Nationally Syndicated Talkers Dennis Prager and Hugh Hewitt to Speak at October 17 Town Hall Meeting and Live Broadcast Hosted by News Talk 990 AM WNTP & Townhall.com

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Tuesday, October 17, from 7:00 – 9:00, News Talk 990 AM WNTP and Townhall.com 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 990 AM -- Prager 12 noon – 3:00 p.m. and Hewitt, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Topics to be addressed include the implications of the current political landscape and the hot-button issues facing voters this fall.

The WNTP/Townhall.com Town Hall Meeting will take place at the Ballroom at the Ben located at 834 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Admission is free but you must pre-register on the 990 AM website, http://www.wntp.com/. For more information, call (610) 940-0990.

News Talk 990 AM WNTP 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