Celeste Katz and Jeff Simmons

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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.

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Celeste Katz and Jeff Simmons

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CKM ABC 2.6.2025 12.02.2025 25:52

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 6, 2025.

CKM ABC 07252024 01.08.2024 27:30

Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 25, 2024.

CKM ABC 06272024 27.06.2024 24:13

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 27, 2024.

Driving Forces 04252024 See You On The Radio! 25.04.2024 55:03

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!

Driving Forces 04182024 Rep. Gregory Meeks And More 19.04.2024 53:44

Jeff and Celeste speak with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), plus your calls. Original FM air date: April 18, 2024.

Driving Forces 03282024 Catching Up With MTA's Janno Lieber 28.03.2024 54:53

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.

Driving Forces 03212024 Gerson Borrero Breaks It All Down 22.03.2024 54:11

Celeste and Jeff catch up with veteran journalist and political commentator Gerson Borrero, plus your calls. Original FM air date: March 21, 2024.

Driving Forces 03072024 Local News on the Line 07.03.2024 53:57

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.

CKM ABC 02222024 23.02.2024 22:15

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 22, 2024.

Driving Forces 02222024 Aging In New York 23.02.2024 55:18

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.

Driving Forces 02152024 NYCHA Corruption 16.02.2024 54:10

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.

CKM ABC 02082024 09.02.2024 23:04

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 8, 2024.

Driving Forces 02082024 Chancellor Banks And NY Solidarity Network 08.02.2024 54:55

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.

Driving Forces 02012024 Daily News Blues 01.02.2024 54:09

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.

CKM ABC 01252024 26.01.2024 15:27

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, January 25, 2024.

Driving Forces 01252024 Congressman Dan Goldman 26.01.2024 54:10

Jeff and Celeste speak with New York Rep. Dan Goldman, plus your calls. Original FM air date: January 25, 2024.

Driving Forces 01182024 Long Covid, Seriously 18.01.2024 54:52

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.

CKM ABC 01112024 15.01.2024 17:54

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, January 11, 2024.

Driving Forces 01042024 Gale Brewer And More 04.01.2024 54:03

Jeff and Celeste catch up with NYC Councilmember and former Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, plus your calls. Original FM airdate: January 4, 2024.

Driving Forces 12282023 Year In Radio Retrospective 02.01.2024 54:22

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.

CKM ABC 12282023 29.12.2023 21:05

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 28, 2023.

CKM ABC 12142023 15.12.2023 21:36

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Tim Webster of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 14, 2023.

Driving Forces 12142023 The Year In Politics And Justice 14.12.2023 54:47

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.

CKM ABC 11162023 20.11.2023 15:30

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, November 16, 2023.

Driving Forces 1116 March For Israel & More 16.11.2023 54:29

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