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FAQ NYC

FAQ NYC
New York City
Eric Adams
Andrew Cuomo
Zohran Mamdani
Donald Trump
Public Safety
NYPD
Kathy Hochul
Mental Health
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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Hosts Christina Greer and Harry Siegel discuss Mamdani’s response to the Marble Hill ICE shooting and how it seemed to show the limits of his relationship with Donald Trump and the rising pressure from his allies on the left to somehow push the feds ... more

Hosts Katie Honan, Christina Greer and Harry Siegel look at Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to appoint Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor looking into the deeply disturbing gang rape accusations at Cornell, and the legal, political, ... more

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine makes his maiden voyage on the podcast — “I guess I’ve made the big time!” — to talk about the warnings he’s been sounding about artificial intelligence, his concerns about next year’s looming budget deficit and... more

In the final episode of FAQ NYC’s special series, A Knickerbocker History of America, Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel sat down with Asad Dandia in front of a live audience at P&T Knitwear to dig into the history of terrorism in New York... more

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Mark Levine
New York City Comptroller
Office of the NYC Comptroller
Episode: Episode 520: NYC’s Comptroller on the AI Storm Coming for Our Economy, and Its Silver Linings
Ric Burns
Documentary filmmaker, New York and film historian
Documentary filmmaker team behind Shadows of the Past project
Episode: Episode 517: 'Two Great Mayors in 400 Years'
James Sanders
Documentary filmmaker, co-creator with Burns
Documentary filmmaker team behind Shadows of the Past project
Episode: Episode 517: 'Two Great Mayors in 400 Years'
Mike Flynn
New York City Transportation Commissioner
New York City Department of Transportation
Episode: Episode 511: In With Flynn
Asa Adandia
Brooklyn Borough historian
Knickerbocker History in New York (event)
Episode: Episode 508: Mamdani’s Pied-a-Terre Pressure Play Is Paying Off
Jennifer Austin Jones
Former administrator from city political administrations
Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)
Episode: Episode 508: Mamdani’s Pied-a-Terre Pressure Play Is Paying Off
Murad Awawdeh
CEO of New York Immigration Coalition
New York Immigration Coalition
Episode: Episode 507: ‘40,000 New Yorkers Lost Their Protections Today’
Alex Brook Lynn
Executive producer, FAQ NYC
Episode: Episode 504: A 78 Degree Meltdown About Mamdani
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

Hosts

Christina Greer
Host of FAQ NYC; City Reporter affiliation frequent
Katie Honan
Co-host / Host; NYC politics coverage
Harry Siegel
Co-host and editorial director for audio / Executive producer

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 291 ratings
  • Chrissie Mamdani worship

    Could the journalists put in some more objective reality to this? This podcast is just hagiography now and dismissive of real concerns from Jews. Also how are these small improvements going to make up for all the New Yorkers losing health care and SNAP? We need the City and State to fill in the gaps not add new programs.

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    leahm
    United States2 months ago
  • Bunch of complainers

    Cute misleading marketing. They are a far from “the New Yorkiest”. Wah Wah Wah cry babies

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    lizkaz
    United States2 months ago
  • You’re wrong

    Big fan of the show but Katie and Christina are dead wrong on Mamdani and his anti-Israel rhetoric. When Trump called Covid the “China virus,” people were rightfully outraged because of the spike in anti-Asian violence it caused. Similarly, we went through decades of politicians not wanting to utter the phrase “Islamic terror” because they knew that lead to real life Islamophobia. But Mamdani criticizes Israel, Jewish New Yorkers say “hey, this is making us less safe” and the hosts immediately d... more

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    mnyc80
    United States3 months ago
  • 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.

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    5
    Ssassy1
    United States4 months 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
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    JJS718
    United States6 months ago

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Audience enjoys nuanced takes and candid guest discussions, including live-event reporting.
Listeners praise in-depth NYC coverage and sharp host dynamics.
Some critics feel coverage leans conservative or center-left with strong NYC focus.

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Episode 519: Terror, A Knickerbocker History
Q: Do you think there is a kindler, gentler form of terrorism that may target specific communities?
The panelist suggests that terrorism now often appears as a stochastic, non-doctrinaire phenomenon driven by individual radicalization online, rather than a centralized movement, which complicates how communities are targeted and policed.
Episode 511: In With Flynn
Q: What does the DOT see as its core mission in the current administration?
To follow the data, deliver benefits to the most New Yorkers, and balance trade-offs while maintaining safety and faster, more reliable transportation options.
Episode 510: Blackouts: A Knickerbocker History
Q: What were the social consequences of the 1965 blackout in New York City?
It revealed a city already under fiscal strain but also showed resilience and social solidarity, with limited crime and a rapid return to normalcy after the crisis, while allowing a broader conversation about government responsibility and public services.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FAQ NYC

What is FAQ NYC about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A city-focused politics and policy discussion that dives into how urban governance, budget, housing, policing, and public services shape everyday life. Episodes frequently weigh city-level decisions against national debates, with sharp analysis, colorful anecdotes, and a newsroom ethos that emphasizes context, data, and accountability. Notable strengths include a strong roster of NYC-focused guests, candid banter among seasoned hosts, and a willingness to tackle contentious topics with nuance and wit. The format often blends long-form interviews, roundtables, and timely live-event reporting, making it a go-to for listeners who want granular New York City governance insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives on local journalism and politics... more

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1. Mark Levine
2. Ric Burns
3. James Sanders
4. Mike Flynn
5. Asa Adandia
6. Jennifer Austin Jones
7. Murad Awawdeh
8. Alex Brook Lynn

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