Sean Hannity Calls For Republicans To Shut Down The Government Hannity: “Shut It Down. Who Cares ... Take A Stand, Be Politically Courageous” Written by Media Matters Staff Published 08/04/15 4:19 PM EDT From the August 4 edition of Premiere Radio Networks' The Sean Hannity Show: Video file Previously: Hannity Instructs Congress To Risk A Government Shutdown Hannity Encourages GOP To Shutter Government For Two Months After Pushing For A Shutdown, Hannity Asks “Who Wants This?” Hannity Dismisses Shutdown: “This Doesn't Impact Me Mentally” Hannity's Shutdown Advice For Republicans: “Hold The Line”