Mike Opelka


Mike Opelka is an American radio broadcaster and television producer, in Houston, New York, Delaware, and nationally. He worked at The Blaze for seven years before being laid off in August 2017. He grew up in Glenview, Illinois where he attended Catholic schools.

Goya Foods protest

Opelka initiated a “buy-cott” of Goya Foods products in July 2020 after their CEO, Robert Unanue, of Goya Foods was criticized for praising U.S. President Donald Trump at a Hispanic Prosperity Initiative event held at the White House. Democrat House Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and others called for a boycott of Goya Food products following Unanue's remarks.
Opelka's brother came up with the idea to encourage people to purchase $10 worth of Goya products and donate them to local food banks. Opelka claims to be trying to fight anger with love. With the enormous response to his appeal, he said, “It looks like love is winning and that's really what this is about, taking a negative and turning it into a positive that works for the employees of Goya and the people who need food right now.”

Shows

Opelka's show "Pure Opelka" airs on WILM in Wilmington, Delaware — and he hosts a show on WPHT every Saturday morning. Starting in April 2018, he co-hosted the Angie Austin & Mike Opelka Show, nationally-syndicated by TheBlaze Radio. He guests hosts on other radio shows, including that of Chris Plante on WMAL-FM. Opelka takes nominations for the "woke olympics" during his shows.
As producer and actor, he is known for Personal FX: The Collectibles Show, Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D., and Fox After Breakfast.

Personal

Opelka has been married to screenwriter Donna Swajeski since February 29, 1992, and lives with her in Arden, Delaware, a village outside Wilmington. His nephew is professional tennis player Reilly Opelka. He grew up with fellow radio show host Chris Plante in Glenview, Illinois.