Salem Radio Network Announces Larry Elder Departure

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, April 4, 2022 | 12:15pm CT

Larry Elder

Larry Elder has decided to move on from the Salem Radio Network, after a six year run on the SRN lineup from 3-6pm PT, 6-9pm ET. SRN will be announcing a replacement for Elder in the slot very soon. This change is effective immediately. Salem granted Elder a 3-month leave of absence last summer to run for Governor of California, during a recall election, and he returned to the airwaves in October.

"Larry is an icon as a radio talk show host and is a powerful voice as a leading black conservative, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors," said Salem Senior Vice President of Spoken Word, Phil Boyce. "I hope there will be future opportunities for us to work together," said Boyce, who added this was "completely 100% Larry's decision."

During that run for Governor, Salem utilized Carl Jackson to sub for Elder. He has agreed to resume the host duties for the foreseeable future, until Salem is ready to announce a permanent replacement.

"It was an honor for me to sit in Larry's chair last summer for a few months, and it will be another honor to continue his tradition on the radio now," said Jackson, who will host the show out of the Salem facility in Orlando, AM 950 The Answer.