Mike Opelka

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Mike Opelka
Born
Michael Vincent Opelka

(1957-07-09) July 9, 1957 (age 64)
New York City
Alma materTrinity University (Texas)
Spouse(s)Donna Marie Swajeski
Career
Station(s)WPHT, WILM
CountryUnited States
WebsitePure Opelka

Mike Opelka (born July 9, 1957) is an American radio broadcaster and television producer,[1] in Houston, New York,[2] Delaware, and nationally. He worked at The Blaze for seven years before being laid off in August 2017.[citation needed] He grew up in Glenview, Illinois where he attended Catholic schools.

Goya Foods protest[]

Opelka initiated a "buy-cott" of Goya Foods products in July 2020 after their CEO, Robert Unanue, of Goya Foods was criticized for praising U.S. President Donald Trump at a Hispanic Prosperity Initiative event held at the White House. Former HUD secretary Julian Castro and others called for a boycott of Goya Food products following Unanue's remarks.[3][4]

Opelka's brother came up with the idea to encourage people to purchase $10 worth of Goya products and donate them to local food banks. Opelka claims to be trying to fight anger with love. With the enormous response to his appeal, he said, "It looks like love is winning and that's really what this is about, taking a negative and turning it into a positive that works for the employees of Goya and the people who need food right now."[4]

Shows[]

Opelka's show Pure Opelka airs on WILM[5] in Wilmington, Delaware — and he hosts a show on WPHT every Saturday night from 8-11pm. Starting in April 2018, he began co-hosting the Angie Austin & Mike Opelka Show, nationally-syndicated and on demand via Genesis Communications Network).[6][7] He guests hosts on other radio shows, including that of Chris Plante on WMAL-FM[8] and Mike Opelka fills in for Rich Zeoli on WPHT.[9] Opelka takes nominations for the "woke olympics" during his shows.[10]

As producer and actor, he is known for Personal FX: The Collectibles Show (1994), Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. (1990), and Fox After Breakfast (1996).

Personal[]

Opelka has been married to screenwriter Donna Swajeski since February 29, 1992, and lives with her in Arden, Delaware,[11] a village outside Wilmington.[1] His nephew is professional tennis player Reilly Opelka.[12] He grew up with fellow radio show host Chris Plante in Glenview, Illinois.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Mike Opelka". 1210 WPHT. June 14, 2019. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "Program Information". www.gcnlive.com. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  3. ^ https://www.eater.com/2020/7/15/21324965/goya-boycott-julian-castro-interview-how-to-support-communities-of-color
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Kaplan, Talia (July 14, 2020). "Radio host who ignited Goya 'buy-cott' movement: 'It looks like love is winning'". Fox News. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  5. ^ "News Radio 1450 WILM - Wilmington's News, Traffic & Weather". News Radio 1450 WILM. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  6. ^ "Radio Personality". Angie Austin. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  7. ^ Show, The Angie Austin and Mike Opelka. "Angie Austin and Mike Opelka". The Angie Austin and Mike Opelka Show. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "The Chris Plante Show on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  9. ^ Mike Opelka fills in for Rich (Full Zeoli Show 8/10/20), retrieved August 11, 2020
  10. ^ Opelka, Mike (July 10, 2020). "The Chris Plante Show 07.10.20 on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. The Chris Plante Show. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  11. ^ "Mike Opelka 2018". arden.delaware.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
  12. ^ "Who Are Reilly Opelka Parents? Father And Mother – His Girlfriend And Family". News Finale. August 10, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.

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