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- Born: January 8, 1951
- Birthplace: NY, NY
- Alma mater: Vassar College
- Attained a Master's degree in Journalism
- Former columnist for MSNBC
- Began his radio career in 1999
- In 2005, won the Marconi Award as Radio Personality of the Year
- Said, "I think we should kill [Muslims]" during a May 2004 broadcastMediaMatters: The "Situation" with Jay Severin (June 10, 2005)
- A national Islamic antidefamation organization called to have him removed from the airBoston.com: Islamic group seeks firing of radio host (April 25, 2004)
- 2009: Annual salary is reportedly more than $1 millionBoston Herald: Jay Severin Off the Air (May 5, 2009)
- April 30, 2009: Suspended by WTKK-FM (96.9) after making disparaging comments about illegal aliens and swine flu
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Jay Severin is a conservative Boston-based radio personality. Severin has made headlines several times for controversial statements he has made during his radio program.Boston.com: Islamic group seeks firing of radio host (April 25, 2004)
Severin was suspended indefinitely on April 30, 2009, because of his offensive remarks about illegal aliens, Mexicans and the swine flu that he made during his radio program..Boston Herald: Severin Suspended (April 30, 2009) On May 5, 2009, WTKK-FM stated Severin's suspension would continue "until further notice."Boston Herald: Jay Severin Off the Air (May 5, 2009)
2009 Suspension
The KTKK-FM radio talk show host, Jay Severin was suspended on April 30, 2009, for his derogatory commentary about Mexicans and the swine flu. Although the comment was not disclosed by the radio station, Severin has stated that venereal disease and women with mustaches were Mexico's main exports. He also stated that, "Immigrants are leeches and their children, he warns, don't speak English, will retard schools, add to crime and spread disease."Boston Herald: Severin suspended after illegal... (April 30, 2009) The Phoenix: Jay Severin's double secret suspension (April 30, 2009)The owner of the radio station, Greater Media, said the station had been receiving complaints about Severin's remarks about immigrants for a week prior to the suspension and their actions were due to their overall dissatisfaction with the recent "hateful' tone of Severin's program.Boston Herald: 'Hateful' Tone Keeps Jay Severin on WTKK Sidelines (May 1, 2009)
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