Boston radio host suspended for ‘insensitive’ comments, 'sensitivity training' required for on-air talent

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Boston sports radio host Tony Massarotti was suspended without pay on Tuesday, just one day after issuing a public apology for making "insensitive" remarks about Black people during last week’s broadcast of the "Felger & Mazz" show. 

The Sports Hub co-host was notably absent from Tuesday’s show, just after issuing an emotional apology for making what he called an "ignorant" comment on-air. 

Boston Herald sports columnist Tony Massarotti signs copies of his new book "A Tale of Two Cities" at the new Bob's Store in Somerville, Massachusetts, April 28, 2005. (ed Fitzgerald/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Co-host Michael Felger announced at the start of the show that Massarotti would be absent for the remainder of the week and that all on-air personalities in Boston with Beasley Media Group will now undergo "sensitivity training." 

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"He made a heartfelt apology about comments that he made on the show on Friday, which were insensitive and hurtful," Felger said. 

"Because Beasley Media strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, and these comments went against its core values, the company has decided to suspend Tony for the rest of the week without pay. In addition, all of our on-air personalities at Beasley Boston will be taking sensitivity training to redouble our efforts to create a culture of understanding."

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During Friday’s show, Massarotti was inquiring about two Black people who sat behind Felger, who joined the broadcast remotely from a New