Syndicated Hosts Dennis Prager and Hugh Hewitt at October 18 Live Town Hall Event Hosted by News Talk 1420 WHK AM

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Wednesday, October 18, from 7–9 p.m., News Talk 1420 AM WHK will host a free Town Hall Meeting and live broadcast featuring nationally syndicated personalities Dennis Prager and Hugh Hewitt. Both host popular talk shows that air weekdays on News Talk 1420 AM WHK -- Prager 12 noon – 3 p.m. and Hewitt 6–9 p.m. Topics to be addressed include the implications of the current political landscape and the hot-button issues facing voters this fall.

The News Talk 1420 AM WHK Town Hall Meeting and broadcast will take place at the Sheraton Independence Hotel, 5300 Rockside Road, Independence, OH. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.whkradio.com/ or call 216-901-0921.

News Talk 1420 AM WHK is owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM), a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine publisher focused on Christian and family themes. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network(TM), a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 99 radio stations, including 65 stations in 23 of the top 25 markets. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

Released October 16, 2006