The leonard lopate show wnyc new york public radio. History, science, politics, pop culture or anything that needs some explanation. Leonard lopate show wnyc listen to danielle ofri interviewed by leonard lopate on wnyc fm 93. Soundcheck is a onehour weekday talk and music show hosted by john schaefer. Dec 07, 2017 leonard lopate and johnathan schwartz, two longtime hosts at wnyc, have been put on leave effectively immediately pending investigations into allegations of inappropriate conduct.
Leonard has been a fixture of wnyc, and a new york institution, for over 30 years, and we deeply thank our loyal audience of. Leonard lopate, former wnyc host, sexual misconduct allegations. Leonard lopate, fired wnyc host, returning to radio the new. Wnycs leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz suspended cbs. Wnycs please explain with leonard lopate podcast by. Wnycs leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz fired over conduct. The roundtablewamc northeast public radio interview with joe donahue, 9. Wnycnew york puts leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz on. The leonard lopate show, his twohour daily broadcast featuring prominent politicans, authors and artists, won a peabody award in 2012. Dec 07, 2017 longtime hosts at wnyc, leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz, have been placed on indefinite leave amid an investigation into accusations of inappropriate conduct. It was also, i am sad to say, a textbook example of denialism in action as are scores of the comments left on the shows web site by listeners.
Wnyc studios produces awardwinning podcasts including radiolab, heres the thing with alec baldwin, the new yorker radio hour, science friday, and many others. Leonard lopate returns to public radio after wnyc firing current. The one problem i have with lopate is that he tries to show off too much regarding the interview topic. Guests were often interviewed to accompany a book release. The 77 year old lopate had been with wnyc since 1985 and had been hosting the stations 122pm show. New flu vaccines available, doctors explain the big picture sept 11, 20, wnyc radio.
He is the host of the radio talk show leonard lopate at large, broadcast on wbai, and the former host of the public radio talk show the leonard lopate show, broadcast on wnyc. Leonard lopates brilliant 32year career as a wnyc talk show host abruptly ended when he was fired on december 21, 2017. Two highprofile public radio personalities were placed on leave following allegations of inappropriate conduct. Leonard lopate, the peabody and james beard awardwinning broadcaster, is back. Lopate had been with wnyc since 1985, and was the host of the leonard lopate show a twohour midday show covering a variety of issues. Kostya kennedy, a former senior writer and assistant managing editor at sports illustrated, is an editorial director at time inc. Wnyc studios is leading the new golden age in audio with high quality storytelling that informs, inspires and delights millions of curious and highly engaged listeners. Leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz suspended by wnyc new.
The leonard lopate show won a peabody award in 2012 for considering all things new york in lively broadcasts that, like the host, value light more than heat. Wnyc radio hosts, leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz have been placed on leave effective immediately following the launch of an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct. Wnycs leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz suspended cbs new york. Longtime wnyc hosts leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz.
Lopates show currently runs as a podcast on robin hood radio, a small npr affiliated station. Alec baldwin on why he was born to host a public radio show. Wnycs leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz fired over. Schwartz hosts the jonathan channel and other miscellaneous programming. Middlesex won the 2003 pulitzer prize for fiction, and its the leonard lopate show book clubs selection for july. Wnyc is the trademark, and a set of call letters shared by a pair of nonprofit, noncommercial, public radio stations located in new york city and owned by new york public radio, a nonprofit organization that did business as wnyc radio until march 20 wnyc am broadcasts on 820 khz, and wnycfm broadcasts on 93. Leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz were being taken off wnyc. Lopate has hosted the leonard lopate show for more than 30 years, interviewing politicians, artists and other prominent figures. Wnyc hosts the conversation new yorkers turn to each afternoon for insight into contemporary art, theater, and literature, plus expert tips. Wnyc suspends leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz video. Lopate does the same sort of thing he did at wnyc, but his show is now one hour instead of 2, and instead of having 35 guest segments he has just one, so the whole hour is an interview with that one person.
