Mark Simone

Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. He dives into the history of talk radio and the hosts who helped shape the format into what it is today. Curtis references some of the greats like Bob Grant, Lynn Samuels, and others who defined the golden era of New York talk radio. Today is Presidents' Day, and Curtis discusses what the reaction would be if Donald Trump ever decided to honor himself by renaming the holiday “Trump Day,” considering his larger-than-life personality. He also talks about Trump’s reported interest in having Penn Station renamed after him as an example of how he likes to be recognized for his accomplishments. Curtis takes your calls on Presidents Day, Donald Trump, the history of talk radio, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.