Andy Dean
{{Short description|American radio host (born 1981)}}
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| birth_place = Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
| education = Harvard University (BA)
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Andrew Dean Litinsky (born June 11, 1981) is an American nationally syndicated radio talk show host, political commentator, and media executive. He is a former The Apprentice contestant.
Litinsky is a co-founder of Trump Media & Technology Group, with Wes Moss and co-founder of ZideLitinsky Media with film producer Warren Zide, producer of film franchises including American Pie and Final Destination.{{Cite web|url=https://zidelitinsky.com/|title = ZideLitinsky Consulting + Productions}}
Early life and 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.speechanddebate.org/aspx/nav.aspx?navid=496 |title=Extemporaneous Commentary National Champions: Speech, Debate: National Speech & Debate Association |accessdate=2015-12-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210202325/http://www.speechanddebate.org/aspx/nav.aspx?navid=496 |archivedate=2015-12-10 }}. Extemporaneous Commentary National Champions. In 2004, he graduated with honors from Harvard University with a degree in government.Elena Sorokin. [http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2004/11/29/trump-ousts-harvard-alum-in-a/ Trump Ousts Harvard Alum]. The Harvard Crimson. November 29, 2004. While attending Harvard, Litinsky worked for Rick Davis, former political advisor to Senator John McCain.
''The Apprentice'' and Donald Trump
Litinsky appeared on the second season of The Apprentice in 2004. He was fired in week 12. In 2006, he was hired by Donald Trump to run his production company, Trump Productions.Stuart Elliott. [https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/29/business/media/29addes.html?_r=0 Fired on Trump Show; Hired for a Pepsi Ad]. New York Times. November 29, 2004.Elwin Green. [http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/news/entrepreneurs-conference-aimed-at-the-young-and-hungry-396197/ Entrepreneur's conference aimed at the young and hungry]. Post-Gazette. May 30, 2008.Colin Mahan. [http://www.tv.com/news/mr-trump-goes-to-hollywood-5193/ Mr. Trump goes to Hollywood]. TV.com. July 5, 2006Reuters. [https://web.archive.org/web/20150627063612/http://www.sify.com/movies/trump-apprentice-loser-going-h-wood-news-hollywood-kkfvj3ehbda.html Trump, Apprentice loser going H'wood]. Sify. July 6, 2006.Fred Topel. [http://www.hollywood.com/feature/Donald_Trump_Says_The_Apprentices_Future_Is_Still_Rosie_Er_Rosey/3651845 Donald Trump Says The Apprentice's Future Is Still Rosie, Er, Rosey] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005143934/http://www.hollywood.com/feature/Donald_Trump_Says_The_Apprentices_Future_Is_Still_Rosie_Er_Rosey/3651845 |date=October 5, 2011 }}. Hollywood.com. February 2, 2007.
As the president of Trump Productions, Litinsky produced television shows with Trump, such shows include, Pageant Place on MTV, the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump, and Ultimate Merger on TV One.{{Cite web |last=Zeitchik |first=Steven |date=2007-06-20 |title=Trump, MTV pact on 'Pageant Place' |url=https://variety.com/2007/scene/markets-festivals/trump-mtv-pact-on-pageant-place-1117967258/ |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}
In February 2021, Litinsky and Wes Moss, who also appeared on season two of The Apprentice, founded Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), with the suggestion of creating a social network, which later was launched as Truth Social in February 2022.{{Cite news |first1= Helen |last1 = Coster | first2= Julia |last2 = Love|title=Politics trumps business in Truth Social's war on Big Tech|date=27 June 2022|publisher=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-trump-truth-social/ |access-date=2022-06-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628112619/https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-trump-truth-social/|archive-date=2022-06-28|url-status=live}} Litinsky left the company in 2022.{{cite web|website=Business Insider|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/truth-social-loses-top-exec-former-apprentice-contestant-2022-6|title=A former 'The Apprentice' contestant who first pitched Truth Social to Trump has left the company behind the app, report says|date=June 29, 2022|first=Isobel|last=Asher Hamilton}}
