Best Ny Workers Podcasts (2025)

1
Evening Roundup: Aide for Rep. Nadler Handcuffed by Homeland Security, NY to Regulate ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Companies, and Young New Yorkers Reflect on George Floyd’s Death 9:09

Play Pause

3h ago9:09

9:09

U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler is demanding a Congressional investigation into a dramatic incident last week in which a Nadler staffer was handcuffed by Department of Homeland Security police in the lawmaker's office. Plus, New York state is imposing new rules on companies like Klarna and Afterpay. And finally, young New Yorkers reflect on the police killi…

1
Midday News: Equinox Settlement Over Cancellation Policies, Newark Runway Reopens Early, and Free Events in June 6:30

8h ago6:30

6:30

Equinox and SoulCycle will pay $600,000 in restitution after Attorney General Letitia James found the companies made it too difficult for members to cancel. She says the high-end gyms violated consumer protection laws. Meanwhile, Newark Liberty Airport is reopening a runway two weeks early after completing repaving work that began in March. And WNY…

1
Terror in the streets of Boulder, Colorado. Electric bills go up 20% this month. 42:04

12h ago42:04

42:04

Terror in the streets of Boulder, Colorado. Electric bills go up 20% this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Touts Record-Low Shootings in the City , State Senator John Liu to Endorse Mamdani for Mayor, and Early Voting Begins Tuesday in NJ Governor’s Race 3:09

13h ago3:09

3:09

Mayor Eric Adams says gun violence in New York City is at a record low, with the fewest shootings and homicides ever recorded over the first five months of the year. Meanwhile, State Senator John Liu plans to endorse Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, for mayor. Plus, early voting begins Tuesday in New Jersey’s gubernatorial pri…

1
Five Things with Brian Lehrer: Cuomo’s Federal Probe, Mayor Adams’ Re-election Strategy, ICE Detention of High School Student, Congestion Pricing Court Win, and NY Sports 11:04

3d ago11:04

11:04

In this episode, hosts Janae Pierre and Brian Lehrer discuss the top stories from his show and the WNYC newsroom. It's a segment we're calling "Five Things." This week, we examine former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political prospects amid a reported federal investigation into nursing home deaths during COVID. Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection strategy also com…

1
Ep 396: You Are A Foodie Eater For Foods & Pancakes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3:57:06

3d ago3:57:06

3:57:06

Episode 396 topics: Eater phone📱app and benefits behind it, national pancakes day, Queens Bus Network with new bus routes Q1-Q10, new MTA program for New Yorkers to keep hearing impairments connected to public transit, SIP DJ Unk, ways to take action on your mental health, rappers with a podcast, hip hop songs this week, new hip hop projects, Open …

1
Ep 395: Mercari Plus IheartRadio 2025 Music Awards !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2:46:58

3d ago2:46:58

2:46:58

Episode 395 topics: what is Mercari & the breakdown benefits, Keefe D, Interborough Express Brooklyn to Queens update, power up NYC new electric charging stations, teletherapy, wildfire in Orange County NJ, teens in Manhattan beat a man over $15 at a subway station, Roxanne Shante 1st female rapper, IheartRadio Music Awards 2025 highlights, congrat…

1
Evening Roundup: More Cops in Central Park,Yankees-Dodgers Rematch, Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day and a Migrant Family Finds Community 10:59

3d ago10:59

10:59

Mayor Adams is announcing a new partnership with city organizations that will increase the number of cops in Central Park this summer. Plus, the New York Yankees play the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 3-game series this weekend. Also, some local leaders hope marking May 10th as “Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day” will help honor the history…

1
Midday News: City Tests Housing Options for Pregnant Shelter Residents, No Charges Against Police Officers in Jamaica Station Shooting, and New Jersey Prepares for Hurricane Season 9:00

3d ago9:00

9:00

New York City is launching a pilot program to reduce the number of babies born in homeless shelters by testing different housing interventions for 500 pregnant people. Meanwhile, the state attorney general will not pursue charges against MTA officers who fatally shot a man at Jamaica Station last year. Plus, with hurricane season starting Sunday, N…

