Audio Files

Audio Files Spring Bonus Episode - May 27, 2026

In this bonus episode, we hear about socialist organizing and community building, efforts to plant trees more equitably across New York City, and a remembrance of Messiah Nantwi who died in prison in 2025 after beatings by correction officers. Host: Rebekah Hendricks Producer: Valerie Conklin Associated Producer: Jasmine Washington Reporters: Loyalty Jean Aimé, Valerie Conklin, and Rebekah Hendricks Guest: Jack Walker Editor: Richard Yeh Audio Engineers: Chad Bernhard and Amber Watson Music Credits: Rebekah Hendricks

A not so festive season for Starbucks workers (S14 EP5) - December 12, 2025

In this AudioFiles episode, we report on a mega project plan that would transform Brooklyn’s waterfront, check in on striking Starbucks workers, and hear about tension between different faith groups at City College. Host: Tyler Paz Producers: Jarrod Barry and Rebecca Raghunath Associate Producers: Mary Beech and Tyler Paz Reporters: Niamh McAuliffe, Steve Kastenbaum, Rebecca Raghunath, Mary Beech, and Gabrielle Santas Editors: Curtis Fox, Richard Yeh, and Kalli Anderson Audio Engineers: Chad Bernhard and Amber Watson Guests: Tasnim Jackson and Elaine Sanders Music by Megatrax

Pay Raise for Paras, and Protecting Horseshoe Crabs (S14 EP4) - November 28, 2025

In this episode of AudioFiles, we check in on a number of legislation being considered at the city and state levels in the waning weeks of the legislative sessions, on issues ranging from pay raises for teaching assistants to protection of horseshoe crabs. And we have a dispatch from East Harlem on how small businesses are feeling the effects of “La Migra.” Host: Mary Beech Producer: Niamh McAuliffe Associate Producer: Steve Kastenbaum Reporters: Jarrod Barry, Rebecca Raghunath, Tyler Paz, Carlin McCarthy, and Sophie Hayssen Editors: Richard Yeh, Curtis Fox, and Kalli Anderson Engineers: Chad Bernhard and Amber Watson Guests: Sahalie Donaldson and Matan Diner Music by Megatrax www.audiofilespodcast.com

Controversial Pipeline, ICE in NYC, Reptile Rescue (S14 EP3) - November 14, 2025

In this AudioFiles episode, we report on environmental advocates’ pushback on a natural pipeline off the south shore of Staten Island that's been given the go-ahead from the NYS DEC. Then, a look at NYC's plan to bring relief to the chronically flood-prone neighborhood of Jewel Streets near the Brooklyn-Queens border. And we hear the story of one New Yorker's endeavor to rehabilitate and rehome red-eared sliders abandoned in NYC to their native habitat in the south. Host: Niamh McAuliffe Producer: Steve Kastenbaum Associate Producer: Rebecca Raghunath Reporters: Steve Kastenbaum, Jarrod Barry, Jenna Post, Bella Week, and Ella Walsh Editors: Richard Yeh and Curtis Fox Audio Engineers: Chad Bernhard and Amber Watson Guests: Gwynne Hogan and Neela Jain Music Credits: Megatrax www.audiofilespodcast.com

Bats Out Of Brooklyn and “Baby Stimulus” (S14 EP2) - October 31, 2025

In this AudioFiles episode, we get the final arguments from mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, head to Prospect Park after dark to hear from flying mammals, and ask New Yorkers what they plan to do with their inflation refund checks. Host: Rebecca Raghunath Producer: Mary Beech Associate Producer: Jarrod Barry Reporters: Niamh McAuliffe, Steve Kastenbaum, Jarrod Barry, Tyler Paz, and Mary Beech Editors: Richard Yeh and Curtis Fox Audio Engineers: Chad Bernhard and Amber Watson Guests: Grace Rauh, John Samuelsen, and Annie McDonough Music Credits: Felix Toma, Citokid, Felix Mannherz, and Michael Bibo www.audiofilespodcast.com