FAQ NYC
FAQ NYC is a weekly New York City news and society podcast hosted by Christina Greer, Azi Paybarah, Harry Siegel and Katie Honan, produced by Alex Brook Lynn, and part of The City newsroom. Episodes dig into city politics, history and public life, with 531 episodes in the feed and a cadence of about one episode every 6.8 days. Typical length is 37 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Weekly New York politics and history for an engaged, local, news-minded audience
- 531 episodes since 2018 give a long, consistent archive with a steady weekly cadence.
- Apple Podcasts shows 216 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, a sign of an engaged listener base.
- Hosted by a political scientist and working reporters, with episodes around 37 minutes long.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, narrative
- Tone
- analytical, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show lists no funding links and says it is part of the nonprofit The City.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover elected officials, elections and city politics, such as 'Mamdani's Roughest Week Yet' and 'Mamdani's Pied-a-Terre Pressure Play Is Paying Off', and carry no explicit flag.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | faq.nyc/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1422065980 |
| RSS feed | feeds.fireside.fm/faqnyc/rss |
Benchmark score: 83 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 522: Mamdani’s Roughest Week Yet | 2026-10-12 | 24 min |
| Episode 521: New York's Leading Women Take on Cornell | 2026-10-05 | 25 min |
| Episode 520: NYC’s Comptroller on the AI Storm Coming for Our Economy, | 2026-09-28 | 40 min |
| Episode 519: Terror, A Knickerbocker History | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 10 min |
| Episode 518: The United Nations — and Mamdani and Trump — Assemble | 2026-09-21 | 40 min |
| Episode 517: 'Two Great Mayors in 400 Years' | 2026-09-19 | 1 h 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A weekly dive into the big questions about this city of ours, hosted by Christina Greer, Azi Paybarah and Harry Siegel, and produced by Alex Brook Lynn.
About FAQ NYC
FAQ NYC is a weekly New York City podcast covering city politics, public life and urban history. The show is hosted by Christina Greer, Azi Paybarah, Harry Siegel and Katie Honan, and produced by Alex Brook Lynn, according to the feed and the show's About page on faq.nyc. It is part of The City, a nonprofit and nonpartisan newsroom, and is based at the McSilver Institute at NYU. The feed lists 531 episodes, with a cadence of about one episode every 6.8 days and a median length of about 37 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 216 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, and the show has been listed there since August 2018. Listener figures are not published. Based on the rating count and the show's age, we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and this is an estimate only. The feed shows no sponsors, and the show has no funding links.
The show suits New York City businesses, civic campaigns and nonprofits that want to reach a local, politically engaged audience. Sponsorship at the estimated audience size would cost about $40 to $200 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. FAQ NYC can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about FAQ NYC
How much does FAQ NYC charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. The exact rate depends on the booking and the show's actual download figures.
What is FAQ NYC about?
FAQ NYC is a weekly podcast about New York City politics, public life and urban history. It features interviews, co-hosted discussion and historical series, and is hosted by Christina Greer, Azi Paybarah, Harry Siegel and Katie Honan.
How do I contact FAQ NYC about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the team directly from the listing.