1
Knick fans are holding onto hope. A sad goodbye to a former top cop in NY. 42:53

4d ago42:53

42:53

Knick fans are holding onto hope. A sad goodbye to a former top cop in NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: New COVID Variant Detected in NYC, Former NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme, Knicks Force Game 6 Against Pacers, and Judge Blocks Federal Retaliation Over Congestion Pricing ... 13:14

4d ago13:14

13:14

A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, has been detected in New York after spreading across Asia and 22 other countries. Health officials say it doesn’t appear more severe than previous strains. Meanwhile, a former NYPD traffic officer and a Queens call center owner have pleaded guilty to a scheme that profited off crash victims by selling their personal i…

1
Evening Roundup: NYC-area will Lose NY1 and News 12, Section of East River Park Reopens, Atlantic Yards Development Misses Deadline to Build Affordable Housing, and Neighbors in Washington Heights 10:19

4d ago10:19

10:19

Thousands of cable subscribers in the New York City area are about to lose NY1 or News 12 thanks to a dispute between cable providers. Plus, the city says a new park along the East River waterfront will help prevent water from reaching the neighborhood. Also, New York’s Empire State Development is letting the owner of the Atlantic Yards avoid milli…

1
Midday News: The Future of a Long Planned Housing Development in Brooklyn, 5G Cell Service is Coming to the G Train, and the Latest Twists and Turns in the NYC Mayoral Race 11:25

4d ago11:25

11:25

The owners of a housing development that was supposed to be built as part of the original deal to construct Barclays Center won't face any penalties for failing to build it by deadline. Plus, 5G cell service is coming to the G train between Court Square and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets. The network is expected to go live as early as this fall. Finally…

1
How Analytics Is Rewriting Underwriting with Denise Olson from K2 Insurance Services, LLC 29:36

4d ago29:36

29:36

Hosts James Benham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Galbraith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Denise Olson from K2 Insurance Services, LLC. Denise shares her expertise on how analytics is rewriting underwriting. Discover how data is transforming risk evaluation, streamlining claims forecasting, and shaping the future role of the underwriter across di…

1
So, are the tariffs on or off now? A Long Island man shows off his 3-D nose. 45:12

5d ago45:12

45:12

So, are the tariffs on or off now? A Long Island man shows off his 3-D nose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: Judge Questions Deportation Bid for Columbia Grad Student Mahmoud Khalil, Lawmakers Target Ticket Resales, and Knicks Face Elimination 3:15

5d ago3:15

3:15

A federal judge says the Trump administration likely violated the Constitution in its bid to deport Palestinian Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil over his political activism. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are weighing new rules to limit ticket resales, including allowing artists to ban markups on their shows. And the New York Knicks face a mu…

1
Ep 394: S'noods 2:55:30

5d ago2:55:30

2:55:30

Episode 394 topics: What is a s'noods, J Cole clears up the fall off album during his 40th birthday, cops riding subway trains, Young Dolph murder suspect walks out free, mental health topics, Wendy Williams, outdoor dining in NYC new look like on April 1st, SOS Staten Island state program battling homelessness, rail refinement exhibit in the trans…

1
Evening Roundup: Changes Coming to the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Belmont Park Lands a Big Race in 2027, Why Some Tenants in Supportive Housing Are Facing Eviction, and Time for a Spelling Bee ... 6:59

5d ago6:59

6:59

The Trump administration is ordering researchers at the Goddard [GOD-dard] Institute for Space Studies in Manhattan to clear out. One of horse racing's top events is coming to the new Belmont Park in 2027. Why some tenants in supportive housing are facing evictionBy WNYC

1
Midday News: Bronx Teen Charged With Murder, Arrest in Off-Duty Officer Attack, Mayor Warns ICE Action Could Affect School Attendance, Brooklyn’s Dumbo Drop Returns, and Remembering Former Rep. Charles ... 6:01

5d ago6:01

6:01

A 13-year-old boy has been charged in last month’s fatal shooting of Daoud Marji in the Bronx. U.S. Marshals have arrested a man wanted for beating and robbing an off-duty NYPD officer. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is urging undocumented families not to withdraw students from school after ICE detained a Venezuelan teen at a court hearing. Plus, Broo…

1
Mayhem at a mall in Connecticut. The Knicks are on life support. 43:45

6d ago43:45

43:45

Mayhem at a mall in Connecticut. The Knicks are on life support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: Judge Blocks Federal Retaliation Over Congestion Pricing, ‘Roommate Court’ Finds Viral Fame, and 9/11 Museum Offers Free Student Field Trips 3:02

