1 EXHIBIT 23.9 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS The Board of Directors Chancellor Media Corporation of Los Angeles: As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report dated March 31, 1997 (and to all references to our Firm) included in this Registration Statement on Form S-4 dated September 25, 1997 of Chancellor Media Corporation of Los Angeles. Arthur Andersen LLP Washington, D.C. September 25, 1997