Celeste Katz Marston rounds up the news for WBAI's City Watch, January 26, 2020.

On Thursday, January 23, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons focused on the race to become the next Queens Borough President. Joining Jeff in-studio was Reporter Christine Chung, who covers Queens for The City, and the two interviewed candidates: Donovan Richards, Costa Constantinides, and James Quinn.

Celeste Katz Marston runs down the news for WBAI New York's "City Watch," January 19, 2020. Freelance inquiries and news tips: [email protected]

On Sunday, January 19, 2020, City Watch Host Jeff Simmons focused on a new law in New Yor State that allows adoptees to get their original birth certificates. Jeff spoke with New York State Assembly Member David Weprin; The Children's Village President and CEO Jeremy Kohomban; and Cathi Swett, Downstate Coordinator for New York State Adoptee Equality. The episode also includes the latest news report from WBAI Correspondent Celeste Katz Marsten.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. appeared on WBAI's Driving Forces with host Jeff Simmons. Also on the show was former NY1 Bronx reporter Erin Grace Clarke.

On WBAI 99.5 FM’s City Watch on Sunday, January 12, Host Jeff Simmons talked with two members of the New York City Council who have announced plans to run to become the next Borough President of Brooklyn: Antonio Reynoso and Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.

Celeste Katz Marston provides her regular US correspondent report to Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio with host Tony Arnold, January 9, 2020.

On January 9, 2020, Driving Forces Host Jeff Simmons was joined in-studio by political strategist L. Joy Williams, for a discussion about Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State speech this week. The show featured interviews with New York State Senator Kevin Parker and Larry Levy, . Executive Dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies and Vice President for Economic Development and Professional Studies at Hofstra University.

On Sunday, January 5, City Watch Host Jeff Simmons focused on education issues expected to dominate discussion in New York City and New York State. Poitico Education Reporter Madina Touré co-hosted the show, and Jeff and Madina interviewed New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer, who chairs the Senate's Education Committee.

On January 2, 2020, Driving Forces host Jeff Simmons talks with US Congressman Max Rose and New York City Council Member Mark Levine about measures to combat hate crimes and anti-Semitism. WBAI co-host Celeste Katz also weighs in on presidential politics.