The Joan Hamburg Show
Hamburg is a familiar and award-winning voice in New York radio, best known for her years spent as host of “The Joan Hamburg Show” which was widely considered to be “The Today Show” of radio. At 77 WABC, Hamburg will continue discussing the most important social, economic and political issues that impact listeners’ lives each week. Known as New York’s “First Lady of Radio,” Hamburg was inducted into the New York State Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame in 2012 and has been named “New Yorker of the Year” by the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce due to her dedication in improving the quality of lives for those throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Episodes
April 13, 2025 • 33 mins
Joan welcomes the renowned primatologist and environmental activist Dr. Jane Goodall. Dr. Goodall shares insights from her groundbreaking 60-year career, emphasizing the importance of hope, activism, and the interconnectedness of humans and animals. She discusses her podcast, 'Jane Goodall Hope Cast', which was started during the pandemic to spread her message of hope. Dr. Goodall recalls her early inspirations, her mother's unwave...
Mark as Played
April 6, 2025 • 3 mins
On this edition of Jona Eats, Joan shares her recent dining experience at the Golden Unicorn in Chinatown. Despite the weekend crowds, Joan enjoys revisiting this favorite restaurant, known for its upscale Cantonese-style banquet dining and dim sum. Established in 1989, the Golden Unicorn has received multiple accolades, including a spot in TimeOut Magazine's top 11 restaurants in Chinatown and a recommendation from the New York Ti...
Mark as Played
April 6, 2025 • 5 mins
On this edition of Ask Joan, Joan answers one of the most popular questions: how to obtain discount tickets for Broadway shows. Joan highlights traditional methods like visiting the TKTS booths in Times Square and Lincoln Center, which offer last-minute tickets at up to 50% off. She also explains how to use online tools like the TDF website and the TodayTix app to track availability and prices in real-time, and discusses the benefi...
Mark as Played
March 30, 2025 • 7 mins
Joan discusses how to plan your Passover Seder in New York City, highlighting three notable restaurants. Talia's Steakhouse and Bar offers a traditional kosher Passover experience with communal Seders at their restaurant and the Jewish Center. Bubby Tribeca provides a non-kosher comfort food Seder for a relaxed, self-led meal. Lastly, Mark's off Madison caters to foodies with a gourmet take on traditional Jewish American dishes, an...
Mark as Played
March 30, 2025 • 28 mins
Joan Hamburg engages in a riveting discussion with acclaimed writer Gay Talese about his new book, 'A Town Without Time,' and his unique perspective on New York City. Gay shares nostalgic memories of iconic city spots like Gino's and Elaine's and reflects on the evolving landscape of the city. He talks about his experiences writing for The New York Times and his fascination with the ordinary people who shape the city's character. T...
Mark as Played
March 23, 2025 • 3 mins
On this edition of Joan Eats, Joan shares her latest culinary find, Jones Wood Foundry, a British gastropub on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Opened in 2011, this inviting spot offers classic British dishes for lunch, dinner, and brunch, along with a heated outdoor garden. Joan highlights some menu favorites such as fish and chips, Shepherd's Pie, and traditional sides like minted mushy peas. The pub also boasts a great selectio...
Mark as Played
March 23, 2025 • 7 mins
On this edition of Ask Joan, Joan discusses the upcoming cherry blossom season and the best locations to view these beautiful blooms. Highlighted spots include Branchbrook Park in Essex County, New Jersey, which boasts over 5,200 cherry blossom trees, and is less than an hour from Manhattan, New York's Central Park, offering an interactive Cherry Blossom Tracker and guided tours, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, home to a diverse c...
Mark as Played
March 16, 2025 • 2 mins
On this edition of Joan Eats, Joan shares a simple and delicious recipe for corned beef hash using leftover corned beef from St. Patrick's Day. The basic recipe involves equal parts cubed leftover corned beef and boiled potatoes, with half the amount of chopped onions. Joan emphasizes the importance of letting the ingredients cool before cooking. The onions are sautéed until translucent, then the potatoes and corned beef are added ...
Mark as Played
March 16, 2025 • 4 mins
On this edition of Ask Joan, Joan discusses the benefits of garage sales and introduces listeners to Habitat for Humanity ReStores. These nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances at a fraction of their retail price. The proceeds support Habitat for Humanity's mission to build homes locally and globally. Joan highlights the various...
Mark as Played
March 16, 2025 • 27 mins
Joan Hamburg interviews Elaine Weiss, an acclaimed journalist and author, on Talk Radio 77 WABC. Weiss discusses her new book 'Spell Freedom,' which delves into the role of grassroots citizenship schools in the civil rights movement. These makeshift schools taught black citizens in the Jim Crow South to read, write, and understand their constitutional rights, enabling them to reclaim their voting rights and fight systemic oppressio...
