Driving Forces On Wbai

Jeff and Celeste discuss the future of cars and driving in America with Daniel Knowles, Midwest correspondent for The Economist and author of "Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do About It." Also, listener calls. Support independent media at wbai.org.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 16, 2023.

Jeff and Celeste mark Women's History Month with a talk with former Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Eleanor Roosevelt Distinguished Leader in Residence at Hunter College’s Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute -- plus your calls. Original air date: March 16, 2023. Support free speech radio: women.wbai.org

Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons discuss the effects and treatment of long Covid with Dr. Jonathan Whiteson of NYU Langone Health's Post COVID Care Program and check back in with Joelle Sedlmeyer from the 2020 special interview series, "New York in Crisis: WBAI's Coronavirus Diary." Original air date: March 9, 2023. Support independent radio at wbai.org.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, March 2, 2023.

Jeff and Celeste discuss Americans' shaky level of trust in (some) media with special guests Jesse Holcomb, Knight Foundation/Gallup researcher, and Angelo Carusone, CEO of Media Matters. Original air date: February 23, 2023. Support independent, nonprofit media at wbai.org.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, February 16, 2023.

Celeste and Jeff discuss the future of working and living in NYC post-pandemic with special guests CEO Kathy Wylde of the Partnership for New York City and Slate "Metropolis" Columnist Henry Grabar. Original air date: February 16, 2023.

Jeff and Celeste talk transit with MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber and Danny Pearstein of Riders Alliance, plus your calls. Original air date: February 9, 2023.

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Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons speak with NYS Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, plus your calls. Original air date: February 2, 2023.

Jeff and Celeste speak with Reuven Blau and Graham Rayman, authors of the new book "Rikers: An Oral History" and take your calls. Original air date: January 26, 2023.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, January 19, 2023.

Celeste and Jeff debate the movement to end New York's partisan primary elections with special guests Sal Albanese of Final Five Voting NYC and Jay Jacobs, chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee -- plus your calls. Original air date: January 19, 2023.

Celeste Katz Marston guest hosts "What's Going On" and discusses animal protection and rights in conversation with NYS Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and Voters For Animal Rights President Allie Taylor, plus your calls. Original air date: January 13, 2023.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest in U.S. news and politics on Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, January 5, 2023.

Jeff and Celeste discuss New York's history of government corruption with Bill Sanderson, author of "Do For Me," and Betsy Gotbaum of Citizens Union -- plus listener calls. Original air date: January 5, 2023.

Celeste Katz Marston breaks down the biggest New York political stories of 2022 with special guest Gerson Borrero in the year's final edition of Driving Forces. Original air date: December 29, 2022.

Celeste Katz Marston discusses the latest U.S. news and politics with Rod Quinn of Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio, December 22, 2022.

Celeste Katz Marston takes up animal protection and the shelter system with NYS Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and Newsday Reporter Lisa L. Colangelo, plus your calls. Original air date: December 22, 2022.