46-939: The majority of programming syndicated by iHeartMedia is distributed through its subsidiary, Premiere Networks , owned by the company since 1999 and purchased by antecedent Jacor in 1997. However, several music and talk shows originated on iHeartMedia-owned stations are syndicated by those stations without the assistance of Premiere, or via a third-party distributor. Talk shows of this type are generally broadcast through Orbital Media Networks, Inc., formerly Clear Channel Satellite Services. Music programs of this type, including music scheduling and voice-tracking , are distributed through an intranet service known as "Premium Choice". Radio programs syndicated by iHeartMedia but not distributed by Premiere Networks include: Radio programs formerly syndicated by iHeartMedia include: Radio programs syndicated by iHeartMedia that have moved to Premiere include: On April 15, 2009, Clear Channel Radio announced
92-911: A nationally syndicated talk radio show, has hosted a self-titled political commentary program on Fox News since 2009, and co-hosted the original Fox News debate show Hannity & Colmes with Alan Colmes from the network's founding in 1996 to 2009. Hannity worked as a general contractor and volunteered as a talk show host at UC Santa Barbara in 1989. He later joined WVNN in Athens, Alabama , and shortly afterward, WGST in Atlanta . After leaving WGST, he worked at WABC in New York until 2013. Since 2014, Hannity has worked at WOR . In 1996, Hannity and Alan Colmes co-hosted Hannity & Colmes on Fox . After Colmes announced his departure in January 2008, Hannity merged
138-508: A subsidiary of iHeartMedia , for which it currently serves as its main original radio content distribution and production arm. It is the largest syndication company in the United States. Founded independently in 1987, it is headed by Julie Talbott, who serves as president. Premiere Networks either syndicates and/or (co-)produces more than 90 individual programs and radio programming services/networks to more than 5,500 affiliates across
184-418: A desk in the place". On the air, Hannity echoes Trump's attacks on the media and Special Counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections . Trump sometimes quotes Hannity to others or promotes the show to his Twitter followers. Hannity has encouraged Trump to shut down the government to get funding for a border wall , as well as his declaration of a national emergency over
230-612: A fourth, Live Free or Die , in 2020. Hannity was born in New York City, New York, the son of Lillian (nÊe Flynn) and Hugh Hannity. Lillian worked as a stenographer and a corrections officer at a county jail, while Hugh was a World War II veteran and family-court officer. He was the youngest of four siblings and the only boy. All his grandparents immigrated to the United States from Ireland. He grew up in Franklin Square, New York on Long Island . In his youth, Hannity worked as
276-641: A groupwide three-year extension with Hannity on more than eighty stations. The largest stations in the group deal included KTRH Houston, KFYI Phoenix, WPGB Pittsburgh, WKRC Cincinnati, WOOD Grand Rapids, WFLA Tampa, WOAI San Antonio, WLAC Nashville, and WREC Memphis. Hannity signed a long-term contract to remain with Premiere Networks in September 2013. At the beginning of 2014, Hannity signed contracts to air on several Salem Communications stations including WDTK Detroit, WIND Chicago, WWRC (now WQOF ) Washington, D.C., and KSKY Dallas. Hannity
322-468: A house-painting business and a few years later, worked as a building contractor in Santa Barbara, California . He hosted his first talk radio show in 1989 at the volunteer college station at UC Santa Barbara , KCSB-FM , while working as a general contractor. The show aired for 40 hours of air time. Regarding his first show, he said, "I wasn't good at it. I was terrible." Hannity's weekly show on KCSB
368-423: A journalist. But I'm an advocacy journalist , or an opinion journalist.") Hannity also appeared in a 2016 Trump campaign ad. Hannity has feuded with several conservatives who oppose Trump, including National Review ' s Jonah Goldberg , Wall Street Journal foreign affairs columnist Bret Stephens , and National Review editor Rich Lowry . Hannity developed a close relationship with Trump during
414-597: A long-term agreement with Fox Sports to launch Fox Sports Radio , with Premiere handling distribution of the network to radio affiliates. Premiere Networks' programs are currently distributed over satellite, NexGen Digital WANcasting, and downloadable via FTP. The FTP server serves both primary and backup delivery needs for weekly pre-recorded content. For years, Premiere used the popular Starguide Digital III satellite system to distribute their programs prior to their transition to X-Digital Systems (XDS) for satellite delivery. Premiere's entertainment programs are distributed on
460-465: A mixture of fee and barter-based deals. All times are Eastern. Programs are organized alphabetically by franchise and display their date and time if they're available for online download, and additional information. *Based on New York radio station Z100, which was moved to Sirius XM 's internet network Plays on Sirius XM channel 11 ( KIIS ) Sunday nights See also List of programming syndicated by iHeartMedia . [REDACTED] - The show requires
506-481: A much higher than average eviction rate. The Washington Post reported that his property management team has used eviction proceedings both to remove tenants and to generate revenue. His property managers have claimed that Hannity has no active role in the management of the more than 1,000 properties he has a stake in. According to The Washington Post , Hannity "repeatedly embraces storylines that prove to be inaccurate" and takes positions that change over time. In