Mark as Played
March 9, 2025 • 5 mins
On this edition of Joan Eats, Joan shares tips on ordering hassle-free St. Patrick's Day meals. She highlights packages from Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, offering traditional Irish feasts in two sizes, pre-prepared and ready to heat and serve. Joan also discusses Katz's Deli's special Reuben sandwich kit, complete with corned beef or pastrami and all the fixings, available for nationwide delivery. Additionally, she mentions Lovell...
Mark as Played
March 9, 2025 • 5 mins
On this edition of Ask Joan, Joan provides comprehensive details about the 264th New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, set for March 17, 2025. This year's Grand Marshal is Michael A. Benn. The parade, featuring over 150,000 marchers from various groups, will take place along 5th Avenue from 44th to 79th Streets, starting at 11 a.m. and ending around 4:30 p.m. Key tips include arriving early, checking parade schedules at nycstpat...
Mark as Played
March 2, 2025 • 5 mins
On this edition of of Joan Eats, Joan discusses her passion for cooking with cast iron skillets and highlights her favorite brands and models. She uses her cast iron skillet for various dishes like stir fries, pork chops, and hamburgers. Joan covers the benefits of the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, celebrated for its durability and quality, and mentions Wirecutter's recommendation of the Lodge Chef Collection skillet. She also explores ...
Mark as Played
March 2, 2025 • 5 mins
On this edition of Ask Joan, Joan informs about the upcoming enforcement of the Federal Real ID Act starting on May 7th, 2025. Joan explains that individuals aged 18 and older who typically use a driver's license or non-driver ID will need a Real ID, a valid U.S. passport, or another federally approved identification for domestic air travel. Real ID-compliant cards will feature a distinct star symbol, varying by state. Additionally...
Mark as Played
March 2, 2025 • 16 mins
Joan chats with her friend Joy Behar about her latest off-Broadway play, 'My First Ex-Husband.' Joy discusses the play's conception, evolution, and its format—a series of monologues performed by a rotating cast of talented actresses. The conversation covers Joy's super busy February balancing her time between the play and her commitments to 'The View.' Joy shares insights on the stories behind the play, her experiences with the cas...
Mark as Played
February 9, 2025 • 5 mins
On this edition of Joan Eats, Joan shares two of her favorite chocolate dessert recipes just in time for Valentine's Day. She details Mark Bittman's molten chocolate cake, a quick and simple recipe requiring just five ingredients and 30 minutes. Viewers are guided step-by-step through the preparation and baking process. Additionally, Joan highlights a convenient Chocolate Lava Cake Mix from King Arthur Flour Company, which offers a...
Mark as Played
February 9, 2025 • 3 mins
On this edition of Ask Joan, Joan highlights the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. This year's show, titled 'Mexican Modernism,' runs from February 15th to April 27th, 2025, and features stunning orchid displays inspired by architect Luis Barragan's designs. Visitors can explore diverse ecosystems and vibrant arrangements, with select 'Orchid Nights' for adults including music, dancing, and refreshments. For more detail...
Mark as Played
February 9, 2025 • 32 mins
Joan catches up with Arthur Schwartz, her former radio co-host and renowned culinary expert. Arthur discusses his current role at NPR affiliate Robin Hood Radio and shares details about his favorite kitchen tools, such as the Bennington Pottery Loaf Pan, a Swedish whisk, a unique stainless steel skimming tool, wooden forks, a spider skimmer, and a flat-edged spatula. He also talks about his process for making chicken broth and a ke...
Mark as Played
February 2, 2025 • 7 mins
On this edition of Joan Eats, shares nostalgic memories of receiving red velvet boxes of chocolates from her father on Valentine's Day. She recommends several top chocolatiers that offer nationwide shipping for Valentine's Day gifts, including Lelac, Jacques Torres Chocolates, Bridgewater Chocolate, and Enstrom's. Joan provides detailed descriptions of each chocolatier's offerings, from heart-shaped boxes to gourmet assortments, an...
Mark as Played
February 2, 2025 • 5 mins
On this edition of Ask Joan, discusses the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, proudly presented by Purina ProPlan. This highly anticipated event will take place in Manhattan with daytime activities at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on February 8, 10, and 11, and evening events at Madison Square Garden on February 10 and 11. The show features over 2,500 champion dogs from around the world competing in various categor...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Daniel Jeremiah of Move the Sticks and Gregg Rosenthal of NFL Daily join forces to break down every team's needs this offseason.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.