Ben Ferguson

Ben Ferguson (born August 28, 1981) is an American radio host and conservative political commentator. His nationally-syndicated radio show, "The Ben Ferguson Show", airs throughout the United States on Radio America.

A local talk-radio host throughout his teens, Ferguson graduated from Westminster Academy and the University of Mississippi. He lives in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the youngest nationally-syndicated radio personality in the United States. Previously he hosted a weeknight talk show on WOAI San Antonio, Texas. In August 2007, Ferguson joined 600 WREC in Memphis as their morning radio host.

Political activities

Ferguson is a member of Students for Saving Social Security (S4). In July 2005, as S4's political director, Ferguson was selected by the White House to join President Bush and Ben Stein for a town hall meeting in an effort to educate the public on the issue of social security reform. Ferguson also spends several months a year on the road speaking at youth leadership conferences, high schools and college campuses nationwide. He has become a regular keynote speaker for several groups, including Congressional Youth Leadership and Lead America.

Media exposure

His talk-radio show focuses on current events from a conservative point of view. He also hosts a local radio show in Memphis for two hours on weekday mornings.

Ferguson also appears frequently on Fox News Channel and CNN.

Republican National Convention Appearance

Ferguson addressed the 2004 Republican National Convention. His speech was quoted in various news outlets, including the Chicago Tribune, Toronto Star and Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

Bibliography

*"It's My America Too : A Leading Young Conservative Shares His Views on Politics and Other Matters of Importance", 2004, (ISBN 0-06-059011-4)

External links

* [http://www.radioamerica.org/PRG_benferguson.htm Ferguson's Network Talk Show Website]
* [http://www.600wrec.com/pages/benferguson.html Ferguson's WREC 600 Website]