The WOR Saturday Morning Show with Larry Mendte
WOR News Director Larry Mendte takes a look back at some of the week’s biggest stories and talks with local newsmakers about the most important topics impacting our area.
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August 10, 2025 • 7 mins
John Crowley is an Irish theatre and film director. He is best known for the films Brooklyn (2015) and his debut feature, Intermission (2003), for which he won an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Director. He is a brother of the designer Bob Crowley. John became involved in theatre as a student, seeing it as a stepping stone to directing film. He began directing plays in Dublin in the early 1990s, reached London's West ...
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August 10, 2025 • 7 mins
Giacchino ''Jack'' Ciattarelli is an American politician and businessman. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2011 to 2018, representing the 16th legislative district. He was also the Republican nominee in the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election, which he narrowly lost to incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy. Ciattarelli announced that he is running for the Republican nomination in the...
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Lt. Gen. Dick Newton is Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director, Air Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. He oversees the administration and organization of the Air Staff, which develops policies, plans and programs; establishes requirements; and provides resources to support the Air Force's mission. He also serves as Deputy Chairman of the Air Force Council, and is the Air Force accreditation official for the in...
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August 10, 2025 • 7 mins
J.C. Polanco is an attorney, a proud member of the Department of Ethnic and Race Studies, and is celebrating his 23rd year in education. Polanco has taught Latino Studies, History, Economics, and Business Law at the Borough of Manhattan Community College of the City University. While serving the students here at BMCC, Polanco served as an executive for the NYS legislature for two decades and is a former Bronx Commissioner and Pre...
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August 9, 2025 • 30 mins
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Rich DeMuro hosts the nationally syndicated "Rich on Tech" radio show on 350+ stations, including 710~WOR in New York City. On the show, he discusses consumer technology news and answers questions. Rich covers major tech events and received a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award for his coverage of technology-related social issues. He has appeared on numerous national TV shows and networks, prior Rich was a senior editor at CNET and a re...
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Dr. Benjamin Dworkin serves as the founding Director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC) at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. He began at this position in January 2018. With a focus on informing, engaging, and training Rowan students, faculty and the public, Dworkin is responsible for positioning the Institute at the nexus of applied politics and the issues of the day, further building on Rowan’s re...
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Scott M. Shaw joined Lincoln Tech in 2001 and currently serves as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shaw has served on our Board of Directors from 2001 to 2006 and since July 2015. Prior to taking the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Shaw served in the positions of President and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, and Senior Vice President of Strate...
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Chris Nowinski, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization leading the fight against concussions and CTE and dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted. Dr. Nowinski earned his doctorate in Behavioral Neuroscience from Boston University School of Medicine and has authored more than 30 scientific publications. VICE Sports called him “the man most responsible for making CTE par...
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August 2, 2025 • 31 mins
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July 27, 2025 • 8 mins
Jimmy Failla is a stand-up comedian, commentator, author, and host of the ''Fox Across America'' radio show now heard on 710~WOR in New York City. He has also hosted the critically acclaimed radio show/podcast "Off the Meter" and appeared on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live as well as BBC America's Richard Hammond's Crash Course. His jimfailla Instagram account features family photos and captures of his many guest appearances on vario...
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Aaron Katersky is ABC News’ award-winning senior investigative reporter and correspondent. His reporting can be heard on ABC News Radio and seen across all ABC News platforms, including "Good Morning America," "World News Tonight," "Nightline," "20/20" and ABC News Live. Katersky’s voice has become synonymous with some of the most important domestic and international breaking news events in recent history. As ABC News Radio’s sp...
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Greg Giangrande is a transformative Human Resources and Communications leader with an exceptional record and reputation as a trusted partner and counselor to CEOs, Executive Leadership teams and Company Boards across iconic, multi-platform companies with global scale. Recognized as a leading authority on careers and the workplace, Greg is the "GoToGreg" career advice columnist for the NY Post; was a weekly on-air contributor for I...
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Mr. Hoffman is an associate editor of the New York Sun, where he covers politics and culture. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and a law degree from Stanford University.
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July 26, 2025 • 30 mins
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Rich DeMuro hosts the nationally syndicated "Rich on Tech" radio show on 350+ stations, including 710~WOR in New York City. On the show, he discusses consumer technology news and answers questions. Rich covers major tech events and received a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award for his coverage of technology-related social issues. He has appeared on numerous national TV shows and networks, prior Rich was a senior editor at CNET and a re...
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Bruce Blakeman was elected Nassau County Executive on November 2, 2021. Since taking office, County Executive Blakeman’s top priority has been protecting your wallet and saving you money. The County Executive kept his promise to eliminate 150 million in tax hikes planned by the prior administration and implement fiscal restraints that helped earn Nassau County multiple upgrades from Wall Street credit rating agencies. This means...
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Dr. Yan Katsnelson is an entrepreneur, highly skilled cardiac surgeon, business owner, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of USA Vein Clinics, which is part of USA Clinics Group – the parent company of USA Fibroid Centers, USA Vascular Centers, USA Hemorrhoid Centers, USA Prostate Centers, USA Pain Center, USA Longevity Centers, and USA Oncology Centers. Dr. Katsnelson has established himself as a strong advocate for ac...
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Sliwa describes himself as a Republican candidate ''running for mayor of New York City to finally end the disastrous reign of de Blasio-Cuomo''. In the late 1970s, he founded the Guardian Angels, a nonprofit volunteer organization that began its anti-crime activities by patrolling the subways. Today, the group has chapters in 13 countries and over 100 cities, according to its website. Safety and refunding the police are central ...
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July 19, 2025 • 31 mins
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