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#1732948100458552-451: A paid subscription to download. Sean Hannity Defunct Newspapers Journals TV channels Websites Other Economics Gun rights Identity politics Nativist Religion Watchdog groups Youth/student groups Miscellaneous Other Sean Patrick Hannity (born December 30, 1961) is an American conservative television presenter , broadcaster and writer. He hosts The Sean Hannity Show ,
598-769: A paperboy delivering issues of the New York Daily News and the Long Island Daily Press . His parents were initially supporters of President John F. Kennedy , eventually growing more Republican in their views as time went on, though they resisted being overtly political at home. Hannity attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Hempstead, New York and St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, New York . He attended New York University and Adelphi University , but did not graduate from either. In 1982, Hannity started
644-600: A small percentage of the money raised by the concerts goes to the target charity, Freedom Alliance . The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed complaints with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), also in 2010. The FTC complaint alleges that Hannity was "falsely promoting that all concert proceeds would be donated to a scholarship fund for
690-508: Is "not only Mr. Trump's biggest media booster; he also veers into the role of adviser," citing sources who said Hannity spent months offering suggestions to Trump and his campaign on strategy and messaging. Hannity responded to the report by saying, "I'm not hiding the fact that I want Donald Trump to be the next President of the United States. ... I never claimed to be a journalist." (In an article published in December 2017, Hannity said "I'm
736-405: Is a conservative political talk show that features Hannity's opinions and ideology related to current issues and politicians. The Sean Hannity Show began national syndication on September 10, 2001, on more than five hundred stations nationwide. In 2004, Hannity signed a $ 25 million five-year contract extension with ABC Radio (now Citadel Media ) to continue the show until 2009. The program
782-760: Is based in Sherman Oaks , California , with 13 offices nationwide. Many Premiere produced/distributed programs are also available on several on-demand audio streaming services , including iHeartMedia 's own iHeartRadio platform and iHeart.com website. It also acts as a Primary Entry Point in the Emergency Alert System for its terrestrial radio affiliates. Premiere was founded in 1987 with an investment of US$ 30,000 (equivalent to $ 80,000 in 2023). Founders included Steve Lehman, Tim Kelly, Louise Palanker and Ed Mann. The network produced three programs with approximately 250 affiliates. In 1992, Premiere entered
828-467: The 2020 presidential election . Hannity was an early supporter of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election and often acted as an unofficial spokesman for him. When Trump was president, White House advisors characterized Hannity as the "shadow" chief of staff , and he reportedly phoned the White House and spoke to Trump most weeknights. According to Forbes , by 2018 Hannity had become one of
874-460: The Hannity & Colmes show into Hannity . Hannity has said he is not a journalist, and he has been characterized as a propagandist . He has promoted conspiracy theories , such as " birtherism " (claims that then-President Barack Obama was not a legitimate U.S. citizen), claims regarding the murder of Seth Rich , falsehoods about Hillary Clinton 's health, and false claims of election fraud in
920-408: The market research firm Edison Research stated that Clear Channel (renamed iHeartMedia later in the year) has "long pursued a strategy of eliminating local talent in its smaller markets via voice tracking and their Orwellian -named 'Premium Choice' networks." Premiere Networks Premiere Networks, Inc. (formerly Premiere Radio Networks , shortened as PRN ) is an American media company,
966-691: The plaintiff company's voting machines that Fox News settled for $ 787.5 million and required Fox News to acknowledge that the broadcast statements were false. Hannity has an honorary degree from Liberty University . He won awards from the National Association of Broadcasters in 2003 and 2007. He has written three New York Times best-selling books: Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism ; Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism ; and Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama's Radical Agenda , and released
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#17329481004581012-474: The 2017 film Let There Be Light , which also stars Kevin Sorbo . As of April 2018, Hannity owned at least 877 residential properties, which were bought for nearly $ 89 million. He purchased some of the homes with the help of loans from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and most are in working-class neighborhoods. His property managers have taken an aggressive management approach with
1058-588: The Bush years, Hannity "loyally supported the president's policies". During the Obama administration, Hannity "leaned more heavily on stories he believed were being given short shrift by the 'liberal media' – stories about where Obama was born, and who deserved blame for the attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya". In 2017, The Washington Post wrote that "what Hannity has stood for – at least for
