Guys Behind The Glass

About Guys Behind The Glass

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 Dominican Republic and raised on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Mateo built his career from the ground up. He grew a small business into a successful enterprise while becoming a leading voice for taxi drivers and bodega owners across New York City. His decades of advocacy and hands on experience give him a unique, street level understanding of the issues that matter most to local communities. On No Excuses, Mateo brings that same energy and authenticity to every broadcast. From city politics to national headlines, he does not shy away from tough conversations. He offers candid insights, engaging interviews, and a platform for voices that are often overlooked. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher

Podcast WABCRadio

Category

business · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Feb 2022

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

172 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   No Excuses: Crime, Immigration, and New York Politics

   Fernando Mateo tackles the heated debate over immigration, public safety, and law enforcement in New York City. Featuring Councilwoman Vickie Paladino and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, the program explores competing views on immigration reform, due process, ICE enforcement, and accountability for assaults against police and municipal workers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-excuses-with-fernando-mateo--7177442/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

2. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Jumaane Williams: The Public Safety and Immigration Debate

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3. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Councilwoman Vickie Paladino: New York Politics and Law Enforcement

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Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71