Driving Forces on WBAI

Gerson Borrero and Kerry Picket break down the latest in Puerto Rico statehood, and Jere Hester cheers the launch of the new local NYC news outlet The City.

Jeff and Celeste discuss the legacy of late former Parks Commissioner Henry Stern with Adrian Benepe and Morgan Pehme. First, we chat with Pantsuit Politics podcast hosts Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers about their book "I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening)" and round up the latest in New York government with state Sen. Michael Gianaris.

Jeff and Celeste interview Queens District Attorney candidates Rory Lancman and Mina Malik and take your (very interesting) calls. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/ForcesDriving/

Jeff and Celeste interview Queens district attorney candidates Jose Nieves, Melinda Katz, and Betty Lugo.

New 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.

Celeste Katz, Arthur Schwartz, and Alex Brook Lynn close out WBAI New York's live coverage of the Bernie Sanders 2020 kickoff rally at Brooklyn College.

Hour two of the walkup to the Bernie Sanders 2020 rally at Brooklyn College on WBAI 99.5 FM New York. Celeste Katz hosts.

WBAI FM New York presents live coverage of the Bernie Sanders kickoff at Brooklyn College, March 2, 2019. Celeste Katz hosts.

Jeff and Celeste discuss Michael Cohen's Washington testimony and President Donald Trump's trip to Hanoi with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and recap the race for NYC Public Advocate with consultant Suri Kasirer before taking your calls.

Celeste Katz anchors WBAI's live coverage of the special election for NYC Public Advocate. Guests include Ben Max, Amy Loprest, Jarrett Murphy, Arthur Schwartz, and Mark Chiusano.

Celeste Katz anchors WBAI's special live coverage of the February 26, 2019 special election for New York City Public Advocate. Guests include Ben Max, Amy Loprest, Jarrett Murphy, Arthur Schwartz, and Mark Chiusano.

Celeste and Jeff speak with former Vermont Gov. and ex-DNC Chairman Howard Dean and strategist Susan Del Percio about Sen. Bernie Sanders taking a second run at the White House, plus your calls.

Celeste 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.

Jeff 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.

Celeste Katz hosts special live coverage of the walkup to the 2019 State of the Union Address. Guests include Kerry Picket and Walter Shapiro, plus listener calls.

Celeste Katz hosts special pre-State of the Union live coverage and analysis. Guests include Greg Palast, Jeanne Zaino, and Darrell West.

Celeste 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.

Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz interview three candidates for NYC Public Advocate: Manny Alicandro, Jumaane Williams, and Michael Zumbluskas.

Jeff 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.

Jeff 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.

On 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.

"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!

Hosts 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.

Jeff 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=293

Jeff 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=293