Nationally Syndicated Talker Hugh Hewitt to Moderate October 15 Live Radio Rally Hosted by WWTC AM 1280 THE PATRIOT

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Sunday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m., WWTC AM 1280 The Patriot will host a free live radio rally moderated by nationally syndicated personality Hugh Hewitt, heard weekdays 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on 1280-AM. Hewitt will discuss the implications of the current political landscape and the hot-button issues facing voters this fall with guests including Senator Norman Coleman.

The WWTC AM 1280 The Patriot Radio Rally will take place at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Main Street in Hopkins. A limited number of free tickets are remaining and available at Legacy Rare Coin and Bullion in the Southdale Center, located at 10 Southdale Center, 66th and France, Edina, MN. For more information, visit http://www.am1280thepatriot.com/ or call 651-289-4444.

WWTC AM 1280 THE PATRIOT 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 12, 2006