Best Net Promoter Score Podcasts (2025)

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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Authoring a Book in the Age of AI 26:24

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Doug Crowe discusses authoring a book in the age of AI. Doug is an accomplished author, writer’s coach, and former senior correspondent at Newswire. He first joined us way back in July 2015 on Episode 21, where we discussed his book “Author Your Brand.” Today, he specializes in helping authors and top execs navigate the intersection of AI, storytel…

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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.

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Campaign Catchup: NY1's Errol Louis with the latest in the race for NYC mayor

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On November 4th in New York City, voters will decide who will be their next mayor. Assembly member Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary, former Governor Andrew Cuomo and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams are both running on independent lines and Curtis Sliwa is running as the Republican nominee. Errol Louis, political anchor at "NY1", where he hosts …

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E128: TQM at the State of Iowa began in 1992? 12:35

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In this podcast, I share one of the articles I found from October 1992 about a government efficiency program at the State of Iowa, called Total Quality Government. I read through the article and share my thoughts about how it morphed into their modern improvement program. This article can be found at https://www.leansixsigmaforgood.com/new-tpm-mana…

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In Queens Council race, Democrat and Republican candidates work in the same office

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While campaign rivals typically cross paths at community events or on the debate stage, Democrat Phil Wong and Republican Alicia Vaichunas have to face each other every time they sit down at work.

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The new book MONDO DOCUMENTARY shines a spotlight on more than 350 documentaries

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For the past 10 years, Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen have been hosting our Documentary of the Week here on WNYC. They are also co-founders of the DOC NYC Festival, which runs in the city every November. Now, Thom has written a new book called MONDO DOCUMENTARY. It covers more than 350 films that he presented as the documentary programmer for t…

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The 'Woodstock of Buses' comes to Brooklyn Bridge Park this weekend

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This Sunday, the New York Transit Museum's annual bus festival takes place in Brooklyn Bridge Park. WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to explain what makes the event such a big deal.

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The future of casinos in the New York City area

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A New York state gaming commission is set to award up to three downstate casino licenses by the end of the year. And now, the number of active proposals is down to 6, after two proposed Manhattan casinos were rejected by local advisory committees this week. One was proposed for Times Square, the other for Hudson Yards. With more committee votes exp…

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The Future of AI Commerce 22:30

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Matty Graham, Managing Director at Ryze Labs, envisions a future where AI agents, or "digital twins," handle key financial transactions—and feels that this is a natural evolution of cryptocurrency. Listen as we explore strategies working to shape the future of AI commerce. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest…

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Human composting is now legal in New Jersey

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a bill into law that would allow the composting of human bodies as an alternative to cremation and traditional burial. Families can choose to scatter or plant the soil that comes out of it or send it to local conservation sites where it’s used for reforestation or growing trees. Samantha Link is the d…

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Five years of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's concert on New York City's streets

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Five years ago this weekend, during the height of the pandemic, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny hopped on the back of a flatbed truck and played a concert to the mostly empty streets of the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. WNYC's Verónica Del Valle looks at why that moment still resonates.

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NYC's trash revolution slowed by parking concerns

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The city's plan to compel large buildings to use on-street trash containers faces a protracted environmental review. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.

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In Season: crops from Latin America

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Many of the produce you can find at New York City greenmarkets are indigenous to Latin America. Some are common pantry staples like tomatoes and potatoes. Others, you may not have reached for before like tomatillo, groundcherry and an herb called pápalo. Amelia Tarpey is a program and publicity manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. She shares what crops…

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Low-level drug arrests surge in the South Bronx, according to new data

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Between January and the end of June, police made more than 800 drug arrests in the 40th Precinct, which covers The Hub. That's more than double the number of arrests in the first half of last year, according to Gothamist’s analysis of city data. Read the full story here.

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Secret recording shows Success Academy CEO pressuring staff to lobby for charter schools

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The founder of Success Academy, New York City’s largest network of charter schools, admonished several hundred employees this week during an “emergency meeting” for failing to lobby elected officials in sufficient numbers ahead of a march over the Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday.

