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! Curtis Sliwa fills in for Mark Simone. How do you feel about AI dating cafés? Curtis discusses reports claiming that 72% of teens have turned to AI for companionship and what that could mean for the future of relationships. What is Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official theme song? Curtis gives his opinion on what he is seeing so far with how Mamdani is handling homelessness and the mentally ill population in New York City. Scientists are pushing to reopen Nirvana's Kurt Cobain case years later.  Curtis takes your calls on AI cafés, Zohran Mamdani’s performance on homelessness, and more!

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