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Billy Costa Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family and Net Worth

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Billy Costa Biography

Billy Costa is an American Radio and Television Host. He works at KISS 108-FM in Boston as a co-host of The Matty in the Morning Show and he hosts the KISS Top 30 Countdown. Billy is also the host of the High School Quiz Show on WGBH.

10 Quick Facts About Billy Costa

  • Name: Billy Costa
  • Age: 73 Years Old
  • Birthday: 24 December
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Height: 5 feet 11 inches
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Radio and Television Host
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: $1 Million
  • Net worth: $4 Million

Billy Costa Age

Costa is 73 years old, he was born on 24 December 1951, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 24 December every year, and his birth sign is Capricorn.

Billy Costa Height

Billy stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches.

Billy Costa Weight

Costa Weighs 75 kg.

Early Life and Education

Costa was born on 24 December 1951 in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America. Billy attended and graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

He then enrolled at Merrimack College in Massachusetts through a hockey scholarship, where he pursued studies in English. Later, he transferred to Emerson College in Boston.

Rise To Fame

Costa is a well known Emmy award-winning radio and television personality is the host of High School Quiz Show®.

Costa has been entertaining radio audiences on KISS 108 weekday mornings for the past 30 years and co-hosts “Billy & Lisa in the Morning”. Furthermore, he co-host of “Dining Playbook”, a televised restaurant review and lifestyle show on NESN. In the year 2017, Billy was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcaster Hall of Fame.

Billy Costa Family, Parents

Costa was born and raised by his parents in Cambridge. Our efforts to find out more about his father and mother came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Billy’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Billy Costa Wife

Billy was previously married to his wife Lisa Fell Costa, they finalized their divorce in 2010. Their divorce was finalized on November 1, 2010, after two years of legal wrangling. However, Lisa will get a whopping $312,000 in annual spousal support, and she also got to remain in the couple’s luxe Lynnfield home.

Costa, on the other hand, kept his 53-foot yacht, Off the Air, his 2005 Dodge truck, and a $5 million life insurance policy.

Billy Costa Wedding, Girlfriend

Costa is currently married to his long-time girlfriend Michele Steele, at the Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina on Friday. After Costa divorced his wife, he remained single and focused on his radio and television career.

Billy Costa Children

Billy has three adult sons from his previous marriage to Lisa Fell.

Billy Costa Salary

Costa receives an annual average salary of $1 million from his career as a Radio and Television Host.

Billy Costa Net Worth

Billy Costa has an estimated net worth of 4 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Radio and Television Host. Through his various sources of income, Costa has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Billy Costa Bio

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  • Full Names: William Costa
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Radio and Television Host
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Portuguese ancestry
  • Religion:  Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 73 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Date of Birth: 24 December 1951
  • Place of Birth: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
  • Birthday: 24 December

Billy Costa Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
  • Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Gray
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Divorced Lisa Fell
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Engaged and Married Michele Steele
  • Children: Sons (Three) Daughter(s) (None)

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $4 Million
  • Salary: $1 Million
  • Source of Income: Radio and Television Host

High School Quiz Show

Costa hosted a WGBH-TV show, High School Quiz Show in 2011. Season 11 of the show returns in 2019. Costa will host the all-new season of High School Quiz Show which premieres at Super Sunday on 20 October 2019.

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Tammy Bruce Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family Partner, Bruce Bixby and Net Worth

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Tammy Bruce Biography

Tammy Bruce is a popular American conservative radio host, author, and political commentator. She is presently an on-air contributor to Fox News and host of Get Tammy Bruce on Fox Nation.

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Paul Merton Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wife, TV series, and Net Worth

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Paul Merton Biography

Paul Merton is a renowned English comedian. He is known for his improvisation talent, Merton’s humor is rooted in surreal, deadpan, and sometimes dark comedy. Merton has been ranked by viewers, critics, and fellow comedians to be among Britain’s most outstanding comedians.

10 Quick Facts About Paul Merton

Here is a list of 10 facts about Merton

  • Name: Paul Merton
  • Age: 67 Years Old.
  • Birthday: July 9
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
  • Nationality: English
  • Occupation: Actor, writer,  radio/television presenter, and mind-boggling, comedian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Net worth: $1 Million – $5 Million

Paul Merton Age

Paul Merton is 67 years old, he was born July 9, 1957, in Parsons Green, London, United Kingdom. He celebrates his birthday on 9 July every year and his birth sign is Cancer.

Paul Merton Height

Paul Merton stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall. 

