Sarah Koenig and The New York Times Metro desk collaborate on a new podcast, "METRO with Sarah Koenig," releasing every other week. The series explores New York City through human stories, investigations, and interviews. It follows the success of the "Serial" podcast and leverages the Times' local reporting.
The team includes producers like Julie Snyder and Phoebe Wang, with Nikita Stewart editing the Metro desk. The launch coincides with a shifting political and social landscape in New York, highlighted by the Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years and the election of a socialist mayor. The podcast aims to take the bigness of the city and make it human scale and relevant for all listeners.
Source: New York Times Top Stories · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing