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'''Sean Hannity''' (1961-) is a U.S. media commentator, self-identified as [[American conservatism|conservative | '''Sean Hannity''' (1961-) is a U.S. media commentator, self-identified as a [[Ronald Reagan]] [[American conservatism|conservative]]. His major outlets are cable television: first the Fox News "Hannity & Colmes" debate show, with [[Alan Colmes]], a [[American liberalism|liberal]], which ended in November 2008.<ref name=NYT2008-11-24>{{citation | ||
| url = http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/24/one-half-of-hannity-colmes-is-leaving/ | | url = http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/24/one-half-of-hannity-colmes-is-leaving/ | ||
| date =24 November 2008 | | date =24 November 2008 | ||
| journal = New York Times | | journal = New York Times | ||
| title = One Half of ‘Hannity & Colmes’ Is Leaving | | title = One Half of ‘Hannity & Colmes’ Is Leaving | ||
| author = Brian Stelte}}</ref> He then went to a solo program, “Hannity’s America”, both on | | author = Brian Stelte}}</ref> He then went to a solo program, “Hannity’s America”, both on Fox News and also has a [[talk radio]] show on [[ABC News]]. He has also published books and does road tours.<ref name=bio>{{citation | ||
| url = http://zshn.fimc.net//Article.asp?id=460166 | | url = http://zshn.fimc.net//Article.asp?id=460166 | ||
| publisher = Sean Hannity and MediaSpan | | publisher = Sean Hannity and MediaSpan | ||
| title = Sean Hannity Bio}}</ref> | | title = Sean Hannity Bio}}</ref> | ||
Fox News has dismissed arguments that they have an overall bias towards Republicans and conservative, saying they clearly distinguish [[political opinion broadcasting|opinion broadcasters]] such as Hannity, [[Bill O'Reilly]] and [[Glenn Beck]] from general news coverage. It is not clear that the general public also makes this separation. Nevertheless, Hannity does speak at Republican fundraisers. | |||
==Television== | ==Television== | ||
He has a mixed relationship with [[Rush Limbaugh]]; he has been an on-air substitute for Limbaugh, but Limbaugh seems to patronize him in a friendly manner. Nevertheless, he has interviewed Limbaugh on his own show. In the second interview, they laughed together about what Limbaugh called the "drive-by media".<blockquote>And they’re driving the groups of people they report a bunch of totally wrong libelous stuff about people, they create a giant mess, sometimes people get really harmed, they go out and try to destroy people’s career. Then they get in the convertible, head on down the road, and do it all over again while people like you and me are left to clean up the mess with the truth.<ref name=Limbaugh-2>{{citation | He has a mixed relationship with [[Rush Limbaugh]]; he has been an on-air substitute for Limbaugh, but Limbaugh seems to patronize him in a friendly manner. Nevertheless, he has interviewed Limbaugh on his own show. In the second interview, they laughed together about what Limbaugh called the "drive-by media".<blockquote>And they’re driving the groups of people they report a bunch of totally wrong libelous stuff about people, they create a giant mess, sometimes people get really harmed, they go out and try to destroy people’s career. Then they get in the convertible, head on down the road, and do it all over again while people like you and me are left to clean up the mess with the truth.<ref name=Limbaugh-2>{{citation | ||
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==Radio== | ==Radio== | ||
According to ''[[Talkers Magazine]]'', the Sean Hannity Radio Show has approximately 13.5 million listeners per week, the second most popular show on radio, Limbaugh being #1. It is broadcast on over 500 stations. The show received two Marconi Awards for Nationally Syndicated Radio Host of the Year and is a three-time consecutive winner of the Radio & Records National Talk Show Host of The Year Award (‘03, ’04, ‘05). | According to ''[[Talkers Magazine]]'', the Sean Hannity Radio Show has approximately 13.5 million listeners per week, the second most popular show on radio, Limbaugh being #1. It is broadcast on over 500 stations. The show received two Marconi Awards for Nationally Syndicated Radio Host of the Year and is a three-time consecutive winner of the Radio & Records National Talk Show Host of The Year Award (‘03, ’04, ‘05). | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
He conducts “Hannitization of America Tours,” which have live audiences | He conducts “Hannitization of America Tours,” which have live audiences, abd conducts Freedom Concerts began in 2003 to raise awareness and funds for The Freedom Alliance, a charity which provides scholarships to the children of slain U-S military personnel. | ||
Hannity appeared at the [[Atlanta, Georgia]] public "Tea Party" protest about government spending on April 15, 2009.<ref name=CSM>{{citation | Hannity appeared at the [[Atlanta, Georgia]] public "Tea Party" protest about government spending on April 15, 2009.<ref name=CSM>{{citation | ||
| title = Arguing the size of the "tea party" protest: In any case, experts see it as democracy in action, and that's a good thing | | title = Arguing the size of the "tea party" protest: In any case, experts see it as democracy in action, and that's a good thing | ||
| author = Patrik Jonsson | journal = Christian Science Monitor | | author = Patrik Jonsson | journal = Christian Science Monitor | ||
| date = April 18, 2009 | | date = April 18, 2009 | ||
| url =http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0418/p25s03-usgn.html# }}</ref> | | url =http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0418/p25s03-usgn.html# }}</ref> | ||
==Political participation== | ==Political participation== | ||
In 2010, he will appear at a fundraising event for the [[National Republican Congressional Committee]] (NRCC). <blockquote>"As a best-selling author who reaches millions of viewers and listeners on a daily basis, Sean Hannity fights for conservative values and serves as an important voice for our party," NRCC Chairman [[Pete Sessions]] ([[Texas (U.S. state)|Texas]]) said in a press release. "His insight will be invaluable to our Conference, and I look forward to welcoming him to Washington as we prepare for a victorious election cycle."<ref name=WaPo2010-02-03>{{citation | |||
| title = Sean Hannity to address Republican fundraiser | |||
| author = Ben Pershing |journal = [[Washington Post]] | |||
| url = http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2010/02/hannity-to-address-republicans.html?hpid=news-col-blog | date = 3 December 2010}}</ref></blockquote> | |||
He was part of a 2007 fundraiser, not open to the public, for [[Rudy Giuliani]]. <ref name=DNS>{{citation | He was part of a 2007 fundraiser, not open to the public, for [[Rudy Giuliani]]. <ref name=DNS>{{citation | ||
| title=Giuliani's Fox-y pal cash flap | | title=Giuliani's Fox-y pal cash flap |
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Sean Hannity (1961-) is a U.S. media commentator, self-identified as a Ronald Reagan conservative. His major outlets are cable television: first the Fox News "Hannity & Colmes" debate show, with Alan Colmes, a liberal, which ended in November 2008.[1] He then went to a solo program, “Hannity’s America”, both on Fox News and also has a talk radio show on ABC News. He has also published books and does road tours.[2] Fox News has dismissed arguments that they have an overall bias towards Republicans and conservative, saying they clearly distinguish opinion broadcasters such as Hannity, Bill O'Reilly and Glenn Beck from general news coverage. It is not clear that the general public also makes this separation. Nevertheless, Hannity does speak at Republican fundraisers. TelevisionHe has a mixed relationship with Rush Limbaugh; he has been an on-air substitute for Limbaugh, but Limbaugh seems to patronize him in a friendly manner. Nevertheless, he has interviewed Limbaugh on his own show. In the second interview, they laughed together about what Limbaugh called the "drive-by media".
Limbaugh said “I have no competitors...Hannity isn’t even close to me.” [4] RadioAccording to Talkers Magazine, the Sean Hannity Radio Show has approximately 13.5 million listeners per week, the second most popular show on radio, Limbaugh being #1. It is broadcast on over 500 stations. The show received two Marconi Awards for Nationally Syndicated Radio Host of the Year and is a three-time consecutive winner of the Radio & Records National Talk Show Host of The Year Award (‘03, ’04, ‘05). AppearancesHe conducts “Hannitization of America Tours,” which have live audiences, abd conducts Freedom Concerts began in 2003 to raise awareness and funds for The Freedom Alliance, a charity which provides scholarships to the children of slain U-S military personnel. Hannity appeared at the Atlanta, Georgia public "Tea Party" protest about government spending on April 15, 2009.[5] Political participationIn 2010, he will appear at a fundraising event for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).
He was part of a 2007 fundraiser, not open to the public, for Rudy Giuliani. [7] Responses to commentsRobert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, wrote, in his blog, that Hannity, Michelle Malkin and Rush Limbaugh
Reich cited an analysis of his actual words, "he favors a stimulus plan that 'includ[es] women and minorities, and the long-term unemployed' in addition to skilled professionals and white male construction workers, not one that is limited to women and minorities." [9] Hannity, on his January 22 show, Reich "expressed concern that the current [stimulus] package is, well, too inclusive." After airing a clip of Reich's testimony, Hannity stated: 'Now here I thought the package was intended for everybody. So aren't pink slips color blind?'" References
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