Who Is Larry Elder

Larry Elder is an American radio host, television personality, author, and conservative political commentator.

Elder has been a radio host since 1994, when he began as host of The Larry Elder Show on KABC in Los Angeles, which ran until his retirement in February 2017. He currently hosts an independent podcast. He has made appearances on various television programs, hosted The Larry Elder Show on MSNBC, and currently serves as a rotating guest host on the Fox News Channel.

Elder is a controversial political figure in the United States due to his outspoken criticism of liberalism and black-American leaders. He has argued in his books and interviews for policies such as school choice, increased work requirements for public assistance, and a privatization of Social Security.

Elder has won several awards, including Broadcast Journalist Of The Year from the National Association of Radio Talk Show Hosts and the 2005 American Black Achievement Award. Additionally, he was named a National Radio Hall Of Fame inductee in 2018.

Elder is a self-described independent libertarian, though many have pegged him as a Republican or conservative. He is a frequent guest on Fox News programs, and has close ties with Sean Hannity and The Sean Hannity Show. He is a proponent of school choice and was an early supporter of charter schools in California. He has also argued against affirmative action and the Voting Rights Act.

Elder is married and has two children. Despite his controversial views, he is widely respected for his work in talk radio and television, and for his commitment to free speech and the exchange of ideas.