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Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Salem Media Group Launches New Christian Teaching and Talk Format Across South Florida
CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Salem Media Group, Inc. (OTCQX: SALM) announced today, in a landmark move to advance its mission of spreading the Gospel across America, it has launched a powerful new Christian Teaching and Talk radio presence in South Florida, bringing biblical truth, teaching, and encouragement to more than 7.5 million people across the region. Salem Media Group Launches New Christian Teaching and Talk Format Across South Florida Share 'This is more than a station launch—it's a calling fulfilled,' said David Santrella, Chief Executive Officer of Salem Media Group. 'Miami has long been underserved by strong, consistent Christian broadcast content. Salem was called to fill that gap. This expansion is a bold step in our mission to proclaim the Good News through every available channel.' This marks the first new Christian Teaching and Talk radio format Salem has launched in over a decade, underscoring a renewed commitment to grow Christian media in underserved major markets. Salem's newest station—AM 670 WWFE, branded ' The Word Miami '—features one of the widest broadcast footprints in Florida, reaching from Vero Beach in the north to the Florida Keys in the south. The reach includes Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. The station is simulcast on AM 1550 WRHC (Miramar) and is also available via FM translators at 103.1 FM (Miami) and 98.7 FM (Miramar). ' The Word Miami ' also streams live audio 24/7 at and on platforms including iHeartRadio, Audacy, and TuneIn. Smart speaker users can say, 'Play The Word Miami.' Programming includes some of the most trusted and beloved voices in Christian Teaching and Talk: David Jeremiah – Turning Point Jim Daly – Focus on the Family John MacArthur – Grace to You J. Vernon McGee – Thru T he Bible Greg Laurie – A New Beginning Jack Hibbs – Real Life Radio Robert Jeffress – Pathway to Victory Rick Warren – Pastor Rick's Daily Hope Michael Youssef, Allen Jackson, Jack Graham, and more From a local perspective, Rob Pacienza, Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, brings ' Truths That Transform '—launched initially by D. James Kennedy—back to the morning drive every weekday. Weekend highlights include Keep the Faith, Boundless with Lisa Anderson, and City of God with Rob Pacienza. All programming is supported by SRN News, providing listeners with timely and trusted hourly updates on current events. Christopher Gould, Salem's SVP of National Programming & Ministry Relations, added: 'We are deeply committed to planting the flag of biblical truth wherever we can. This isn't just business, it's ministry. Miami is a global city, and we are honored to bring the Word of God to it more consistently and powerfully than ever before.' As Salem moves into its next chapter, this launch reflects the company's unwavering commitment: to boldly, creatively, and faithfully bring the Gospel to every corner of America. About Salem Media Group, Inc.: Salem Media Group is America's leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising 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
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
He called for election integrity, then was indicted for fraud. Oh, the irony
A former Arizona legislator who was one of the state's fiercest crusaders for so-called election integrity has been indicted on charges of election fraud. You cannot make this stuff up. Ex-Rep. Austin Smith, R-Wittmann, stands charged with 14 felonies and misdemeanors alleging he forged signatures on his nominating petitions to run for reelection last year. Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the state grand jury indictment on June 10. Those who see a conspiracy behind every cactus will likely rush to Smith's defense, just as they rushed to defense of Arizona's fake electors. Just as they rushed to the defense of Arizonans and others who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to try to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election. 'Patriots,' I believe they called the rioters. Now, they have a new cause célèbre. Smith was a rising star on the hard right, a member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus and a senior official in Turning Point Action, the political advocacy arm of Turning Point USA. But his political career went into freefall in April 2024 when a Democratic attorney filed a lawsuit challenging Smith's nominating petitions. The lawsuit claimed he forged 100 of the 826 signatures on petitions he circulated — signatures that 'bear a striking resemblance to Smith's' — and thus should be disqualified from running for office for the next five years, as state law requires. The lawsuit included sworn statements from two voters whose signatures appeared on Smith's petitions, saying they did not sign them. Lawsuits seeking to knock candidates off the ballot are common. What wasn't common was Smith's reaction. Rather than fighting the petition challenge, as is typical, Smith quickly dropped out of the race. Naturally, he played the Trump card, proclaiming himself the victim of a politically motivated plot by those who fear him. 'What I was (told) was this was a very intense effort to 'get me' and I needed to be prepared to spend tens of thousands of dollars to defend myself, not only against the civil elections matter, but most likely against some sort of criminal investigation that would be launched by those on the left who are unhappy with my politics,' he wrote in a lengthy statement laying out his victimhood. Smith never struck me as the type to stand down from a fight that he deems righteous. Surely, if those signatures were not forged, I thought at the time, he would stand his ground and explain why those signatures looked so remarkably like his own. Surely, if those signatures were not forged, I thought at the time, Charlie Kirk and his powerhouse Turning Point operation would defend one of his key leaders against the 'tyranny' of the justice system. Yet, there was Smith, high tailing it out of the race and leaving his post with Turning Point. Opinion: Gov. Hobbs finally goes on offense against lawmakers 'The recommendation I received most was that I bow out and live to fight another day,' he wrote at the time. 'I might be confident of victory, but all it would take is a judge believing any one person, and all would be lost.' All wasn't lost, though, as the suspected forger was allowed to continue on at the Legislature through the rest of last year, making laws for the rest of us to follow. Not so much as a single Republican raised an objection. Mayes, meanwhile, launched an investigation at the request of then-Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman, a Republican. 