Former NYC mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo is joining Red Apple Media’s 77WABC with a new Sunday night show. No Excuses features the United Bodegas of America Co-Founder and Spokesman in commentary aimed at the tri-state area’s Hispanic population.
His weekly show will carry policy conversations with a blend of listener calls and interviews from government and business leaders and grassroots organizers.
Red Apple Media Owner John Catsimatidis said, “There are 65 million Hispanics in the US and New York City is home to nearly three million of this fast growing population. When you factor in all of New York State, as well as our four neighboring states, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, it’s close to ten million Hispanics. With Mateo as part of our on-air lineup, we can super serve the needs and interests of the Hispanic community.”
Mateo, who is also Chairman of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers, added, “WABC is the most powerful talk radio station in America, and it’s an honor to join a place that isn’t afraid to tell the truth. No Excuses is exactly what this show stands for — accountability, action, and results. This program will be about real issues, real people, and real solutions, from the New York streets to the halls of government. I am bringing the voices of working New Yorkers directly to the airwaves.”
