Fact Check: "Farenthold continued his radio show until his death."
What We Know
Blake Farenthold, a former U.S. congressman and radio host, passed away on June 20, 2025, due to a heart attack after suffering from chronic liver disease (Texas Tribune). Before his death, he had a career in politics and was known for co-hosting a conservative talk-radio program. After resigning from Congress in April 2018 amid allegations of sexual harassment, he returned to local radio, taking over the show of Jim Lago after Lago's death in 2023 (Wikipedia, Texas Tribune).
Analysis
The claim that Farenthold continued his radio show until his death is misleading. While it is true that he resumed hosting a local radio show after his congressional career, he did not host this show continuously until his death. Farenthold took over the show in 2023, which means he hosted it for approximately two years before his passing (Texas Tribune).
The reliability of the sources used in this analysis is high. The Texas Tribune is a reputable news organization known for its thorough reporting on Texas politics, while Wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of Farenthold's life and career, although it should be noted that Wikipedia can be edited by anyone and may not always be completely accurate. However, the specific details regarding his radio show and timeline are corroborated by multiple sources, including local news outlets (Texas Tribune, MSN).
Conclusion
The claim that "Farenthold continued his radio show until his death" is False. While he did host a radio show, he did not do so continuously until his death, as he only returned to radio in 2023 after a significant hiatus following his resignation from Congress in 2018. This timeline indicates that he was not actively hosting the show for the entirety of his life leading up to his death.
