Mayor Eric Adams recently announced plans to host a new live call-in radio show on WBLS-FM.
Titled “Hear from the Mayor,” the show aims to spotlight the endeavors of hardworking New Yorkers as they strive to enhance the city. Adams invited listeners to engage in this new platform to talk directly with him.
Mayor Adams said, “Every day, we are ‘Getting Stuff Done’ for working-class New Yorkers, but so many working-class New Yorkers are also doing wonderful things to move our city forward; this program will highlight all that and more as we hear directly from New Yorkers.”
He added, “Tune in or give me a call, and hear directly from your mayor on what we are doing to build a better New York City.”
The inaugural broadcast was on Sunday at 10:30am. Mayor Adams was joined by his son for the inaugural broadcast.
While former mayors such as Bill de Blasio, Rudy Giuliani, and Mike Bloomberg regularly engaged with the public via live call-in radio shows, Mayor Adams has largely steered clear of this medium during his initial 19 months in office. This new venture signifies a shift in his approach to public engagement.
Adams’ office described the show as a “semi-regular” feature, but the precise frequency has yet to be determined, according to Fabien Levy, a spokesperson for Mayor Adams.
The objective of “Hear From Eric” is to provide New Yorkers with updates on new policies, local events, and other matters of interest.
Adams has also launched his second round of community town halls, reaching out to thousands of residents to discuss their everyday challenges.
Much like David Dinkins, the city’s first Black mayor who previously participated in segments on WBLS and WLIB, Adams seeks to use the radio platform to connect with the public.
