Craig Carton 'sensitive' to WFAN departures due to his return
Craig Carton in WFAN's studio on May 24, 2021. Credit: Corey Sipkin
Craig Carton, in his first public comments since his third stint at WFAN was announced, said he is "respectful and sensitive" that others at the station have lost their jobs because of his return.
"It was too good an opportunity for me to say no to,” Carton said on Thursday on his self-titled podcast, one day after his Jan. 5 return to WFAN was announced by the station. “I am very respectful and sensitive to the fact that there are other people in that building that are losing their jobs, some as a direct result of my return, some for other reasons altogether.
“And I appreciate how tough it is for them and their families, and I’m very sensitive to that. There’s nothing I can say about it, other than you’re very talented, and I truly hope that you land on your feet and get another amazing opportunity in your chosen profession. That being said, I’m thrilled for the opportunity. I can’t wait to get started."
WFAN’s parent company announced Wednesday that Carton will return as the host of “The Carton Show” alongside Chris McMonigle from 2-7 p.m.
Current midday hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata had their last show together on Friday. Tierney said he is going to work some solo shows next week.
A WFAN spokesman declined to comment on the status of Tierney and Licata.
Anthony Rieber covers baseball, as well as the NFL, NBA and NHL. He has worked at Newsday since Aug. 31, 1998, and has been in his current position since July 5, 2004.
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