The Dispatch was founded in 2019 by Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, and Toby Stock, three veteran journalists and commentators with extensive experience in conservative media. The idea for The Dispatch came from their desire to create a fact-based, center-right news outlet that would prioritize accuracy and thoughtful analysis over partisan talking points. The founders aimed to fill what they perceived as a gap in the media landscape for substantive, conservative-leaning journalism. The Dispatch remains independently owned and operated by its founders. Today, The Dispatch covers a wide range of topics with a primary focus on politics, policy, and culture. While they report on national and international news, they place particular emphasis on U.S. politics and policy debates. Based in Washington D.C., The Dispatch features articles, podcasts, and newsletters from a team of experienced journalists and contributors. They offer both free and subscription-based content, providing daily news updates, in-depth analysis, and long-form reporting on current events and ongoing issues in American politics and society. One interesting fact: Unlike many digital media startups that rely heavily on advertising revenue, The Dispatch adopted a unique business model from the outset. They chose to be primarily subscriber-supported, with no advertising on their website. This approach was designed to allow them to focus on producing high-quality content for their readers without the pressures of chasing viral stories or clickbait headlines to generate ad revenue.