All new Rundown!  First and foremost, Jason Gots is a writer, musician, and podcaster, focusing in on big ideas, human development, and creativity. He sat down in the studio to discuss his newly-published memoir, Humanity is Trying. Construction for a new mega-jail is about to start in Chinatown, Aria Young has the story. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on Thursday, dozens of protests have taken place across the globe. This weekend, Grace Symes reports on demonstrators gathered in...

All new Rundown! Misty Avinger quickly gives an update on REI an outdoor equipment store and its employees unionization efforts (music by Audiomirage on freesound.org). Multiple students of color have been attacked on campus in recent weeks. Aria Young has the story Last week, a vigil was held in Chinatown to honor Christina Lee. She was fatally stabbed in her apartment, becoming the most recent victim to Asian American hate in the city. Reed Miller has the story. Live in the WNYU Studio,...

All new Rundown! Caroline Coyer discusses New York's new law, introduction 1867, which gives nearly one million immigrant New Yorkers the right to vote in local elections. Join Caroline as she explores what this means for new york city and democracy in the united states Almost two years after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many universities across the country continue to face the question of how to safely resume in-person operations and classes. With the surge of the newest Omicron variant last...

This week, NYU eased its covid policies following the fall in citywide and on-campus cases. Restrictions on indoor dining, gyms, events, study rooms and club activities have been lifted. Margot Bender has the story. Let's face it, we've all told white lies. But what happens when they go too far? Reed Miller has the story. In January, two officers were shot on duty. In response, Eric Adams released his new “Blueprint to End Gun Violence” alongside federal proposals from President Biden at a...

All new Rundown! Ella Wanebo discusses her recent investigative report about a local serial killer in her college town, Poughkeepsie. It’s a killing spree that has been chronically swept under the rug by police. And it brings up discussion about human rights for sex workers. Trigger warning, this story contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised. Misty Avinger spoke with Crystal Howard at NYC Parks and talked about the agencies Renaming Project and the importance...

Grace Wanebo and Jack Peterson present the final Rundown Report special (ahead of next week's return to Rundown's regular format)! Grace and Jack discuss updates on new Mayor Eric Adams, including his tragicomic obsession with cryptocurrency and his controversial anti-violence plan. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will step down; where does this leave his legacy and is this significant in the long run of shifting the Court's conservative influence? Plus: Joe Rogan vs. Neil Young, COVID...

On the second Rundown Report, Grace and Jack dive deeper into Eric Adams and his disastrous opening days as NYC Mayor, including the stories of his controversial cabinet appointments and his cringeworthy catchphrases. Then, hear how Adams' oft-criticized COVID school protocols led hundreds of NYC high school students to walk out of their schools in protest! Grace and Jack dig into the status of former Governor Cuomo's numerous allegations, and whether the same outrage overload that plagued...

Grace Wanebo and Jack Peterson host an all-new Rundown Report, going in-depth on the latest news stories from across the city and country alike! Why did the Supreme Court strike down Biden's vaccine mandate? Jack and Grace discuss the court's overreach, COVID concerns, the Q-Anon reaction, and religious vaccine exemptions. Then, hear a rundown of all things filibuster, as your hosts dissect Manchin and Sinema, Biden's uselessness, MLK's legacy of voting rights and anti-capitalism, and the...

Grace Wanebo and Jack Peterson host the first ever episode of The Rundown Report, a new show taking a closer look and providing in-depth commentary on the week's most significant news! Today, Grace and Jack discuss the recent controversy surrounding the CDC's quarantine guidelines and their seemingly profit-motivated change in guidance following surges in Omicron and a meeting with Delta Air. Eric Adams is the new NYC mayor; what does his moderate platform mean for the future of the city?...

All new Rundown hosted by Grace Wanebo! On this episode: The gemstone market has been booming. More and more these days, people are turning to crystals as healing devices. Since the pandemic, the gemstone market has been booming. Vaishnavi Naidu talks to people who have turned to crystals as healing devices. The state of Oregon is setting out to decriminalize sex work. Elizabeth Carlisle talks to Anna Wilkings, an NYU professor and licensed sex therapist and social worker, about what the...

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An all-new special episode of The Rundown, guest hosted by Jack Peterson! Today--Grace Symes talks to long-COVID patients about their struggle for recognition and benefits. Dan Goeser covers the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and visits a subsequent protest in Brooklyn. Then, Dan profiles a recent NYU graduate, Illapa Sairitupac, who is running for State Senate in District 26 as a Democratic Socialist. Adelaide Miller covers the recent Student Government Assembly with NYU leadership members....

All New Rundown! Aria Young talks to a student in Lafayette Residence Hall, who recently experienced a bizarre incident involving a stranger posing as an NYU student. Grace Symes asks some New Yorkers what they think of the COP26 summit. What’s with all the weed in Washington Square Park all of a sudden? Reporters Vinith Yedidi and Luke Sherrill have the story. Muna Khalidi, Lyssia Gingins, and Sachin Sundar interview Max Isaacs, a staff attorney specializing in policing tech at NYU Law’s...

All new Rundown! The annual New York City Village Halloween Parade was able to march again this year after its disappointing cancellation due to the pandemic last year. Ruby Naylor and Trevor Johnson have the story. The lightpost mosaic sculptures along St. Marks Place and Astor Place have been iconic East Village landmarks for decades, but artist Jim Powers needs support to keep them around. Adelaide Miller has the story. In October, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he would...

