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FAQ NYC

FAQ NYC
New York City
Eric Adams
NYPD
New York City Education System
Site Lines, Lost New York 1954 To 2022
New York
School Start Times
Congestion Pricing
LGBTQAI+ Rights
New York Politics
Election Night
Protests
Kathy Hochul
Student Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Beach Lifeguards
Summer Plans
The New Pride Agenda
Flaming Hydra
Woolworths

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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With the mayor's race decided and 2026 election moves just beginning, the FAQ NYC hosts talk about the Council Speaker's race that drew lots of attention at Somos, where Gov. Kathy Hochul got hit with another chant of "tax the rich!"

There are only... more

In our final episode of City Hall Free For All, we talk about the future of New York City under Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani and who he will surround himself with to help him accomplish his vision. We’re also joined by Patrick Gaspard, senior fellow at... more

Ben Fractenberg, visuals editor for THE CITY, joins LIT NYC hosts Harry Siegel and Amy Sohn for a wide-ranging conversation about street photography, photo journalism and much more.The interview comes just before the opening reception for Ben’s solo ... more

The Election Night results are in: Zohran Mamdani will be New York City’s 111th Mayor. Our hosts react to Mamdani’s big win over Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, with over 1 million votes out of more than 2 million cast, and discuss his rousing, defian... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Gaspard
Former aide to President Barack Obama, currently a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.
Center for American Progress
Episode: City Hall Free For All: The Mamdani Transition Begins & Patrick Gaspard on Political Power
Ben Fractenberg
Visuals editor for The City and street photographer
The City
Episode: Episode 455: The Kismet and the Anxiety of Street Photography
Alicia Glen
Former New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development, founder and managing principal of M Squared, an affordable housing development firm
M Squared
Episode: City Hall Free For All: An Affordability Election & A Housing Agenda for the Next Mayor
Jamie Rubin
Chief Investment Officer of Aligned Climate Capital, Chairman of the Board of NYCHA, former State Housing Commissioner
Aligned Climate Capital
Episode: City Hall Free For All: An Affordability Election & A Housing Agenda for the Next Mayor
Ric Burns
Documentary filmmaker known for his works on New York
Independent filmmaker
Episode: Episode 451: Live from the Past, and Looking to the Future
Bill Bratton
Former police commissioner of New York City
New York City Police Department
Episode: City Hall Free For All: The Race Hits Its Homestretch & Bratton Sounds Alarm About a Mayor Mamdani
Drew Friedman
Legendary artist and illustrator known for his unique portraits of comedians and cultural figures
Episode: Episode 449: The Weird, Wacky World of Drew Friedman’s Drawings
Alexa Avilés
City Council member from Brooklyn and chair of the Council's Immigration Committee
Episode: City Hall Free For All: Tish James Indicted & Alexa Avilés on Immigration Politics
Sam Schwartz
Transportation expert and former New York City traffic commissioner
Sam Schwartz Program for Transportation Research at Hunter College's Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute
Episode: City Hall Free For All: An $18B Transit Cut & Sam Schwartz on Breaking Through Gridlock

Hosts

Christina Greer
Host and co-host with a focus on political and social commentary.
Harry Siegel
Host and executive producer, known for providing in-depth analysis of New York politics.
Katie Honan
Co-host focusing on local news and community engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • Shining a light on NYC and its politics

    The terrific hosts and guests on this podcast offer thoughtful and informed perspectives on the inner workings of the City and its politics. I’m a big fan of The City and I’m so glad I found this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebeccaNYC
    United States24 days ago
  • Necessary Listening

    This podcast is extremely informative and a consistent source of crucial perspective on NYC politics. Dr. Christina Greer, Katie Honan,Harry Siegel and their guests enrich my understanding of the inner workings of City Hall.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StatenIslandListener
    United Statesa month ago
  • National Treasure

    Thank you FAQ NYC for illuminating the dark corners of NYC politics. I love the rich context that all of the hosts bring. Big fan of the collab with Ben Max! Don’t blame me, I read The City and listen to FAQ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaa
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show. Young ppl do know the Godfather, though.

    Been listening for months now. Early career journalist. This is where I get my nyc politics analysis. I will have to fact check one thing Dr. Greer said. Mid-20s Young people DO in fact know the Godfather so her reference in a recent epi did not fall on deaf ears. ;) Loved the show over the summer where they interviewed the guy from the tenement museum/who spoke about Muslim and immigrant politics in NY.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lgm-bk
    United States2 months ago
  • Hosts Think So Much of Themselves

    As others have said, these full of themselves hosts are constantly making excuses for Eric Adams, Cuomo, etc. Quite conservative, actually.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CaityC
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The hosts provide a balanced discussion of local politics, although some feel they lean too much towards criticism without enough scrutiny of their own positions.
Reviewers frequently mention the engaging content that combines serious issues with enjoyable discussions, while also requesting improvements in audio quality.
Listeners appreciate the insightful interviews and local expertise shared by guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

City Hall Free For All: The Mamdani Transition Begins & Patrick Gaspard on Political Power
Q: What do you see as some of the other parallels between Barack Obama and Zohran Mamdani?
Both have the ability to boil down complicated issues and connect with average voters, representing communities that feel neglected.
Episode 455: The Kismet and the Anxiety of Street Photography
Q: What do I as an ordinary citizen need to know about my rights photographing things?
Fractenberg explains that there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in public, allowing citizens to photograph freely but advises on ethical considerations.
Episode 455: The Kismet and the Anxiety of Street Photography
Q: Can you talk about when there's confrontations or those things get heated and how you navigate all that?
Fractenberg discusses his approach to maintaining safety and positioning during tense situations while capturing protests.
City Hall Free For All: Tish James Indicted & Alexa Avilés on Immigration Politics
Q: What is your view on sanctuary city policies and their effectiveness?
There is a need to address loopholes in current sanctuary city laws to ensure they provide necessary protections against federal immigration enforcement.
City Hall Free For All: Tish James Indicted & Alexa Avilés on Immigration Politics
Q: Can you speak to what it is that was intended to accomplish as a lawmaker by being there, protesting and getting arrested?
The purpose was to continue to raise the exposure of immigration issues and advocate against ICE's presence in New York City.

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1. Patrick Gaspard
2. Ben Fractenberg
3. Alicia Glen
4. Jamie Rubin
5. Ric Burns
6. Bill Bratton
7. Drew Friedman
8. Alexa Avilés

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