Paul Merton Weight

Merton has a moderate weight. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Early Life and Education

Merton was born July 9, 1957, in Parsons Green, London, United Kingdom to Albert Martin (father), and Mary Ann Power (mother). Merton lived in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham until 8 years old. He attended St Teresa’s, Morden, and St Thomas’s School, Fulham.

Merton then proceeded to Wimbledon College, a Jesuit-run secondary school that was once a grammar school and had just become a comprehensive. He passed A-levels in English and History. After completing school, Merton worked at the Tooting employment office as a clerical officer for three years. At the age of 19, he auditioned for the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Rise to Fame

Merton rose to fame in 1988 for his breakthrough role as a television performer with Channel 4’s improvised comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, which moved to TV from BBC Radio 4, he had earlier performed on the channel’s Saturday Live and emcee its series Comedy Wavelength in 1987. Merton remained on Whose Line until 1993.

Paul Merton Family, Parents

Merton was born and raised in Parson Green by Albert Martin (father), and Mary Ann Power (mother). His father was an English Anglican who worked as a train driver on the London Underground, while his mother was an Irish Roman Catholic who worked as a medical nurse.

It was disclosed on Who Do You Think You Are? that Merton’s maternal grandfather, James Power, was from Passage East in County Waterford and served in the British Army in the First World War. However, he left to join the Irish Republican Army as a 1st lieutenant in the East Waterford Brigade during the Irish War of Independence.

Paul Merton Wife

Merton is happily married to his lovely wife Suki Webster, his fellow improviser. The couple had their wedding in 2009, in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones. The family lives in Sudbury, Suffolk.

Merton was earlier wedded to Sarah Parkinson unofficially in service in the Maldives in 2000. They officially matched in 2003 but she passed away from breast cancer on September 23, 2003.

Merton’s first wife was Caroline Quentin, a broadcaster and TV presenter from Surrey, English. They met in 1995 when Merton and Quentin Quentin did a three-month run of The Live Bed Show in London, and Parkinson was Quentin’s understudy. However, The couple revealed their separation in April 1997 followed by divorce in 1998.

Paul Merton Children

There is no provided information about his children, this information will be updated soon. Furthermore, he has spoken widely about his decision not to have any children with his current wife.

Paul Merton Net worth

Paul Merton net worth is estimated to be between $1 million – $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Comedian. Through his various sources of income, Merton has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Paul Merton Bio.

  • Full Names: Paul James Martin 
  • Popular As: Comedian
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Actor, Writer, Comedian, Radio, and TV presenter
  • Nationality: English
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age: 67 Years Old.
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer.
  • Date of Birth: July 9, 1957
  • Place of Birth: Parsons Green, London, United Kingdom
  • Birthday: July 9

Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Grey
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Chest Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Albert Martin
  • Mother: Mary Ann Power
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Suki Webster (m. 2009)
  • Children: Not Available

Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Comedian, Actor, Radio, and TV Presenter

‘This is me…Paul Merton’

Merton gave his one-hour South Bank Show special which overlapped with his first stand-up tour in 10 years, and ‘this is me…Paul Merton’. The show charted his starts in the comedy business, the development of his improvisational skills, the favor of Have I Got News For You, and his mental breakdown.

In 2007 Merton represented a four-part travel documentary, which was broadcast on Five, Paul in China. His second travel series, Paul Merton in India was transmitted on October 8, 2008, on the same channel. A third series, Paul Merton in Europe started broadcasting on January 11, 2010, again on Five.

In 2015 Merton was commissioned by More4 to present Paul Merton’s Secret Stations, a travel documentary series about some of Britain’s little-used request stop railway stations inspired by travel writer Dixe Wills’ book Tiny Stations.

Thank God You’re Here (British TV series)

In 2008 Merton hosted the British version of ‘Thank God You’re Here’. In 2009, he directed as well as presented a documentary on the British movies of Alfred Hitchcock, in a series of star-presented documentaries on BBC Four. In May 2010, Merton temporarily co-presented The One Show for 2 weeks on Thursdays after Adrian Chiles left the show.

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Dicky Barrett Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wife, Band, The Defiant, Kimmel, Songs and Net Worth

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Dicky Barrett Biography

Dicky Barrett is an American singer and musician who was born and brought up in Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America. He is widely known as the former lead singer of the legendary ska punk band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones who is known for his distinctive raspy voice. Dicky is the the frontman for the punk band The Defiant. He later became the announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live! until 2022.

