Dan Bernstein Fired from 670 The Score Amid Doxing Controversy
Dan Bernstein’s position as host of Chicago’s 670 The Score has been terminated following serious allegations of doxing stemming from a heated exchange on social media. The announcement came from Mitch Rosen, the head of WSCR-AM, during a live broadcast on March 21, around 1:50 p.m.
Understanding Doxing
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, doxing refers to:
“To publicly identify or publish private information about (someone), especially as a form of punishment or revenge.”
The Incident Unfolds
The doxing scandal ignited when Bernstein engaged in a disagreement with a user on X over fishing ethics. The conflict was triggered by a now-deleted post in which Bernstein shared a photo of a fish he had caught, accompanied by the caption:
“This was a helluva fight.”
In response, user @GregMessenger accused him of killing a pregnant northern pike. Bernstein defended himself, asserting that the fish was successfully released and swam away vigorously. However, GregMessenger contested this claim, pointing out visible dried blood on the fish’s gills, raising further ethical questions about Bernstein’s fishing practices.
Escalation of the Online Feud
The situation escalated dramatically when Bernstein, feeling provoked, threatened to disclose the user’s personal information on social media:
“Where you at? I have your address and phone numbers. Want it all public? Do I worry you yet?”
The user, however, remained unfazed, claiming transparency regarding his whereabouts, and this only intensified Bernstein’s response. He provocatively asked:
“Want your kids involved?”
Bernstein continued to engage in a series of tweets, demanding an apology:
“Just say ‘I’m sorry for being a di*k,’ and I’ll stop.”
He concluded the exchange by interpreting the user’s silences as an admission of guilt, labeling him a “MAGA worm”in the process.
Consequences and Repercussions
This outburst resulted in Bernstein being off-air for a week, culminating in his official termination announced by Rosen. The staff subsequently received an email clarifying the situation:
“On behalf of [Audacy market manager] Kevin Cassidy and myself, we want to let all of you know that Dan Bernstein no longer works at the Score. We thank Dan for his time here and wish him nothing but the best. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you.”
In addition to losing his role at The Score, Bernstein was removed from the board of directors at Camp One Step, a nonprofit organization serving children with cancer, due to the fallout from this controversy.
Past Controversies: A Pattern of Disputes
Bernstein’s career has been marked by various controversies. One notable incident occurred in 2024 when he publicly reacted to comments from Barstool Eddie during a show. Eddie referred to Bernstein simply by his last name, which elicited an intense response from the host:
“You can call me Dan or you can call me Bernsy, but you don’t know me like that.”
This moment, captured during a break in the live YouTube stream, sparked a backlash across social media platforms. Responding to the incident, Eddie asserted on X that he never intended to provoke Bernstein, questioning why addressing someone by their last name would trigger such anger:
“I could have said anything and Bernstein was gonna look at the opportunity to jump on top of me.”
He concluded by describing Bernstein as “a miserable, miserable guy.”
As this story continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of public disputes, especially in the age of social media where private and public lives increasingly intertwine.