1104-514: The Catholic Church were to excommunicate him over his support for contraception, he would join Jerry Falwell 's Thomas Road Baptist Church . In January 2007, Hannity began a new Sunday night television show on Fox News, Hannity's America . In November 2008, Colmes announced his departure from Hannity & Colmes . After the show's final broadcast on January 9, 2009, Hannity took over
1150-511: The U.S., reaching about 245 million listeners monthly. Premiere offers talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring well-known personalities including Ryan Seacrest , Delilah , JoJo Wright , Mario Lopez , Bobby Bones , Crook & Chase , Clay Travis and Buck Sexton , Glenn Beck , Steve Harvey , Big Boy , George Noory , John Boy and Billy , Sean Hannity , Elvis Duran , Dan Patrick , Bill Cunningham , Cody Alan, Johnjay and Rich , Jay Mohr , Leo Laporte and others. The company
1196-441: The agreement with Mediabase , and later acquired the said company in 1994. In 1997, Jacor Communications acquired both Premiere and EFM Media (producer of the talk program The Rush Limbaugh Show ), and in turn, Clear Channel Communications ultimately bought Jacor. Following the merger with AMFM Inc. in 2000, its syndication arm, AMFM Radio Networks, and its radio shows, were folded into Premiere's operations. Premiere entered
1242-490: The air full-time, giving him the late-night time slot. WABC then moved Hannity to the same drive-time slot he had filled temporarily a little more than a year earlier. Hannity was on WABC's afternoon time slot from January 1998. In their 2007 book Common Ground: How to Stop the Partisan War That Is Destroying America , conservative Cal Thomas and liberal Bob Beckel describe Hannity as a leader of
1288-401: The chain was organized in 2011 to oversee this initiative and blogs authored by on-air talent were cross-posted to station websites via Clear Channel's content management system . Despite the "Premium Choice" name being used extensively in industry trades, the music formats and programming are not publicly marketed or promoted under this name. A company-wide e-mail sent on May 1, 2009, stated
1334-629: The children of those killed or wounded in war". The complaint filed with the IRS claims that Freedom Alliance has violated its 501(c)(3) charity status. The concerts stopped around the same year. Hannity has had cameo appearances in film and television, having a brief voiceover in The Siege as an unseen reporter, and appearing in Atlas Shrugged: Part II and the second season of House of Cards as himself. He executive produced and appeared in
1380-412: The election and became even closer during his presidency. The two men spoke on the phone multiple times a week, discussing Hannity's weekday show, the special counsel investigation, even evaluating White House staff. Hannity shares, The Economist asserts, "Mr. Trump's love of conspiracy theories and hatred of snooty elites". They speak so often that one Trump adviser has said Hannity "basically has
1426-455: The false claim that Rafael Cruz , father of Trump's rival presidential candidate Ted Cruz , was involved in the John F. Kennedy assassination . He admitted to favoring Republican candidates, though without indicating a preference for Donald Trump over Ted Cruz. According to Dylan Byers of CNN , Hannity during interviews "frequently cites areas where he agrees with Trump, or where he thinks Trump
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1472-514: The following: "The Premium Choice program is not something we are talking openly about in the industry or in the public or in the press ... No CC employee should be discussing PC with the media or with record reps." Jerry Del Colliano , author of the blog Inside Music Media and founder of the trade publication Inside Radio , has said that Clear Channel plans to replace local on-air talent with national Premium Choice content, with "nothing local, little live and everything cheap." In March 2014,
1518-501: The inauguration, the first interview the new president gave to a cable news channel was conducted by Hannity. Hannity additionally defended the Trump administration's false claim that Trump's inauguration crowd was the biggest ever. Hannity has been criticized as being overly favorable to the candidacy of Trump and granting him more airtime than other presidential candidates during the 2016 primaries . Hannity, for instance, let Trump promote
1564-669: The most-watched hosts in cable news and most-listened-to hosts in talk radio, due in part to his closeness and access to Trump. He privately urged Trump administration officials before and during the January 6 United States Capitol attack to cease some of their efforts to retain the presidency and to urge Trump's supporters to leave the Capitol. Hannity was among the hosts named in the Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News Network defamation lawsuit for broadcasting false statements about
1610-535: The opinion of The New York Times , Hannity is "barreling headfirst into the murky territory between opinion and out-and-out conspiracy theorism". Hannity often promotes conspiracy theories without explicitly endorsing them, unlike Alex Jones . The New York Times wrote that this "has the effect of nourishing the more wild-eyed beliefs of his fans while providing Hannity a degree of plausible deniability". The New Yorker wrote in 2019 that Hannity had "[spewed] baseless conspiracy theories with impunity". During
