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What's What

WFUV News' “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.

  1. 5H AGO

    Students and Teachers Weigh In on Phone Ban, Senate Considers Public Radio Cuts, Seniors Get More Housing

    New York State public schools are now required to ban student cellphone use during the school day. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports. Mayor Eric Adams announces expansions to the city’s affordable housing efforts, this time, with a development with a focus on seniors. WFUV’s Andrew McDonald has more. The Senate is debating a rescission package that could impact public broadcasting and foreign aid. WFUV’s Brenda Plascencia reports on the CBP funding vote. News Host and Producer: Lainey Nguyen Editor: Tess Novotny Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

    6 min

  2. 2D AGO

    A Flood Watch for NYC, Supreme Court Approves Dep. of Education Cuts, An Interview Former DNC Vice Chair

    There’s a flood watch for New York City and parts of Jersey and Connecticut until midnight. Conditions could cause hard showers and thunderstorms according to the National Weather Service. Residents are advised to be aware of the possibility of flash flooding. The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump Administration to fire more than a thousand Education Department employees. Earlier this year, President Trump attempted to move forward with mass layoffs, but was temporarily blocked by a Boston judge. The Supreme Court paused this order and is allowing President Trump to move forward with his plans to dismantle the Education Department. The Senate is voting this week on whether to take back funding from public broadcasting and foreign aid programs. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan reports on what the proposed package includes. More kids are going to have a place to play this summer. Mayor Adams announced that the New York City Parks Department is joining public schools to create more green spaces for children. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau reports. As the Trump Administration continues to investigate anti-semitism on college campuses, organizations in New York City are standing up against what they say are unjustified attacks on higher education. WFUV’s Livia Regina takes us to one CUNY organization’s gathering outside City Hall. Following Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, WFUV’s Andrew McDonald spoke with David Hogg. He is a gun violence prevention advocate and founder of Leaders We Deserve. It’s a committee backing new candidates in democratic primaries. They spoke about what Mamdani’s win means for the future of the Democratic Party.

    9 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Our Favorite Features from this Week

    WFUV’s Jay Doherty speaks with Fordham’s Father Ugo Nacciarone about his life teaching in Nigeria, Ghana, and Zambia. An indie music venue in Brooklyn is closing its doors after a decade in business. WFUV’s Livia Regina takes us there. Budget cuts are threatening public radio across the country. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan tells us about how one station is managing. The What's What Weekend brings you stories and interviews exclusive from the WFUV newsroom. New episodes air every Saturday. News Host and Producer: Adithi Vimalanathan and Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

    13 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Lawmakers Try to Unmask ICE, A Brooklyn Venue Celebrates ‘Til the End, and Local Public Radio Faces an Uncertain Future

    New York City elected officials are trying to unmask ICE Agents. Comptroller Brad Lander, Assemblymember Tony Simone and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine have proposed the MELT Act. It stands for Mandating End to Lawless Tactics and would ban ICE agents from wearing face coverings. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds local and national public media stations across the country. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan offers us a look at how a new bill could cut $1.1 billion in funding for rural stations. A Brooklyn music venue will be shutting its doors soon. But Bushwick’s Our Wicked Lady is going out with a bang. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports on the venue’s final weeks. Bon Iver and Kim Deal spoke to WFUV about their latest projects. Plus, Paul McCartney is going on tour. WFUV’s Brenda Plascencia reports. News Host and Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

    11 min

  5. JUL 9

    Schumer Calls For Investigation After Texas Floods, A Park Reopens in Queens, and Father Ugo Nacciarone Reflects on His Time as a Jesuit in Africa

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for an investigation into how federal cuts to the National Weather Service may have played into the preparedness and response to the Texas Flooding. The devastating flood happened last week in Central Texas, and has killed more than 100 people with authorities still searching for missing people. Travelers at U.S. airports are no longer required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints. The change came yesterday with an announcement from Homeland Security Secretary Kristy Noem. A park in Queens reopened after a two-year renovation. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau tells us about the ribbon cutting for Rainey Park. WFUV's Jay Doherty sat down with Father Ugo Nacciarone to reflect on his decades as a Jesuit priest in Africa and the life lessons he carried with him. News Host and Producer: Lainey Nguyen Editor: Lainey Nguyen Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

    7 min
  6. Our Favorite WFUV News Features From This Past Week

    JUL 5

    Our Favorite WFUV News Features From This Past Week

    Some of our notable features from the week of June 30 through July 2, 2025: This summer Harlem is reclaiming a beloved space — and making a splash in the process. The long-awaited Gottesman Pool has officially reopened as part of the newly transformed Davis Center at the north end of Central Park. WFUV’s Joseph Vizza takes us there. Two new public art pieces were revealed on Fordham Road this week. WFUV’s Livia Regina takes us to the unveiling. One Fordham University chemistry professor is helping reimagine how artificial intelligence could shape the future of scientific discovery. WFUV’s Jay Doherty speaks with Dr. Joshua Schrier to learn more about his fascinating new research. News Host and Producer: Lainey Nguyen Editor: Tess Novotny Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

    10 min

  7. JUL 2

    Experts Weigh In on Rent Hikes, AAPI Curriculum Receives Funding, and Shahana Hanif Discusses Rising Islamophobia

    On Monday, the Rent Guidelines Board announced two increases. One year leases will go up by 3% and two year leases will go up by 4.5%. Experts say that renters and landlords alike will face struggles this year because of inflation. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan reports. New York City public schools are getting more than two million dollars to support Asian American and Pacific Islander curriculum. WFUV’s Brenda Plascencia reports. City Council Member and Co-chair of the Council's Progressive Caucus, Shahana Hanif, is thinking about what Mamdani’s win means for the City Council, and what the city can do to combat rising Islamophobia. WFUV’s Andrew McDonald reports. News Host and Producer: Lainey Nguyen Editor: Tess Novotny Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

    9 min

  8. JUL 1

    Elections Board Announces Ranked Choice Results, Fordham University Professor Discusses AI, and The Bronx Celebrates a New Mural

    Zohran Mamdani has been declared the winner of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary. Ranked choice votes were counted today and showed that, all in all, Mamdani beat former governor Andrew Cuomo by twelve percentage points. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan reports. The Senate has passed President Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” with a tie breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. The bill includes tax breaks. It also has spending cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Two new public art pieces were revealed on Fordham Road this week. WFUV’s Livia Regina takes us to the unveiling. One Fordham University chemistry professor is helping reimagine how artificial intelligence could shape the future of scientific discovery. WFUV’s Jay Doherty speaks with Dr. Joshua Schrier to learn more about his fascinating new research. News Host and Producer: Lainey Nguyen Editor: Tess Novotny Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

    8 min
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WFUV News' “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.

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  • Creator
    WFUV News
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    582
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