Bob Turner: podcast appearances and interviews

Robert L. Turner, born on May 2, 1941, is an American conservationist, filmmaker, and former mayor who is affiliated with Summit Coaching and Consulting. He is also recognized for his career as a media executive with notable success in the television talk show segment of the industry. After retiring from his business career, Turner entered politics and served as a United States representative for New York's 9th congressional district from 2011 to 2013. During his political career, he ran against Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner in 2010 but lost the race with 39 percent of the vote. Following Weiner's resignation due to a sexting scandal, Turner was elected in a special election to fill the vacant seat, defeating Democrat David Weprin with 52 percent of the vote, becoming the first Republican to represent the area since 1923. After redistricting eliminated his congressional district in 2012, he ran for the United States Senate but was defeated in the primaries. Turner also served as chairman of the Queens County chapter of the Republican Party from 2015 to 2017.