Hot Air was founded in 2006 by Michelle Malkin, a conservative author and political commentator. Malkin created Hot Air as a platform to provide conservative commentary on current events and politics, aiming to offer an alternative perspective to mainstream media coverage. The idea for Hot Air stemmed from Malkin's desire to expand her reach beyond her personal blog and create a space for like-minded contributors to share their views. In 2010, Hot Air was acquired by Salem Communications (now Salem Media Group), which continues to own and operate the website today. Based in the United States, Hot Air primarily covers political news, current events, and cultural issues from a conservative perspective. The website features a mix of original reporting, opinion pieces, and aggregated news content. Hot Air's coverage includes national and international politics, economic policy, social issues, and occasionally entertainment and sports news as they intersect with politics and culture. The site also hosts regular features such as polls, open threads for reader discussions, and a daily “Headlines“ roundup of notable news stories. One interesting fact: A unique aspect of Hot Air is its “Green Room“ feature, which was introduced in 2006 as a platform for up-and-coming conservative bloggers to showcase their work. The Green Room served as a kind of “minor league“ for aspiring writers, with some eventually being promoted to the main blog. This innovative approach helped Hot Air discover and nurture new talent in conservative media, contributing to the site's reputation as a launching pad for emerging voices in political commentary.