In February 2024, United Atlantic Ventures (UAV), a partnership between Litinsky and Moss, sued TMTG for attempting to dilute their ownership stake by increasing the authorized stock from 120 million to 1 billion shares, thus lowering the value of UAV's shares from 8.6 percent to less than 1 percent.{{cite news |last=Harwell |first=Drew |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/29/truth-social-lawsuit-trump-media-founders/ |title=Trump Media co-founders sue company, alleging a scheme to dilute shares |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=February 29, 2024 |access-date=March 1, 2024}} The lawsuit mentions that Trump attempted to pressure Litinsky into giving his shares to Melania Trump and then, when he refused, tried to oust Litinsky.{{cite news |last1=Ramirrez |first1=Nikki Mccann |last2=Bort |first2=Ryan |title=WTF Is Going on With Truth Social: A Timeline |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/truth-social-drama-donald-trump-lawsuits-ipo-1234999198/ |access-date=1 August 2024 |date=5 April 2024}} In March 2024, Trump sued Litinsky and Moss for forfeiture of their stock, saying they mishandled and attempted to block attempts to take TMTG public for nearly two years.{{Cite news |last=Gregorian |first=Dareh |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-sues-truth-social-co-founders-says-not-entitled-stock-shares-rcna146106 |title=Trump sues Truth Social co-founders, says they're not entitled to stock shares |work=NBC News |date=April 3, 2024 |access-date=April 5, 2024}}
Litinsky and Moss won the ability to sell their stake in Trump Media & Technology Group in Delaware Federal Court on September 6, 2024 after they were granted summary judgment by Federal Court Judge Gregory B. Williams. UAV, Litinsky, and Moss prevailed over a stock transfer company, Odyssey Transfer and Trust Company.{{Cite news |date=6 September 2024 |title=Stakeholder in Trump's Truth Social Parent Company Wins Court Ruling Over Share Transfer |url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/delaware/articles/2024-09-06/stakeholder-in-trumps-truth-social-parent-company-wins-court-ruling-over-share-transfer |work=U.S. News |agency=Associated Press}}
In September 2024, UAV sold most of its common stock in TMTG, approximately 11 million shares, which according to CNBC, was worth between $128 million and $170 million.{{Cite web |last=Mangan |first=Kevin Breuninger,Dan |date=2024-09-26 |title=Trump Media shareholder UAV dumped nearly 11 million shares |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/26/trump-media-shareholder-dumped-more-than-7point5-million-shares.html |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=CNBC |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-09-27 |title=Trump Media cofounders just dumped almost all of their stock |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-media-co-founders-just-114724869.html |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}
''America Now''
America Now with Andy Dean debuted on August 8, 2011.{{cite news |last1=Dinges |first1=Gary |title=New voice of talk radio young, full of energy |work=Austin American Statesman |date=August 4, 2011}} The nationally syndicated radio show discussed politics, business, entertainment, and technology. It aired weekdays from 6pm to 9pm EDT.[http://www.premiereradio.com/shows/view/america_now_with_andy_dean.html America Now with Andy Dean] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910154513/http://www.premiereradio.com/shows/view/america_now_with_andy_dean.html |date=2011-09-10 }}. Premier Radio. The program aired nationally in Premiere Radio Networks syndicated 'Big 4' lineup with Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity.{{Cite web|url=http://premierespeakers.com/andy_dean/bio|title = Andy Dean | Bio | Premiere Speakers Bureau}} Prior to the show, The Andy Dean Program was broadcast on WSB in Atlanta, Georgia.[http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/93950/wsb-weekender-former-apprentice-contestant-andy-de 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. While at WSB, Dean was one of the most frequently used guest hosts of the Herman Cain radio program, and served as a fill in host for national radio show host, Neal Boortz. Dean stepped down as host in August 2014 to run his show on ConnectPal, a social media site, formed in 2014 but dissolved in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://myventurepad.com/connectpal-subscription-platform-continues-attract-content-creators/|website=My Venture Pad|date=November 15, 2017|last=Big|first=Smith|title=ConnectPal, Subscription Platform, Continues to Attract Content Creators}} Joe Pagliarulo replaced Dean as interim host.{{cite news |last1=Heil |first1=Emily |title=Meghan McCain wants to 'drive the national conversation' on news-talk radio show: The senatorial offspring has a new hosting gig. |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=July 15, 2015}}
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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.real-time-with-bill-maher-blog.com/index/2014/6/26/guest-list-june-27-2014|title = Guest List: June 27, 2014| date=26 June 2014 }} After leaving America Now, he joined CNN as a Political Analyst and Commentator.{{cite web |last=Mathis-Lilley |first=Ben |title=CNN Analyst: Trump Jr. Gave One of the Greatest Speeches Ive Ever Seen, Could Also Be President|url=https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2016/07/cnn-analyst-andy-dean-says-donald-trump-jr-could-also-be-president.html |website=Slate |date=July 20, 2016 |access-date=October 24, 2024}}
References
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External links
- [http://premierespeakers.com/andy_dean/bio Andy Dean bio] Premiere Speakers.
- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1722611/
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