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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo

No Excuses with Fernando Mateo

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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo brings unapologetic, straight talking conversation to the airwaves, focusing on real issues impacting New York City and beyond. Hosted by businessman, community advocate, and former mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo, the show delivers bold perspectives on politics, public safety, small business, and the everyday challenges facing working class Americans. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Mateo built his career from the ground up. He grew a small business into a successful enterprise while becoming a leading voice for taxi drivers and bodega owners across New York City. His decades of advocacy and hands on experience give him a unique, street level understanding of the issues that matter most to local communities. On No Excuses, Mateo brings that same energy and authenticity to every broadcast. From city politics to national headlines, he does not shy away from tough conversations. He offers candid insights, engaging interviews, and a platform for voices that are often overlooked.2026 Red Apple Media Politics & Government
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  • No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-21-26

    No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-21-26
    Jun 22 2026
    Fernando Mateo delivers a scathing critique of a rival media personality, later identified as Curtis Sliwa, whom he labels the king of the haters and the losers. Mateo structures his program around several audio clips of his adversary to illustrate what he views as a pattern of destructive negativity and a lack of respect for hard work and success. He specifically defends high-profile figures like James Dolan, the horse carriage industry, and even global pop stars against his opponent’s verbal attacks, arguing that these critics possess the power of the mic but use it to intimidate rather than build. Through a lens of unapologetic capitalism, Mateo emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship and job creation, contrasting his own identity as a builder with what he describes as the bitter ignorance of those who merely judge from the sidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-14-26

    No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-14-26
    Jun 15 2026
    Fernando Mateo has a panel discussion regarding the tragic murder of Austin Metcalf, a white teenager stabbed by a black peer, Karmelo Anthony, during a track meet. Mateo and his diverse guests—representing black, white, and Hispanic perspectives—collectively argue that the case is a matter of right versus wrong rather than a racial conflict. They criticize the exploitation of race-baiting and the influence of violent rap culture, specifically condemning the defendant’s family for allegedly misappropriating donated funds while failing to take personal accountability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-07-26

    No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-07-26
    Jun 8 2026
    Businessman and former mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo reflects on his decades of community activism, detailing the rise and fall of high-profile initiatives like the "MIT" vocational program at Rikers Island and the "Toys for Guns" amnesty movement. Mateo weaves a narrative of professional success and political betrayal, specifically accusing former city and state leaders of orchestrating the financial ruin of his business, La Marina, as a consequence of his political involvement. The source serves as both a personal memoir and a cautionary tale, warning listeners that while success attracts fair-weather allies, the "divisive business" of politics often results in personal attacks and professional sabotage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
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