Cambridge cancels out Michael Savage; another blow for SF radio host

It's been a tough few months for Michael Savage.

The controversial radio host, who was unceremoniously given the boot from KNEW, ( 910 AM-SF station; in one of his biggest markets) has now been '86ed from the prestigious Cambridge Union in a scheduled debate.

Just one week before Savage was scheduled to debate via video link at the Cambridge Union in England, the co-presidents of the two-century-old society informed the top-rated radio host they have canceled the event.

In an e-mail today to Savage producer Beowulf Rochlen, Cambridge Union leaders Julien Domercq and Jonathan Laurence wrote, "It is with great regret to inform you of the difficult decision we have taken to cancel the event."

Cambridge officials cited legal issues as a major reason why the debate was cancelled, and insiders told me security issues were also a source for concern.

Another reason? A broadcast insider privately speculated that Savage's much-publicized, UK-ban story was "heavily 'milked" by the radio host and that the issue has pretty much died down.

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