David Matthau
Reporter
David Matthau is a WHYY New Jersey reporter covering the Statehouse and general assignments in the Garden State. Prior to joining WHYY, David was lead investigative reporter for NJ 101.5 News. He has won multiple Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists awards, the National Association of Broadcasters Service to Community Award and contributed to the National Edward R. Murrow Best Newscast award. David is an animal lover and golf enthusiast although he wishes he had a lower handicap. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
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New Jersey election 2025: What to know about candidate Joanne Kuniansky and the race for governor
Kuniansky’s top priorities are making New Jersey more affordable, fighting discrimination against Jews and embracing constitutional protections.
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Listen 1:04What to know about New Jersey’s ‘No Kings’ protests on Saturday
At least 50 different towns are planning rallies to protest what some describe as the Trump administration’s attacks on democracy.
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New Jersey governor’s race: What to know about Libertarian candidate Vic Kaplan
Kaplan’s top priorities include expanding affordable housing, lowering health care costs and passing the Immigrant Trust Act.
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Listen 0:57N.J. is applying for federal grant money to expand health care options in rural areas
If the application is successful, the Garden State could be awarded $1 billion over five years to improve services for rural residents.
7 months ago
Listen 0:53How the federal government shutdown is affecting New Jersey
Thousands of federal employees in the Garden State are hit by furloughs. National Parks and recreation areas in N.J. remain open, but that’s subject to change.
7 months ago
Listen 0:41He said many N.J. residents are worried about being able to afford health care and want federal lawmakers to talk to each other.
7 months ago
Listen 1:05NJ Transit is spending billions of dollars on a new fleet of buses. Here’s what to know
Critics say the service is unreliable and that communication is poor.
7 months ago
Listen 1:10New Jersey students could soon face a ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban in schools
A commission tasked with studying social media's effect on adolescents wants sweeping cellphone limits, citing links to anxiety, depression and shorter attention spans.
7 months ago
Listen 1:04State Sen. John Burzichelli says public TV in New Jersey could possibly morph into something like C-SPAN to cover activity at the State House.
7 months ago
Listen 0:57After June 30, 2026, a NJ PBS nightly news program will only air on digital platforms, and on THIRTEEN, the public television channel in New York.
7 months ago
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Listen 0:56New Jersey election 2025: What to know about Mikie Sherrill and the race for governor
She says her three top priorities as governor will be affordability, protecting kids and making state government more accountable.
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