- Has written several books on herbal medicine.
- His father ran an antiques store.
- Originally used the term "homicide bomber" to describe Islamic radicals who blew themselves up. The term was also used by Fox News.
- Coined the phrase 'compassionate conservative'.
- Former political leftist who became a conservative radio talk show host later in life.
- His son, Russell Weiner, created the Rockstar energy drink, and is both the founder and CEO of the company.
- Donated $5,600 to the campaign of Democratic candidate Jerry Brown in the 2006 California Attorney General election.
- Currently married to his second wife, Janet Weiner, since 1967.
- According to his book Trickle Up Poverty, he has called for tariffs on China.
- Graduated from Jamaica High School in 1958.
- "Savage Nation" is the third most listened-to radio show, after Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity.
- His interview with Playboy was published in their April 2010 edition.
- Donated $25,000 to the International Fund for Animal Welfare to aid in the trans location of 83 elephants in Malawi, ensuring the safety of both the elephants and the villagers of that region.
- On June 9, 2007, Talkers Magazine awarded Savage with the publication's annual "Freedom of Speech Award," and he accepted it with a pre-recorded speech.
- Close friend of Jerry Doyle.
- Plays a ukulele to relieve stress.
- Met Robin Willams while both were walking their dogs, and they became friendly.
- Is a Dr. with a PhD in Nutrition.
- Was friends with Allen Ginsberg. The two once skinny dipped together.
- On May 5, 2009, Savage was added to a list of individuals banned from entering the United Kingdom as he is "considered to be engaging in unacceptable behavior by seeking to provoke others to serious criminal acts and fostering hatred which might lead to inter-community violence".
- Was ranked no. 61 in Bernard Goldberg's "100 People Who Are Screwing Up America".
- Graduated from CUNY-Queens College.
- Has written 44 books.
- Received a Ph D. From University of California, Berkeley in 1978.
- When he was 11 his parents bought a house at 73-10 Utopia Parkway in Flushing, Queens, New York.
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