Fact Check: Farenthold's radio show continued until his death.

Fact Check: "Farenthold's radio show continued until his death."

What We Know

Blake Farenthold, a former U.S. Congressman from Texas, passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 63 due to heart and liver problems (Washington Post, NBC News). Prior to his political career, he was known as a conservative talk radio host, co-hosting a program called "Lago in the Morning" in Corpus Christi (Wikipedia). After resigning from Congress in April 2018 amid allegations of sexual harassment and the misuse of public funds, Farenthold returned to local radio (AP News, Texas Tribune). However, there is no evidence that he continued his radio show until his death.

Reports indicate that while he did return to a local radio talk show after his resignation, there is no confirmation that he was actively hosting a show at the time of his death (Washington Post, CBS News).

Analysis

The claim that "Farenthold's radio show continued until his death" lacks substantiation. While Farenthold was indeed involved in radio broadcasting prior to and after his congressional career, the specifics of his activity in the months leading up to his death are not clearly documented. The sources available indicate that he returned to radio after leaving Congress but do not provide details about the continuity or status of his show at the time of his passing.

The Washington Post notes that he returned to a local radio talk show, but does not specify whether this show was ongoing at the time of his death. Other sources, such as NBC News and CBS News, focus on his political career and the circumstances surrounding his death rather than his radio activities. This lack of detailed reporting on his radio show’s status suggests that the claim may be an overstatement or misinterpretation of his involvement in radio.

Furthermore, given the context of his resignation and subsequent return to radio, it is plausible that his radio presence diminished over time, particularly as he faced health issues (AP News).

Conclusion

Verdict: False
The claim that "Farenthold's radio show continued until his death" is misleading. While he did return to local radio after resigning from Congress, there is no definitive evidence that he was actively hosting a show at the time of his death. The available sources do not support the assertion that his radio show continued uninterrupted until his passing.