(New York, NY) – The Pulse of the People with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo premiered Sunday, February 1, and will continue to air on 770am WABC Sundays from 5 PM – 6 PM.
This new one-hour talk program is designed as an interactive forum, taking on listener calls and open discussion, focusing on the issues impacting communities across the state, from Albany to New York City. The program invites listeners to share their perspectives, concerns, and personal experiences while engaging in thoughtful, fact-based conversations about the challenges facing the city, state, and country.
WABC Owner/Operator John Catsimatidis and Sid Rosenberg talked about Cuomo’s debut:
“Cats” and Sid emphasize that WABC is “for everybody”, featuring guests from across the political spectrum. John said, ” I remember what President Trump said about Andrew Cuomo when he was running, “I’d rather have a Democrat than a socialist.” Catsimatidis went on to say, ” like everybody else, you got to make sure the ratings are good and the people like it.”
Other media outlets are noticing! In a February 4th article, Barrett Media says, “Love him or loathe him, Cuomo is not a conservative voice. His presence alone sends a signal that 77 WABC isn’t afraid of friction. It’s committed to dialogue, not just affirmation. In today’s media environment, that’s a risk many programmers won’t take. Cuomo isn’t an isolated case, either. The station frequently welcomes former New York governor David Paterson. Former Congressman Anthony Weiner has also appeared on the air. These are not token guests passing through for a quick hit. They’re part of a broader effort to show that Democrats and independents aren’t just tolerated. They’re invited.”
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned in August 2021 following a cascade of scandals, primarily centered on sexual harassment allegations, a nursing home death cover-up, and the misuse of state resources for a book deal. Despite these issues, Cuomo has remained politically active, exploring a comeback for New York City Mayor in 2025 while actively fighting the previous allegations. Multiple criminal investigations were dropped or resulted in no charges in 2022.
Barrett Media says, “The station’s resurgence should be studied closely by others in the format. You don’t need to chase every political trend or rebrand yourself every election cycle. You need to reflect your market honestly and you need to allow space for voices that challenge assumptions. Trust listeners instead of shielding them.”
In an era when media outlets are rewarded for narrowing their focus, 77 WABC has chosen to widen it.
