Salem Media is making a savvy move that conservatives are going to love. Scott Jennings and Alex Marlow are set to take over the coveted 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET radio slot previously occupied by The Charlie Kirk Show — in what is sure to be a powerhouse lineup.
The new format delivers a one-two punch of conservative firepower. Breitbart editor-in-chief Alex Marlow will anchor the first hour, setting the table with sharp analysis and unapologetic commentary, before handing things off to CNN contributor Scott Jennings, who will carry the final two hours with his trademark clarity, wit, and backbone.
NEWS — SCOTT JENNINGS SHOW EXPANDS TO TWO HOURS IN JANUARY! ??? Charlie Kirk slot on SALEM to be filled by yours truly & @AlexMarlow of @breitbart. READ THE SCOOP: https://t.co/9iOgplywug
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) December 17, 2025
Jennings, who has built a massive following thanks to his sharp, bare-knuckled dismantling of leftist talking points on CNN, joined the Salem Media Radio Network earlier this year with a daily one-hour program. As part of the announcement, Jennings paid respectful tribute to the legacy left behind by Charlie Kirk and expressed gratitude to the Turning Point USA team for carrying the show through the difficult and emotional period following Kirk’s 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!
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Marlow serves as the host of The Alex Marlow Show, which is presented by Breitbart News and is currently affiliated with the Salem Podcast Network. He also spoke positively about Kirk and mentioned several influential conservative media figures, such as Andrew Breitbart, Larry Elder, and Dennis Prager, who supported his entry into the field.
Marlow added:
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 Marlow-Jennings pair will land in the significant 12-3 p.m. EDT radio time slot that was famously established by the late Rush Limbaugh.
Phil Boyce, Senior Vice President of Content for Salem Media, commented on the importance of the moment, saying, “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.”
Charlie Kirk fans should be delighted to know that it will continue on as part of the Salem Podcast Network. The show’s executive producer, Andrew Kolvet, said the team “is excited to continue the live show and podcast in other venues” and graciously added that “Alex and Scott were the perfect hosts to take over on the radio portion.”
