Salem Media Announces Charlie Kirk Moving into Dennis Prager Slot
Salem Media Group (OTCQX: SALM) has announced that Charlie Kirk will take over Dennis Prager's radio slot effective March 31st. Kirk, who currently reaches 195 radio stations with 500 total affiliates, will maintain the same Noon to 3pm ET daypart.
The change comes after Dennis Prager suffered a debilitating spinal cord injury last November. Prager will return on June 3rd for a reduced schedule of one hour daily from 2-3pm ET. Until then, Jack Posobiec will substitute host the third hour for both Kirk and Prager affiliates.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, brings significant influence with over 26 million social media followers and presence on 4,000+ college and high school campuses. His show will continue to be syndicated on Salem Radio Network and broadcast on Salem News Channel from 1pm to 3pm ET weekdays and 8pm ET in primetime.
Salem Media Group (OTCQX: SALM) ha annunciato che Charlie Kirk prenderà il posto di Dennis Prager alla radio a partire dal 31 marzo. Kirk, che attualmente raggiunge 195 stazioni radio con 500 affiliati totali, manterrà lo stesso orario dalle 12:00 alle 15:00 ET.
Il cambiamento arriva dopo che Dennis Prager ha subito un grave infortunio al midollo spinale lo scorso novembre. Prager tornerà il 3 giugno con un programma ridotto di un'ora al giorno, dalle 14:00 alle 15:00 ET. Fino ad allora, Jack Posobiec sarà l'ospite sostituto per la terza ora sia per gli affiliati di Kirk che di Prager.
Charlie Kirk, fondatore di Turning Point USA, porta un'influenza significativa con oltre 26 milioni di follower sui social media e una presenza in oltre 4.000 campus universitari e licei. Il suo programma continuerà a essere sindacato sulla Salem Radio Network e trasmesso sul Salem News Channel dalle 13:00 alle 15:00 ET nei giorni feriali e alle 20:00 ET in prima serata.
Salem Media Group (OTCQX: SALM) ha anunciado que Charlie Kirk asumirá el horario de radio de Dennis Prager a partir del 31 de marzo. Kirk, que actualmente llega a 195 estaciones de radio con un total de 500 afiliados, mantendrá el mismo horario de 12:00 a 15:00 ET.
El cambio se produce después de que Dennis Prager sufriera una lesión debilitante en la médula espinal el pasado noviembre. Prager regresará el 3 de junio con un horario reducido de una hora diaria de 14:00 a 15:00 ET. Hasta entonces, Jack Posobiec será el presentador sustituto de la tercera hora tanto para los afiliados de Kirk como de Prager.
Charlie Kirk, fundador de Turning Point USA, aporta una influencia significativa con más de 26 millones de seguidores en redes sociales y presencia en más de 4,000 campus universitarios y de secundaria. Su programa continuará siendo sindicado en Salem Radio Network y transmitido en Salem News Channel de 13:00 a 15:00 ET los días de semana y a las 20:00 ET en horario estelar.
Salem Media Group (OTCQX: SALM)는 Charlie Kirk가 3월 31일부터 Dennis Prager의 라디오 프로그램을 맡게 된다고 발표했습니다. Kirk는 현재 195개의 라디오 방송국과 500개의 총 제휴사를 보유하고 있으며, 같은 시간대인 동부 표준시 기준 오후 12시부터 3시까지 방송을 유지할 것입니다.
이번 변화는 Dennis Prager가 지난해 11월 심각한 척수 손상을 입은 후 이루어졌습니다. Prager는 6월 3일에 하루 1시간으로 축소된 일정으로 오후 2시부터 3시까지 복귀할 예정입니다. 그때까지 Jack Posobiec가 Kirk와 Prager의 제휴 방송을 위해 세 번째 시간을 대체 진행할 것입니다.
Turning Point USA의 창립자인 Charlie Kirk는 2,600만 명 이상의 소셜 미디어 팔로워와 4,000개 이상의 대학 및 고등학교 캠퍼스에서의 존재감을 바탕으로 상당한 영향력을 가지고 있습니다. 그의 쇼는 Salem Radio Network에서 계속 방송되고, 주중 오후 1시부터 3시까지 및 프라임타임인 오후 8시에 Salem News Channel에서 방송될 것입니다.
Salem Media Group (OTCQX: SALM) a annoncé que Charlie Kirk prendra la place de Dennis Prager à la radio à partir du 31 mars. Kirk, qui atteint actuellement 195 stations de radio avec 500 affiliés au total, maintiendra le même créneau horaire de 12h à 15h ET.
Ce changement intervient après que Dennis Prager a subi une blessure grave à la moelle épinière en novembre dernier. Prager fera son retour le 3 juin avec un emploi du temps réduit d'une heure par jour de 14h à 15h ET. D'ici là, Jack Posobiec sera l'animateur remplaçant pour la troisième heure pour les affiliés de Kirk et Prager.
Charlie Kirk, fondateur de Turning Point USA, apporte une influence significative avec plus de 26 millions de followers sur les réseaux sociaux et une présence dans plus de 4 000 campus universitaires et lycéens. Son émission continuera d'être diffusée sur le Salem Radio Network et sur le Salem News Channel de 13h à 15h ET en semaine et à 20h ET en prime time.
Salem Media Group (OTCQX: SALM) hat angekündigt, dass Charlie Kirk ab dem 31. März die Radiosendung von Dennis Prager übernehmen wird. Kirk, der derzeit 195 Radiosender mit insgesamt 500 Affiliates erreicht, wird die gleiche Sendezeit von 12 bis 15 Uhr ET beibehalten.
Die Änderung erfolgt, nachdem Dennis Prager im vergangenen November eine schwerwiegende Verletzung des Rückenmarks erlitten hat. Prager wird am 3. Juni mit einem reduzierten Programm von einer Stunde täglich von 14 bis 15 Uhr ET zurückkehren. Bis dahin wird Jack Posobiec die dritte Stunde sowohl für Kirk- als auch für Prager-Affiliates als Vertretung moderieren.
Charlie Kirk, Gründer von Turning Point USA, bringt erheblichen Einfluss mit über 26 Millionen Followern in sozialen Medien und einer Präsenz an über 4.000 Universitäts- und Gymnasien. Seine Show wird weiterhin im Salem Radio Network syndiziert und von Montag bis Freitag von 13 bis 15 Uhr ET sowie um 20 Uhr ET zur Hauptsendezeit auf dem Salem News Channel ausgestrahlt.
- Seamless transition plan maintaining programming continuity
- Charlie Kirk brings strong social media presence with 26M followers
- Kirk's show maintains extensive reach with 500 total affiliates
- Retention of valuable talent with Prager's planned return
- Reduction in Prager's air time from 3 hours to 1 hour daily
- Programming disruption due to host's health issues
Prager Returning in June for the 3rd Hour

Charlie Kirk
Dennis is going through extensive rehabilitation because of the injury, and Salem wishes him a complete and full recovery. With that in mind, Dennis and
“Dennis may have some physical limitations at the moment, but his wit, wisdom, insights and passion are as strong and as clear as ever and we are delighted at his spirit and resolve to return to his audience,” said Salem Senior VP of Spoken Word, Phil Boyce. “We want Dennis to remain a part of the
From now until June 3rd,
Dennis joined the Salem Radio Network 25 years ago, after launching his radio show on KABC in
Charlie Kirk has over 26 million social media followers and is well known for creating his youth based non-profit, “Turning Point USA.” He started the organization when he was 18, in his parents’ garage in a suburb of
In January of 2025 the
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