“Friday Night Live” Celebrates Five Years

Last Friday night (3/27), Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas hosted their “Radio Night Live” program based at Salem Media’s WNYM-AM, New York AM 970 The Answer and celebrated the program’s fifth anniversary. McCullough says, “Since launching March 19, 2021, during New York City’s pandemic recovery, the show has delivered roughly 260 episodes and featured more than 400 A-list guests. Blending talk radio with entertainment-driven interviews and live-event energy, the program has established a unique niche in primetime spoken-word programming. Friday’s show reflected on its founding mission – helping reconnect audiences – and pointed toward continued growth across Salem Media Group platforms and digital distribution channels.”

most in need of support. Today, the weekly talk show continues to focus on the best of New York City, interviewing leaders in travel and tourism, hospitality, Broadway and live entertainment, food & beverage, major sports events, as well as elected officials, heads of NYC’s business improvement districts, celebrities, members of the media and beyond. Kevin McCullough says, “A five-year journey that began buried in COVID has sprouted into the single most compelling argument for the greatest of all cities every single Friday.” Times Square Alliance president Tom Harris comments, “With most talk shows focusing on the worst, it’s refreshing to tune in each week and hear about the best of New York City. I am always honored to be a guest of Cristyne and Kevin and wish them continued success.”