Driving Forces on WBAI

On Thursday, February 27, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Radio's Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons focused on the plastic bag ban with guests Sean Mahar, Chief of Staff at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Jessica Walker, President and CEO of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, and also fielded calls from listeners.

Celeste Katz Marston presents the news for WBAI's City Watch, February 23, 2020.

On 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.

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the preceding evening's Democratic presidential debate in Nevada with calls from listeners and conversations with NYU Professor Mitchell Moss and Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst Mary Snow, who provided insight into a new poll on three swing state voter results.

On Thursday, February 13, 2020, Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons talked with New York City Council Member Brad Lander about legislation designed to curb reckless driving, and Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum about voting reforms and the next day's deadline to change registration in New York.

On Sunday, February 9, 2020, City Watch Host Jeff Simmons spoke with Eduardo Castell, Managing Partner of the Mirram Group; Stephanie Nilva, Executive Director of Day One; and John Choe, Executive Director of the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce.

Celeste Katz Marston updates WBAI listeners on the latest news on "City Watch" with Jeff Simmons, Sunday, February 9, 2020.

On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons was joined in studio by New York State Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and journalist Caitlin Moscatello, author of See Jane Win (Dutton). A surprise caller was New York City Council Member Danny Dromm, who is a mentor to Assembly Member Cruz.

On Thursday, January 30, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the surging Coronavirus incidents, which were declared an international emergency by the World Health Organization. Appearing on the show were New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Deputy Commissioner Dr. Demetre Daskalakis and New York City Council Member Margaret Chin.

On Sunday, January 26, 2020, City Watch Host Jeff Simmons was joined in the studio by David Brand, Managing Editor of the Queens Daily Eagle, for a focus on the race to become the next Queens Borough President. The show included interviews with Anthony Miranda and Elizabeth Crowley.

Celeste Katz Marston rounds up the news for WBAI's City Watch, January 26, 2020.

On Thursday, January 23, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the race to become the next Queens Borough President. Joining Jeff in-studio was Reporter Christine Chung, who covers Queens for The City, and the two interviewed candidates: Donovan Richards, Costa Constantinides, and James Quinn.

Celeste Katz Marston runs down the news for WBAI New York's "City Watch," January 19, 2020. Freelance inquiries and news tips: CelesteKatz@protonmail.com

On 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 repo...

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. appeared on WBAI's Driving Forces with host Jeff Simmons. Also on the show was former NY1 Bronx reporter Erin Grace Clarke.

On WBAI 99.5 FM’s City Watch on Sunday, January 12, Host Jeff Simmons talked with two members of the New York City Council who have announced plans to run to become the next Borough President of Brooklyn: Antonio Reynoso and Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.

Celeste Katz Marston provides her regular US correspondent report to Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio with host Tony Arnold, January 9, 2020.

On January 9, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons was joined in-studio by political strategist L. Joy Williams, for a discussion about Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State speech this week. The show featured interviews with New York State Senator Kevin Parker and Larry Levy, . Executive Dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies and Vice President for Economic Development and Profes...

On Sunday, January 5, City Watch Host Jeff Simmons focused on education issues expected to dominate discussion in New York City and New York State. Poitico Education Reporter Madina Touré co-hosted the show, and Jeff and Madina interviewed New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer, who chairs the Senate's Education Committee.

On 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.

Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focuses on the threats against journalism with Courtney Radsch, Advocacy Director at the Committee to Protect Journalists, and Michael Freedman, incoming President of the National Press Club.

Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on Rudy Giuliani today with guests: Evan Mandery of John Jay College of Criminal Justice; former Manhattan Borough President and NYC mayoral candidate Ruth Messinger; and, author and political consultant Andrew Kirtzman.

Celeste Katz Marston presents WBAI's 'City Watch' newscast for December 1, 2019.

WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch host Jeff Simmons focused on World AIDS Day on the December 1, 2019 show, with in-studio guest Dr. Demetre Daskalakis of the New York City New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; and Diane Delph-Tinglin of The Alliance for Positive Change, who discussed her journey since her HV diagnosis.

On a Thanksgiving edition of Driving Forces on WBAI 99.5 FM, host Jeff Simmons spoke with NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales.