Salem Radio Network is planning a special news series surrounding the America 250 celebration. Several high-profile figures will contribute, including Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
What We Know: Salem Radio Network is launching a new series titled Faith & Freedom, detailing how important faith was in the role of America’s founding fathers in 1776. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will offer his perspective. Also included in the series are Rev. Franklin Graham, Pastor Allen Jackson, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), among others.
What They Said: “This special series—launching today and continuing until July 4th—will give national prominence to the religious freedoms Americans are blessed to enjoy…in the words of men and women who are strong leaders in both political and religious life in our nation.” -Salem Radio Network VP of News & Talk Programming Tom Tradup
What Remains Unclear: How long the special series will run. Also unknown is how long the content for the special series will be.
What It Means: Salem Radio Network has prioritized fostering its relationship with Rep. Mike Johnson to include several important facets. He also appears regularly on This Week on Capitol Hill on the network. Those appearances have opened the door to create a relationship where he feels comfortable participating in this special series.
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