Legacy media isn’t what it used to be. Trust in traditional news outlets has plummeted, with only 31% of Americans believing they report the news fairly. Many mainstream networks have become increasingly left-leaning: They spin narratives instead of facts, and have left nonconforming viewers searching for reliable alternatives.
If you're looking for honest, unfiltered takes on today’s biggest issues, and you already have your fix of conservative news, conservative talk show hosts are a recommended next step. In their podcasts or shows, they challenge the existing state of affairs, ask the tough questions, and spit out the facts.
Here are some of the top conservative talk show hosts you should be following to stay informed and cut through the media spin.
Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson is one of the most iconic conservative talk show hosts. He hosted Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News from 2016 to 2023. After departing from Fox News, Carlson launched an independent media platform, Tucker Carlson Network, as an alternative to legacy media. Republican strategist Jeff Roe said, “No one carries more weight in Republican and conservative politics—no one—than Tucker Carlson. He doesn’t react to the agenda, he drives the agenda. He’s the gold standard for Republican philosophy.” One of his interviews on 𝕏 became the most-viewed video on the platform.
Ep. 24 Argentina’s next president could be Javier Milei. Who is he? We traveled to Buenos Aires to speak with him and find out. pic.twitter.com/4WwTZYoWHs
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) September 14, 2023
Bill O’Reilly
Bill O'Reilly became a household name as the host of conservative talk show “The O'Reilly Factor” (1996–2017) on Fox News, which dominated cable news ratings for over two decades. Following his departure from Fox, O'Reilly is going for it on No Spin News, a subscription-based digital program where he continues to offer his insights on current events and politics, where viewership rounding at 20 million monthly on YouTube.
Glenn Beck
Glenn Beck rose to prominence as a conservative talk show host on Fox News before founding TheBlaze. On Blaze Media, he hosts The Glenn Beck Program, on weekdays, and a three-hour morning radio show. The media outlet pledges to be unapologetically pro-America and pro-free speech, and features some of the biggest names in the conservative scene.
Mark Levin
Mark Levin, a lawyer and former Reagan administration official, is a conservative talk show host on Life, Liberty & Levin on Fox News and a multi-platform radio show called The Mark Levin Show. Levin has written several New York Times bestselling books, including Liberty and Tyranny, and Men in Black: How the Supreme Court Is Destroying America. His writings often question government overreach and stick up for constitutional principles.
Ben Shapiro
Ben Shapiro is one of the most well-known conservative talk show hosts today. A Harvard Law graduate, he co-founded The Daily Wire, a major conservative news outlet, and hosts The Ben Shapiro Show, a top-rated political podcast. Shapiro is famous for his debates on college campuses, where he (figuratively) spars against liberal students on topics like free speech, gun rights, and gender ideology. He has also written several bestselling books, like The Right Side of History and How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps.
Steve Bannon
Steve Bannon, a former US Navy officer, investment banker and White House Chief Strategist, became a conservative talks show host when he started Bannon’s War Room, a podcast and TV show that has become a central platform for MAGA supporters. Despite being banned from major media platforms like YouTube, it remains popular and attracts prominent guests like President Trump. Bannon has recently pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to the We Build the Wall campaign to avoid spending time in prison. Many conservatives see this as yet another example of political lawfare—where legal battles are weaponized against right-wing figures. Bannon has long argued that his case was politically motivated, and this latest development only adds to the debate over whether conservatives are unfairly targeted by the judicial system. More recently, Bannon unexpectedly slammed Elon Musk and called him all kinds of things, into what seems to be an emerging rift within the right.
Steve Bannon is not wrong in his assessment of Elon Musk, calling him a “parasitic illegal immigrant”.
— Followed By Feds (@FollowedByFeds) February 19, 2025
Unlike Musk, Bannon has always been consistent in his convictions and opposition to transhumanism.
“He wants to impose his freak experiments and play-act as God without any… pic.twitter.com/GDe80ugDYJ
Laura Ingraham
Laura Ingraham is a lawyer, author, and staunch Trump supporter, known for her strong views on immigration and culture wars. She’s been the host of The Ingraham Angle, one of Fox News' top-rated prime-time shows, since 2017. In January 2025, it averaged 3.4 million viewers. Ingraham is also editor-in-chief of LifeZette, a conservative American website.
Greg Gutfeld
Greg Gutfeld hosts Gutfeld!, a late-night conservative comedy show on Fox News. Gutfeld pairs comedy with conservative commentary, and constantly blasts liberal media and progressive policies. He also hosts The Five on Fox News together with iconic conservative hosts such as Dana Perino, Jesse Watters, Jeanine Pirro, who are worth your attention and are honorary members of this list.
Dan Bongino
Dan Bongino is a former Secret Service agent who has made a name for himself as a popular conservative talk show host, author, and media entrepreneur. He hosts The Dan Bongino Show, a daily podcast and radio program that consistently ranks among the top conservative shows in the country. Before launching his own media platform, Bongino Report, he was a regular contributor on Fox News.
