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STEVE POST Obituary

POST--Steve. The Board of Trustees and Staff of New York Public Radio mourn the loss of Steve Post. Answering to no one, Steve graced WNYC's air for more than 25 years, sharing his unique take on the day's news, his irreverence and beautiful music with a devoted audience. He hosted WNYC's Morning Music and The No Show. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Laura, his family, his friends and his countless fans. Cynthia King Vance, Chair; Laura Walker, President and CEO

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 5, 2014.

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Erling Solstad

August 21, 2014

Steve Post was one of the greatest. Of particular note was his exasperation with Richard Nixon which I felt also, but he expressed perfectly. May he reach some form of enlightenment.

Don Tirabassi

August 8, 2014

Dear Laura,
We worked together on 'Lenny' at the Aquarius in LA in the early 70's. Your long calls with Steve in NY provided a daily dose of happiness across the miles. My thoughts are with you at his loss.
Don Tirabassi

Walter Elliott

August 6, 2014

I place Steve Post with Marty "Transit TimeTable" Wayne and Pegeen Fitzgerald as among WNYC's more unique radio personalities. Thanks, Steve, and enjoy the Golden Studio.

John Schreiber

August 5, 2014

When Whipporwills call, and Evening Is nice, I'll hurry to My Blue Heaven.

John Schreiber

August 5, 2014

I started with Steve in the late 60s. Marshall Efron, Richard Nixon, Bob Dylan, Gene Austin, Bela Bartok. Just loved him.

Jerry Alter

August 5, 2014

I just missed Bob Fass but then caught Steve Post on BAI and was very much taken. He was terrific. Fass was a mentor of his but Post was mine.

August 5, 2014

I used to listen 'religiously' to Steve Post's "Room 101" which was the best show on WBAI. In fact, it was the best show on radio. When it went off the air, I grieved. And now I grieve for Steve Post himself..May he rest in peace.
He was brilliant, hilarious and his collection of Nixon memorabilia was iconic. He also had the great idea of taping a song "Oh Had I a Magic Thread" sung and harmonized by Joan baez and Judy Collins which I taped myself from his radio show. I still enjoy listening to it and am ever grateful to Steve because I always thought Joan and Judy should have made a record singing together. Dear Steve, you brought me hours of joy, laughter, and grist for contemplation about this crazy world of ours.
Batya Bauman, Amherst, MA

Jeff Ambers

August 5, 2014

I so loved Steve on BAI, especially his hilarious
Programs with marshal Efron. Jeff ambers, Millburn nj

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