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Salem Radio Network

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Salem Radio Network is a United States–based radio network that specializes in syndicated Christian political talk, music, and conservative secular news/talk programming. It is a division of the Salem Media Group.[1]

Salem Radio Network
TypeRadio network
Country
United States
Ownership
OwnerSalem Media Group
History
Launch date2009
Coverage
AvailabilityNational, through regional affiliates
Links
Websitewww.srnonline.com

Network information

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Salem Radio Network was launched in 2009, and operates on mostly four radio formats: Christian talk and teaching (transmitted on AM in some areas and on FM in others), Contemporary Christian music (transmitted mostly on FM stations), conservative News/Talk format (transmitted on AM stations), and Christian Teaching (transmitted on AM stations).

Contemporary Christian Music is transmitted full-time on most stations, but in areas where Salem has a limited number of stations it is transmitted only part-time in morning and afternoon drive times on weekdays and weekend afternoons. Where Salem only has one FM station (WAVA-FM in Washington, D.C., and WORD-FM in Pittsburgh), CCM is transmitted on weekends, with talk and teaching on weekdays. Most CCM stations play music full-time and do not sell blocks of time to religious organizations except sometimes on Sunday mornings. Educational Media Foundation entered into an agreement to purchase this network at the end of 2024, taking effect upon closure of the deal in 2025.[2]

Christian Talk, comprising talk shows where listeners call in and participate in the show, is transmitted during weekdays in some areas, and only in drive times in others. The rest of the day is filled with blocks of time ranging from a few minutes to an hour sold to churches and Christian organizations.

Conservative Talk, branded in most markets as "The Answer" since 2014, transmits full-time on a commercial basis. These stations only sell advertisement time, not blocks of time like Christian Talk counterparts–though brokered programming may be offered on weekends, as secular stations often do. Some of these stations have religious programs on Sunday mornings.

The teaching format relies on selling blocks of time to organizations full-time. These stations offer diverse religious features such as church services, political and religious interview features, Christian family life programs, and children's shows. Music–exclusively Christian–is only transmitted by a few of these stations at times during the weekend.[3]

Programming

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The company's Salem Radio Network subsidiary produces several talk radio shows and a 24-hour news service that are distributed to hundreds of radio affiliates around the country.

Weekdays

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Weekends

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  • Mark Davis
  • Townhall.com Weekend Journal and Townhall.com Week in Review
  • Bill Gaither's Homecoming
  • The Dirt Doctor with Howard Garrett
  • Big Billy Kinder Outdoors
  • Armed American Radio
  • The Forever Young Radio Show
  • The World and Everything in It
  • Steve Brown Etc.
  • The Christian Outlook
  • EggMan Ronnie James (multiple shows) (limited syndication)

The satellite feed for Salem's general market programming can be heard on the CRN Digital Talk Radio Networks, on CRN3.

List of local Christian talk radio shows

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List of Salem Media local Christian Talk Radio Shows[7]
LocationStationNameHostsWebsite
AtlantaWNIV 970 and WDWD 590Faith Talk LiveDan Ratcliffe and Rick Probstfaithtalk970.com
ChicagoWYLL 1160The Common GoodBrian From and Aubrey Sampson1160hope.com
ColumbusWRFD 880 & FM 104.5Bob Burney LiveBob Burneythewordcolumbus.com
DenverKRKS-FM 94.7Cross WalkGino Geraci947fmtheword.com
DetroitWLQV 1500 & FM 92.7Run To WinDarryl Woodfaithtalkdetroit.com
Los Angeles and San DiegoKKLA-FM 99.5, KPRZ 1210 & FM 106.1Southern California Livekprz.com
MinneapolisKKMS 980Cross WalkLee Michaelsam980themission.com
New York CityWMCA 570 & FM 102.3Kevin McCullough RadioKevin McCullougham570themission.com
OxnardKDAR-FM 98.3Community ConnectionDavid Cruz and Brian Tooheyfmtheword.com
PhiladelphiaWFIL 560The Tim DemossS howTim DeMosswfil.com
PhoenixKPXQ 1360The Form ShowMarc Lucasfaithtalk1360.com
PhoenixKPXQ 1360Messy MarriagesMarc Lucasfaithtalk1360.com
PittsburghWORD-FM 101.5The Ride HomeJohn Hall and Kathy Emmonswordfm.com
PortlandKPDQ-FM 93.9The Georgene Rice ShowGeorgene Ricekpdq.com
PortlandKPDQ 800 & KPDQ-FM 93.9Difference MakersMike Leetruetalk800.com
San FranciscoKFAX 1100Life Line With Craig RobertCraig Robertskfax.com
SeattleKGNW 820 & FM 104.1Live From SeattleTim Gaydosthewordseattle.com
TampaWTBN 570 & WTWD 910, WLSS 930The Bill Bunkley ShowBill Bunkleyletstalkfaith.com
Washington, D.C.WAVA-FM 105.1The Don Kroah ShowDon Kroahwava.com