1656-440: The pack among broadcasting political polarizers, which following James Q. Wilson they define as those who have "an intense commitment to a candidate, a culture, or an ideology that sets people in one group definitively apart from people in another, rival group". The WABC slot continued until the end of 2013. Since January 2014, Hannity has hosted the 3:00â6:00 p.m. time slot on WOR in New York City. Hannity's radio program
1702-709: The past couple of years – is Trump." Hannity is known for his pro-Trump coverage. According to The Washington Post , "Hannity's comeback coincided with his early, eager embrace of his fellow New Yorker ... Trump attacked the Gold Star father, and Hannity stood by him. Trump went after a federal judge of Mexican descent, and Hannity backed him. After the Access Hollywood tape emerged of Trump making lewd comments about inappropriate sexual behaviour towards women, Hannity continued to defend him: ' King David had 500 concubines, for crying out loud.'" After
1748-705: The second of which stayed there for five weeks. Hannity has said he is too busy to write many books, and dictated a lot of his own two books into a tape recorder while driving in to do his radio show. Hannity wrote his third book, Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama's Radical Agenda , which was released by HarperCollins in March 2010. The book became Hannity's third New York Times Bestseller. In 2020, Hannity released his fourth book, Live Free or Die . From 2003 until 2010, Hannity hosted country music -themed "Freedom Concerts" to raise money for charity. In 2010, conservative blogger Debbie Schlussel wrote that only
1794-543: The slot vacated by Neal Boortz , who had moved to competing station WSB . In September 1996, Fox News co-founder Roger Ailes hired the then relatively unknown Hannity to host a television program under the working title Hannity and LTBD ("liberal to be determined"). Alan Colmes was then hired to co-host and the show debuted as Hannity & Colmes . Later that year, Hannity left WGST for New York, where WABC had him substitute for their afternoon drive time host during Christmas week. In January 1997, WABC put Hannity on
1840-592: The start of "Premium Choice", an internal network of voice-tracking and music scheduling by specific format genres available to all 850 Clear Channel-owned radio stations, their HD Radio digital subchannels and the iHeartRadio platform. This followed a series of broad downsizing efforts throughout the station group in an attempt to restructure debt incurred from a $ 27 billion (equivalent to $ 38.2 billion in 2023) leveraged buyout ; 1,850 off- and on-air employees were laid off throughout January 2009. A brand management team consisting of 24 programmers throughout
1886-558: The station refused to issue Hannity a public apology and more airtime, he did not return to KCSB. After leaving KCSB, Hannity placed an advertisement in radio publications, presenting himself as "the most talked about college radio host in America". Radio station WVNN in Athens, Alabama (part of the Huntsville media market), then hired him to be the afternoon talk show host. From Huntsville, he moved to WGST in Atlanta in 1992, filling
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1932-422: The time slot with his own new show, Hannity , which has a format similar to Hannity's America . Hannity is the author of four books. Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism was published in 2002, and Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism was published in 2004 through ReganBooks . Both these books reached the nonfiction New York Times bestseller list,
1978-605: Was a co-host of Hannity & Colmes , an American political "point-counterpoint"-style television program on the Fox News Channel featuring Hannity and Alan Colmes as co-hosts. Hannity presented the conservative point of view with Colmes providing the liberal viewpoint. While Hannity's views are typically politically and socially conservative, he has spoken supportively about birth control , which has led to on-air clashes with pro-life guests such as Rev. Thomas Euteneuer, president of Human Life International . Hannity said if
2024-602: Was canceled after less than a year after a controversy. During two shows, gay and lesbian rights were discussed in what was considered to be a contentious manner. (See LGBT issues below.) The university board that governed the station later reversed its decision after a campaign conducted on Hannity's behalf by the Santa Barbara chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union argued that the station had discriminated against Hannity's First Amendment rights. When
2070-570: Was made available via Armed Forces Radio Network in 2006. In June 2007, ABC Radio was sold to Citadel Communications and in the summer of 2008, Hannity was signed for a $ 100 million five-year contract. As of March 2018, the program is heard by more than 13.5 million listeners a week. Hannity was ranked No. 2 in Talkers Magazine 's 2017 Heavy Hundred and was listed as No. 72 on Forbes ' "Celebrity 100" list in 2013. In January 2007, Clear Channel Communications signed
2116-525: Was right about something, then asks him to expand on it", and "often ignores or defends Trump from criticism". Tensions between Cruz and Hannity appeared to reach a boiling point during a contentious April 2016 radio interview, during which Cruz implied Hannity was a "hardcore Donald Trump supporter" and Hannity responded by accusing Cruz of "throw[ing] this in my face" every time he asked a "legitimate question". Jim Rutenberg commented in August 2016 that Hannity
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