Profiles of Popular and Extraordinary Radio Personalities
Tom Leykis
Born: 1956
Beginnings: Began his Radio career at age 14 when he won a contest from a Long Island radio station "Why I Want To Be On The Radio".
This first-time gig led to a substitution role at the station.
He moved on and worked in New York, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Albany, Miami before getting first syndication deal in 1994.
Claim to Fame: One of the few, high profile liberal talk show hosts
Syndicaton: Syndicated Nationally and in Canada