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Zohran Mamdani scores more endorsements from prominent NY Democrats

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The latest on the Democratic party's ongoing upheaval over Zohran Mamdani, as well insight into the frontrunner's relationship with Comptroller Brad Lander. That and more in this week's Politics Brief roundup.

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Canarsie residents want new community center, but so far NYC is only funding a study

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Residents say a flurry of shootings in Canarsie during the pandemic only underscored the need for a community center with activities for young people.

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How can New Jersey stop water main breaks?

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Last month, Passaic County, New Jersey had at least three water main breaks. One early in the month affected about 200,000 people and left customers without water for six days. A long boil water advisory followed. Just this week in the Hudson County city, Hoboken, customers suffered through their third water main break in two weeks, also triggering…

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A 'bike bus' blooms in Brooklyn

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Call it Critical Mass for kids going to school. Every Wednesday for the last three school years, a caravan of about a dozen cyclists in green vests helps kids ride in the bike lane on Bergen Street from East New York to Downtown Brooklyn. The adults provide a safeguard between vehicles and the kids in the bike lane, who are headed to school in the …

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The New York Liberty defends its WNBA title as the playoffs begin

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Last fall, New York City was awash in sea foam green when the New York Liberty secured their first ever WNBA championship and a victory parade down the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan. The team’s quest to repeat begins on Sunday. The Liberty will be in Phoenix to start their first round playoff series against the Mercury. Sports reporter Priya Desai …

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Museum and gallery shows to catch in NYC this fall

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Fall is typically the season for lots of new visual arts shows. And this year is no different, with New York City's museums and galleries preparing for a busy fall and winter season. WNYC's Ryan Kailath joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a preview.

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NYC will pay landlords to fix up empty apartments. No one has taken the offer.

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New York City has a serious affordable housing shortage, but thousands of low-cost units are sitting empty. It's called warehousing and it gets people's blood boiling. In 2023, Mayor Adams stepped in with a solution: The city would pay property owners up to $25,000 to put the rent-stabilized apartments back on the market. But two and a half years l…

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The Business of Restaurant Franchising 18:00

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Sunny Singh, founder of Adobo Fresh Burrito Franchising, talks about success in “boring” businesses and some practical insights about the business of franchising and investing in restaurants. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the …

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New York State Health Commissioner breaks down how to get a COVID vaccine this fall

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Some New Yorkers say new federal restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccine have sowed confusion about who can get the vaccine. A new executive order from Governor Hochul permits pharmacies to broadly administer COVID vaccines, but that hasn’t answered all the questions. New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson to…

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Will LIRR workers go on strike?

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About 300,000 commuters could have their commutes upended as early as next week if workers follow through on their threat to go on strike.

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In Season: Grapes

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Fall is just around the corner. You can feel it in the air, and you can see it at your local market. Amelia Tarpey is a program and publicity manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. This week on "In Season," she said it's time to get excited for grape season. Grapes can be found in season year round depending on the variety. But in New York, peak grape se…

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Prospect Park to host the Second United Lenape/Lŭnaapeew Nations Pow Wow

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This weekend, Brooklyn's Prospect Park is hosting a celebration of Lenape life and culture with the Second United Lenape/Lŭnaapeew Nations Pow Wow. Brent Stonefish is a co-founder of the Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective. They're partnering with the Prospect Park Alliance and the American Indian Community House to put the event on. Stonefish spoke …

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How 9/11 Still Impacts Chinatown Today

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Manhattan’s Chinatown was just blocks away from the World Trade Center when the twin towers fell on September 11th 2001. In the months and years following the attacks, Chinatown’s communities dealt with declining tourism, business closures and health concerns. Margaret Chin is a sociology professor at Hunter College. Jacob Chin is a retired FDNY li…

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What would it take for Andrew Cuomo to close the gap in NYC mayor's race?

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New polling shows Zohran Mamdani with a significant lead in the upcoming general election for New York City mayor. That and more in this week's Politics Brief.

