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  • The Cindy Adams Show | 03-22-26

    The Cindy Adams Show | 03-22-26
    Mar 22 2026
    In today's episode, Cindy Adams has a detailed interview with John Doherty, the former executive chef of the Waldorf Astoria, who recounts his journey from washing dishes to managing the culinary operations of one of the world’s most prestigious hotels. Interspersed with this dialogue are Adams' signature monologues, which range from critiques of Oscar fashion and New York real estate scandals to personal grievances regarding the American Kennel Club's breed rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 min
  • John Doherty | 03-22-26

    John Doherty | 03-22-26
    Mar 22 2026
    Former Waldorf Astoria executive chef John Doherty reflects on his distinguished thirty-year career, tracing his evolution from a teenage dishwasher to the leader of a massive culinary operation. He emphasizes that his rapid ascent to management by age 27 was driven by a commitment to personal initiative and the guidance of mentors who helped him refine his professional palate. Doherty provides a candid look at the intense pressures of high-volume fine dining, sharing anecdotes about kitchen disasters and the meticulous standards required when cooking for presidents and global dignitaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • The Cindy Adams Show | 03-15-26

    The Cindy Adams Show | 03-15-26
    Mar 15 2026
    Cindy Adams blends personal nostalgia with sharp social commentary to offer her listeners a brief respite from a "lousy" modern world. She structures the program around a series of celebrity anecdotes featuring icons like Robert De Niro and Milton Berle, juxtaposing the glamour of "old New York" against the perceived incompetence of current political leadership. Adams navigates a variety of topics, ranging from the history of Broadway and legendary figures like Connie Francis to the "Armageddon" of global conflict and local urban decay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 min
  • The Cindy Adams Show | 03-08-26

    The Cindy Adams Show | 03-08-26
    Mar 8 2026
    Cindy Adams delivers a fast-paced monologue blending celebrity gossip, personal anecdotes, and social commentary. She highlights the upcoming release of Liza Minnelli’s intimate memoir, sharing private memories of their long friendship before transitioning into a critique of the economic struggles facing New York City restaurants. Adams explores the history of the Academy Awards and the evolving nature of red-carpet fashion while expressing disdain for the current state of urban life, which she claims is driving residents to relocate to small-town outposts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 min
  • The Cindy Adams Show | 03-01-26

    The Cindy Adams Show | 03-01-26
    Mar 1 2026
    Cindy Adams delivers a sharp-tongued commentary on the declining state of New York City and the cultural landscape of 2026. The broadcast is structured around the disappearance and sudden auctioning of celebrity memorabilia from the historic Friars Club, using these lost treasures as a metaphor for a bygone era of glamour and professional respect. Adams bridges this nostalgia with a candid interview featuring a retired NYPD officer to critique the current administration's failure to support law enforcement following a public assault on officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 min
  • Tom Smith | 03-01-26

    Tom Smith | 03-01-26
    Mar 1 2026
    Cindy Adams sits with retired officer Tom Smith discussing the eroding respect for law enforcement and the perceived failure of New York City's leadership to support the NYPD. Using a recent snowball attack on officers as a catalyst, Smith argues that a lack of firm consequences and "flippant" political rhetoric emboldens criminals while degrading officer morale. He specifically critiques the Police Commissioner's reliance on scripted responses and the Mayor’s history of anti-police sentiment, suggesting these factors contribute to a dangerous "tipping point" for the city's safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 min
  • Samantha Curtis | 02-22-26

    Samantha Curtis | 02-22-26
    Feb 22 2026
    Wedding planner Samantha Curtis discusses the evolution of modern weddings into high-stakes, multi-day experiences that function as complex status symbols. She explains that the planning process now often spans eighteen months and requires hundreds of hours of labor to manage elaborate custom builds, international logistics, and high-end entertainment. Curtis emphasizes her role in mitigating behind-the-scenes crises, such as vendor breaches or difficult family dynamics, to ensure a seamless aesthetic for clients influenced by social media expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • The Cindy Adams Show | 02-22-26

    The Cindy Adams Show | 02-22-26
    Feb 22 2026
    Cindy Adams provides a blunt critique of modern social trends, beginning with a lament over the perceived decline of traditional parenting and the rise of a disenfranchised youth culture. She transitions into an extensive interview with a high-end wedding planner to explore the excessive complexity and soaring costs of contemporary matrimonial celebrations, which Adams views with humorous skepticism. The broadcast concludes with a mixture of personal anecdotes about Hollywood icons like Liza Minnelli and sharp-tongued commentary on economic inflation and shifting cultural standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 min