Oct 29, 20267 min
Mayor Mamdani commemorated the rollout of 700 new trash containers called Empire Bins. He says the rat-proof bins will reduce pests, make sidewalks more accessible and improve the lives of sanitation workers. Police...
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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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What is What's What about?
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.
What has What's What covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Empire Trash Bins, Ballot Prop 3, and Annabelle Dinda’s Interview" (29 October 2026, 7 minutes), "Heightened Security at New York City Marathon, Law Limits Minors’ Access to AI Chatbots, Latin American Film Series, and Lady Liberty’s Birt" (28 October 2026, 8 minutes), and "City Unveils New SNAP Website, A Ballot Proposal on Business Grants, An Initiative Redesigning Healthcare for Black Women" (27 October 2026, 8 minutes).
How often does What's What publish?
What's What publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 7 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on What's What?
Booking probability for What's What is 46%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What's What requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What's What's contact route on record: public web form.
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Oct 28, 20268 minNew Yorkers can expect heightened security and traffic this Sunday because of the New York Marathon. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen has more. A new law in New York State limits minors’ access to AI chatbots. WFUV’s Livia Regina...
Oct 27, 20268 minNew Yorkers now have a website to help them keep their SNAP and Medicaid benefits. WFUV’s Gabby Macre has more. On November 3rd, New Yorkers will vote on ballot question two, a proposal that may change how the City...
Oct 26, 20267 minGovernor Kathy Hochul says she’s protecting 2.5 million free meals daily for students by continuing to fully fund school meals, despite federal cuts to food assistance programs. She says this’ll help families save up to...
Oct 22, 20266 minLocal support services for domestic violence survivors have lost $19 million in funding. These groups are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to restore the services that keep survivors safe. WFUV’s Gabby Macre has more...
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Congressional Candidate Detained by IDF, Democrats Lead Nationally in New Poll, Horse-Carriage Ban
Oct 21, 20265 minFormer New York City Comptroller and current Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander says he was released after being detained by the Israel Defense Force. WFUV’s Nathan Ray has more on the candidate. A new New...
Oct 20, 20269 minExpansions for NYC’s Crisis Management Systems are coming to areas in Brooklyn, Harlem, and the Upper West Side. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson has more. On Saturday, New York’s dogs donned costumes for the 36th annual Tompkins...
Oct 19, 20269 minMayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announce 10,000 new 2-K seats for New York families. The expansion includes free 2-K for the entirety of the Bronx and Staten Island school districts. 10,000 preschool...
Oct 15, 20267 minElection experts and voting rights advocates are holding a virtual briefing to explain the New York election and how it works. They will be debunking misinformation about the voting process and talk through the steps...
Oct 14, 20268 minCity Council officials and Mayor Mamdani have agreed to ban horse carriages in NYC, ahead of the official vote next week. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda has more. A $10 million donation is giving Jackson Heights its first...
Oct 8, 20267 minMayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin announced an expansion of a grant pilot program that aims to speed up payments for non-profits. According to Mamdani, it will eliminate nine steps, and allow up to...
Oct 7, 20267 minNew York Governor Kathy Hochul is tackling fare evasion on the subway. WFUV’s Mia Barth has more on the rollout of new subway gates. The New York City council is considering changes to pedicab laws. In a hearing, the...
Oct 6, 202610 minMajor crime is down in New York City. The NYPD reports historic lows in shootings incidents and murders through the first nine months of the year. Residents of Kips Bay rallied to save an AMC theater after NYU Langone...
Sep 17, 20265 minNew York City is tightening security for State officials with the United Nations General Assembly coming up this week. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announce street closures, gridlocks, and...
Sep 16, 20267 minThe City Council is advising the Department of Education to expand limits on screentime for students in city schools. WFUV’s Gabby Macre explains the limit and the reasoning for it. According to the NY State...
Sep 15, 20268 minThe New York State Government continues to help support the cost of household energy bills. Governor Hochul announced an energy affordability plan. WFUV’s Anne Jackson explains. New York City is disinfecting ten cooling...
Sep 14, 20267 minMayor Zohran Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a public charge regarding the use of public benefits. WFUV’s Mia Barth with more. Governor Kathy Hochul...
Sep 10, 20269 minMayor Zohran Mamdani announces a reform of the New York City Public Schools procurement system. Mamdani says the new system will aim to replace outdated technology and save over a hundred million dollars over the next...
Sep 8, 20266 minMayor Mamdani released previously undisclosed documents that revealed the public was misled about the air quality in the months after the attacks of September 11th, 2001. WFUV’s Anne Jackson has more. New Yorkers will...
Sep 3, 20267 minAhead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the New York City Council is increasing education on the event for young New Yorkers. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders has more. The Bronx is getting affordable housing units for seniors. 83...
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