'This is a man who has lied to the people of Legislative District 29 and the entire state about our election operations for at least three years,' Hickman said at the time. 'And now he is accused of lying about the signatures he personally collected to get on the ballot again. 'An investigation will reveal the truth, but this episode tells us something about those who have spread falsehoods with such ease since the 2020 Election. They can't comprehend that most Americans and Arizonans are honest people. They accuse others of dishonesty so easily because they have no qualms about lying to win a political race or a business deal.' On June 2, Smith was indicted for fraud, filing false instruments and 10 counts of signing someone else's name on his petitions to get on the ballot. That same day, Smith announced his appointment to the advisory board of the Arizona Young Republicans. Just think of the advice he can offer young generations of election deniers and conspiracy buffs. Expect to hear the heated cries of 'lawfare!' from the far right in five, four, three … Reach Roberts at Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) at @LaurieRobertsaz, on Threads at @LaurieRobertsaz and on BlueSky at @ Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Austin Smith will call his indictment 'lawfare' in 3, 2 ... | Opinion
Sydney Morning Herald
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘We want women to defend their rights in court:' Minister defends coercive control law plan
The newly minted minister tasked with addressing Western Australia's record rates of family and domestic violence believes the state is on track to improving women's lives, but has resisted giving a date for criminalising coercive control. Responding to the 9 News Perth special series Turning Point: Lessons from Floreat, which highlighted the issue of family and domestic violence, Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister Jessica Stojkovski said talking about these crimes shouldn't be taboo. 'There is a lot of work that is happening that is improving the lives of women. It's not a perfect solution, nothing is in a community, but I think the things that our government has been doing is implementing those incremental steps,' Stojkovski said. 'Every time we open up conversations, it's a good thing … it's a responsibility of everyone in our society to look after people.' One woman in Australia loses her life to domestic violence every nine days, while Western Australia has the second-highest rate of the crime in the country. In her first sit-down interview since taking on the portfolio, Stojkovski said the damning statistics were due to a number of factors. 'We have started these conversations and these conversations have led to more awareness about family and domestic violence, and awareness ultimately leads to more reports,' Stojkovski said. On the opening episode of Turning Point, harrowing audio of a triple-zero call from a nine-year-old child to WA Police revealed the trauma of family and domestic violence. 'Hello, police emergency? Yes, my mum, my dad is beating my mum up … can you be quiet? My mum is hurt, please help … my dad hit my mum in the stomach or in the head.'
The Age
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Age
‘We want women to defend their rights in court:' Minister defends coercive control law plan
The newly minted minister tasked with addressing Western Australia's record rates of family and domestic violence believes the state is on track to improving women's lives, but has resisted giving a date for criminalising coercive control. Responding to the 9 News Perth special series Turning Point: Lessons from Floreat, which highlighted the issue of family and domestic violence, Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister Jessica Stojkovski said talking about these crimes shouldn't be taboo. 'There is a lot of work that is happening that is improving the lives of women. It's not a perfect solution, nothing is in a community, but I think the things that our government has been doing is implementing those incremental steps,' Stojkovski said. 'Every time we open up conversations, it's a good thing … it's a responsibility of everyone in our society to look after people.' One woman in Australia loses her life to domestic violence every nine days, while Western Australia has the second-highest rate of the crime in the country. In her first sit-down interview since taking on the portfolio, Stojkovski said the damning statistics were due to a number of factors. 'We have started these conversations and these conversations have led to more awareness about family and domestic violence, and awareness ultimately leads to more reports,' Stojkovski said. On the opening episode of Turning Point, harrowing audio of a triple-zero call from a nine-year-old child to WA Police revealed the trauma of family and domestic violence. 'Hello, police emergency? Yes, my mum, my dad is beating my mum up … can you be quiet? My mum is hurt, please help … my dad hit my mum in the stomach or in the head.'
Euronews
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Germany bolsters NATO's eastern flank with new brigade in Lithuania
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has travelled to Lithuania to formally inaugurate a German brigade stationed there to bolster NATO's eastern flank. Merz was welcomed on Thursday by Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys. The 45th Armoured Brigade's inauguration is set to take place in Vilnius' central square, and more than 1,000 Lithuanian and German troops are expected to attend. This new unit, which consists of 4,800 troops and 200 civilian personnel, aims to strengthen NATO's presence in the region in light of Russia's threat. The stationing of German troops in Lithuania is hoped to discourage potential Russian aggression and provide added protection to the Baltic states. The brigade, which will include infantry and tank battalions, should be fully operational by 2027, according to Lithuania. Around 700 German military personnel are already serving there. The unit's posting abroad is part of a German security policy initiative known as the 'Zeitenwende' (Turning Point), which former Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced at the outbreak of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. Although Germany has in recent decades participated in worldwide military operations, this move marks Germany's most significant military deployment since World War II. Merz's first visit to Lithuania as chancellor also includes a meeting with President Gitanas Nausėda. Their talks are expected to cover Lithuanian-German bilateral relations, defence cooperation, support for Ukraine and key issues on the EU's agenda.
