Why did Leonard leave WNYC?

Leonard Lopate, the WNYC radio host fired last year amid allegations of inappropriate behavior toward his female colleagues, is returning next week to New York’s radio waves with a show on WBAI. “Leonard Lopate at Large,” a one-hour program, is scheduled to start July 16. Lopate’s career in radio began at WBAI in 1977.

What is Leonard Lopate doing now?

Leonard Lopate, the Peabody and James Beard Award-winning broadcaster, is back on WBAI 99.5fm where he began his broadcasting career, weekdays 1-2pm at 99.5fm or streaming at WBAI.org.

Who was fired from WNYC?

Bob Garfield, a longtime co-host of WNYC’s popular program “On the Media,” has been fired after two separate investigations found he had violated an anti-bullying policy, New York Public Radio, which owns WNYC, said on Monday.

Why did Jonathan Schwartz get fired?

On December 6, 2017, WNYC announced that Schwartz and longtime WNYC host Leonard Lopate were being put on leave “pending investigations into allegations of inappropriate conduct.” On December 21, 2017, WNYC fired both Schwartz and Lopate, stating that “investigations found that each individual had violated [WNYC’s] …

Why was Jonathan Schwartz fired in 2017?

What happened to Tanzina Vega on the takeaway?

Vega has been on medical leave for months and, according to The Daily Beast, has been under investigation after several internal complaints claimed she berated staff. Vega, who hosted “The Takeaway,” posted to Twitter on Friday, “After three years, I’ve decided to leave the show.”

Who is Jonathan Schwartz married to?

Zohra Lampertm. 2010
Marie Brennerm. 1979–1984
Jonathan Schwartz/Spouse
In March 2010, Schwartz married actress Zohra Lampert in New York City. At the wedding, his long-time friend Tony Bennett sang “I See Your Face Before Me”, a 1937 composition by Schwartz’s father and Howard Dietz.

What happened to Tanzania Vega?

Tanzina Vega announced Friday on Twitter that she has resigned as host of The Takeaway, WNYC’s nationally syndicated public radio program. Melissa Harris-Perry will be interim host of The Takeaway through the end of the year.

Who is leaving NPR?

Lulu Garcia-Navarro, host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and a co-host of its morning news podcast Up First, announced Thursday on Twitter that she will leave the network. An NPR spokesperson confirmed that Garcia-Navarro’s last day hosting Weekend Edition will be Oct. 17.

Who owns Splits59?

Jonathan Schwartz – Founder
Jonathan Schwartz – Founder – Splits59 | LinkedIn.