Howard Stern Show May End as $100M SiriusXM Deal Nears Expiration
So, here’s the big talk going around right now—after nearly 20 years on SiriusXM, it looks like The Howard Stern Show may be coming to an end. Yup, the iconic shock jock and radio legend, Howard Stern, might be signing off for good when his current contract expires later this year.
Sources close to the situation have said that while SiriusXM is expected to make Stern an offer, they’re not holding their breath. Apparently, the company has no real intention—or budget—to match the kind of money Stern’s been pulling in, which is reportedly around $100 million a year. It seems that, from a financial standpoint, they just don’t see it as worth the investment anymore. That’s a huge shift, considering Stern has been the face of SiriusXM since he jumped over from traditional radio in 2006.
Now, this doesn’t mean he’s disappearing entirely. There’s talk that SiriusXM may still try to strike a deal to keep access to Stern’s massive back catalog of shows, which makes sense—there’s a ton of valuable content in there. But as far as producing new live shows? That part’s likely over.
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Another angle being floated is the political climate. Stern’s been pretty outspoken—especially against Donald Trump—and his political leanings might not be helping his case. He even interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle, a move that drew heat from conservatives who accused her of dodging mainstream media appearances but showing up for Stern. So while his ratings aren’t really in question, it’s possible that behind-the-scenes politics are playing a role in SiriusXM stepping back.
It’s kind of wild when you think about it—this guy’s been a fixture in radio since the '80s. From WNBC to WXRK, where The Howard Stern Show became a national phenomenon, to his move to satellite radio that helped legitimize the entire platform. He’s evolved a lot too—starting out as a "shock jock" who pushed every boundary imaginable, and later becoming known for some of the most compelling celebrity interviews out there. Everyone from Lady Gaga to Bruce Springsteen sat down with him and opened up in ways they rarely did anywhere else.
Beyond radio, Stern’s had a film, bestselling books, and even a stint on America’s Got Talent . But now, at 71, it seems like this era might be wrapping up.
Neither Stern nor SiriusXM has publicly commented on the news yet. But if this really is the end of the road for his daily show, it's the closing chapter of one of the most influential careers in broadcasting history.
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