Driving Forces 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.

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.

Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 29, 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 22, 2020.

You can help stop the spread of coronavirus: A public service message from WBAI New York. Voice: Celeste Katz Marston.

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

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.

Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Tony Arthur of Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio about the latest on Coronavirus from Boston, 03192020.

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.

Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 15, 2020.

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 W...

Celeste Katz Marston runs down the latest news for WBAI's "City Watch," March 8, 2020

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 co...

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.

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.

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:

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.