New york public radio, the owner of wnyc, said both men had a history of being accused of improper actions and then facing disciplinary action from the organization. Eastern time to answer questions from listeners about the english language. In a statement published at spokesperson jennifer houlihan roussel wrote, new york public radio has terminated the employment of leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz following two separate. Longtime hosts at wnyc, leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz, have been placed on indefinite leave amid an investigation into accusations of inappropriate conduct. Behind the scenes with wnycs leonard lopate and melissa. Howard steven friedman discusses his book ultimate price.
Dec 21, 2017 after being placed on leave earlier this month pending investigations into allegations of inappropriate conduct, new york public radio has terminated hosts leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz. Longtime wnyc radio hosts jonathan schwartz and leonard lopate have been suspended following unspecified misconduct allegations. After annexing wqxr, it was rebranded new york public radio in 2010. Longtime wnyc hosts leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz have been fired from the network following an investigation by outside counsel. Originally hosted by leonard lopate, who was fired on december 21, 2017. Janice yicourtesy wnyc today leonard lopate is a legendary radio host, but back in 1985 he was an aspiring painter and advertising designer who had stumbled into an. Dec 07, 2017 leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz, two longtime wnyc radio hosts, are the latest prominent media men to face accusations of impropriety at the workplace wnycs owner, new york public radio. Wnyc suspends longtime hosts leonard lopate and jonathan. Wnycnew york puts leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz on leave. Leonard lopate at large on wbai radio in new york on apple. On december 5, 2017, leonard lopates brilliant 32year career as a wnyc talk show host was interrupted.
The leonard lopate show the leonard lopate show leonard lopate hosts the conversation new yorkers turn to each afternoon for insight into contemporary art, theater, and literature, plus expert tips about the everimportant lunchtime topic. Dec 21, 2017 leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz fired by wnyc by sydney smith december 21, 2017 06. Former new york public radio newstalk wnyc afnew york host leonard lopate will launch leonard lopate at large weekdays 12p et on crosstown pacifica variety wbai on july 16th. Dec 06, 2017 two popular new york public radio hosts have been put on leave as their station investigates allegations of inappropriate conduct. Leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz fired by wnyc after. Wnyc suspends leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz the. Two popular new york public radio hosts have been put on leave as their station investigates allegations of inappropriate conduct. Leonard lopate born september 23, 1940 is an american radio personality. Authors megan abbott and paul collins join us for this months leonard lopate show book club, just in time to celebrate halloween.
They unjustifiably removed him and turned the best two hours on radio to amateur hour. When it was the leonard lopate show it was the best. Wnyc hosts leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz suspended the. Wnyc announced on wednesday that hosts leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz were suspended pending investigations into their behavior lopate hosts his famed eponymous show and has been at the station since the mid1980s. Onair schedule for sunday, may 10 2020 wnyc new york. Lehrer is fine except when he has on right wing hacks like economist stephen moore and just lets him dissemble, and basically flatout lie, with hardly any pushback. The allegations of inappropriate conduct are spreading at new york public media newstalk wnycafnew york, which has placed longtime hosts leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz on leave while the. Former new york public radio newstalk wnycafnew york host leonard lopate will launch leonard lopate at large weekdays 12p et on crosstown pacifica variety wbai on july 16th. Dec 21, 2017 the leonard lopate show, his twohour daily broadcast featuring prominent politicans, authors and artists, won a peabody award in 2012. Leonard lopate, the peabody and james beard awardwinning broadcaster, is back on wbai where he began his radio career. Wnyc is americas most listenedto public radio station and the producer of awardwinning programs and podcasts like radiolab, on the media, and the brian lehrer show. Wnyc suspends leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz duration. Wnyc hosts leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz suspended.
