Howard Stern Show Expected to End After Nearly 20 Years on SiriusXM

Howard Stern's nearly 20-year tenure with SiriusXM is likely coming to an end as his current $100 million per year contract expires later this year, with sources indicating that SiriusXM is unwilling to meet his salary demands for an extension. While the company plans to offer Stern a new deal, it does not expect him to accept the terms, citing that continuing to pay his high salary is no longer a viable investment. Stern has reportedly considered shorter contract options or retirement and may sell his show catalog for replay on SiriusXM's uncensored channels, with the possibility of returning for occasional specials. Some insiders suggest that political factors, including Stern's outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump and recent high-profile interviews, might be influencing SiriusXM's reluctance to renew his contract. Despite a decline in his listenership over the years and backlash over his 'woke' stance, Stern remains a prominent figure in radio, though sources emphasize the financial and political climate as key reasons for the end of his long-standing association with SiriusXM. Both SiriusXM and Stern have yet to comment on the contract negotiations publicly.