Howard Stern to Shift Show to Satellite Radio in 2006

This is the biggest moment for satellite radio: Howard Stern, the self-described “King of All Media” whose radio talk show has drawn millions of dollars in fines for indecency, will shift his show to satellite radio starting in 2006 in a move that will make him largely free from regulatory scrutiny.

Stern announced the agreement today with the satellite radio provider SIRIUS, saying it would enable him to deliver “my show my way” to his fans when the deal begins January 1, 2006.

Bloomberg: XM Satellite Radio negotiated with Stern about hiring him and passed…Sirius said today Stern’s show needs to generate 1 million customers to pay for the $100 million annual cost to produce and broadcast the program.

More details here on Sirius website

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