Audacy executives are "thrilled" with the early performance of Craig Carton's return to WFAN, according to a Newsday report published in early February 2026.
Chris Oliviero, chief business officer and New York market president for Audacy (WFAN's parent company), told Newsday he is pleased with the on-air content and key metrics after the first four weeks of "The Carton Show" (co-hosted by Carton and Chris McMonigle in the 2-7 p.m. afternoon drive slot).
Full quarterly ratings for the new lineup are not expected until spring 2026, but early indicators show the show generating the desired audience interaction.
Carton, who debuted in the new role on January 5, 2026, previously hosted successful (though often controversial) shows at WFAN: mornings with Boomer Esiason from 2007-2017 and afternoons with Evan Roberts from 2020-2023, before departing in 2023.
The positive assessment follows Carton's January return, which shifted other hosts and ended the midday show of Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata.