Roger Hedgecock

Roger Hedgecock: Biography in Details

Who is Roger Hedgecock?

Roger Hedgecock is an American politician and radio host. Roger served as mayor of San Diego, California from May 1983 to December 1985.

At present, he runs his show syndicated by Radio America.

Roger Hedgecock- Early Life and Difficulties

Roger Allan Hedgecock was born on 2nd May 1946 in Compton, California, US.

His family moved to the Loma Portal area of San Diego. His father got ill and was unable to work. Due to this, his family faced tough times.

He worked in various jobs in his youth.

Education

He attended the Roman Catholic-affiliated St. Augustine High School. After that, in 1968 he received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

In 1971, he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Likewise, in 1974 he practiced law and became a city attorney for Del Mar, California.

Professional Career

Political Career

He was active in politics from an early age as he volunteered to work in US Senator Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign.

From 1976 to 1983, he served on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Likewise, in 1983, he was elected as the Mayor of San Diego.

Radio and TV

After his political career ended, he started working on the talk show on San Diego’s AM 1130 KSDO. His first show aired from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

In November 2007, he hosted a nationally-syndicated radio talk show on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12 noon.

In November 2011, Roger left the local flagship station, KOGO, and moved to a new flagship home radio station, AM 760 KFMB.

He was an occasional guest host for The Rush Limbaugh Show. He appeared as a guest in Real Time With Bill Maher.

Roger Hedgecock- Net worth

His estimated net worth of Roger is $200k US as of 2022. As a radio host, he earns around $24k – $86k US.

Roger owns a 10-acre apple orchard in Julian, California, a mountain town east of San Diego.

Controversy

He became a part of a controversy when he invited white nationalists and other extremists to an anti-immigrant conference.

Similarly, in 2008, he invited Peter Brimelow to his radio program. He was criticized for it.

Illegal Campaign Funds

In the year 1985, he was charged with felonies related to receiving over $350,000 in illegal campaign funds.

Body Stats

He has light hair and dark eyes.

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