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Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 21, 2022.

Former 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.

Jeff 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.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 7, 2022.

Jeff 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, 2022

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 23, 2022.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, May 26, 2022.

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, 2022

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, May 12, 2022.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 28, 2022.

Jeff 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.

Celeste Katz Marston looks at New York's long and painful history of political scandal and corruption with special guests Michael Gormley of Newsday and Blair Horner of NYPIRG. Original air date: April 21, 2022

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 14, 2022.

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.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 31, 2022.

Celeste 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/

Jeff 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.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with David Prior of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 17, 2022.

Celeste 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.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 3, 2022.

Celeste 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.

Jeff 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.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in US news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 17, 2022.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 3, 2022.

As 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.