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Sean Hannity Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Private Jet, Salary and Net Worth

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Sean Hannity Biography

Sean Hannity is an American Author, conservative political commentator, and television and radio personality. Hannity is best known for his role as cohost of the Fox News Channel’s liberal-conservative debate show Hannity & Colmes (1996–2009). Also, he hosted the Fox News shows Hannity’s America (2007–09) and Hannity (2009– ).

10 Quick Facts About Sean Hannity

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  • Name: Sean Hannity
  • Age: 63 Years Old
  • Birthday: December 30
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.82 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Author, Conservative Political Commentator, and Television and Radio Personality
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Salary: $33,774 – $112,519
  • Net worth: $1 million – $5 million

Sean Hannity Age

Sean is 63 years old, he was born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 30 December every year and his birth sign is Capricorn.

Sean Hannity Height

Sean Hannity stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.82 m).

Sean Hannity Weight

Hannity has a moderate weight. His actual weight is publicly not available. We will update this section once the information is available.

Early Life and Education

Hannity was born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, New York, United States. He attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Hempstead, New York during his early years and thereafter joined St Pius X Preparatory Seminary High School in Uniondale, New York for his high school. Sean attended New York University, UC Santa Barbara but later transferred to Adelphi University although he dropped out after two years due to financial difficulty.

Sean Hannity Family

Sean’s parents Lillian Flynn was both a stenographer and corrections officer at a county jail and Hugh Hannity who worked as an officer for a family court. Thus, the identity of his family is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Sean Hannity Wife

Hannity married Jill Rhodes Hannity a journalist. The two first met in 1991 at WVNN radio in Huntsville Alabama at the time Jill was working at WVNN radio while Jill was a political columnist for the Huntsville Times. They dated for a year before tying the knot in 1993.

“Sean and Jill are committed to working together for the best interests of their children,” the former couple said in a joint statement to People, adding that they separated years ago. “Amicable agreements were entered into over four years ago between Sean and Jill. They maintain a close relationship as parents to their children.”

Sean Hannity Children

Hannity, 58, and former journalist Rhodes, 57, were married in 1993 and have two children, a son, Patrick, and a daughter, Merri Kelly Hannity.

Sean Hannity Salary

Hannity receives an average annual salary of between $33,774 to $112,519 a year. This is Per our average wage estimates for journalists in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.

Sean Hannity Net worth

Sean Hannity’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Talk Show Host and Conservative Political Commentator. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Sean Hannity Bio.

  • Full Names: Sean Patrick Hannity
  • Popular As: Sean Hannity
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Talk Show Host and Conservative Political Commentator
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Christian
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 63 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign:  Capricorn
  • Date of Birth: December 30, 1961
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
  • Birthday: December 30

Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?:  Average
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Grey
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Hugh Hannity
  • Mother: Lillian Flynn
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Ex-Wife/Spouse: Jill Rhodes
  • Children:  Merri Kelly Hannity, Sean Patrick Hannity

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million – $5 million
  • Salary: $33,774 – $112,519
  • Source of Income: Talk Show Host and Conservative Political Commentator

Fox News

A gutsy talk-show host who always lands on the “right side” of the issues, Hannity is the host of FOX News Channel’s Hannity, which airs weeknights from 6 to 7 p.m. Pacific time. Hannity’s energy, charisma, and Reagan conservatism score high points with audiences and critics alike as he continues to be one of the hottest commodities in media. Hear Sean weekdays from 12-3 p.m., plus an encore edition Sunday from 1-4 p.m. on News Talk 780 KOH.

Private Jet

Hannity’s company reportedly owns a private jet and helicopter. The conservative media star owns luxury homes on New York’s Long Island and in Naples, Florida’s exclusive Moraya Bay Tower. Sean Hannity, both figuratively and literally, is a man on an island.

One of the national media’s earliest and staunchest supporters of Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy, Hannity works in the blue enclave of Manhattan and calls pricey Centre Island, in Oyster Bay, New York, his home.

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Josh Bernstein Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Parents, Podcast, Radio, Salary, and Net Worth

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Josh Bernstein Biography

Josh Bernstein is an American conservative talk show host. He was born and raised in New Jersey, USA. Bernstein is known for his prior show on YouTube, The Josh Bernstein Show.

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Mark Levin Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Julie Prince, Illness and Net Worth

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Mark Levin Biography

Mark Levin is an American Lawyer, Author, and Radio Personality. He works at Fox News as a Host of the syndicated radio show ‘The Mark Levin Show’, and ‘Life, Liberty & Levin’. Previously, he worked in the administration of President Ronald Reagan and was a chief of staff for Attorney General Edwin Meese.