List of contemporary Christian music stations

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The Salem Radio Network contemporary Christian music (CCM) stations are referred to as TheFISH.[8] In 2025, Educational Media Foundation is scheduled to purchase the stations, along with the TheFISH intellectual properties, with intent to assimilate them into their own competing Air1 and K-Love networks.[2]

List of Salem Media contemporary Christian music stations[8]
StationFM FrequencyCity
WTOH-HD295.9Columbus

List of Christian teaching radio programs

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The following is a list of Salem Radio Christian teaching radio programs:[9]

List of conservative talk radio programs

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List of Salem Radio Local Conservative Talk Radio Programs[10]
CityShowHostStationWebsite
ChicagoChicago's Morning AnswerDan Proft and Amy JacobsonWIND 560560theanswer.com
ChicagoThe Shaun Thompson ShowShaun ThompsonWIND 560989theanswer.com
ClevelandAlways Right with Bob FrantzBob FrantzWHK 1420 & FM 102.5989theanswer.com
ColumbusThe Bruce Hooley ShowBruce HooleyWHK 1420 & FM 102.5989theanswer.com
DallasThe Mark Davis ShowMark DavisKSKY 660660amtheanswer.com
DenverThe George Brauchler ShowGeorge BrauchlerKNUS 710710knus.com
DenverThe Peter Boyles ShowPeter BoylesKNUS 710710knus.com
DenverThe Steffan Tubbs ShowSteffan TubbsKNUS 710710knus.com
Detroit6 O'clock Talk with Darryl WoodDarryl WoodWDTK 1400 & FM 101.5945theanswer.com
GreenvilleThe Morning AnswerJoey HudsonWGTK-FM 94.5945theanswer.com
HonoluluThe Mike Buck ShowMike BuckKHNR 690 & FM 94.3theanswerhawaii.com
HoustonThe Sam Malone ShowSam MaloneKHNR 690 & FM 94.3am1070theanswer.com
Little RockThe Dave Elswick ShowDave ElswickKDXE-FM 101.11011fmtheanswer.com
Los AngelesThe Morning AnswerJennifer Horn & Grant StinchfieldKRLA 870 & KTIE 590am590theanswer.com
New YorkRadio Night Live with Kevin McCulloughKevin McCulloughWNYM 970am970theanswer.com
New YorkThe Joe Piscopo ShowJoe PiscopoWNYM 970am970theanswer.com
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia's Morning AnswerChris StigallWNTP 990990theanswer.com
PhoenixThe Seth Liebsohn ShowSeth LeibsohnKKNT 960960thepatriot.com
PittsburghThe John Steigerwald ShowJohn SteigerwaldWPGP 1250 & FM 92.5theanswerpgh.com
SacramentoThe Phil Cowan ShowPhil CowanKTKZ 1380am1380theanswer.com
San BernardinoInland Empire AnswerDon DixKTIE 590theanswersandiego.com
San DiegoThe Andrea Kaye ShowAndrea KayeKCBQ 1170 & FM 96.1theanswersandiego.com
San DiegoThe Pro America ReportEd MartinKCBQ 1170 & FM 96.1theanswersandiego.com
TampaThe Captain's America—Third WatchMatt BruceWGUL 860, FM 93.7, WLSS 930, FM 93.7theanswertampa.com

Network properties

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Over-the-air networks

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Salem Music Network

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Salem Music Network is a division of SRN which operates three networks for the use of over-the-air stations. These feeds are mostly for stations in small and mid-size markets or HD Radio sub-channel use. The networks are distributed through both audio over IP and satellite.

Unlike other major radio networks, SRN's broadcast clock does not include a top-of-the-hour newscast, though four local insertion opportunities and a station identification spot are provided.

Network Format Reference
Singing News Radio (Formerly Solid Gospel) Southern Gospel Music [11][12]
The Word in Praise Traditional Worship Music
The Answer (General Market Talk) Conservative Talk
FamilyTalk Christian Talk

= Available through terrestrial radio affiliates.
= Available exclusively via Sirius XM.

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Hill, Zane (July 22, 2024). "Salem Media Pivots, Sells Assets to Recover". San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Coming Soon To Salem Stations: Commercials For EMF's Stations". Insideradio.com. January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ "SRN Talk – Salem Media Group". salem.cc.
  4. ↑ 990TheAnswer.com/programguidedaily
  5. ↑ InsideRadio.com "Scott Jennings Joins Salem Radio Network with New Daily Show" July 2, 2025.
  6. ↑ "General Market Talk Show Hosts – SRN Talk Formats – Salem Media Group". salem.cc.
  7. ↑ "Salem Media Group Corporate Guide 2021" (PDF). Salem Media Group. 2021. pp. 28–30. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 11, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Salem Media Group Corporate Guide 2021" (PDF). Salem Media Group. 2021. p. 31. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 11, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Salem Media Group Corporate Guide 2021" (PDF). Salem Media Group. 2021. p. 32. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 11, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Salem Media Group Corporate Guide 2021" (PDF). Salem Media Group. 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 11, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  11. ↑ Staff (July 26, 2024). "Home". Singing News Magazine. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ Listen Live: https://player.listenlive.co/57111/en
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