What's What

New York City arts. culture and politics from next-gen reporters at WFUV News.

What's What is a news podcast hosted by WFUV News, with 746 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  200,000th Pothole Filled, UN Security Updates, and Andrew Sa at WFUV

  Sep 17, 20265 min

  New 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 more. 
 
 The 200,000th pothole in New York City has officially been closed in Bushwick. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda reports on the announcement. 
 
 In music news, WFUV’s Sienna Reinders shares Andrew Sa’s interview with the station, Oasis goes back on tour, and Bruce Springsteen has 2 new albums in the works.
 
 
 Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda 
 Editor: Tess Novotny
 Editor: Robin Shannon
 Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda
 Reporter: Sienna Reinders
 Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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  Surge in Sports Betting in New York, Screen-time Advisories for NYC Students, More City Public Bathrooms, Regents No Longer Needed To Get High School Diploma

  Sep 16, 20267 min

  The 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 Comptroller, there has been an 8.5% increase in calls to the problem gambling hotline since 2020. WFUV’s Mia Barth has more on the surge.
 
 More public bathrooms are going to be available across NYC. WFUV’s Mia Barth speaks on the expansion.
 
 Regents exams will no longer be required to graduate from NY high schools. WFUV’s Livia Regina spoke with high school graduates about the policy change. 
 
 Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda
 Editors: Nathan Ray, Lainey Nguyen
 Reporter: Mia Barth
 Reporter: Gabby Macre
 Reporter: Livia Regina
 Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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  Hochul announces an Energy Affordability Plan, Disinfection of Cooling Towers in The Bronx, “Vision Zero Reimagined” to Reduce Traffic Deaths and Injuries, Fordham Students Reuse Meal Swipes To Reduce Food Insecurity

  Sep 15, 20268 min

  The 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 towers in the Bronx that might contain legionnaires’ disease after testing positive. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson has more on what the city is doing to prevent the spread of the bacteria. 
 
 
 The Mayor's Office released new plans to reduce traffic deaths and severe injuries.
 
 
 At Fordham University, thousands of unused meal swipes expire every week. But a group of students has figured out how to turn that waste into meals for Bronx residents facing food insecurity. WFUV’s Andrew McDonald has more.
 
 
 Host/Producer: Livia Regina
 Editor: Robin Shannon
 Editor: Sienna Reinders
 Reporter: Anne Jackson
 Reporter: Nora Malone
 Reporter: Tahlia Pearson
 Reporter: Andrew McDonald
 Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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  Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James file lawsuit against Trump immigration policy, Governor Kathy Hochul announces energy rebate checks, and the 14th annual Momo Crawl takes place in Queens.

  Sep 14, 20267 min

  Mayor 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 announced that around 8 million New York households will receive energy rebate checks. She says the rebate is intended to reduce the financial strain on New Yorkers amid increasing energy prices. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson listened in on Hochul's press conference. 
 
 Visitors gathered in Queens for the 14th annual Momo Crawl. The celebration of the Tibetan dumpling was filled with dancing, music, and the crowning of this year’s fan favorite momo. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda attended the event.
 
 Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders 
 Editor: Nathan Ray
 Reporter: Mia Barth
 Reporter: Tahlia Pearson
 Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda
 Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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  Mamdani Announces Reform of a New York City Public Schools System, a 9/11 Tribute Song 25 years After the Attacks, and an Interview with Brian Fallon in Music News

  Sep 10, 20269 min

  Mayor 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 two years. 
 
 In our Fordham Conversations series, WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda sits down with William Feehan, a former student of Fordham University who wrote a song about the impacts of 9/11 25 years after the attacks. 
 
 WFUV’s Sienna Reinders shares an interview with singer-songwriter Brian Fallon, as well as some New York City performances in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
 
 Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda
 Editor: Nathan Ray
 Reporter: Gabby Macre
 Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda
 Reporter: Sienna Reinders
 Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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