Andy Dean

Andrew Dean Litinsky (born June 11, 1981), better known as Andy Dean, is an American nationally syndicated radio talk show host, political commentator, and media executive. Litinsky is the co-founder of ZideLitinsky Media with Billion Dollar Box Office producer Warren Zide, producer of film franchises including American Pie and Final Destination.[2]

Andy Litinsky
Born
Andrew Dean Litinsky

(1981-06-11) June 11, 1981
Boynton Beach, Florida[1]
EducationPine Crest School, Florida
Alma materHarvard University
Career
ShowAndy Dean Show
StylePolitical Talk & News
CountryUnited States

His nationally syndicated radio show, America Now with Andy Dean, discussed politics, business, entertainment, and technology. It aired weekdays from 6pm to 9pm EDT.[3] The program aired nationally in Premiere Radio Networks syndicated 'Big 4' lineup with Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity.[4] Prior to his nationally syndicated show, The Andy Dean Program was broadcast on WSB in Atlanta, Georgia.[5] While at WSB, Dean was one of the most frequently used guest hosts, and one of the most popular guest hosts, of the Herman Cain radio program, and served as a fill in host for national radio show host, Neal Boortz.

Litinsky was one of the youngest candidates to compete on NBC's The Apprentice and holds the title as the only candidate to be re-hired by Donald Trump to run his production company Trump Productions LLC.[6][7][8][9][10]

Education

Litinsky graduated from Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2000; while in high school he placed first in the U.S. National Debate Championships in Extemporaneous Commentary Speaking.[11] In 2004, he graduated with honors from Harvard University with a degree in Government.[12] While attending Harvard, Litinsky worked for Rick Davis, former political advisor to Senator John McCain.

America Now

While host of America Now, Litinsky appeared on NBC's The Today Show, CNBC's Power Lunch, Fox News' America’s News HQ and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher.[13]

References
  1. "Andy Dean". IMDb.
  2. "ZideLitinsky Consulting + Productions".
  3. America Now with Andy Dean Archived 2011-09-10 at the Wayback Machine. Premier Radio.
  4. "Andy Dean | Bio | Premiere Speakers Bureau".
  5. WSB Weekender, Former 'Apprentice' Contestant Andy Dean Inked For Premiere Syndicated Talk Show; Jason Lewis Moves To Genesis. All Access Music Group. July 18, 2011.
  6. Stuart Elliott. Fired on Trump Show; Hired for a Pepsi Ad. New York Times. November 29, 2004.
  7. Elwin Green. Entrepreneur's conference aimed at the young and hungry. Post-Gazette. May 30, 2008.
  8. Colin Mahan. Mr. Trump goes to Hollywood. TV.com. July 5, 2006
  9. Reuters. Trump, Apprentice loser going H'wood. Sify. July 6, 2006.
  10. Fred Topel. Donald Trump Says The Apprentice’s Future Is Still Rosie, Er, Rosey Archived October 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Hollywood.com. February 2, 2007.
  11. "Extemporaneous Commentary National Champions: Speech, Debate: National Speech & Debate Association". Archived from the original on 2015-12-10. Retrieved 2015-12-08.. Extemporaneous Commentary National Champions.
  12. Elena Sorokin. Trump Ousts Harvard Alum. The Harvard Crimson. November 29, 2004.
  13. "Guest List: June 27, 2014".
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