The WFUV "What's What" Podcast

The WFUV “What's What” podcast explores current events, culture, news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, and stretches out for a wider view — including features, interviews and music news exclusively from WFUV. New episodes air every weekday after 4pm.

Topics for Monday, July 14, 2025:

• There’s a flood watch for New York City and parts of Jersey and Connecticut until midnight. Conditions could cause hard showers and thunderstorms according to the National Weather Service. Residents are advised to be aware of the possibility of flash flooding.
• The Senate is voting this week on whether to take back funding from public broadcasting and foreign aid programs. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan reports on what the proposed package includes.
• As the Trump Administration continues to investigate anti-semitism on college campuses, organizations in New York City are standing up against what they say are unjustified attacks on higher education. WFUV’s Livia Regina takes us to one CUNY organization’s gathering outside City Hall.
• Following Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, WFUV’s Andrew McDonald spoke with David Hogg. He is a gun violence prevention advocate and founder of Leaders We Deserve. It’s a committee backing new candidates in democratic primaries. They spoke about what Mamdani’s win means for the future of the Democratic Party.

News Host and Producer: Brenda Plascencia

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker