Salem Media is making a major power move in conservative talk radio, and the Left is not going to like it one bit.
As first reported by RedState, Salem Media announced that Scott Jennings and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow will take over the coveted 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET radio slot previously held by The Charlie Kirk Show.
“This is an important moment for Salem,” said Phil Boyce, Senior Vice President of Content for Salem Media.
“Salem has earned the trust of conservative audiences for decades, and we don’t take that lightly. Scott Jennings and Alex Marlow each bring a distinct voice, a rare ability to engage audiences, and real seriousness to the conversation. Together, they will carry the Salem legacy forward.”
“I want to thank Erika Kirk, Andrew Kolvet, and the entire Turning Point USA team for the strength and dedication they’ve shown,” Boyce added. “Charlie was a once-in-a-generation leader, and the way his team has carried forward his mission speaks volumes.”
Under the new format, Alex Marlow will anchor the first hour, delivering hard-hitting Breitbart-style analysis, followed by Scott Jennings taking the mic for the final two hours, where listeners can expect his signature no-holds-barred takedowns of the Left that have made him a conservative star, particularly through his viral appearances on CNN, where he routinely humiliates leftist talking heads on their own turf.
In announcing the expansion, Jennings paid tribute to the legacy of Charlie Kirk and thanked Turning Point USA for carrying the torch in the wake of Kirk’s tragic assassination.
“First, to my friend Andrew Kolvet and the Turning Point USA team, thank you for your stewardship of Charlie’s radio legacy over these last several months. It has been nothing short of brilliant.
These are some of the most important hours in talk radio, shaped by voices who didn’t just fill time, but moved the national conversation.
I’m grateful to Salem for the trust they’ve placed in me to step into that legacy.
Expanding the show gives us the space and time to deliver serious analysis, honest debate, and thoughtful conversations for the audience. Looking forward to more great guests and more common sense for the American people!”
Alex Marlow, host of The Alex Marlow Show Presented by Breitbart News also reflected on the significance of the moment:
“Even before I became the first employee of Breitbart News and a mentee of web pioneer Andrew Breitbart, I was a talk radio junkie. It has been a constant part of my media diet since I was a teenager and has informed my news judgement as I lead Breitbart’s virtual newsroom.
Many of the hosts that have captured my attention and imagination over the decades are or were on the Salem dial. Larry Elder was my first talk radio love, years went by where I didn’t miss a single moment of the Dennis Prager Show, and it was a rare pleasure to be a weekly guest on my friend Charlie Kirk’s show during the last year of his life.
I have deep respect for the Salem audience as well as my on-air colleagues both as people and as broadcasters. I can’t wait to get started.”
The 12–3 p.m. ET slot is one of the most powerful time blocks in talk radio, famously occupied by the late Rush Limbaugh, whose influence defined conservative media for decades.
Fans of The Charlie Kirk Show can rest easy. The program will continue as part of the Salem Podcast Network, ensuring that Kirk’s voice and mission remain alive.
Executive producer Andrew Kolvet said in a statement:
“Salem has been so gracious through this process and even encouraged us to continue broadcasting the show on the Salem Radio Network.
While The Charlie Kirk Show team is excited to continue the live show and podcast in other venues, ultimately we agreed that Alex and Scott were the perfect hosts to take over on the radio portion.
Both are great friends and extremely talented broadcasters. We are also grateful that Salem Media Reps will continue to represent and sell the time inside the show. While some of the details around how we want to distribute the show will change, our friendship and trust in Salem does not.”
The Alex Marlow / Scott Jennings takeover begins Monday, January 5, 2026.
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