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Jeff and Celeste speak to scholar Ian Reifowitz about his new book, "The Tribalization of Politics: How Rush Limbaugh's Race-Baiting Rhetoric On The Obama Presidency Paved The Way For Trump." Up next is Dr. Diane Horvath, ob-gyn, with the latest updates on threats to abortion rights in America. Please consider a gift to listener-supported WBAI: www.give2wbai.org

In a special Memorial Day edition of WBAI's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz speaks with Jeremy Butler of IAVA; documentarians Danielle Bernstein and Jason Maris; Kristen Rouse of the NYC Veterans Alliance; Gold Star Mom Cyndy Jones of Heroes in Transition; and USAF veteran and radio host Stacy Washington.

In a special Memorial Day edition of WBAI's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz speaks with Jeremy Butler of IAVA; documentarians Danielle Bernstein and Jason Maris; Kristen Rouse of the NYC Veterans Alliance; Gold Star Mom Cyndy Jones of Heroes in Transition; and USAF veteran and radio host Stacy Washington.

In a special extended edition of WBAI FM's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz talks NY and US news and politics with guests Rick Klein of ABC, Brian Rosenthal of the NY Times, Greg B. Smith of The City, and Kerry Picket of SiriusXM radio. "Waking Up" host Julianna Forlano returns next week.

In a special extended edition of WBAI FM's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz talks NY and US news and politics with guests Rick Klein of ABC, Brian Rosenthal of the NY Times, Greg B. Smith of The City, and Kerry Picket of SiriusXM radio. "Waking Up" host Julianna Forlano returns next week.

In a special extended edition of WBAI FM's "Waking Up," Celeste Katz talks NY and US news and politics with guests Rick Klein of ABC, Brian Rosenthal of the NY Times, Greg B. Smith of The City, and Kerry Picket of SiriusXM radio. "Waking Up" host Julianna Forlano returns next week.

Jeff and Celeste analyze NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's long-shot bid for the presidency with Nolan Hicks of the NY Post and Ivan Pereira of AMNewYork.

New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray, The City's Deputy Editor Alyssa Katz, and CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez appeared on Forces Driving with host Jeff Simmons on Thursday, May 16, 2019

In a special Mother's Day edition of City Watch, Celeste joins Jeff in studio to talk to some very special guests, including Natalia Cineas of NYC Health and Hospitals; Tom Shanahan, author of "Spiritual Adrenaline;" Carole Wacey of Women Creating Change; and... CELESTE'S MOM!!! Learn more at wbai.org.

It's a special two-hour edition of Driving Forces! Hour 1: Celeste speaks to Darrell West of the Brookings Institution about his memoir, "Divided Politics, Divided Nation," followed by a breakdown of Election 2020 with Lee Miringoff of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. Hour 2: Jeff and Celeste talk about Bill de Blasio for president (?) with Anna Sanders of the New York Daily News and then welcome California Congressman and presidential candidate Eric Swalwell to the program.

It's a special two-hour edition of Driving Forces! Hour 1: Celeste speaks to Darrell West of the Brookings Institution about his memoir, "Divided Politics, Divided Nation," followed by a breakdown of Election 2020 with Lee Miringoff of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. Hour 2: Jeff and Celeste talk about Bill de Blasio for president (?) with Anna Sanders of the New York Daily News and then welcome California Congressman and presidential candidate Eric Swalwell to the program.

Jeff and Celeste talk about the upcoming Queens District Attorney election with veteran consultant Patrick Jenkins and candidate Greg Lasak -- and thank you for your support during our spring fund drive! Help us out at www.give2wbai.org.

He's running: Jeff and Celeste discuss Joe Biden's campaign for president with Newsday national reporter Emily Ngo and author Aaron Short.

New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal joins Jeff and Celeste in studio, gets some very interesting caller questions, and makes a very interesting promise about his future...

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and City Councilman Mark Levine discuss New York City's measles epidemic. Plus, Julie Menin talks about the challenges and importance of the 2020 Census. Learn more at wbai.org

Gerson Borrero and Kerry Picket break down the latest in Puerto Rico statehood, and Jere Hester cheers the launch of the new local NYC news outlet The City.

Jeff and Celeste discuss the legacy of late former Parks Commissioner Henry Stern with Adrian Benepe and Morgan Pehme. First, we chat with Pantsuit Politics podcast hosts Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers about their book "I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening)" and round up the latest in New York government with state Sen. Michael Gianaris.

Jeff and Celeste interview Queens District Attorney candidates Rory Lancman and Mina Malik and take your (very interesting) calls. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/ForcesDriving/

Jeff and Celeste interview Queens district attorney candidates Jose Nieves, Melinda Katz, and Betty Lugo.

New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Faye Penn, executive director of women.nyc, join Celeste Katz on Driving Forces for the kickoff of Women's History Month. Plus, Jeff Simmons shares a montage of elected officials talking about what WHM means to them.