All new Rundown! As the world adapts to living with COVID-19, some NYU students have adapted their vaccine cards to match their fake IDs. Grace Symes and Vinith Yedidi have the story. Ruby Naylor reports the incident involving a young man getting shoved out of the 8th Street subway platform by two NYPD officers. Have you heard of Cropsey the boogeyman? Aria Young brings us a spooky New York City urban legend. Margot Bender interviews NYU students about what Halloween costumes they are wearing...

All new Rundown!   Earlier this month NYU banned sports and performing arts clubs from holding practices in-person, leaving club leaders scrambling for solutions; Grace Symes has the story.  The Rikers Island jail complex is in the midst of a worsening humanitarian crisis. Sachin Sundar spoke to Zachary Gillespie, an alumnus of NYU’s prison education program, for his insights on the situation inside Rikers. Musicians are getting creative with their performing venues in Harlem. Aria Young has...

New Rundown! Trevor Johnson and Sachin Sundar cover New York state's vaccination mandate for medical workers. Ruby Naylor reports on the annual Reproductive Rights March. Nia Watson discusses the Red Zone and investigates the rise in street harassment since the return to campus this fall. Muna Khalidi and Margot Bender interview Michael Gilligan, an NYU professor of politics to recap the 76th General Assembly of the United Nations. Grace Symes profiled Paralympic rower Laura Goodkind about...

An all-new episode of The Rundown! Muna Khalidi interviews Karishma Chari and Gabe Avalos, organizers of YDSA's Tuition Strike, live in-studio. Senaida Ng visits Governor's Ball and interviews up-and-coming artists and passionate concertgoers alike about the festival's return. Aria Young and Adelaide Miller report on the aftermath of Hurricane Ida and its effect on the housing of NYU students. Trevor Johnson spotlights the musicians of Washington Square Park and the effect of the...

The Rundown is back! New host Grace Wanebo presents a new slate of news from NYU's news team! This week, Aria Young covers the cultural impact of Marvel's Shang-Chi. Reed Miller, Chloe Gammon, and Nina Huang get the NYU student perspective on the new Cluckstein restaurant and it's replacement of Chick-Fil-A. Izzy McMahon talks with host Grace Wanebo about the groups fighting to keep controversial pipelines out of low-income communities. Plus, Alex Tey and WSN present the second half of...

On this episode of The Rundown, Perry Gregory interviewed Kat Liu, DJ of Crucial Chaos on WNYU. The Class of 2021's commencement ceremony falls on Wednesday, May 19, at 11 a.m. — the same day those living in NYU housing are required to move out. Tisch senior Bobby Boettinger, who lives in a residence hall, was shocked at the decision. Rachel Cohen has her reaction. Rachel Cohen talked to DJ CSB on their show, the Tea House. The American Rescue Plan Act was signed to support small businesses...

On this episode of The Rundown, Perry Gregory talks to Jen Yhu, DJ of Venice Lockjaw on WNYU. Aria Young talks to a producer of the Gallatin Arts Festival, a weeklong virtual celebration of student art created the past year, in response to the past year. Nia Watson talks to the Head of Marketing of the new food app, “Too Good To Go”, about food waste and sustainability. Katherin Liebenson talks to Cate Hynes about her roommate experience this past year. Grace Symes has a profile piece on an...

On this episode of The Rundown, Izzy McMahon has a DJ Spotlight on Anna Moritz, WNYU’s General Manager and host of The New Afternoon Show. Cate Hynes caught up with DJ 999 for another DJ Spotlight. The Rundown asked NYU students for their diary entries, poetry, and original music for the capture some of the feelings this year in COVID has given us for the WNYU Audio Time Capsule. (TO BE OPENED AGAIN ON APRIL 28, 2031).

On this episode of The Rundown, Cristina De La Puerta has a DJ Spotlight on Nick Royall, host of Art Techo Podcast and The New Afternoon Show on Fridays. Reed Miller Spoke with Kyler the Washington Square Park Wizard for the second installment of WSP Characters. Aria Young did some investigating on NYU’s sustainability practices for Earth Day. Aria Young also has a DJ Spotlight for Classy and Sassy, hosted by Senaida Ng and Jackson Waters. Perry Gregory visited the “Whispering Libraries”, an...

On this episode of The Rundown, the very first DJ Spotlight covers DJ Camelia Muñiz and her show, Son Del Caribe. Andrea Acosta visited protestors on their 5th day of hunger strikes demanding federal relief before lawmakers in Albany reached an agreement for an excluded workers fund earlier this month. Perry Gregory and Izzy McMahon talked to members of CannaPolicy NYU  to get more information on NYC’s legalization of adult-use marijuana and some specifics on what the policy entails. Nina...

In this episode of The Rundown, Aria Young and Nina Huang ask the NYU community, “Where were you when COVID-19 hit?” Rachel Cohen and Kelly Drake give a rundown on the 2021 NYC mayoral candidates. Grace Wanebo, who has congenital anosmia, aka no sense of smell, interviews someone who also lost their smell after contracting COVID-19. Perry Gregory, Nia Watson, and Cristina de la Puerta visit three NYC parks to see how NY’ers are feeling about the spring awakening happening around the city.