Mary harris has been filling in since he was suspended. Wnyc hosts, leonard lopate suspended inappropriate conduct. Leonard lopate, larry ubell and alvin ubell gurus of home repair. Joe dimaggio and the last magic number in sports runnerup for the 2012 penespn award for literary sports writing and pete rose. Dec 06, 2017 lopate has hosted the leonard lopate show for more than 30 years, interviewing politicians, artists and other prominent figures.
Dec 21, 2017 today we learned that leonard lopate has been fired from wnyc. The 79 year old schwartz hosted the streaming jonathan channel dedicated to adult standards as well as hosting weekend shows for 93. On december 5, 2017, leonard lopate s brilliant 32year career as a wnyc talk show host was interrupted. Dec 22, 2017 wnyc suspends leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz duration.
Leonard lopate and johnathan schwartz, two longtime hosts at wnyc, have been put on leave effectively immediately pending investigations into allegations of inappropriate conduct. Listenersupported wnyc is the home for independent journalism and courageous conversation on air and online. Leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz, and john hockenberry. The leonard lopate show, hosted by leonard lopate for over three decades, featured. Leonard lopate is one of 262 celebrities and powerful people accused of sexual misconduct since 2017. Leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz fired by wnyc after probes. Leonard lopate brings a diverse collection of great thinkers and talkers together for smart, unpredictable conversations. Kathleen hill on how her life has been illuminated by novels. I was there to talk about my book, denialism, and mr. Leonard lopate, jonathan schwartz fired by wnyc by sydney smith december 21, 2017 06. Wnyc suspends leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz the new. From wnyc, new york public radio, please explain is where leonard lopate and a guest get to the bottom of one complex issue. Wnyc hosts leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz placed on. Alec baldwin on why he was born to host a public radio show duration.
Five months after being dismissed from wnyc in new york city, leonard lopate is back on the air. New york public radio fires wnyc hosts leonard lopate and. Pat will be on the leonard lopate show this month on oct. Jonathan schwartz, leonard lopate suspended by wnyc newsday. Wnyc announced wednesday that longtime hosts leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz have been placed on immediate leave pending an investigation into unspecified accusations of inappropriate. Occasionally there is a good host, but basically the show is terrible.
Leonard lopates unfortunate denialism michael specter. He first broadcast on wkcr, the college radio station of columbia university, and then later on wbai, before moving to wnyc. Dec 21, 2017 lopate had been with wnyc since 1985, and was the host of the leonard lopate show a twohour midday show covering a variety of issues. Lopate hosts his famed eponymous show and has been at the station since the mid1980s. Leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz, two longtime wnyc radio hosts, are the latest prominent media men to face accusations of impropriety at the workplace wnycs owner, new york public radio. This comes after they were suspended in early december for allegations of inappropriate behavior. Wnyc announced on wednesday that hosts leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz were suspended pending investigations into their behavior. Leonard lopate is a terrific radio host and it was a fascinating conversation. This morning i appeared on the leonard lopate show, which i have always enjoyed both as a listener and as a guest. The allegations of inappropriate conduct are spreading at new york public media newstalk wnyc afnew york, which has placed longtime hosts leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz on leave while the. This daily program from wnyc, new york public radio is more like eavesdropping on a great dinner conversation than your usual talk radio show. Lopate, 77, has been a host on wnyc, which is owned by new york public radio, for more than 30 years, discussing the arts, politics, food and other topics each weekday. Today we learned that leonard lopate has been fired from wnyc.
The leonard lopate show book club wnyc new york public. Dec 21, 2017 new york public radio, the owner of wnyc, said both men had a history of being accused of improper actions and then facing disciplinary action from the organization. Wnyc announced wednesday that longtime hosts leonard lopate and jonathan schwartz have been placed on immediate leave pending an investigation into unspecified accusations of. Lopate turned out to be vigorously opposed to my thesis that americans who reject the scientific method are causing harm to themselves and to the planet. According to wnyc president laura walker, lopate violated our standards for providing an inclusive, appropriate, and respectful work environment. Wnyc is home to podcasts like radiolab, studio 360, and freakonomics radio.
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