Who Am I? July, 2018

I was born in the capitol of MD but grew up in Greensboro, NC. I was a ‘phi beta’ student at the University of N.C.

My grandpa (mom’s dad) emigrated here from Russia in 1897. He was one of 14 siblings, many of whom did not survive the Holocaust. He settled in Savannah, GA and worked for his older brother, who had arrived in the U.S. before him, and who ran a dry goods store at the time.

I’m largely known as a conservative radio talk show host. I have always been a strong opponent of communism and a determined enemy of prejudice and repression. I have often made myself available to Jewish causes over the years. 

I have a reputation of being a polyglot and can speak or fake my way through a couple of dozen languages. That talent has helped me during my time in the army and also during different journalist assignments. In fact I even wrote a book about learning languages.

I estimate that I have interviewed over 10,000 guests on my many radio shows over a period well north of 50 years. It yet remains to be seen whether Rush, Laura I., or Ann C. will have that longevity! During my career, I was often an evening or overnight radio host. I have been a featured guest on many networks and a published author. I provided inspiration to Larry King and others who followed me. Along the way, I have acted as a sales consultant to Fortune 500 companies, business leaders, professional athletes and entertainers. My radio programs were often broadcast throughout the north Jersey area. In recent years I gravitated to satellite and cable radio station including Comcast and Verizon as well “on-demand” subscriptions from my website. I was eventually inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. My last reported address was in Livingstone, N.J. which only adds to my N.J. bona fides.

Along my journey in life I’ve also dabbled a bit in politics. I made a run for Congress in NYC and threw my hat in the ring for mayor as well. I lost both times! 

That’s me in the photo below. (1a)"Who Am I"? I had the only talk show on a radio station that strictly played rock ‘n roll. (1b)What was the name of my show? (2a) What was my maternal grandfather’s full name? In grandpa’s day, Savannah had several army camps around Oglethorpe Avenue. (2b)What famous army colonel on horseback did grandpa admire there? (2c)On what station did I interview grandpa? (3)Who did I lose my bid for a congressional seat to? (4) Where did I work as an adjunct professor of journalism? (5) I pray every day of the week. An interviewer once asked me what I’d say to God if I happened to be lucky enough to get into heaven. What was my reply?