Michael Savage

Michael Savage
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Name	Michael Savage
Birth name	Michael Alan Weiner
Birth date	March 31, 1942
Occupation	Radio host, author, activist

Michael Savage is a renowned American radio host, author, and conservative activist, best known for his nationally syndicated talk radio show, The Savage Nation. Born as Michael Alan Weiner, he has been a prominent figure in the American media landscape, often discussing topics related to politics, social issues, and culture, frequently referencing Historic figures like Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill. His show has been broadcast on various networks, including Westwood One and Cumulus Media, and has featured interviews with notable guests like Donald Trump, Newt Gingrich, and Rush Limbaugh.

● Early Life and Education

Michael Savage was born in The Bronx, New York City, to a family of Jewish descent, with roots in Russia and Romania. He developed an interest in botany and ethnopharmacology at a young age, which led him to pursue a degree in botany from Queens College, City University of New York. He later earned a master's degree in medical botany from Long Island University and a Ph.D. in ethnobotany from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied under the guidance of professors like Richard Evans Schultes and Clarence Lehman. During his time at University of California, Berkeley, he was exposed to the counterculture movement of the 1960s, which had a significant impact on his worldview, as he often references events like the Summer of Love and the Woodstock Music & Art Fair.

● Career

Before becoming a radio host, Michael Savage worked as a teacher and a researcher at various institutions, including Brandeis University and the National Institutes of Health. He also worked as a consultant for companies like Pfizer and Eli Lilly and Company, and was a member of the American Society of Pharmacognosy. In the 1970s and 1980s, he wrote several books on health and nutrition, including "The Herb Bible", which was published by Prentice Hall. His writing often referenced the work of experts like Linus Pauling and Adelle Davis, and he has been a long-time critic of the food industry, often citing the work of organizations like the Center for Science in the Public Interest and the National Nutritional Foods Association.

● Radio Show

Michael Savage's radio show, The Savage Nation, was first launched in 1994 on KSFO (AM) in San Francisco, California. The show quickly gained popularity and was syndicated nationally by Westwood One in 1999. The show has been broadcast on various networks, including Cumulus Media and iHeartRadio, and has featured interviews with notable guests like Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, and Ann Coulter. The show often covers topics related to politics, social issues, and culture, frequently referencing events like the September 11 attacks and the War in Afghanistan, as well as the work of think tanks like the Heritage Foundation and the Cato Institute.

● Political Views

Michael Savage is known for his conservative and nationalist views, often expressing support for Republican Party (United States) candidates like Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. He has been a vocal critic of liberalism and progressivism, often referencing the work of thinkers like Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche. He has also been a strong supporter of Israel and has expressed concerns about the Islamic terrorism and the immigration policy of the United States, frequently citing the work of experts like Daniel Pipes and Mark Steyn. His views have been influenced by historical figures like George S. Patton and Douglas MacArthur, and he often references battles like the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Iwo Jima.

● Controversies

Michael Savage has been involved in several controversies throughout his career, including a lawsuit against CAIR and a feud with Media Matters for America. He has been accused of making inflammatory and hateful comments on his show, which has led to protests and boycotts from organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League. He has also been a vocal critic of the mainstream media, often referencing the work of journalists like Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite, and has been a long-time supporter of alternative media outlets like Breitbart News and InfoWars.

● Personal Life

Michael Savage is married to Janet Weiner and has two children, Russell Weiner and Rebecca Lin Yrigoyen. He is a resident of Tiburon, California and has been a long-time supporter of various charitable organizations, including the Marine Corps League and the USO. He has also been a vocal advocate for veterans' rights and has often referenced the work of organizations like the Wounded Warrior Project and the Disabled American Veterans. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and reading, often citing the work of authors like Ayn Rand and George Orwell. Category:American radio hosts