WNYC and Gothamist Relaunch 'NYC Now' Podcast
The local news podcast NYC Now, produced by WNYC and Gothamist, has been revamped with a new format. The updated show will focus on more in-depth stories and investigations to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of issues affecting New York City.
- The podcast's new format, which launched in February 2026, shifts from more than 15 short episodes per week to three in-depth episodes released on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. - Episodes will now run 15 to 25 minutes, a significant increase from the previous three- to ten-minute daily updates, allowing for more comprehensive storytelling and analysis. - The revamped show is more host-driven, with the goal of giving host Janae Pierre a larger role in guiding listeners through the stories and building a stronger connection with the audience. - While the primary focus is now on deeper dives and investigative pieces, each episode will still begin with a one- to two-minute segment of quick local news updates. - The original "NYC Now" format launched on April 27, 2023, and was designed to provide three daily audio updates corresponding with morning, midday, and evening news cycles. - Key figures behind the relaunch include Senior Producer Jared Marcelle and WNYC and Gothamist's Interim Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Clary. - The stated goal of the new format is to better "make sense of the city for New Yorkers" by providing more context and a comprehensive analysis of how major stories affect residents. - Host Janae Pierre will be reporting more from the field to directly capture the perspectives of New Yorkers on issues that impact them.
