Overview

• His five-year, $500 million deal concludes late 2025, prompting intensive talks over his future on the platform.
• Stern has indicated willingness to accept a shorter extension if SiriusXM meets his financial requirements.
• He is also considering ending live broadcasts and negotiating rights to replay his back catalogue on uncensored channels.
• Nearly 95 producers, writers and technical staff face uncertainty as Stern weighs his options.
• SiriusXM’s hesitation reflects a sharp drop in daily listeners—from around 20 million at his peak to roughly 125,000—and possible political tensions over his liberal commentary.