Bob Garfield Fired From New York Public Radio for Bullying

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | 9:18am CT

Bob Garfield

Per a statement issued by New York Public Radio, Bob Garfield, co-host of On the Media, has been fired as a result of a pattern of behavior that violated NYPR's anti-bullying policy. This decision was made following a recent investigation conducted by an outside investigator that found that he had violated the policy.

Garfield was also the subject of an investigation in 2020, which also found that he had violated the policy, and which resulted in disciplinary action, a warning about the potential consequences if the behavior continued, and a meaningful opportunity to correct it.

On the Media airs on 421 public radio stations, reaching millions of people on-air and online. Host and Managing Editor Brooke Gladstone will continue to host the show.

NYPR's statement also said, "We recognize Bob's contributions to our industry and our listeners. We also affirm NYPR's commitment to providing an inclusive and respectful environment for our employees, guests and listeners."