Townhall
Townhall is an American conservative website, print magazine and radio news service. The website features more than 80 columns by a variety of writers and commentators.
Townhall provides five minute radio newscasts around the clock, detailing national and world news items. These newscasts air hourly on Salem-owned radio stations, Salem Radio Network affiliates, and on Sirius XM Patriot Channel 125.
Townhall Media, now a subsidiary of Salem Media Group, announced January 20, 2026 the appointment of radio personality Larry O’Connor as editor of Townhall.com.
History
Townhall was founded on March 2, 1995, as one of the first Conservatism in [the United States|conservative] internet communities. In 2005, Townhall.com split off from The Heritage Foundation.In May 2006, Salem Communications acquired Townhall.com and relaunched the site with the addition of podcasts of Salem's network and local talk shows, blogs run by Salem talk show hosts and the ability for any user to set up a blog on the Townhall.com network. The website provides an extensive selection of opinion columns and news items presented from a conservative viewpoint.
In January 2008, Townhall.com launched Townhall Magazine, a monthly conservative news magazine. In addition to exclusive content for the magazine, Townhall Magazine carries contributions from Townhall.com readers.