Best Javier Fernández Podcasts (2025)

New York City’s “rat czar” Kathleen Corradi is resigning from her newly created role as the citywide director of rodent mitigation after just two years. Her role mainly consisted of coordinating with other city agencies like the sanitation department to streamline rat mitigation efforts. Acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan talked with WNYC'…

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Trump tries to kill NYC's biggest public works projects

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In this week's episode of On the Way, WNYC's transportation team goes over President Donald Trump's push to cut $18 billion in mass transit funding for New York City following the government shutdown.

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Campaign Catch-up: Madison Fernandez on the Latest on the Race for NJ Governor

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In five weeks, voters in New Jersey will elect their next governor. The race couldn't be closer. Recent polling from Emerson College found Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic Representative Mikie Sherrill both polling at 43%, with 11% still undecided. Madison Fernandez covers the race for Politico. She joined Morning Edition host Mic…

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Campaign Catch-up: Ben Max on the Latest on the Race for NYC Mayor

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In five weeks, voters in New York City will vote for their next mayor. And it's a different looking race this week, after incumbent Mayor Eric Adams dropped out Sunday. Ben Max is the program director at New York Law School's Center for New York City and State Law, and host of the Max Politics podcast. He spoke with WNYC Morning Edition host Michae…

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Campaign Catch-up: Charles Stile on the Latest on the Race for NJ Governor

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Election day is six weeks away for New Jersey's next governor. Major party candidates Democratic Representative Mikie Sherrill and Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli debated each other over the weekend, each trying to make their case to voters. Charlie Stile is a political columnist for The Record. He joined Morning Edition host Michael Hill to ta…

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Campaign Catch-up: Errol Louis on the Latest on the Race for NYC Mayor

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In six weeks, voters in New York City will vote for their next mayor. Democratic nominee and assembly member Zohran Mamdani faces former Governor Andrew Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, both running on independent lines, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Errol Louis is an anchor at NY1, and hosts the nightly show "Inside City Hall." He join…

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Campaign Catch-up: Mike Hayes on the Latest on the Race for NJ Governor

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In seven weeks, voters in New Jersey will elect their next governor. Democratic nominee Congressmember Mikie Sherrill faces Republican former state assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli WNYC's Mike Hayes spoke with Morning Edition host Michael Hill about how the race is shaping up in the Garden State.

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Campaign Catch-up: Brian Lehrer on the Latest on the Race for NYC Mayor

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In seven weeks, voters in New York City will vote for their next mayor. Assembly member Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary, but former Governor Andrew Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams are both running on independent lines. Curtis Sliwa is running as the Republican nominee. We’re headed for the first competitive general election in New Yo…

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In Season: Apples (and cider)

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It's peak apple season! New York State is the second-largest apple producer in the country, right behind Washington State, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Amelia Tarpey is a program and publicity manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. WNYC joined her at the Union Square Greenmarket for a tour of the apple stands, where shoppers can…

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Advocating for Climate Justice in Central Harlem

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WNYC and the nonprofit Street Lab regularly team up to highlight stories from neighborhoods across New York City. We recently set up shop on St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, and though we didn’t set out to talk about climate and the environment, it was on people's minds. As Climate Week continues at the UN General Assembly, here's some of what we hea…

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A chance encounter with Curtis Sliwa

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The Guardian Angels founder was speaking outside the 96th Street station on Monday morning, one day after Mayor Eric Adams had dropped out of the race. Bill Apple, 76, emerged from the station and ran into Sliwa. The registered Democrat donated twice to Sliwa, whom he described as someone who “knows the city.” “I detest Andrew Cuomo,” Apple said, c…

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The Mets will miss the playoffs, the Yankees make it in

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The Major League Baseball regular season has come to an end, and it's been a roller coaster of emotions for New York baseball fans. The New York Yankees are gearing up for their 60th playoff appearance in franchise history, all while their captain Aaron Judge vies for the American League MVP award. The Mets will miss the playoffs this year in a stu…

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Ask a Super: Heat season, leaves, and pests — oh my!