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In Season: Free Fermentation Fest

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Farmstands across New York City are starting to phase out summer produce to make way for the fall harvest, so you may be searching for what to do with all the eggplant, green beans and summer squash the markets have left. This Friday at the Union Square Greenmarket, GrowNYC is hosting a free fermentation fest for the ins and outs of preserving food…

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Feds' NY raid nets 57 immigration arrests

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A top federal prosecutor had a message for upstate New York businesses days after immigration agents detained dozens of people at a food processing plant: There’s more to come.

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Advocating for Community in South Jamaica, Queens

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WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk regularly partners with the nonprofit Street Lab to highlight stories from neighborhoods across New York City. We recently stationed ourselves on 109th Avenue in South Jamaica, Queens. Here's some of what we heard. The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Nicholas Haskins: "I'm 70 years old an…

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Meet the NYC lute player serenading the Shakespeare in the Park line since 1976

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Shakespeare in the Park wraps up for the season this weekend [final performances Sunday]. That means the line that snakes around Central Park the morning before each show is also coming to an end. For the eclectic mix of New Yorkers and tourists hoping to score tickets…the suspenseful wait is half the fun. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports.…

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NYC EMS union leader blames long emergency response times on 3 years with no contract

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New York City is struggling to keep enough ambulance workers on the streets, and that’s impacting how long New Yorkers have to wait to get emergency medical attention when they call 911. Turnover is hitting record highs, and it comes as EMS workers are going on their third year without a contract. That's according to Anthony Almojera, an FDNY EMS l…

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Flaws found in city data on NYC school bus delays

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While school bus companies can be penalized for persistently getting kids to school late, the education department relies on those companies to self-report delays and other issues. The result, a Gothamist analysis found, is that city officials do not have accurate figures on the extent of school bus delays that cut into students’ instructional time…

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Kickoff time for the Giants and Jets

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Sunday, Sept. 7 marks the first day of regular season play for both of our local NFL teams. Recent years have not been kind to the Jets or the Giants, but some believe this season offers glimmers of hope for long-suffering fans. Sports reporter Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a preview and also wraps up this year's U.S. Open …

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New Jersey governor's race in the political spotlight

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It's September. Time for students to head back to school and for voters to remember there's an election coming up. One of the most closely watched races in the nation is the battle for the governor's seat in New Jersey, between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Charles Stile, political columnist at The Record and northjersey.…

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Build Success as a Late-in-Life Entrepreneur 18:14

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Karen Hastie traded a quiet retirement after running a successful retail business for over 30 years for the thrill of launching a tech startup at age 60. She founded the Chamber Perks App to help local businesses grow. Listen as Karen shares some practical strategies to build success as a late-in-life entrepreneur. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to…

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In Season: your last chance for cucumbers

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Summer produce is starting to phase out, but there's still plenty of cucumbers at farmstands across the city. From Kirby to Persian to American Slicing, cucumbers are versatile, cheap and some can, of course, be pickled and preserved. Amelia Tarpey is a program and publicity manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. She says cucumbers are priced at around $…

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Harlem man learns his apartment was rent-stabilized after 20 years of paying market rate

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Richard Caroll Jr. thought his Harlem apartment was a great deal when he moved in in 2004. The artist said the natural light that spilled in through the living room windows made for a perfect painting studio. The rent was technically $2,000 a month, but the landlord let him pay $1,200, according to court records. Carroll said there were no glaring …

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A rough 2 months for NYC subway service

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New Yorkers endured the worst subway service in recent memory in June and July. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.

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NYC is launching its first Curbside Restaurant Week to promote outdoor dining

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New York City Restaurant Week has become a staple of the city’s dining scene since it debut more than 30 years ago. Now, the city’s first Curbside Restaurant Week is starting this Friday, where you can enjoy discounts and special treats at 38 participating establishments with city-sanctioned outdoor dining sheds. The city recently restricted its pa…

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NYC health officials want to make school lunches healthy again

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New York City public school students will soon no longer have processed meats as a part of their school lunches. The same goes for meals served in shelters, jails, public hospitals and other city agencies. The changes are the result of a recent update to the city’s health food standards, which will also restrict artificial colors and certain sweete…