Curtis Sliwa is making his return to New York radio. At least, as a guest host, helming The Mark Simone Show on 710 WOR.
With Simone taking a vacation at the end of the calendar year, Sliwa will host the midday show for the iHeartMedia New York news/talk outlet from December 22nd through January 2nd.
It marks the first time Sliwa will return to the New York airwaves since falling in the city’s mayoral campaign last month.
“I’m honored to fill in for Mark Simone,” Sliwa said. “I have worked with him; I have competed against him. He has more connections to those in the know than anyone in New York City.”
“I have been in talk radio for 36 years, but ironically it all began when I was a guest on the Arlene Francis show on WOR in 1971,” Sliwa added. “I’ve been talking on the radio ever since, and it doesn’t get any better than to do it back on WOR, where it all started for me.”
“Curtis is a true New York original,” 710 WOR Program Director Tom Cuddy said. “His energy, knowledge of the city and ability to connect with listeners make him one of the most compelling voices in talk radio. We’re excited to have him on WOR for the holidays.”
Sliwa’s guest hosting role at 710 WOR comes after his high-profile exit from his longtime radio home, 77 WABC, after he said he felt betrayed by the hosts and station owner John Catsimatidis for their support of challenger Andrew Cuomo during the mayoral race. Cuomo, like Sliwa, ended up losing the bid for the city’s top office to Zohran Mamdani.
The Mark Simone Show airs from 9 AM to Noon.
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