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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo

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Influencers
TSA
Small Businesses
Bronx
Gasoline Prices
Dykeman Street
New York City Politics
Antonio Reynoso
Ivy League
Carpet Fashions
Ivy League Endowments
Tips Tax
Small Businesses In New York City
Rikers Island
New York State Federation Of Taxi Drivers
Brooklyn
Columbia University
Affordable Food / Grocery Subsidies
Minimum Wage

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 D... more

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Saritha Komatireddy joins Fernando Mateo to discuss her upcoming bid for New York State Attorney General.

Join Fernando Mateo and his guests on No Excuses as they discuss the latest in NYC, our schooling system, and much more!

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!

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.

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

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.

Raul Acosta joins Fernando to discuss his upcoming bid for congress

Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, who has made headlines for her alleged support of shoplifting, joins No Excuses for a discussion despite their differences.

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Joy Critchlow
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Episode: No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-31-26
Michael Feldberg
Attorney who later served as a federal prosecutor
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Episode: No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-31-26
Jim Shearer
Managing partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) New York
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Episode: No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-31-26
Ravames Rodriguez
President, United Bodegas of America
United Bodegas of America
Episode: No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-24-26
Susana Osorio
Owner of Mama Juana and Mama Sushi
Mama Juana, Mama Sushi
Episode: Sandra Hackz and Susana Osorio | 05-17-26
Sandra Hackz
Owner of Il Soleil
Il Soleil
Episode: Sandra Hackz and Susana Osorio | 05-17-26
Sandra Hakes
Owner of Il Soleil
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Jake Novak
Colleague and guest host, regular expert contributor
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Episode: No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-10-26
Antonio Reynoso
Brooklyn Borough President and congressional candidate
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Episode: Brooklyn Pres. Antonio Reynoso (D-NY) | 05-03-26

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Fernando Mateo
Host of No Excuses with Fernando Mateo, political commentator and business owner

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No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 03-29-26
Q: Are you happy right now, given the pressures of public life?
Eric Adams conveys persistent contentment and gratitude, emphasizing daily routines of prayer and meditation to stay grounded despite public scrutiny.
David Do | 05-03-26
Q: Are drivers better off today than before you became Commissioner?
Yes, the industry has seen improvements, including a major debt relief program (MRP Plus) that helped thousands of medallion owners, a push for higher driver pay, and increases in accessibility, though challenges with Uber/Lyft and insurance remain.
No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-17-26
Q: Why are Ivy League endowments a focus of this discussion?
Because these universities hold vast wealth and properties but contribute little to immediate local redevelopment, so leveraging their endowments for building schools and supporting public education could alleviate city-wide economic strain.
No Excuses with Fernando Mateo | 05-17-26
Q: What would you tell Mayor Mondami about helping small businesses?
Don't give up on small businesses; open the streets, reduce the barrier of street plazas, and provide tax relief so tenants can survive and employees can keep their jobs.
Alex Betancourt | 04-19-26
Q: What should a business check first before committing money to influencer marketing?
Assess the influencer's engagement rate, authenticity of comments, and whether their content resonates with the brand's values; consider working with agencies that filter out fake followers.

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This show centers on unapologetic, opinionated conversations about New York City politics, public policy, and the realities facing small businesses and working-class residents. Episodes commonly blend personal narratives with sharp commentary on governance, city budgets, transportation, public safety, and economic policy, often featuring policymakers, industry insiders, and small-business leaders. A notable pattern is the host's willingness to challenge officials and present pragmatic, ground-level perspectives from bodegas, restaurants, taxi drivers, and neighborhood entrepreneurs. The format frequently includes heated discussions, policy critique, and calls for tangible changes to improve urban life, with an emphasis on practical solution... more

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