Location:
Washington, DC
About Me
Originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, Michael (Mike) Burke started his radio career while still in high school. A local station, WIRK, put Mike to work on their “High School News” segment as a reporter.
After graduation, it was off to Howard University to study Broadcast Management. Mike worked at the student-run campus station WHBC initially as an announcer, then as program director.
Mike has enjoyed a successful 30-year career in Washington radio working for United Broadcasting Co, Radio Broadcast Communications, Inc., Radio One, Metro Networks and Bonneville International. Currently he is a freelance on-air personality with WHUR.
whur.com/mikeburke
Birthplace:
West Palm Beach, FL
Grew Up In:
Palm Beach County, Florida
Favorite City:
My Hometown
Favorite Way To Relax:
Spending time with Family, Reading, Golf (10 handicap), Watching the DVD series of “LOST”
Favorite Movie:
Wizard of Oz
Favorite Novel:
They Came Before Columbus
Favorite Sports Team:
Dolphins, Redskins
Motto:
God first, Family second
Ten All Time Favorite Songs:
Stagger Lee, Make Up For Lost Time, Reasons, Settle For My Love, My Love Don’t Come Easy, Old Friend, Everlasting Love, Say You Love Me, Respect, Let’s Start the Dance, Drummer’s Beat
Favorite Song Last Year:
Romance the Night Away: Phil Perry & Najee
Favorite Song Last 10 Years:
Hypnotic Love: Maysa
Best Concert Ever Attended:
Parliament/Funkadelic at the Cap Centre
How Long In Radio:
34 years
How Long At WHUR:
5 years
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Favorite Interview:
The Jacksons
Biggest Regret:
Not being more proactive for self-employment
Best Advice:
Accept Christ as your Lord and Saviour
I Dislike:
Complainers with no solution
Something I Would Never Do Again:
Wait to be promoted (on the other job).
Six People From History To Have At A Dinner Party:
Jesus, Hannibal, Madam CJ Walker, MLK, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman
Favorite DC Restaurant:
Ruby Tuesday
Favorite DC Monument:
Frederick Douglas House
Most Romantic Spot in DC:
Rock Creek Park
Biggest Pet Peeve About DC:
Not enough positive credit given to the MPD. (Metropolitan Police Dept.)
Favorite Junk Food:
Honey Bun, Fritos & Snickers
Favorite Cocktail:
Grand Marnier, Sangrias
One Word That Best Describes You:
Passionate
Favorite Season In DC:
Autumn
If Not Yourself Who Would You Be:
Denzel Washington
Your Heroes In Real Life:
My Parents
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