6d ago3:02

3:02

A federal judge has temporarily barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from New York in retaliation for the city’s congestion pricing program. Meanwhile, a TikTok show called “Roommate Court” is gaining popularity for its comedic takes on apartment disputes. Plus, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum will now offer free field trips to stude…

1
Evening Roundup: MTA Goes to Court in Congestion Pricing Fight Against Trump, Rent Guidelines Board Considers Lower Rent Increase, Electric Bills Go Up in New Jersey, Bird Lovers Plan for Avian Oases ... 9:03

6d ago9:03

9:03

A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration not to block or withhold funding for New York state as retaliation for the MTA's congestion pricing program. Plus, the panel that sets the rent for tenants in a million stabilized apartments held a rare "re-vote" on Tuesday. Also, electric bills for New Jersey residents are about to jump up aroun…

1
Midday News: Second Arrest in Alleged Soho Kidnapping, Rainy Week Ahead, and Increase in Times Square Complaints 8:00

6d ago8:00

8:00

Police say a second man has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and torture of a 28-year-old man in Soho earlier this month. Meanwhile, forecasters say the New York region is in for several rainy days starting Wednesday and continuing through Saturday. Plus, some New Yorkers say Times Square feels more chaotic post-pandemic, eve…

1
A violent weekend at the Jersey Shore. Remembering a Harlem giant. 43:11

7d ago43:11

43:11

A violent weekend at the Jersey Shore. Remembering a Harlem giant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: Rent Guidelines Board Holds Rare Revote, NJ Reopens More of I-80, and Knicks Face Crucial Game Against Pacers 2:51

7d ago2:51

2:51

New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board is holding a rare revote this morning to reconsider the proposed range of increases for two-year leases on rent stabilized apartments. Meanwhile, more lanes are reopening this week on a damaged stretch of Interstate 80 in western New Jersey, though full repairs are still a month away. Plus, the New York Knicks …

1
Ep 393: Booch 2:10:21

7d ago2:10:21

2:10:21

Episode 393 topics: national booch day, A woman is dead in Midtown Manhattan NY after a MTA bus crashed into a boom lift, MTA capital plan in limbo, more new taxes by state pols pitch extra charges on New Yorkers for MTA capital plan, DJ Akademics banned from Twitch, Central Cee, Eminem interested in a bid for WNBA expansion team, D4M Sloan perform…

1
Trump Calls Putin Crazy, Delayed EU Tariff, An Alleged Molotov Cocktail Bomber at US Embassy, Memorial Day in the Tri-State, Knicks Comeback, Pregnant Woman Hit-And-Run 50:14

7d ago50:14

50:14

Trump Calls Putin Crazy, Delayed EU Tariff, An Alleged Molotov Cocktail Bomber at US Embassy, Memorial Day in the Tri-State, Knicks Comeback, Pregnant Woman Hit-And-Run Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Midday News: DOJ Sues NJ Cities Over Immigration Policies, Albany Payroll Tax Fight, Parents Frustrated by School Group Chats, and St. Marks Food Scene 8:25

7d ago8:25

8:25

The Justice Department is suing Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson over sanctuary policies it says obstruct immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Albany are at odds over a new payroll tax plan. Also, New York City parents are frustrated by the nonstop flood of WhatsApp messages from school group chats. Reporter Vito Emanuel expla…

1
Andrew Cuomo and Jeanine Pirro Have a Combative History. Now, She Might Oversee a Federal Probe Into Him 8:33

10d ago8:33

8:33

Former Governor and mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo and Jeanine Pirro have a long, combative history. Now, The New York Times reports that Pirro, recently appointed to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington D.C., is overseeing a criminal investigation into Cuomo’s congressional testimony about his handling of COVID in nursing homes. WNYC's Sama…

1
Evening Roundup: Rent Guidelines Board to Re-vote on Hike, “Train Daddy” Tapped for Penn Station Redevelopment, Beach Drones Join Rescue Crews, Adrienne Adams Reflects on Personal COVID Loss, and Queens ... 11:21

