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America’s leading media company serving the nation’s Christian and conservative communities. 1 From a single radio station to America’s predominant multi-media enterprise serving the values-driven audience Launch of Salem purchases FAMILYTALK Hot Air Salem partners with CNN in moderating on XM Satellite Twitchy Salem Communications the presidential debates and serves as the exclusive radio broadcaster Acquisition of eight stations Red State becomes Christian Teaching & Talk Expansion into the in major markets from Salem Media Group platform grows News/Talk format Clear Channel 1975 -1993 1995 1997 2000 2010 - 2014 2015 2016 1974 1993 1999 2002 2006 2010 - 2012 2014 2015 TODAY KDAR Salem launches Salem Communications Acquisition of Acquisition of Acquisition of Acquisition of Acquisition of five Salem’s digital, multi-media enterprise OXNARD, CA Salem Radio Network (SRN), makes its initial BibleStudyTools.com Xulon Press GodTube Regnery Publishing, radio stations from is the undisputed leader in its space: one of the top full-service public oering on Crosswalk.com Townhall.com WorshipHouse Media America’s leading Radio Disney networks in the U.S. NASDAQ: SALM conservative publisher Radio Stations in the top markets Launch of Salem Books, across the United States Salem Web Network (SWN) our Christian book Acquisitions of radio stations launches with a single website imprint 3,000-plus Salem Radio Network (SRN) Aliates including those in: New York, and now is home to some Los Angeles and Chicago of the most well-known More than 100 million web and brands in the Christian and app visits every month conservative marketplace 200 million monthly page views 2 From a single radio station to America’s predominant multi-media enterprise serving the values-driven audience Launch of Salem purchases FAMILYTALK Hot Air Salem partners with CNN in moderating on XM Satellite Twitchy Salem Communications the presidential debates and serves as the exclusive radio broadcaster Acquisition of eight stations Red State becomes Christian Teaching & Talk Expansion into the in major markets from Salem Media Group platform grows News/Talk format Clear Channel 1975 -1993 1995 1997 2000 2010 - 2014 2015 2016 1974 1993 1999 2002 2006 2010 - 2012 2014 2015 TODAY KDAR Salem launches Salem Communications Acquisition of Acquisition of Acquisition of Acquisition of Acquisition of five Salem’s digital, multi-media enterprise OXNARD, CA Salem Radio Network (SRN), makes its initial BibleStudyTools.com Xulon Press GodTube Regnery Publishing, radio stations from is the undisputed leader in its space: one of the top full-service public oering on Crosswalk.com Townhall.com WorshipHouse Media America’s leading Radio Disney networks in the U.S. NASDAQ: SALM conservative publisher Radio Stations in the top markets Launch of Salem Books, across the United States Salem Web Network (SWN) our Christian book Acquisitions of radio stations launches with a single website imprint 3,000-plus Salem Radio Network (SRN) Aliates including those in: New York, and now is home to some Los Angeles and Chicago of the most well-known More than 100 million web and brands in the Christian and app visits every month conservative marketplace 200 million monthly page views 3 A NOTE FROM THE CEO Edward G. Atsinger III In this directory you will find the voices and Included in this guide you will also find Regnery personalities who comprise the heart of Salem Publishing—the nation’s leading publisher of Media Group. They are making an outstanding conservative books. contribution to the resolution of cultural and policy Salem’s multitude of news and public affairs challenges facing the communities we serve. It is outlets include: seven nationally syndicated talk through their efforts that we are able to meet the shows, 40-plus local and regional talk shows, needs and interests of our growing audiences. SRN News, Townhall.com, HotAir.com and our Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated daily Townhall.com Commentary—featuring the audience of listeners and readers numbering in the voices of our Editorial Board. millions nationally. With our unique focus, Salem It is our objective to continue to expand and provides compelling content, fresh commentary improve our national network of radio stations, and relevant information from some of the most websites and publishing enterprises in order to respected figures across the Christian and deliver compelling on-air, online and print material conservative media landscape. to the audiences interested in our distinctive and Salem is the largest commercial U.S. radio strategic content. broadcasting company providing Christian and Ideas have consequences—and many of the conservative programming. Salem owns and/or ideas and values promoted through today’s popular operates over 115 radio stations, with over 70 media have contributed to destructive outcomes. stations in the top 25 media markets. Ideas we see advanced through government Through our rapidly-growing network of Christian have consequences as well. Even well-intended and conservative