Episodes

  • No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-28-26

    No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-28-26
    Jun 29 2026
    Fernando reflects on his week filling in on Sid & Friends alongside John Catsimatidis, Jake Novak, Judge Richard Weinberg, and George Venizelos, while thanking the WABC team for keeping the energy alive until Sid Rosenberg’s return. Fernando then turns to New York politics, sounding off on Zohran Mamdani’s political rise, the socialist movement gaining ground, low voter turnout, and what he calls lazy New Yorkers allowing a small percentage of voters to decide the city’s future. Joined by JC Polanco, Fernando breaks down Democratic Party weakness, Republican Party failures in New York City, the need for better candidates, stronger messaging, voter ID, capitalism, small business, immigration, and why New York must fight back before socialism reshapes the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • 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
  • No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-31-26

    No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-31-26
    May 31 2026
    Republican candidate and entrepreneur Fernando Mateo shares his personal journey from high school dropout to successful businessman to illustrate that achievement is built through grit rather than handed out. He details how he overcame poverty and systemic obstacles by seeking out mentorship from experienced figures and maintaining an relentless, "hungry" work ethic that often required extreme family sacrifice. Central to his narrative are the influential allies who offered him opportunities, ranging from a furniture store owner who taught him product expertise to a legal advocate who saved his career from a false IRS investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-24-26

    No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-24-26
    May 25 2026
    Fernando Mateo and his guests criticize a proposal by Mayor Mandami to open city-run grocery stores in New York City. The conversation highlights the perceived absurdity of claiming a single Bronx location can serve millions, arguing instead that the government should support existing small businesses rather than using taxpayer dollars to compete against them. Mateo and leaders from the United Bodegas of America and the National Supermarkets Association suggest that the Mayor is prioritizing political optics and ego over practical solutions like subsidies for established neighborhood stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Sandra Hackz and Susana Osorio | 05-17-26

    Sandra Hackz and Susana Osorio | 05-17-26
    May 18 2026
    Susana Osorio and Sandra Hackz discussing the dramatic rise and decline of the Dykeman Street business corridor in Inwood. The conversation highlights how these women transformed a once-dangerous neighborhood into a thriving hub for upscale dining and outdoor cafes, only to face a modern crisis characterized by skyrocketing rents and restrictive urban planning. The primary conflict centers on a city-mandated pedestrian plaza that the owners claim has decimated their visibility and customer access, leading to a staggering loss of revenue and staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Jake Novak | 05-17-26

    Jake Novak | 05-17-26
    May 18 2026
    Fernando Mateo and Jake Novak critique Ivy League universities for amassing massive endowments while failing to improve the struggling public education systems in their surrounding communities. They argue that these elite institutions operate as tax-exempt entities and major landowners, yet they "game the system" by prioritizing status and endowment growth over genuine social responsibility. The speakers propose that government officials should threaten their tax privileges unless these schools direct a portion of their wealth toward building and managing high-quality private or charter schools in disadvantaged neighborhoods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins