Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo

Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo is a nationally syndicated conservative radio and television talk show host. After commencing his professional media career in 1989 with radio work in Palm Beach County, Florida, Joe ‘Pags’ Pagliarulo quickly established a robust presence in television news. He served as the main anchor at WEYI-TV in Saginaw/Flint, Michigan, from 1994 to 1996, before moving to WWMT in Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids, Michigan, as morning and noon anchor from 1996 to 1997. Pagliarulo then took on significant leadership roles at WLAJ in Lansing/Jackson, Michigan, as main anchor, managing editor, and later news director from 1997 to 2002, demonstrating his versatile capabilities in broadcast journalism.

From 2002 to 2005, Pagliarulo continued as main anchor at WRGB in Schenectady, New York. During this period and subsequently, he expanded his reach into talk radio, hosting popular shows at WHAM in Rochester, New York, and WXDX (now WDTW) in Detroit, Michigan. In 2005, he fully transitioned to talk radio, launching his daily program on iHeartMedia’s WOAI 1200 in San Antonio, Texas. This show quickly gained traction, also broadcasting on prominent stations like KPRC Houston, KEX Portland, KHOW Denver, and KTLK Minneapolis.

His influential commentary has led to frequent appearances on major national news networks including Fox News Channel, CNN, and MSNBC, and he has served as a trusted fill-in host for Glenn Beck’s acclaimed television and radio programs. Recognized for his significant contributions to broadcasting, Pagliarulo has received multiple awards from the Associated Press, and ‘Talkers Magazine’ consistently lists ‘The Joe Pags Show’ in the top 25 of its prestigious ‘Heavy Hundred.’ Looking ahead, ‘The Joe Pags Show’ will be based at KTSA radio in San Antonio starting July 1, 2025, further solidifying its presence as a leading voice in conservative talk radio.