How education and upbringing influenced the life of Michael Savage. A timeline of key moments.
Michael Savage, born Michael Alan Weiner, is an American author, political commentator, activist, and former radio host. He is renowned for hosting "The Savage Nation," a nationally syndicated talk show that was highly popular. Savage holds advanced degrees in fields like medical botany, medical anthropology, and nutritional ethnomedicine. As Michael Weiner, he authored books on health-related topics. Under the name Michael Savage, he has written politically charged books, some of which became New York Times bestsellers. He is known for his conservative views and controversial statements.
On March 31, 1942, Michael Alan Weiner, known professionally as Michael Savage, was born. He would later become an author, political commentator, activist, and radio host.
In 1958, Michael Savage graduated from Jamaica High School, marking the beginning of his higher education journey.
In 1963, Michael Savage earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Queens College.
In 1964, Michael Savage married Carol Ely; the marriage later ended in divorce.
On March 2, 1967, Savage's daughter, Rebecca Lin Weiner Yops, was born to Savage and his second wife, Janet.
In 1967, Michael Savage remarried after meeting his current wife, Janet.
In 1969, Michael Savage's younger brother, Jerome, who had developmental disabilities and was unable to hear or speak, passed away.
On February 15, 1970, Savage's son, Russell Weiner, was born to Savage and his second wife, Janet. Russell is the founder of Rockstar energy drink.
In 1970, Michael Savage earned a Master of Science in botany from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
In 1970, Michael Savage's father, who owned an antiques shop, died of a heart attack at the age of 57.
In 1972, Michael Savage earned a Master of Arts in anthropology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
In 1974, Savage and his family moved to Fairfax, California, after Savage completed his master's degree at the University of Hawaii.
In 1978, Michael Savage obtained a PhD in nutritional ethnomedicine from the University of California, Berkeley. His thesis was titled "Nutritional Ethnomedicine in Fiji."
By 1980, Robert Cathcart noted that Michael Savage held conservative political views in their private conversations.
In 1991, Savage self-published "The Death of the White Male", arguing against affirmative action and demonstrating his emerging philosophy.
Later in 1994, KGO parent company Capital Cities/ABC Inc. purchased the station KSFO and changed it to a conservative talk format.
In 2003, Michael Savage's mother passed away.
In 2003, Savage stated he had voted for George W. Bush "quite reluctantly" in 2000.
In 2004, Savage and the Revere Society hosted a party at Schroeder's Cafe in San Francisco celebrating the re-election of George W. Bush.
In 2006, Savage donated $5,600 to the campaign of Democratic candidate Jerry Brown in the California Attorney General election.
In 2013, Savage spoke about his admiration for Jonas Salk, who invented the polio vaccine and refused to patent it.
In June 2015, Savage strongly supported Donald Trump after Trump's announcement of his candidacy in the 2016 United States presidential election.
In December 2019, Savage suffered a heart attack, but subsequently recovered and returned on air.
On January 31, 2020, Savage called for a stop to flights from China due to the coronavirus outbreak.
In his podcast aired in November 2020, Savage stated that he trusts in God and believes God influences his life and career.
Despite disagreements with some of Trump's actions and policies, in 2020 Savage endorsed Trump for president in the United States presidential election.
In late 2021, Savage's beloved toy poodle Teddy died.
In a 2024 interview, Savage stated that he is "very affiliated with the Chabad people" and has been for 40 years.
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