Sean Hannity
Sean Hannity's profile with insights on his career, quick facts, radio broadcasting, political commentary, and books.
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About
Sean Patrick Hannity is an American television host, political commentator, broadcast journalist, and author renowned for his contributions to both television and talk radio. Hannity is the host of The Sean Hannity Show, a conservative political talk radio show that is nationally syndicated, and he has been a host of Hannity on Fox News since 2009. He has worked in radio and television broadcasting, with past affiliations with KCSB-FM, WVNN, WGST, and WABC until he joined WOR in 2014. He has written four best-selling books that have featured on the New York Times bestseller list. Quick Facts about Sean Patrick Hannity: Field Details Full Name Sean Patrick Hannity Date of Birth December 30, 1961 Birthplace New York City, New York, U.S. Profession Television presenter, political commentator, broadcaster, writer Current Radio Role Host, The Sean Hannity Show Current Radio Station WOR, New York Television Program Hannity, Fox News Television Role Host Radio Genre Conservative political talk Podcast Hang Out with Sean Hannity Podcast Launch February 2026 Early Broadcasting Role Volunteer talk show host, KCSB-FM Previous Radio Stations WVNN, WGST, WABC Major Television Program Hannity & Colmes Television Co-host Alan Colmes Books Four New York Times best-selling books Awards Marconi Radio Awards, 2003 and 2007 Industry Recognition National Radio Hall of Fame inductee, 2017 Education New York University; Adelphi University Earlier Career House-painting business; building contractor Primary Areas Talk radio, television broadcasting, political commentary, writing Career Overview of Sean Patrick Hannity: Hannity started hosting his show in 1989, while working as a general contractor, for a voluntary position at KCSB-FM of UC Santa Barbara. He then progressed to being a professional radio personality by working at WVNN in Alabama and WGST in Atlanta before becoming a part of WABC in New York. His television career followed suit from 1996, when he joined Fox News for the Hannity & Colmes Show. After leaving the show due to the departure of Alan Colmes, Hannity took over the slot with his own show in 2009.
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Premiere Networks
Sept 2001 to Present
Anchors a top-rated, three-hour daily conservative talk radio program syndicated to hundreds of affiliate stations nationwide.
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WABC Radio
Jan 1997 to Dec 2013
Radio Talk Show Host
Awards
- Forbes Celebrity 100 Ranked No. 72 on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list in 2013 following the renewal of his Fox News contract.
- Talkers Magazine Heavy Hundred No. 1Ranked No. 1 on Talkers Magazine's Heavy Hundred list of the Top 100 Talk Hosts in America in 2025.
- National Radio Hall of Fame Induction Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2017 in recognition of his career in radio broadcasting.
- Marconi Radio Award Received a second Marconi Radio Award from the National Association of Broadcasters in 2007, recognizing his continued work in radio.
- Marconi Radio Award Received the Marconi Radio Award from the National Association of Broadcasters in 2003 for his contributions to radio broadcasting.
- Radio & Records National Talk Show Host of the YearNamed National Talk Show Host of the Year by Radio & Records for three consecutive years from 2003 to 2005.
- Freedom of Speech Award Received the Talker's Magazine Freedom of Speech Award in 2003 in recognition of his work in talk radio and broadcasting.
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- Sean Hannity is an American media personality, political commentator, broadcaster, and author. He is the host of Hannity and The Sean Hannity Show, which is a nationally syndicated radio show.