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City Watch
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 5:00 PM
WHY FASCISTS FEAR TEACHERS, AND NYC'S HOUSING WARS
Join host Jeff Simmons on City Watch Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 5 PM ET on WBAI 99.5 FM for a compelling discussion with Randi Weingarten, president of the 1.8 million-member American Federation of Teachers.
Weingarten, author of the timely book "Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy," reveals how public education safeguards democracy against authoritarian threats, drawing on history and her frontline experience.
Don't miss this vital conversation on protecting schools, teachers, and critical thinking amid rising challenges. Stream live at wbai.org or tune in NYC on 99.5 FM. Archived podcasts available post-air.
Then, during the second half of the show, Jeff will speak with Kenny Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association. They’ll discuss his advocacy for landlords in New York City, his perspective on the city’s housing debates, and his relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the conversation around affordability, stability, and the future of housing continues to intensify.
April is WBAI's Spring fundraiser. Please become a BAI Buddy in the name of this show by visiting buddy.wbai.org. We rely on listener contributions to stay on the air.
