Dave Elswick
Dave Elswick, colloquially known as “Arkansas’ Talk Legend,” has hosted his signature morning program for over two decades. With a career that spans more than 50 years in radio and TV markets including Chicago, Miami, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis, he blends authentic conservatism with real-talk commentary on life, culture, and beliefs.
Nationally recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Talk Show Hosts (Talkers Magazine) and multiple-time recipient of Little Rock’s “Best of the Best Radio Personality,” Elswick leverages his wide-ranging experience to engage listeners with sharp analysis, humor, and heart.
His show combines discussions on politics, cars, movies, food, and First and Second Amendment issues, weaving in faith and pop culture through a uniquely relatable lens. Regular guests include local and national figures, while Elswick’s fond hosting of his Power Panel—alongside frank listener calls—ensures lively conversation every morning.
A decorated veteran of the United States Air Force, Dave upholds a life motto centered on “God, family, and country” — values instilled by his WWII-era father who served under General Patton. He remains deeply tied to Arkansas through community outreach, holiday toy drives, and advocacy for service members. He is married to Lynda since 1991, and together they have eight children and twelve grandchildren
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The Dave Elswick Interview
Little Rock's talk legend, Dave Elswick, sits down with a unique blend of state, local, and national guests discussing politics, cars, movies, food, and pop culture as well as the Bible and Constitutional issues surrounding the First and Second Amendments -- giving you you the insight into today's issues that you need from a trusted source. Opinionated, thoughtful and insightful, it's the Dave Elswick Interview!
