Salem Podcast Network Adds The Josh Hammer Show in Partnership with Newsweek

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Salem Media Group (OTCQX: SALM) announced a distribution partnership with Newsweek to add The Josh Hammer Show to the Salem Podcast Network. The show will launch on October 16, 2025, airing daily Monday through Friday in a video-first format and will be available on SalemPodcastNetwork.com and all major podcast platforms.

The addition joins SPN’s roster alongside The Scott Jennings Podcast, The Alex Marlow Show, and The Right View with Lara Trump, and follows SPN’s stated 12% year-to-date growth, which Salem describes as accelerating the network’s expansion and reach to millions of listeners nationwide.

Positive

• Distribution reach expanded to millions of listeners nationwide
• Launch date set for October 16, 2025, airing Monday–Friday
• Video-first format increases cross-platform content opportunities
• SPN growth reported up 12% year-to-date

Negative

• None.

Insights

Media Distribution Strategist

Salem adds a nationally distributed, daily video‑first podcast to broaden reach and grow audience monetization opportunities.

Salem gains a regularly scheduled, video‑first show with The Josh Hammer Show launching on October 16, 2025, distributed across the Salem Podcast Network and major platforms. This expands content inventory and provides more premium, repeatable programming for affiliates and advertisers.

Key dependencies include the show's ability to retain daily viewership across platforms and Salem’s sales team converting increased reach into ad revenue; the release cites the network is up 12% year‑to‑date, which supports momentum but does not guarantee monetization pace. Watch audience metrics (downloads, video views, CPMs) over the next 3–6 months to gauge commercial traction.

Content Monetization Analyst

A distribution partnership that can be monetized if listener engagement and affiliate uptake scale quickly.

The deal moves a named host into Salem’s roster and expands Salem’s daily programming slate, creating more inventory for ad sales and sponsorships and potential cross‑promotion with existing shows like The Scott Jennings Podcast. The announcement explicitly positions the show as video‑first, which can command higher ad rates if view metrics prove strong.

Risks include uncertain conversion of audience growth into higher CPMs and whether the show sustains daily production quality; track the first quarter of publishing (starting October 16, 2025) for retention and monetization signals and reassess commercial value after 90–180 days.

CAMARILLO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Salem Media Group, Inc. (OTCQX: SALM) announced today that The Josh Hammer Show, hosted by Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer, has joined the Salem Podcast Network (SPN) through a new distribution partnership with Newsweek.

Hammer, an accomplished journalist and commentator, is widely recognized for his sharp, engaging perspectives on culture, politics, and faith. Through this partnership, The Josh Hammer Show will now be distributed on the Salem Podcast Network, expanding its reach to millions of listeners nationwide.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Josh Hammer to the Salem family,” said David Santrella, CEO of Salem Media Group. “Josh doesn’t follow the crowd - he leads with conviction. He brings sharp ideas, fearless commentary, and a genuine passion for truth. That’s exactly the kind of voice that defines the Salem Podcast Network.”

The Josh Hammer Show will launch on Thursday, October 16, airing daily Monday through Friday in a video-first format that delivers timely, thought-provoking commentary on the day’s most pressing issues.

Hammer joins SPN’s acclaimed roster of voices that includes The Scott Jennings Podcast, The Alex Marlow Show, and The Right View with Lara Trump. His addition further accelerates SPN’s rapid growth, which is up 12 percent year-to-date, making it one of the fastest-growing podcast networks in the country.

“I am absolutely thrilled to bring The Josh Hammer Show to the Salem Podcast Network,” said Hammer. “Our show already counts Salem’s AM 660, the Answer, in Dallas as a terrestrial affiliate, and I’m delighted to expand that partnership. I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together. Most importantly, we’re committed to keeping Charlie Kirk’s memory alive through our work and the values we share.”

The Josh Hammer Show is available on the Salem Podcast Network, accessible via SalemPodcastNetwork.com, and on all major podcast distribution platforms.

Salem Media Group is America’s leading multimedia company, specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties that include radio, digital media, and book and newsletter publishing. Each day, Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners, readers, and viewers numbering in the millions nationally. With its unique content focus, Salem provides compelling audio and video programming, text content, fresh commentary, and relevant information from some of the most respected figures across the Christian and conservative media landscape. Learn more about Salem Media Group, Inc. at www.salemmedia.com.

Company Contact:
publicity@salemmedia.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9c84f751-c287-4e3f-9b43-e04d5c2de0f6

FAQ

When will The Josh Hammer Show start on Salem Podcast Network (SALM)?

The Josh Hammer Show launches on October 16, 2025, airing Monday through Friday.

What format and schedule will The Josh Hammer Show follow on SALM?

The show will run in a video-first format and air daily Monday–Friday.

How can listeners access The Josh Hammer Show on SALM (SALM)?

It will be available via SalemPodcastNetwork.com and all major podcast distribution platforms.

What partnership brought The Josh Hammer Show to Salem Podcast Network (SALM)?

The show joined SPN through a new distribution partnership with Newsweek.

How does The Josh Hammer Show affect Salem Podcast Network’s growth metrics (SALM)?

Salem says the addition accelerates SPN’s expansion; SPN is reported up 12% year-to-date.

Which Salem Podcast Network programs will now include The Josh Hammer Show alongside (SALM)?

Josh Hammer joins SPN’s roster that includes The Scott Jennings Podcast, The Alex Marlow Show, and The Right View with Lara Trump.