Curtis Sliwa Radio Show
10.10.09
Curtis Sliwa is a live talk radio host, anti-crime activist and founder of the Guardian Angles, a non-profit organization of volunteers who provide public safety and education services. Though Curtis is most well known for his controversial work with the Guardian Angles, his radio career has spanned nearly two decades with WABC, New York.
Radio Show:
The Curtis Sliwa radio show, from broadcast radio station WABC in New York is currently occupying a late night slot, though Curtis has enjoyed the Morning drivetime slot during his career. The live talk radio show began back in 1990, and Curtis is still retained by the station to provide a late night sports radio show.
Web Stuff:
Curtis has a personal broadcast radio website at curtissliwa.com. The site is packed with videos, audio, blog posts, articles and all kinds of information about Kurtis’s live talk radio work, charity work, public speaking and, of course, the Guardian Angles.
Alternative URL Searches: curtissiliwa.com, curtis siliwa.com
Television:
Curtis Sliwa has been a frequent guest on news commentary and magazine programs. His brisk but fair talking style, and outspoken opinions make him a popular commentator for a number of local and national broadcasters.
Books:
Curtis has not written any books, but does produce daily news summary podcasts in his own inimitable style.
Career:
Curtis begun work as a fast food restaurant worker, where he originally founded the Guardian Angles, then called the Magnificent 13. The group grew quickly, and begun to be noticed by public officials.
Education:
Curtis has had little formal education, though his speaking style is both erudite and fast paced, which demonstrates a significant intellect.
In the News:
More than Curtis alone, the Guardian Angels have often been in the news. Their controversial strategies of performing citizen’s arrests have created supporters and opponents in politics and policing.
If you like listening to Curtis Sliwa, you’ll probably also enjoy the Dan Yorke radio show.
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Sliwa, http://www.curtissliwa.com/, http://www.guardianangels.org/,
