WNOV’s Michael McGee: Gleeful over radio rival’s mother’s tragic death

Despicable:

A former alderman and controversial radio talk show host said he’s happy the mother of his radio rival is dead.

Michael McGee Sr. made the comments during his radio show on WNOV-AM Thursday morning. Charlie Sykes is a radio talk show host on WTMJ-AM. Sykes’ mother, Katherine B. Sykes, died in a house fire Tuesday. The Ozaukee County Coroner said Thursday that Sykes died of smoke inhalation…

…”Mother Sykes, she dead. To me it’s the vengeance of God. I ain’t got no tears. Matter of fact a woman that would have a fool like that deserve whatever is coming her. She raised a sure enough idiot,” McGee said on his radio show. “My instincts say Charlie Sykes killed his momma, cuz she live out in this big palace in Mequon all isolated. He got tired of waiting for her money.”

Badger Blog has the audio.

McGee was previously suspended by WNOV-AM in 2004 after using an expletive on the air, according to local news channel 12.

More background at Modern Commentaries:

[McGee's] homophobic, race-baiting radio rants coupled with his son’s underhanded legal activity (he’s got TWO legal names, two Social Security Numbers and drivers’ licenses), his son’s ill treatment of women (he threatened to kill his pregnant mistress in court, after perjuring himself and denying he’d had an affair with her), and his son’s outlandish behavior (he was arrested for disturbing the peace after loitering outside a Blockbuster video, in a neighborhood where robberies are prominent, at the wee hours of the morning; he recently called for groups to throw bricks at cars in his district to…combat speeding).

Unfortunately, these two have gotten away with a lot of – no, all – of this behavior. McGee (Jackson), Jr. even survived a recall election (he’s an Alderman in Milwaukee). This, sadly, speaks volumes about the political climate in Milwaukee – people like the McGees are looked to as “leaders” in a community rife with violence, family strife, and racial tensions. They do nothing to help the people of the community. In fact, they embrace the violence, strife, and racial tensions (which are often played up) and continue allowing Milwaukee neighborhoods to spiral.

Local news stations are reporting that McGee won’t be on the air today, but that after that, it’s an open question.

Wisconsin blogger round-ups here and here.

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From Charlie Sykes’ website:

WTMJ’s Charlie Sykes confirmed that his mother, Katherine B. Sykes, died in afire at her home in Mequon this afternoon. She was 87 years old.

Kay Sykes was a warm, intelligent, and generous woman who took great pride in her son�s work as a writer and broadcaster. She delighted in her three grandchildren and was very proud of their academic, athletic, and artistic achievements. She loved books, music, and nature. She lived a full life, and her family and friends will deeply miss her.

Charlie wishes to thank his listeners for their thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. And he wants to express his deep gratitude to all of you who have offered your condolences.

His email address is sykes@620wtmj.com

Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.