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New York City living comes with its own set of challenges, especially if you're a renter. WNYC’s Morning Edition is back with another installment of “Ask a Super,” answering your questions about making city living work for you.Ron Pioquinto is a building super in Long Island City and a member of the 32BJ labor union. He joined WNYC’s Michael Hill t…

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Word from the Curb: the issues affecting local business owners in the Bronx

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The cost of living is top of mind for many New Yorkers across the five boroughs, as well as the cost of basic goods and safety. But the success of local businesses can also be an indicator for the health of a neighborhood. WNYC host Sean Carlson is joined by Bob Jaen, the founder and executive director of the Throggs Neck Business Improvement Distr…

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Word from the Curb: affordability in the Bronx

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The cost of living is top of mind for many New Yorkers across the five boroughs. That not only includes access to affordable housing, but basic necessities like groceries and health care, too. WNYC host Sean Carlson is joined by Angela Torres, the director of operations of the Throggs Neck Community Alliance, and Lehra Brooks, President of the Thro…

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2210: The High School Hoax Update 32:37

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A 32-year-old woman enrolled herself in three Boston high schools and passed as a teenager. She sat in classrooms, made friends with freshmen, and even joined the girls basketball team. She wore number 32 on her jersey, which also happened to be her real age. This is the story of Shelby Hewitt, a state social worker who lived a double life. For two…

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Why an avocado can cost 25 cents or $3 — and what it says about grocery shopping in NYC

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The price of avocados could be about to change… again. Produce wholesalers like Dan Spoerel are preparing for the annual shift from the California growing season, which ends in this fall, to getting avocados primarily from Mexico, where the avocados aren't just creamier, they’re also more expensive. But even if prices spike, he knows New Yorkers wi…

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Political strategist: Adams’ exit unlikely to shake up Mamdani’s frontrunner status

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Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to drop out of the mayoral race Sunday won’t dramatically change the shape of the contest, according to Columbia political strategist Basil Smikle. Speaking with WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen on "All Things Considered" Sunday evening, Smikle said Adams’ poor polling meant that most of his supporters had already gravitated to oth…

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Final day of MLB season has Mets and Yankees fans on edge

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Sunday marks the last day of Major League Baseball's regular season, and the stakes are sky high for the Yankees and Mets. The Yankees have a playoff spot sewn up, but still have a chance to edge out the Toronto Blue Jays for first place in their division, which would give them a better playoff position. Meanwhile, the Mets are fighting to play ano…

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The best places to eat on MacDougal Street

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There are so many great places to eat in New York City it can be tough settling on a single spot. And few streets can seem as daunting for decision makers as MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village. Food critic Robert Sietsema has picked the 10 best places to eat on MacDougal, and they're all found on the block between Bleecker and West 3rd streets. …

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Cruising crackdown at Penn Station bathroom

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Amtrak launches a crackdown on anonymous sexual encounters in a notorious bathroom -- and immigrants are caught in the dragnet. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.

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In Season: herbs

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Herbs add a lot to nearly anything you can cook. But most of them don't do well in the cold, so now is the time to stock up and preserve them for the upcoming season. Amelia Tarpey, program and publicity manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets, said fresh herbs can go from $3 to $5 per bunch right now at Greenmarkets. She talked about the many things you c…

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Why Manhattan casino projects keep folding

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The third and final Manhattan casino proposal was voted down this week. Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani withdraws from a WABC town hall in protest of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension -- until ABC put the talk show back on the air. And a report on Chuck Schumer’s night at the Met Opera. All that in this week's Politics Brief roundup.…

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NY prison staffing and morale are low 6 months after strike

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Staffing shortages at New York prisons have worsened, morale among guards remains low and the lives of incarcerated people are still disrupted six months after a wildcat prison strike ended.