Salem Media Signs Brandon Tatum to Replace Larry Elder

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, May 9, 2022

Brandon Tatum

Salem Radio Network signs Brandon Tatum to replace Larry Elder, who announced his retirement from radio on April 3. Tatum will also turn the third hour of the radio show into a daily podcast. He will take over a network show with 387 total affiliates beginning Monday, May 16.

"Salem conducted a nationwide search, and some very big names were interested in taking this important slot," said Salem Senior Vice President of Spoken Word Phil Boyce. "Brandon brings a unique talent to Salem, and has a strong following among the nation's youth, with his involvement with Turning Point USA. His compelling story is riveting," said Boyce.

"The Officer Tatum Show" already has a following with over 3 million followers on social media platforms, including 1.9 million subscribers on YouTube, and nearly 900,000 followers on Instagram.

"Words cannot describe what a blessing it is to be a part of the Salem family," said Brandon. "I am incredibly humbled and honored to continue the legacy of the great Larry Elder."

Tatum co-founded Blexit with Candace Owens, an organization dedicated to changing the narrative in the black community through education, community outreach, and empowerment. He has spoken at 30 universities and been invited to the Trump White House.

"My mission in life is to serve God with the gifts he has given me," said Tatum. "Being the voice of and for the people is one of those gifts." Brandon is a seven-year veteran of the Tucson Police Department, where he rose through the ranks to become a member of the SWAT team and was Public Information Officer.

Carl Jackson, who has been subbing as guest host in Elder's absence both last summer when he ran for Governor, and more recently after Elder's decision to retire from radio, will continue as a regular sub for Tatum.