The WOR Saturday Morning Show with Larry Mendte

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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October 12, 2025 8 mins
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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County Executive Rob Astorino was elected in November 2009 after running a successful campaign to streamline county government and bring tax relief to homeowners and businesses.  His message resonated with voters across Westchester as he was elected with 58 percent of the vote.  He was re-elected to office for a second term in November 2013.  Mr. Astorino was first elected to public office at age 21, serving as a member of the Moun...
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Jeremy Piven, born in New York City, is an acclaimed actor and comedian known for his energetic style.  He won a Golden Globe and three Emmys for his role as Ari Gold on the HBO series Entourage.  Piven also starred in the drama Mr Selfridge and appeared in films like Grosse Pointe Blank and Serendipity.  Piven is also an accomplished stand-up comedian and is embarking on the Jeremy Piven tour, a series of live stand-up shows, star...
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Mike Lawler has a long history of public service.  Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, he served as the Deputy Town Supervisor in Orangetown and was a Senior Advisor to the Westchester County Executive.

Mike also served as Executive Director of the State Republican Party and previously founded his own government affairs and public relations firm.  He graduated from Manhattan College with degrees in Accounting and Finance a...
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Johnny Oleksinski has been The New York Post’s entertainment critic, its leading voice on movies and theater, since 2018. He began at The Post as an entertainment reporter in 2015. Before moving to New York, he was a theater writer/editor at the Chicago Tribune and was chief theater critic of Newcity Chicago.  He is a voting member of the New York Drama Critics Circle.  Mr. Oleksinski majored in theater at Illinois State University...
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HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli is the daily podcast where tomorrow’s biggest questions come alive. Are aliens already visiting us?  Could your next job be in space?  What if satellites could find lost cities, or stop the next wildfire?  What happens if America loses the space race… or if every satellite went dark tomorrow?  From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to ''civilization starter kits'', each episode blends science, technolo...
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Joe Bartlett served a 37-year career with iHeartradio's 710~WOR as morning news anchor and news director for 710 WOR - - he had planned to retire earlier but when the Covid-19 pandemic hit he decided to postpone it.  In addition to his news anchoring and reporting work, Bartlett has also hosted talk shows on the station, including the long-running ''WOR Saturday Morning Show''.  He comments, ''I loved my job and have been fortunate...
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Ron Ananian knows his craft and for over 25 years, motorists have received quality, honest work with a smile at Ron’s repair facility, R\A Automotive. ''We fix everything but a broken heart,'' says Ron. Based in Waldwick, New Jersey, this family-owned professional service business has been named the best in the country by CARQUEST Corporation and the New Jersey Automotive Mechanical Shop of the Year.  Growing up, Ron learned some v...
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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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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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Jeffrey Lichtman has successfully handled criminal trials and appeals on some of the country’s largest stages and recently described by the media as a ''legendary New York criminal defense attorney''.  His clients include those charged in the federal and state systems with white collar and non-white collar offenses.  For over 30 years, Mr. Lichtman’s practice style has been marked by exhaustive pretrial preparation and smothering p...
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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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Mary Rooke is a Catholic mom of four and author of the Daily Caller's column featuring based takes on modern-day insanities.  She also writes analysis for Patriot subscribers.
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Positions & Education:

Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine


Director, Division of Medical Ethics


Graduate Education
PhD from Columbia University
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Bruce Blakeman was elected Nassau County Executive on November 2, 2021.  Since taking office, his top priority has been protecting taxpayers and ensuring fiscal responsibility.  He fulfilled his promise to eliminate $150 million in planned tax hikes from the previous administration and implemented financial policies that have earned Nassau County multiple credit rating upgrades from Wall Street.  These upgrades save taxpayers money...
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