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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Larry with New York Post’s Entertainment Critic Johnny Oleksinski on the new Springsteen motion picture PLUS more

October 5, 2025 • 7 mins
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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Larry talks with iHeartmedia's HELLO, FUTURE Podcaster Kevin Cirilli on the future of our planet AND beyond

October 5, 2025 • 7 mins
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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Larry speaks with former 710~WOR News Director\Anchor Joe Bartlett about a recent movie that might have altered his politics and more

October 5, 2025 • 7 mins
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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Larry and N. Y. C. Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa discuss Adam's dropping out of the race and the 'other' opponents

October 5, 2025 • 7 mins
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The WOR Saturday Morning Show with Larry Mendte - - 10 - 4 - 2025

October 4, 2025 • 31 mins
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Larry with Ron Ananian 'The Car Doctor'(710~WOR Contributor) break down the ''High Tech'' of new model automobiles

September 28, 2025 • 6 mins
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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Larry talks to J. C. Polanco about the bribe allegation mentioned by N. Y. C. Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa and what this means for Mamdani

September 28, 2025 • 8 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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Larry speaks with 710~WOR's 'GoToGREG' Greg Giangrande about if you are a ''Job-Hugger'' and looking into your other employment options

September 28, 2025 • 6 mins
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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Larry and Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman discuss the request of a Palestine State at recent U. N. meetings and it's rejection by President Trump

September 28, 2025 • 6 mins
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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The WOR Saturday Morning Show with Larry Mendte - - 9 - 27 - 2025

September 27, 2025 • 29 mins
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Larry with Rich DeMuro (@richontech) on the new iPhone with the another 'Prime Day' on the way

September 20, 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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Larry talks to Mary Rooke of the Daily Caller on the revival of the American public with the death of Charlie Kirk

September 20, 2025 • 6 mins
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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Larry speaks with Dr. Arthur Caplan on Daylight Saving Time, and the 'OK' for Human remains(and maybe pets) as compost in New Jersey State

September 20, 2025 • 6 mins
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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Larry interviews Bruce Blakemen on the N. Y. S. Governor's endorsement of N. Y. C. Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani

September 20, 2025 • 8 mins
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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The WOR Saturday Morning Show with Larry Mendte - - 9 - 20 - 2025

September 20, 2025 • 30 mins
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Larry with 'The Car Doctor' Ron Ananian - - on all things Automotive Maintenance for long-life of your Automobile(s)

September 14, 2025 • 9 mins
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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Larry talks to Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis about the current landscape of political violence in the United States of America

September 14, 2025 • 5 mins
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is serving her third term representing New York’s 11th Congressional District which encompasses Staten Island and parts of Southern Brooklyn. Malliotakis is a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means and throughout her tenure she has been focused on making America’s cities safe again, securing the southern border, tackling inflation to strengthen our economy and unleashing America’s energy po...
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Larry speaks with Greg Giangrande 'GoToGreg'(heard on 710~WOR) about the challenges of changing occupations, plus 'Re-Skilling'

September 14, 2025 • 7 mins
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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Larry and NYC Mayoral Candidate Curtis Sliwa on his 'in or out' decision in ten days, also his thoughts on the Charlie Kirk murder

September 14, 2025 • 7 mins
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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The WOR Saturday Morning Show with Larry Mendte - - 9 - 13 - 2025

September 13, 2025 • 30 mins
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