Sean Hannity is an American conservative political commentator, author, and television host. He is best known for hosting the nationally syndicated talk radio program "The Sean Hannity Show" and the [[Fox News]] Channel's "Hannity." Born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, Hannity was raised in Franklin Square, New York. He attended New York University and Adelphi University but did not graduate, choosing instead to start a career in radio. His first talk radio show was at the college station at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1989. Hannity's radio career took off in the 1990s. After several years of hosting radio programs in Huntsville, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia, he was hired by Fox News co-founder [[Roger Ailes]] to co-host a live television program, "Hannity & Colmes," which aired from 1996 to 2009. The show featured Hannity representing the conservative viewpoint, and Alan Colmes representing the liberal viewpoint. ## Talk radio career In 2001, Hannity launched "The Sean Hannity Show," a politically oriented talk radio program. The show was nationally syndicated in 2003 and has become one of the most popular talk radio programs in the U.S. Since 2009, Hannity has hosted "Hannity" on Fox News, a live television show featuring his commentary and discussions on current news, politics, and conservative issues. The program regularly features interviews with prominent conservative figures and has been one of the top-rated shows on cable news. Hannity is known for his provocative style and staunch conservative views. He is a strong supporter of [Republican politicians](https://doctorparadox.net/the-gop-is-3-cults-in-a-trenchcoat/) and conservative policies, and he has been particularly supportive of [[Donald Trump]], often defending the former president and his actions on his shows.