Are Sean Hannity's "Freedom Concerts" a Scam?

Image from FreedomConcerts

One of the most popular radio stations in Las Vegas is "Newsradio 840 KXNT," whose motto is "Voices You Know, News You Trust." The dishonesty starts in the name: it isn't news radio, it's talk radio. And the motto: since when do conservatives trust CBS News (the syndicated news for the station). So with that, you know what you're in for. And once Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Mark Levin have their way with you, you'll either be disgusted, terrified or enraged. If health care reform is passed this weekend, I really wonder what they'll be on about once the air is let out of that balloon.

Annually, KXNT sponsors Hannity's Freedom Concert series, usually with a tragically lame lineup of conservative favorites, including Hannity, Levin and usually Charlie Daniels. Last year, it was here during gay pride week, which I found particularly amusing. The concert allegedly gives its proceeds to injured military veterans, and the children of slain soldiers. That sounds noble, but given the people behind it (including Oliver North), I've always been suspicious. Could those suspicions be well founded? Possibly.

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Sean Hannity’s Freedom CONcert Scam: Almost None of Charity’s $ Went to Injured Troops, Kids of Fallen Troops; G5s for Vannity?


For the last several years, Sean Hannity and the Freedom Alliance “charity” have conducted “Freedom Concerts” across America. They’ve told you that they are raising money to pay for the college tuition of the children of fallen soldiers and to pay severely wounded war vets. And on Friday Night, Hannity will be honored with an award for this “Outstanding Community Service by a Radio Talk Show Host” at Talkers Magazine’s convention.

But it’s all a huge scam. . .

Read more at: Debbie Schlussel

Sean Hannity Freedom Concert in Las Vegas

Image from source, KXNT

On my way to work and back home, I often listen to one of the Las Vegas right-wing talk radio stations, KXNT. Yeah, I guess I'm something of a glutton for punishment, but it's a short trip and it lets me speak honestly about what "the other side" is up to.

KXNT has recently rebranded themselves, gotten new music bumpers, and a new logo, all to reinforce their new slogan, News Radio 840 KXNT. They follow that with the motto, Voices You Know. News You Trust. This strikes me as odd, because KXNT is not a news radio station, it is a talk radio station. Their prime attractions are Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Mark Levin. The news they do offer is from CBS News--which is decidedly not trusted by arch conservatives. I should not be surprised that they'd use Frank Luntz-ian branding, I suppose.

Coinciding with their new image, KXNT is hosting one of Sean Hannity's "Freedom Concerts" in May. The concert is being held at The Orleans Arena, otherwise known as the place music goes to die. Acts like The Turtles, and The Righteous Brothers Brother are the typical draws. KXNT is hyping this show endlessly, and you'd think it was the second coming or something.

So who is playing the splendiferous "concert?" Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, the local "talent" from the station and "special musical guest" Lee Greenwood. Woo hoo! Where do I sign up? Honestly, is this the best they could do? And while the concert is for charity, and it is possible that they are doing some good, I am inherently suspicious of any charity headed by Ollie North.

Hannity's "Freedom Concerts" On The Level?

You know, the "Freedom Concerts" sponsored by Sean Hannity and Oliver North have always raised suspicions with me. I mean, trying to believe that those two could actually be up to any good just strained my brain. It looks like I may have been right.

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How Much Does Hannity's Freedom Concert Really Benefit Children Of Fallen Soldiers?

Sean Hannity has another of his "Freedom Concerts" coming up this week, which he claims is "to benefit the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund for the children of America's military heroes. But a closer look indicates that not much money from the concerts goes to the scholarship fund after all. . .

Read more at: Newshounds.us