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The New Jersey governor primary is today. And with the state’s current governor Phil Murphy term-limited, the race is heated. Brenda Plascencia reports. Connecticut’s Attorney General denounced the use of the National Guard and Marines against protesters in Los Angeles today. President Trump has deployed troops against the wishes of California’s governor Gavin Newsom. Adithi Vimalanathan reports....

California’s Governor and Attorney General are suing the Trump administration for sending hundreds of National Guard members to Los Angeles over the weekend. Mayor Adams announced plans to remove an old jail barge in the Bronx. He has big plans for the future of the site. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports. There’s a new Milky Way exhibit at the American Museum of Natural history — narrated by Pedro Pasc...

It’s been six months since devastating wildfires swept through Southern California and destroyed thousands of businesses and homes. This original radio documentary by WFUV’s Jay Doherty tells the story of resilience and recovery after the fires began this past January. Jay produced this story as it played out in real time. You can listen to the full documentary here, or on our website: wfuv.org/ne...

Take a listen back to our favorite features from this week on What’s What. The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit is bringing performances of Much Ado About Nothing around the city. Adithi Vimalanathan reports. A new mural in Hell’s Kitchen Park is bringing more color and actually cleaning the air on the block. Joseph Vizza reports. June is New York Music Month. It includes free concerts from emerging a...

A music school in Connecticut has lost their federal funding. Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes visited the music school Intempo to offer his support. Alexandra Pfau reports. The New York Transit Museum and MTA are inviting New Yorkers to hop on vintage trains. This weekend, you can get a ticket to ride on the “Parade of Trains” between the Brighton Beach and Kings Highway stations in Brooklyn. Li...

The WFUV "What's What"

-WFUV’s Andrew McDonald recaps Governor Hochul’s response to the House budget -Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson’s plans for Gun Violence Awareness Month -How celebrities are taking action to protect funding for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention -WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan talks with the Public Theater

Manhattanhenge is a phenomenon where the sunset perfectly aligns with Manhattan's grid. Lainey Nguyen reports. And, there's a new wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Livia Regina reports. The WFUV “What's What” podcast explores current events, culture, news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, and stretches out for a wider view — including features, interviews and m...

WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan and Avery Loftis report on Larry Racioppo's new book Here Down on Dark Earth: Loss and Remembrance in New York City. WFUV’s Jay Doherty profiles Fordham professor and former CBS Moscow Bureau Chief, Beth Knobel to learn about her career and the advice she has for emerging journalists. What’s What music host Brenda Plascencia has details on Tune-Yards’ FUV Live Session, F...

The Metropolitan Transit Authority met today to discuss higher ridership, and their future plans for cracking down on fare evasion. Alexandra Pfau reports. Professor Knobel is a former international correspondent, and now a professor at Fordham University, who has big hopes for the future of journalism. Jay Doherty reports. “What's What” explores current events, culture, news and hot topic issues...

The City Council questioned the Department of Corrections in a hearing today. They were trying to find out how exactly the department plans to use city funds to raise the quality of life for incarcerated New Yorkers. Ally Pfau reports. Mayor Eric Adams announced today that New York City will be putting $30 million dollars into a new initiative to turn vacant lots into greenspace. Congestion Pricin...

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, cultural news, and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, cultural news, and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, cultural news, and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

-WFUV’s Livia Regina discusses a New York City child care voucher program -WFUV’s Brenda Plascencia talks with WFUV Music Director Russ Borris about his favorite fictional bands -An update on the Mexican Navy Ship crash into the Brooklyn Bridge -The A train service’s reopening in time for the summer beach season

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, cultural news, and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, cultural news, and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, culture news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, culture news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

-WFUV’s Nora Malone reports on street vendors rallying for better conditions -WFUV’s Andrew McDonald speaks with Dr. Emily Eisner about the combination of high inflation and low total economic growth in New York City -WFUV’s Florinda Gjypi takes us to a non profit helping children learn ballet -WFUV’s Ben Oppenheimer gives us the latest in sports from the NBA to the NHL

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, culture news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, culture news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, culture news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

WFUV’s “What's What” is a daily podcast that explores current events, culture news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area as well as features and interviews exclusively from WFUV.

-WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen discusses Governor Hochul’s response to President Trump’s first 100 days in office -WFUV’s Nora Malone reports on a new affordable housing option for New Yorkers -WFUV’s Florinda Gjypi takes us to a musical performance at the New York Public Library -WFUV’s Ben Oppenheimer gives us a sports update on the Knicks, the NFL Draft, and Fordham Baseball