Sean Hannity

Sean Hannity

Name	Sean Hannity
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Birth date	Birth date -1st March 1966
Birth place	New York City, New York, U.S.
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Occupation	Television host, political commentator, author
Years active	1989–present
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Known for	Host of Hannity
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Sean Patrick Hannity (born December 30, 1961) is an American television host, conservative political commentator, and author. He is best known as the host of Hannity on Fox News, a position he has held since 2009. Hannity is also a nationally syndicated talk radio host, with his program The Sean Hannity Show airing on over 500 stations across the United States.

Early Life and Education

Sean Hannity was born in New York City, New York, and raised in Franklin Square, New York. He is the youngest of four siblings. Hannity attended St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, New York, and later enrolled at New York University and Adelphi University, although he did not graduate from either institution.

Career

Radio

Hannity began his radio career in 1989 at KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara, California, where he hosted a volunteer talk show. His controversial style led to his dismissal from the station, but he quickly found work at WVNN in Athens, Alabama, and later at WGST in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 1996, Hannity joined WABC in New York City, where he hosted the afternoon drive-time show until 2013. He then moved to WOR in New York City, where he continues to broadcast. The Sean Hannity Show is syndicated by Premiere Networks and reaches millions of listeners each week.

Television

Hannity's television career began in 1996 when he was hired by Fox News co-founder Roger Ailes to co-host Hannity & Colmes with liberal counterpart Alan Colmes. The show featured debates between the two hosts on political issues of the day.

After Colmes left the show in 2009, it was rebranded as Hannity, with Hannity as the sole host. The program has become one of the highest-rated cable news shows, known for its conservative perspective and support of Republican policies.

Authorship

Hannity is also a bestselling author, having written several books including Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism (2002), Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism (2004), and Live Free or Die: America (and the World) on the Brink (2020).

Political Views and Influence

Hannity is known for his strong conservative views and has been a vocal supporter of the Republican Party. He has been particularly supportive of former President Donald Trump, often using his platform to defend Trump's policies and actions.

Hannity's influence extends beyond his television and radio shows, as he is considered a key figure in shaping conservative opinion in the United States. His close relationship with Trump has been the subject of both praise and criticism.

Controversies

Hannity has been involved in several controversies throughout his career, often related to his outspoken political views and his support for conspiracy theories. He has been criticized for promoting false information and for his close ties to political figures.

Personal Life

Hannity was married to Jill Rhodes from 1993 until their divorce in 2019. They have two children together. Hannity is a devout Catholic and has spoken publicly about his faith.

Also see

• Fox News
• The Sean Hannity Show
• Hannity & Colmes
• Conservative talk radio
• Donald Trump

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