10d ago11:21

11:21

New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board will hold a re-vote next week after internal disagreements over proposed rent hikes for stabilized two-year leases. Meanwhile, The White House says Andy Byford AKA “Train Daddy”, who ran the city's subways and buses from 2018 until early 2020, has been tapped by President Trump to lead the redevelopment of Penn…

1
Midday News: Detained Columbia Grad Student Mahmoud Khalil Granted Contact Visit with Infant Son, Jersey City Bans AI Rent Pricing, and AmeriCorps Cuts Threaten Childcare in Brooklyn Community 5:44

10d ago5:44

5:44

Detained Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, has held his infant son for the first time after a judge blocked the Trump administration’s effort to keep them separated. Meanwhile, Jersey City lawmakers are banning landlords from using AI software to set rents. Plus, AmeriCorps funding cuts by the Trump administratio…

1
What kind of creeps attack an 89-year-old woman? The beehive shows up in the rain in NJ 37:33

11d ago37:33

37:33

What kind of creeps attack an 89-year-old woman? The beehive shows up in the rain in NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: Cuomo Under Federal Investigation, Memorial Day Travel Delays, and East River Tunnel Construction 12:48

11d ago12:48

12:48

The Associated Press is reporting that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is under federal investigation for allegedly lying to Congress about his administration's pandemic response. Meanwhile, Memorial Day weekend travel is expected to cause major delays on roads and at airports across the region. Also, the Knicks will try to even their series …

1
Evening Roundup: NYPD Increases Security After Shooting at DC’s Jewish Museum, NJ Church Awaits Vote on Future Shelter, Adams’ Top Deputy Runs City From iPhone, and Amtrak’s Reconstruction of the East ... 9:14

11d ago9:14

9:14

Mayor Adams is directing the NYPD to increase security in certain areas after the killing of the two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington D.C. Plus, a church in Toms River, New Jersey will soon find out whether its proposal to build a homeless shelter can proceed, even as it’s under threat of becoming a pickleball court. Also, a profile of first…

1
Midday News: Subway Crime at Historic Lows but Felony Assaults Rise, Van Gogh Exhibit Opens in the Bronx, and New Jersey Braces for Wildfire Season 6:41

11d ago6:41

6:41

According to new police data, subway crime in New York City is at historic lows. However, felony assaults on trains are up 20 percent. Meanwhile, a new exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx pays tribute to Vincent Van Gogh. Plus, forest fire season is underway in New Jersey. Major wildfires in both the north and south of the state o…

1
Two Israeli embassy workers are gunned down in D.C. Did the DOJ give Andrew Cuomo a gift? 43:18

12d ago43:18

43:18

Two Israeli embassy workers are gunned down in D.C. Did the DOJ give Andrew Cuomo a gift? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: Columbia University Wraps Commencement After Tense Year, NJ Rep LaMonica McIver Appears in Court, and New Jersey Residents Say Housing Is Too Expensive 3:24

12d ago3:24

3:24

Columbia University faculty and students are reflecting on another turbulent year on campus as commencement wraps. Meanwhile, New Jersey Representative LaMonica McIver appeared in court Wednesday on charges she assaulted federal officers.. Plus a new poll finds most residents say housing in the state is too expensive. Plus, a new Rutgers University…

1
Jons Save America? 1:19:16

12d ago1:19:16

1:19:16

As Democrats seek to reestablish their credibility, Jon is joined by Crooked Media founders and "Pod Save America" hosts Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett. Together, they dissect the political and media environment that shields established leaders from accountability, debate how Democrats should position themselves during Trump's second term, and explore …

1
Evening Roundup: Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo under federal investigation. Possible measles exposure in New Jersey. And an old boat finds a new home. 9:04

12d ago9:04

9:04

The Department of Justice is opening a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, health officials in New Jersey say that concert-goers who attended Shakira’s concert at MetLife Stadium last Thursday may have been exposed to measles. And the first-ever dog park on a NYCHA prop…

1
Midday News: Justice Department Investigates Former Gov. Cuomo, Gov. Hochul Apologizes for Boarding School Abuse, NJ Transit Extends Ticket Use, and NYC Targets Diabetes Inequities 11:56

12d ago11:56

11:56

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul apologizes for New York State’s role in abuses at a Native American boarding school in western New York. Also, NJ Transit riders with tickets that expired during the recent engineers strike…

