Boston Radio Host Faces Calls for Dismissal After Racial Slur

Tony Massarotti, a host on Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub, has sparked outrage after using a racial slur during a live broadcast while discussing Gen-Z, stating, 'the 'Z' stands for 'zipperhead,' a derogatory term historically used against people of Asian descent. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation on social media, with calls for Massarotti's resignation and critiques of his insensitivity, particularly given his history of similar comments. In 2023, he was suspended for racially charged remarks about Black men during a previous broadcast. Critics have expressed disbelief that Massarotti remains employed, while others have speculated on whether he was aware of the term's offensive nature. The station has not yet publicly addressed the incident. The Committee of 100 has labeled the term as racist due to its harmful stereotyping of Asian individuals.