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- Born: March 31, 1942
- Birth name: Michael Weiner
- Birthplace: The Bronx, New York
- Education: Queens College, B.A.
- Master's: University of Hawaii, M.A. in Anthropology and Ethnobotany
- Doctorate: University of California, Berkeley in Nutritional Ethnomedicine
- Spouse: Janet Weiner
- Residence: Marin County, California
- Host of The Savage Nation conservative talk show
- Author of four New York Times bestsellers
- Wrote more than 17 books on natural medicine under name Michael Weiner
- Became a conservative in 1980; former friend of Allen Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti
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Michael Savage is an often controversial radio talk show host. Savage was fired from his MSNBC show in 2003 for calling a prank caller a "sodomite" who he said should "get AIDS and die." Prior to becoming a commentator, Savage, whose real name is Michael Alan Weiner, and authored over 17 books on natural medicine and health. His radio show, The Savage Nation, is syndicated on over 400 stations in the United States.
In May 2009, Savage was reported to be one of the 22 people banned from traveling to Great Britain for "fostering extremism or hatred."The First Post: Shock jock Michael Savage on UK's 'least wanted' list (May 5, 2009)
Savage's Remarks on Autism
On July 21, 2008, protesters gathered outside WOR Radio in New York City demanding an apology from Savage after he remarked that children with autism are "brats" on his July 16 radio show.FOX News: Protesters Decry Radio Commentator Michael Savage's Remarks (July 21, 2008)Key Dates
- March 31, 1942: Born Michael Alan Weiner in The Bronx
- 1964: Marries first wife, Carol Ely
- 1967: Marries Janet Weiner
- 1968: Moves to Hawaii to study ethnobotany
- 1973: Befriends Allen Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti
- 1975: Publishes first book, Plant a Tree
- 1994: Given own radio show on KGO in San Francisco
- 1996: Founds Paul Revere Society to protest undocumented immigrants
- March 2003: Hired by MSNBC to do one-hour television show
- July 2003: Fired by MSNBC
- 2005: Publishes Liberalism is a Mental Disorder
- May 2009: Banned from entering the United KingdomThe First Post: Shock jock Michael Savage on UK's 'least wanted' list (May 5, 2009)
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Michael Savage Questions
Perspective: Michael Savage banned from the UK, and his appearance on NPRs Talk of the Nation earlier today ... what the deuce? 5 AnswersI'll chalk this one up in the "bad things happen to bad people" category. Karma. At the end of the day the United Kingdom can govern how they see fit, maybe by ... read more
Why Michael Savage is banned In The U.K? 2 AnswersMichael Savage Barred From UK for Inciting 'Hatred' and 'Extremism' read more
Michael Savage is against illegal immigration? Is that worthy of a ban? #tcot #newmedia #ccot 2 AnswersI assume you're talking about the rumors that he's been banned from the U.K. for "inciting others to hatred" or something like that. I can't find a decent news... read more
In Lost Season four, Michael can not die. Weapons malfunction around Michael and he recovers from any injury? 1 AnswerBecause the island isn't done with him. Remember when he tries to kill himself in the alley and suddenly Tom appears? Tom tells him to go ahead and try, but h... read more


