By Townhall Chicago News Staff
Conservative radio host and political commentator Seth Leibsohn drew parallels between Ronald Reagan-era debates over Marxism and the 2026 midterm elections in his Townhall editorial, “A Time for Choosing,” broadcast Friday, Oct. 30, on AM 560 The Answer.
Leibsohn, a longtime broadcaster, author and policy strategist, used the commentary to examine ideological divisions in American politics ahead of the Nov. 3 elections.
He hosts “The Seth Leibsohn Show” on 960 The Patriot in Phoenix, where he has anchored a daily program since 2012. He also serves on Salem Media Group’s Townhall Editorial Board.
Beyond broadcasting, Leibsohn has held positions in academia and public policy. In 2025, he joined Arizona State University’s School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership as a faculty associate. He is also a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, a conservative think tank focused on political philosophy and public policy.
Earlier in his career, Leibsohn served for several years as chief of staff to former U.S. Education Secretary William J. Bennett. The two co-authored “The Fight of Our Lives,” published by Thomas Nelson in 2011.
Their professional relationship also extended into broadcasting. Leibsohn worked as a producer, co-host and guest host of Bennett’s nationally syndicated radio program, “Bill Bennett’s Morning in America.” During his involvement, the program expanded from 60 to more than 250 affiliate stations and reached a reported 3.75 million weekly listeners.
Leibsohn later co-authored “American Greatness: How Conservatism, Inc. Missed the 2016 Election and What the DC Establishment Needs to Learn,” which examined Donald Trump’s rise in Republican politics and the divisions between his supporters and the party’s traditional leadership. He has also been credited with ghostwriting several books.
His public policy experience includes serving as vice president of Empower America and vice president of the Claremont Institute from 2004 to 2013. He also worked as a senior policy adviser to former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa.
In Arizona, Leibsohn co-founded Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy and serves as co-founder and president of the Coalition for Youth Drug Abuse Prevention. His work in drug prevention advocacy earned him the Arizona Capitol Times’ 2016 Leader of the Year award for volunteerism.
Leibsohn holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from the Claremont Colleges and a law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.
His recent Townhall commentaries include “Don’t Ignore What’s Happening in France,” published Oct. 22, and “A Time for Choosing,” published Oct. 30.
