-04-241h 00Driving Forces on WBAIWBAI's City Watch Features Julia Salazar, Taryn Sacramone, Meridith MaskaraOn 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.2020-04-2055 minDriving Forces on WBAINYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea, NYC Transit Interim Pres. Sarah FeinbergOn 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.2020-04-1754 minDriving Forces on WBAIAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez, Center for Urban Future Jonathan BowlesOn 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."2020-04-0652 minDriving Forces on WBAIA Focus on transportation and coronavirusOn 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.2020-03-1653 minDriving Forces on WBAIA focus on International Women's DayOn 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.2020-03-0954 minDriving Forces on WBAIConversations with Assembly Members Jeffrion Aubrey and Aravella SimotasToday 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:2020-03-0254 min
Driving Forces on WBAIWBAI Introduces new City Watch Cohost David BrandOn 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.2020-02-2453 min
Driving Forces on WBAICKM CITY WATCH NEWSCAST 02092020Celeste Katz Marston updates WBAI listeners on the latest news on "City Watch" with Jeff Simmons, Sunday, February 9, 2020.2020-02-1005 min
Driving Forces on WBAIWhat a new law means for adoptees in New York StateOn 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.2020-01-2051 min
Driving Forces on WBAICELESTE KATZ MARSTON - ABC OVERNIGHTS REPORT 01092020Celeste Katz Marston provides her regular US correspondent report to Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio with host Tony Arnold, January 9, 2020.2020-01-1019 min
Driving Forces on WBAICombatting Anti-SemitismOn 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.2020-01-0354 min
Driving Forces on WBAIA City Watch Focus on GentrificationCity 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.2019-11-251h 00
Driving Forces on WBAIA Focus on Street Vending in NYCCity 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.2019-11-181h 00
Driving Forces on WBAICity Watch: Veterans Day, War, and ResistanceHost 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.2019-11-111h 00
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving 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.org2019-11-081h 00
Driving Forces on WBAIWBAI's City Watch Focuses on Mental IllnessOn 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.2019-10-0753 min
Driving Forces on WBAIDemocratic Debates In (2020) Hindsight, Melinda Katz on Queens DA, and LOTS of callsCeleste 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.2019-08-021h 00
Driving Forces on WBAIWaking Up Special 05312019 Part 2In 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.org2019-05-3100 min
Driving Forces on WBAIWaking Up Special 05312019 Part 1In 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.org2019-05-3159 min
Driving Forces on WBAIWomen's History Month KickoffNew 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.2019-03-0859 min
Driving Forces on WBAIGoodbye, AmazonCeleste 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.2019-02-1559 min
Driving Forces on WBAINYC Public Advocate Continuing CoverageJeff 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.2019-02-0859 min
Driving Forces on WBAINYC Public Advocate Race II, January 31, 2019Celeste 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.2019-02-0159 min
Driving Forces on WBAINYC Public Advocate Race, January 24th 2019Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz interview three candidates for NYC Public Advocate: Manny Alicandro, Jumaane Williams, and Michael Zumbluskas.2019-01-2559 min
Driving Forces on WBAIWomen's March Special Live Coverage, January 19th 2019Jeff 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.2019-01-211h 54
Driving Forces on WBAIAffordability of New York City, January 10th 2019Jeff 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.2019-01-1159 min
Driving Forces on WBAIJanuary 3rd 2019On 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.2019-01-0459 min
Driving Forces on WBAILooking 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!2018-12-2859 min
Driving Forces on WBAINovember 22nd 2018Hosts 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.2018-11-2359 min
Driving Forces on WBAINovember 15th 2018Jeff 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=2932018-11-1659 min
Driving Forces on WBAINovember 8th 2018Jeff 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=2932018-11-0959 min
Driving Forces on WBAIOctober 25th 2018Guests 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.2018-10-2659 min
Driving Forces on WBAIKavanaugh and #MeToo, October 4th 2018Jeff 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.2018-10-0559 min
Driving Forces on WBAIKavanaugh Confirmation Hearings, September 27th 2018Driving Forces with Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz, 09272018 -- Senate Judiciary Committee hearing regarding SCOTUS confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.2018-10-0159 min