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Here is a list of 10 facts about Levin

  • Name: Mark Reed Levin
  • Age: 67 Years Old
  • Birthday: 21 September
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Lawyer, Author, and Radio Personality
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Net worth: $40 million

Mark Levin Age

Levin is 67 years old, he was born on 21 September 1957 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 21 September every year, and his birth sign is Virgo.

Mark Levin Height

Mark stands at a height of 6 feet and 0 inches (1.84 meters).

Mark Levin Weight

Levin Weighs 185 lbs (84 kg). He has brown eyes and bald hair color.

Early Life and Education

Mark was born on 21 September 1957 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America. He went to Cheltenham High School and graduated from the school in 1974.

He then attended Temple University, Ambler, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1977. Furthermore, he earned a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from Temple University, Beasley School of Law in 1980.

Rise to Fame

Levin started his broadcasting profession as a visitor on conservative talk radio programs. For a long time, he was a regular supporter of legal opinions on The Rush Limbaugh Show.

He was additionally a supporter of The Sean Hannity Show and lastly got his very own radio slot on WABC, initially on Sundays starting in 2002, at that point in the timeslot following Hannity’s program in 2003. Cumulus Media Networks started syndicating The Mark Levin Show broadly in 2006.

He has also taken part in Freedom Concerts, an annual benefit concert to aid families of fallen soldiers, and utilizations his radio program to promote aid to military families. Levin is likewise associated with Move America Forward, a charity that sends care bundles to soldiers serving overseas.

On February 11, 2016, he signed a ten-year contract augmentation with Westwood One, which will take his show through 2025, its 19th year. On November 16, 2018, Levin was enlisted in the National Radio Hall of Fame.

Mark Levin Family, Parents

Levin was born to Norma Levin (mother) and Jack E. Levin (father) in Philadelphia. His father was a writer and author of several books.

Mark Levin Siblings

Levin was born and raised along with his two brothers, Doug Levin and Rog Levin.

Mark Levin Wife

Mark is married to Julie Prince. Previously, he was married to Kendall Levin. The couple tied the knot on 24 August 1985, and finalized their divorce on 18 March 2010. They were blessed with two children, a son named Chase Levin, born in 1991 and a daughter named Lauren Levin, born in 1988.

Mark Levin Net Worth

Levin has an estimated net worth of 50 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Lawyer, Author and Radio Personality. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Mark Levin Bio

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  • Full Names: Mark Reed Levin
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Lawyer, Author and Radio Personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
  • Religion: Jewish
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 67 Years Old
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Date of Birth: 21 September 1957
  • Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
  • Birthday: 21 September

Body Measurements

  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inches (1.84 meters)
  • Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Bald
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Jack E. Levin
  • Mother: Norma Levin
  • Siblings (Brother): Doug Levin
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Julie Prince
  • Children: Sons (Chase Levin) Daughter(s) (Lauren Levin)

Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $50 Million
  • Salary: $10 Million
  • Source of Income: Lawyer, Author and Radio Personality

Legal and Political

Levin worked for Texas Instruments after law school. Starting in 1981, he worked as a counselor to several members of President Ronald Reagan’s cabinet. He started at ACTION, the federal agency that oversaw VISTA and other volunteer organizations, before filling in as deputy assistant secretary for elementary.

He finally turned into the associate director of presidential personnel and ultimately chief of staff to Attorney General Edwin Meese.

In 2001 the American Conservative Union granted Levin its Ronald Reagan Award for his work with Landmark Legal. Politico detailed in 2014 that Levin earns a salary of more than $300,000 per year as president of the non-profit Landmark Legal Foundation, whose givers incorporate the Sarah Scaife Foundation. In 2018, Levin ventured down as president of Landmark Legal yet stayed on its board of directors.

Podcast and Shows

Levin is one of the hottest properties in talk radio today. Levin is additionally one of the leading authors in the conservative political arena. if you are interested to listen to Levin’s podcast and shows, you can catch them through this link, The Mark Levin Show.

Illness

Levin faced an unexpected challenge due to an injury, leaving his loyal listeners concerned about his health and when he would be back on the air.

Mark told his fans through X, “Unfortunately, I had a very bad fall this weekend and tore my quadricep between my right knee and thigh. I’ll likely be in surgery in the next day or two. I’ll be back on air as soon as I can. God bless.”

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