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FAQ NYC

FAQ NYC
New York City
Eric Adams
Andrew Cuomo
Zohran Mamdani
Donald Trump
Public Safety
NYPD
Mental Health
Kathy Hochul
Democratic Party
ICE
Congestion Pricing
Affordable Housing
City Council
Rikers Island
Mayor Eric Adams
Jumaane Williams
Homelessness
Covid-19
Crime

A weekly dive into the big questions about this city of ours, hosted by Christina Greer, Azi Paybarah and Harry Siegel, and produced by Alex Brook Lynn.

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When Zohran Mamdani urged New Yorkers to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees, echoing what mayors before him have advised during heat waves for decades, his critics again lost their minds.

Hosts Katie Honan and Harry Siegel talk with Alex Brook... more

A sudden City Council push to hold up the budget due Tuesday if City Hall doesn’t increase funding for the wildly popular — and thus wildly expensive — CityFHEPS housing vouchers represents a big new test for Mayor Mamdani and his incredible winning ... more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani put a lot of his newly won political capitol on the line to try and shift the shape of the Democratic Party in New York City and beyond, and won big — proving that his theory of the case didn't end with his election.

An hour and... more

Is the Knicks win after more than 50 years a good omen for summer? Co-host Katie Honan talks with Rachel Holliday Smith, the managing editor of The City Reporter, about summer 2026. Then she speaks with Janet Fash, a longtime New York City lifeguard... more

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Recent Guests

Azi Paybarah
Senior political reporter at Straight Arrow News; guest on AI/news-disinformation segment
Straight Arrow News
Episode: Episode 503: A New Test of Mamdani’s Winning Streat
Janet Fash
New York City lifeguard, the city's first female lifeguard chief, memoir author
City of New York Lifeguards
Episode: Episode 501: A Knicks Win to Kick Off Summer
Ben Max
Special guest star, involved in Knicks discussion
Max Politics
Episode: Episode 500: Nothing but Knicks
John Strausbaugh
Author of Duchamp Takes New York
Author, Duchamp Takes New York
Episode: Episode 488: The Readymade Art-Bomb Who Exploded in NYC
Ken Cobb
Associate Commissioner, New York City Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS)
DORIS
Episode: Episode 485: The Vital Records of Mr. George Rex, ‘The Last Slave’
Marcia Kirk
Research Associate, DORIS; genealogy expert
DORIS
Episode: Episode 485: The Vital Records of Mr. George Rex, ‘The Last Slave’
Andrew Lynch
Chief Operating Officer of QueensLink
QueensLink
Episode: Episode 483: Reviving the Missing Link in Queens
Jasmine Gripper
New York Working Families Party Director
New York Working Families Party
Episode: Episode 482: The Local Politics of America’s War in Iran
Liam Flaherty
A history teacher and son of journalist Joe Flaherty
Episode: Episode 481: The Other Guy Was No Joke

Hosts

Christina Greer
Host with long-running involvement in NYC political coverage; frequent contributor to local policy discussions.
Katie Honan
Co-host known for city reporting and policy analysis; frequent interviewer of city officials and experts.
Harry Siegel
Co-host and executive producer; brings editorial perspective and city politics savvy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 284 ratings
  • The Hosts

    It doesn’t get much NYC granular than with this crew. Love this show and the added value the guests bring. They leave no stones unturned. Salty, spicy, funny never disappoints.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ssassy1
    United States15 days ago
  • Insightful and funny local podcast

    I always look forward to listening, especially Christina’s spicy takes, lol. I like hearing each host’s point of view, even if I don’t always agree with the things they say. I’m convinced they come from a good place and try to keep integrity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJS718
    United States2 months ago
  • A fascinating listen!

    I am so happy that this podcast exists!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mimi Jackson356
    United States4 months ago
  • Out of touch but well-informed

    No honeymoon here for Mamdani, not like the one given to Adams. The hosts seem to have a barely contained contempt for the new mayor, but this is common among political journalists in the city. Hell, it’s common among most political journalists in the country to detest and stigmatize left-wing politicians. I’m not Mamdani’s biggest fan, but their bias is obvious and annoying. I listen 2x speed.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kelaeryyr
    United States5 months ago
  • So glad…

    …to have discovered this show. Keep up the great work keeping us informed about all the peoples & systems that make NYC what it is today & could be tomorrow. 🍎🗽⛓️‍💥💪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mama Quilla
    United States7 months ago

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Consistent quality and city-focused relevance, though some critique production choices.
Some listeners perceive bias or conservative-leaning framing at times.
Strong NYC-centric insights with engaging guests.
Smart, local focus with deep policy chops and lively banter.
Loved the mix of policy detail and culture references in episodes.

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Episode 488: The Readymade Art-Bomb Who Exploded in NYC
Q: How did the Armory Show change the American art scene?
The Armory Show brought Picasso, Matisse, Monet, and Brancusi to New York, overwhelming local Ashcan artists and reshaping perceptions of what could be considered art, ultimately catalyzing a national interest in modernism.
Episode 488: The Readymade Art-Bomb Who Exploded in NYC
Q: Talk to me about Duchamp and chess.
Duchamp viewed chess and art as parallel cognitive processes: both require planning, thought, and precise moves, with art judged subjectively while chess remains objective in its moves, which for him made chess a refuge from the art world's pressures.
Episode 483: Reviving the Missing Link in Queens
Q: What are the next steps to push this forward?
We need continued engagement with the MTA, a completed cost-benefit analysis, a broader political coalition, and securing a planning grant to move from concept to engineering work, while ensuring community designs protect neighborhoods and allow for parks where feasible.
Episode 483: Reviving the Missing Link in Queens
Q: How would the project be funded and what would it cost?
Current thinking places the total around 4 billion dollars in today's dollars, with a mix of federal funds, city funding, and private or nonprofit support, making it feasible to build the line while delivering substantial time savings and housing development.
Episode 483: Reviving the Missing Link in Queens
Q: What exactly is QueensLink and how did you get involved?
QueensLink is a plan to reactivate the Rockaway Beach Branch to run a north-south subway line with park space and bike paths along the right-of-way; I got involved after observing the debates between competing groups and deciding there was a way to pursue both rail and parks together.

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1. Azi Paybarah
2. Janet Fash
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4. John Strausbaugh
5. Ken Cobb
6. Marcia Kirk
7. Andrew Lynch
8. Jasmine Gripper

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