1
The Justice Department is coming for Andrew Cuomo. A murder mystery in Yonkers? 43:07

13d ago43:07

43:07

The Justice Department is coming for Andrew Cuomo. A murder mystery in Yonkers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: Jersey City Lawmakers to Vote on Rent Algorithm Software Ban, Ferry Seat Prices Going Up, Columbia University Holds Commencement, and Fleet Week Begins 3:22

13d ago3:22

3:22

Lawmakers in Jersey City will vote Wednesday on whether to ban rent algorithm software like RealPage to set rental rates. Meanwhile, the cost to reserve a seat on NYC Ferry trips to the Rockaways is going up. Also, it’s commencement day at Columbia University, following a tense year on campus. Plus, Fleet Week is officially underway in New York Cit…

1
Evening Roundup: Wind Project Back On, Poll Shows Stefanik Leads GOP Field for NY Governor, NJ Rep Charged After Confrontation With Law Enforcement, American Guitars at the Met, and a Family’s Fight to ... 9:00

13d ago9:00

9:00

The Trump administration is allowing construction to resume on a major wind farm off Long Island. Meanwhile, a new poll shows Representative Elise Stefanik as the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination for New York governor, Also, a New Jersey congresswoman faces federal charges after an incident outside an immigration detention center in …

1
Midday News: NY Wind Project Reversal, Mamdani Campaigns with Ranked-Choice Strategy, and Phone Ban Coming to NY Schools 8:24

13d ago8:24

8:24

In a reversal, the Trump administration will allow a major wind project off Long Island to resume construction. Meanwhile, with five weeks until the Democratic mayoral primary, Zohran Mamdani becomes the first candidate to campaign using a ranked-choice strategy. Plus, starting next fall, smartphones will be banned in New York public schools. The p…

1
NJ Transit trains roll again. Two more innocent bystanders shot in the Bronx. Andrew Cuomo has a campaign spot. 43:17

14d ago43:17

43:17

NJ Transit trains roll again. Two innocent bystanders shot in the Bronx. Andrew Cuomo has a campaign spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: Correction Officers’ Comp Claims Soar, Wynn Drops Hudson Yards Casino Plan, and Fleet Week Begins with Tragedy 3:25

14d ago3:25

3:25

New York City’s Department of Investigation says workers’ comp claims by correction officers cost the city more than $340 million last fiscal year. Meanwhile, Wynn is pulling out of its bid to build a casino in Hudson Yards as a major housing project in the neighborhood moves forward. Federal officials are also investigating a close call between tw…

1
Evening Roundup: Mexican Navy Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge, 3 Dead in Weekend Shootings, Rutgers University’s New President, NYC’s Emergency Housing and Subway Service Returns to the Rockaways 10:29

14d ago10:29

10:29

We get an update on what caused a Mexican Navy ship to strike the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night. Plus, police are looking for suspects in three separate shootings across the city. Also, William F. Tate IV will be named the 22nd president of Rutgers University. Meanwhile, New York City wants to make it easier for non-profits to own homeless shelter…

1
Midday News: NJ Transit Getting Ready to Restart Service, Dangerous Section of Jacob Riis Beach to Stay Closed, and New Jersey Voter Registration Deadline Is Tuesday 8:27

14d ago8:27

8:27

NJ Transit says it needs time to bring trains back online after reaching a tentative deal with its engineers and ending a strike. Train service is expected to resume Tuesday. Meanwhile, a dangerous section of Jacob Riis Beach will remain closed this summer after several recent drownings. Plus, the deadline to register for New Jersey’s gubernatorial…

1
NJ Transit engineers are heading back to work. What's next for President Biden now that he has cancer? 42:35

15d ago42:35

42:35

NJ Transit engineers are heading back to work. What's next for President Biden now that he has cancer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 77 WABC

1
Morning Headlines: NJ Transit Strike Ends With Tentative Deal, Cash Program Helps Prevent Youth Homelessness, and Queensboro Bridge Adds Pedestrian Path 3:21

15d ago3:21

3:21

New Jersey Transit trains will resume service Tuesday morning after the agency reached a tentative agreement with its locomotive engineers union, ending a multi-day strike. Meanwhile, a nonprofit program aimed at preventing youth homelessness by offering one-time, low-barrier cash payments is showing early signs of success. And in Queens, the Depar…