Wednesday 24 June 2026
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‘Staying Afloat of the Frothing Madness’

Dear Dispatch Reader, We have news.  Not “news” news. But news—really good news—about The Dispatch.  ...

Dear Dispatch Reader,

We have news. 

Not “news” news. But news—really good news—about The Dispatch

At a time when many media outlets are experiencing a dramatic dropoff in viewers, readership, and subscriptionsThe Dispatch is growing. Our free email list—the one that you’re a part of—has grown 24 percent since November.

Steve Hayes is CEO and editor of The Dispatch, based in Annapolis, Maryland. Prior to co-founding the company in 2019, he worked at The Weekly Standard for 18 years, covering Washington, politics, and national security. Steve is the author of two New York Times bestsellers. He also worked as a contributor at CNN and Fox News, and currently serves as a political analyst at NBC News. When Steve is not focused on The Dispatch, he’s probably traveling with his family, grilling, or riding his mountain bike.

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