Overview

• Andy Cohen opened Stern’s channel as a mock replacement under the name “Andy 100” before Stern returned to reveal the bit and thank him.
• Stern said he is very happy at SiriusXM and confirmed his current contract runs through the end of 2025 as discussions about his future continue.
• Major outlets including the Associated Press briefly reported that Stern had left before issuing corrections after the hoax was clarified on air.
• SiriusXM’s stock fell in premarket trading and later rebounded after Stern confirmed he had not departed.
• SiriusXM leaders have expressed confidence about reaching a deal even as subscriber totals trend lower and podcasting intensifies competition for listeners.