opinion websites—driving over 200 government efforts can, all too often, have a million monthly page views—Salem is a leader in the negative impact. We are convinced that the voices dynamic new media environment. and personalities in these pages are part of the Through our National Programming department solution. And we are equally convinced that an and our Christian Teaching & Talk formatted radio engaged audience is an informed audience, capable stations and OnePlace.com, Salem has partnered with of bringing positive change to our nation and world. the nation’s leading Christian communicators to bring a message of hope to millions each and every day. 4 Conservative Outlets: Overview 6 CONSERVATIVE MEDIA Nationally Syndicated Talk Shows 8 Local Conservative Talk Radio 10 Editorial Board 13 Townhall Review and Commentary 14 Conservative Websites 15 Regnery Publishing 19 Business and Investing 22 Conservative Events 24 Christian Outlets: Overview 26 CHRISTIAN MEDIA Local Christian Talk Radio 28 The FISH 31 National Ministry Partnerships 32 The Christian Outlook and Salem Español 34 SRN News and Salem Music Network 35 Christian Websites 36 Self-Publishing 39 Christian Events 40 Changing Lives, Impacting Culture 42 Salem Surround 44 DIVISIONS & RESOURCES Executive Leadership and Divisions 45 Salem Radio Station Directory 52 5 Conservative Media Salem is a growing powerhouse in the conservative media marketplace CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Mike Gallagher with President Donald Trump; Katie Pavlich with House Minority Whip Steve Scalise; Eric Metaxas with Vice President Mike Pence and daughter Charlotte Pence; Larry Elder with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Dennis Prager with WNYM host Joe Piscopo; Guy Benson and Ed Morrissey at a CPAC Panel; Guy Benson, Katie Pavlich and Ed Morrissey; Mike Gallagher at the 2016 Republican National Convention with Lou Dobbs; 2016 Republican National Convention. CENTER TOP: Hugh Hewitt joins CNN’s Dana Bash and Anderson Cooper at the GOP Presidential Debate. CENTER MIDDLE: Sebastian Gorka and Larry Elder. CENTER BOTTOM: Salem host Joe Walsh. 6 Salem is a growing powerhouse in the conservative media marketplace 7 CONSERVATIVE MEDIA Nationally Syndicated Talk Shows THE HUGH THE MIKE THE DENNIS HEWITT SHOW GALLAGHER SHOW PRAGER SHOW “The Hugh Hewitt Show” features “The Mike Gallagher Show” is a unique “The Dennis Prager Show” zeroes in on breaking news with knowledge and blend of timely political commentary, everything from breaking news and boundless energy. Hugh’s star rose compelling talk and hard-hitting international relations to family issues Salem has developed to new heights when he was selected discussions. Mike connects with his and religion. One of America’s most into a major player in by CNN as a panelist on a series of audience in a personal way through respected talk hosts, Dennis prefers presidential debates. He appears programming targeted at the issues clarity over agreement. After 20 years the talk radio industry. regularly on CNN, Fox, MSNBC and men and women across America really on Los Angeles radio, he launched —Talkers Magazine NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Hugh is a care about. A combination of solid nationally with SRN and quickly forerunner in the dynamic new conservative values and a fast-paced, generated a growing audience. media environment, cementing his fun delivery has made “The Mike Dennis is also the founder and credentials as one of America’s leading Gallagher Show” the 6th most listened- president of the online Prager spokesmen for the center-right. to talk show on the radio today. University—PragerU.com. 389 Affiliates | 6am–9am Eastern 380 Affiliates | 9am–12pm Eastern 372 Affiliates | 12pm–3pm Eastern Producer: Duane Patterson Producer: Lance Anderson Producer: Allen Estrin HughHewitt.com MikeOnline.com DennisPrager.com @HughHewitt @RadioTalkerMike @DennisPrager 8 DR. SEBASTIAN THE LARRY THE ERIC THE JOE GORKA ELDER SHOW METAXAS SHOW WALSH SHOW “America First” with Dr. Sebastian “The Larry Elder Show” has a take “The Eric Metaxas Show” offers “The Joe Walsh Show” serves as a Gorka tears off America’s politically no-prisoners style, using such old- compelling perspectives on American platform to help grow a freedom correct blindfold and clarifies who fashioned things as evidence and culture, political life and stories making movement that is gaining momentum our foes are and how to defeat them. logic. Larry shines the bright light of news around the corner and across the across the country. Joe speaks Dr. Gorka is the author of the national reasoned analysis on many of the globe. As a well-known commentator plainly and directly without concern best-seller “Defeating Jihad” and myths and hypocrisies in our system and author, Eric mobilizes men and for political correctness, but also “Why We Fight … Defeating America’s of government, our society and women to live more meaningful, respectfully engages with listeners Enemies with No Apologies.” He has the media itself. Larry’s limited spiritual lives. Inspiring, compassionate from all viewpoints.