Driving Forces on WBAI

Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons break down the future of New York politics as Andrew Cuomo prepares to leave the governor's office and make way for his replacement, Kathy Hochul. Special guests: Bob McCarthy, Liz Benjamin, and Dan Janison. Original air date: August 19, 2021.

Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston discuss the latest on outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul with NYS Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou and WBAI listeners. Original air date: August 12, 2021

Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, August 5, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss the scandal embroiling NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo with Politico's Anna Gronewold, Hofstra's Craig Burnett, and veteran prosecutor Karen Friedman Agnifilo, plus listener calls. Original air date: August 5, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 22, 2021.

Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post and MSNBC and with Patrick Gallahue of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene about the latest on the Covid 19 pandemic and more, plus listener calls. Original air date: July 22, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss the 2021 race for mayor of New York with New York Daily News Reporter Michael Gartland and GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa, plus your calls. Original air date: July 15, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, July 8, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the 2021 election for NYC mayor and ranked choice voting with Rachel Holliday Smith of The City, Robert A. George of Bloomberg Opinion, and Christina Greer of Fordham University. Original air date: July 8, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the news of the day with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 24, 2021.

Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with Eleanor Randolph of Citizens Union's ElectNYC.org about the 2021 NYC mayor's race and discuss campaign finance funding for childcare with Liuba Grechen Shirley of Vote Mama PAC. Original air date: June 17, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, June 10, 2021.

On WBAI New York's "Driving Forces," Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with NYC mayoral candidates Ray McGuire and Art Chang, and then take listener calls. Original air date: May 27, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, May 27, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with NYC mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia and Amanda Hunter of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation. Original air date: May 20, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 29, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons interview mayoral candidate Dianne Morales and Queens Public Library President Dennis Walcott on WBAI's "Driving Forces." Original air date: April 29, 2021 -- episode abbreviated in archive.

Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak to NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang and author Anne Michaud on WBAI's "Driving Forces." Original air date: April 22, 2021

Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 15, 2021.

In an abbreviated edition, Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston catch up with New York City Relief, a homeless outreach organization that was part of the 2020 interview series, "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary."

Celeste Katz Marston discusses U.S. current events with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, April 1, 2021.

Driving Forces hosts Jeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak with reporter and "AOC Generation" author David Freedlander; Brooklyn Borough President and mayoral candidate Eric Adams; and Arena Summit incoming Managing Partner Lauren Baer.

Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with Casey Seiler, editor of the Albany Times Union, about the snowballing scandals facing Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and check back in with Danielle Oteri of Arthur Avenue Food Tours from our 2020 series, "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary." Original air date: March 25, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston speaks with Dom Knight of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 18, 2021.

Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with New York State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi about the dual scandals embroiling Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and with New York City Council candidate Sandra Ung about the most recent incidents of violence and bias against Asian Americans. Original air date: March 18, 2021