No Excuses with Fernando Mateo

No Excuses with Fernando Mateo

No Excuses with Fernando Mateo brings unapologetic, straight talking conversation to the airwaves, focusing on real issues impacting New York City and beyond. Hosted by businessman, community advocate, and former mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo, the show delivers bold perspectives on politics, public safety, small business, and the everyday challenges facing working class Americans. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Mateo built his career from the ground up. He grew a small business into a successful enterprise while becoming a leading voice for taxi drivers and bodega owners across New York City. His decades of advocacy and hands on experience give him a unique, street level understanding of the issues that matter most to local communities. On No Excuses, Mateo brings that same energy and authenticity to every broadcast. From city politics to national headlines, he does not shy away from tough conversations. He offers candid insights, engaging interviews, and a platform for voices that are often overlooked.

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No Excuses: Jake Novak, Father Alberto Cutié, Personal Accountability

August 9, 2026 • 50 mins
Fernando Mateo examines New York City politics, Hispanic representation, foreign influence in local elections with guest Jake Novak, and the city’s approach to e-bikes and public parades. He also speaks with Father Alberto Cutié about his journey from Catholic priesthood to the Episcopal Church, while discussing personal accountability, conservative values, assisted suicide, and the opportunities of life in America.
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No Excuses: Fernando on New York Issues and Accountability

August 2, 2026 • 49 mins
In this episode of No Excuses, Fernando examines some of New York City's most pressing political and public safety issues, beginning with a critique of Mayor Mandami's policies on municipal bodegas and proposed tax increases. He is joined by Tom Harris, president of the Times Square Alliance, to discuss regulating pedicabs, preserving horse-drawn carriages, and the ongoing challenges of keeping Times Square clean and safe. The epis...
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No Excuses: Pastor James David Manning and Michael Cohen Join Fernando

July 26, 2026 • 53 mins
In this episode of No Excuses,  Fernando Mateo is joined by Michael Cohen and Pastor James David Manning for a candid discussion on New York City politics, race relations, leadership, and community responsibility. From Mayor Mandani's recent decisions to personal stories of incarceration and redemption, the conversation explores fatherhood, accountability, urban violence, and the importance of investing in education to build s...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo: Reverend Rubén Díaz and Rubén Díaz Jr. Join The Program

July 19, 2026 • 48 mins
On this episode of No Excuses with Fernando Mateo, Reverend Rubén Díaz and Rubén Díaz Jr. join the show. Tune in to hear Fernando's "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly", spirited debate, and much more!
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 07-12-26

July 12, 2026 • 50 mins
Fernando Mateo leading a high-energy broadcast of his show, No Excuses, which highlights a mix of New York City politics, educational reform, and local commentary. Mateo utilizes a signature segment called "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" to evaluate the policies of "Mayor Mandami," praising a new "click to cancel" consumer law while harshly criticizing proposals for government-run grocery stores and a perceived lack of executive ...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 07-05-26

July 5, 2026 • 54 mins
On today's episode, Fernando Mateo explores themes of public safety and judicial integrity, criticizing the current leadership’s handling of rising crime and the proposed closure of Riker’s Island. Through an interview with retired Warden Howard Robertson, the source emphasizes the importance of vocational training and mutual respect as tools for true rehabilitation over mass incarceration or systemic excuses.
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Howard Robertson | 07-05-26

July 5, 2026 • 27 mins
Fernando Mateo hosts retired warden Howard Robertson to discuss the deepening crisis at Riker’s Island and the broader philosophy of rehabilitation over incarceration. Mateo opens the program by praising a Supreme Court decision regarding biological sex in sports, arguing that physical differences between men and women make trans-inclusive competition a matter of common sense and safety. The conversation then transitions to t...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-28-26

June 29, 2026 • 51 mins
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 al...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-21-26

June 21, 2026 • 49 mins
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 in...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-14-26

June 14, 2026 • 45 mins
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 r...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 06-07-26

June 7, 2026 • 46 mins
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 Ma...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-31-26

May 31, 2026 • 56 mins
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 narra...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-24-26

May 24, 2026 • 49 mins
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 Su...
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Sandra Hackz and Susana Osorio | 05-17-26

May 17, 2026 • 25 mins
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 t...
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Jake Novak | 05-17-26

May 17, 2026 • 27 mins
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 off...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-17-26

May 17, 2026 • 54 mins
Fernando Mateo gives a critical look at the economic and educational failures currently affecting New York City’s local communities. The program begins by highlighting the struggles of small business owners on Dykeman Street, where high taxes, soaring rents, and restrictive urban plazas have turned a once-vibrant restaurant row into a "desert" for female entrepreneurs. Mateo and his guests advocate for government intervention...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-10-26

May 10, 2026 • 54 mins
Fernando Mateo and guest Jake Novak critique the current political and social landscape of New York City, specifically targeting government inefficiency and the protection of criminals over victims. The duo expresses deep frustration with elected officials who allegedly prioritize anti-enforcement rhetoric and support for undocumented offenders over the safety of working-class residents and the integrity of law enforcement. They pr...
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Brooklyn Pres. Antonio Reynoso (D-NY) | 05-03-26

May 3, 2026 • 25 mins
Fernando Mateo interviews Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso regarding his background and his run for the U.S. Congress. The dialogue highlights a sharp contrast between Reynoso’s belief in socialist principles and government assistance as a foundation for equity and Mateo’s staunch defense of individualism and the American dream. While Reynoso views his political success as a result of both hard work and luck, ...
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David Do | 05-03-26

May 3, 2026 • 20 mins
Fernando Matteo interviews former New York City Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Do to reflect on his four-year tenure and the evolving state of the industry. The conversation centers on Do's efforts to provide financial relief for medallion owners through debt restructuring and his push for the Green Rides Initiative, which mandates a transition to electric vehicles for ride-share giants like Uber and Lyft. While Matteo comme...
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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-03-26

May 3, 2026 • 51 mins
Fernando Mateo engages in separate dialogues with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and former TLC Commissioner David Do. The discussions explore the friction between individual ambition and government support, highlighting Mateo’s belief in self-reliance versus Reynoso’s focus on the systemic necessity of socialist principles to bolster the middle class. In the second segment, the conversation shifts to the ec...
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