Guys Behind The Glass

Fernando Mateo tackles the biggest trending issues of the day, from a botched execution and high-profile sexual assault allegations to in-flight violence, controversial sermons, and the impact of AI on education. He also examines NYC’s electric bike safety crisis and questions Curtis Sliwa’s political credibility. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with...

No Excuses with Fernando Mateo delivers bold, straight-talking takes on politics, public safety, small business, and the issues affecting working-class Americans, featuring candid insight, tough conversations, and voices often overlooked. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

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Fernando Mateo takes a raw, unfiltered look at modern media, personal accountability, and today’s biggest cultural and political debates. From the evolution of radio into a visual, multi-platform experience to controversies surrounding NYC spending, public safety, and transgender participation in sports, Fernando challenges listeners to reject excuses, take ownership, and engage with the issues sh...

No Excuses with Fernando Mateo delivers bold, straight-talking takes on politics, public safety, small business, and the issues affecting working-class Americans, featuring candid insight, tough conversations, and voices often overlooked. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

Saritha Komatireddy joins Fernando Mateo to discuss her upcoming bid for New York State Attorney General.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

Join Fernando Mateo and his guests on  No Excuses as they discuss the latest in NYC, our schooling system, and much more!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

Former NYPD Chief John Chell joins Fernando Mateo to discuss his bid for NYC Mayor. Hear him lay out his agenda and vision only on  No Excuses ! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

No Excuses with Fernando Mateo delivers bold, straight-talking takes on politics, public safety, small business, and the issues affecting working-class Americans, featuring candid insight, tough conversations, and voices often overlooked. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

Samira Hardcastle, a former award-winning Nashville school teacher, joins Fernando Mateo to discuss why she quit her job as a teacher and how we can restore our schooling system by bringing back standards Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

Fernando Mateo gives his hard hitting analysis on the current state of NYC and welcomes DSA and city Aseembly Member Emily Gallagher to the show, as well as Raul Acosta, who is running for congress.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

Raul Acosta joins Fernando to discuss his upcoming bid for congress Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, who has made headlines for her alleged support of shoplifting, joins No Excuses for a discussion despite their differences.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

Join Fernando for his unfiltered takes on a socialist backing out of an interview, Mayor Mamdani, and much more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

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...

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 Ti...

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 inv...

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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support .

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...

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 syst...

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 conve...

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...

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...

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...

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 fi...