Sirius will no longer carry Air America Radio.

[onehandle]

This deserves it's own thread. Crud:

Air America Signs With XM Satellite Radio

"When the deal begins in May, Air America Radio will no longer air on Sirius Satellite Radio, which has 1.2 million subscribers to XM's nearly 3.8 million."

http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000875402

Also see this thread in LBN:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1386491

[MADem]

1. Well, that's good for them, then

I'd rather have a pool of three million than a pool of a million. Gotta look at the bottom line, get the message out.

If you are invested in the other, find some Howard Stern fan who has XM and trade.

[onehandle]

3. But they were on Both. nt

[cry baby]

6. You're right, we actually lose 1.2 mil listeners this way. bummer

[Montauk6]

7. Once HS launches his well-promoted Sirius show, however,

how much of an advantage will XM retain? I'm sure there are probably a lot of Stern fans who prefer to wait until he moves over before subscribing, which is reasonable.

Also, should we be worried about the fact that XM is owned by ClearChannel, IIRC?

[onehandle]

10. Apparently they don't have an interest in XM any more.

According to the other thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1386491

[cry baby]

2. It's too bad that they have to choose one or the other to carry AAR

I have xm so I'm ok, but I'd be mad if I had purchased a Sirius system just for AAR.

[TwoHandedLayup]

4. Forkme!

That is me. I just got Sirius 2 weeks ago so I could listen to AAR and Talk Left. WTF?

[cry baby]

5. Maybe you will get other left talkers,

you should call and ask.

[Robin Hood]

21. Call them and tell them that you wat your money back.

Tell yhrm that you got their radio gizmo so that you could listen to AAR, but now that it's off you don't really want their product. Send them a message of: Ooops, You fucked up!!

[JI7]

8. does Howard Sterm come on XM ?

[JI7]

9. XM costs a bit less each month also

so that should be good and probably help many make an easier decision on which one to get if they decide to get satellite radio.

[TwoHandedLayup]

12. Stern is going to be on Sirius

starting in 2006 I think. The reason I chose Sirius is because of two lefty channels. I am pissed and may ask for my money back.

[dogman]

14. XM just raised their rates.

They are both about the same price now.

[brainshrub]

11. Howard Stern vs. AAR?

I guess I'll have to live without listening to great it is to be rich and have sex with porn-stars.

[eleny]

13. Self delete

I should read the other threads before I ask any questions here. Sorry.

[genius]

15. I'm boycotting Sirius till its back.

[tritsofme]

17. Sounds like its out of Sirius' control

AAR made an exclusive deal with XM, and XM probably would not allow AAR shows to air on Sirius under any circumstance.

[Kingofalldems]

16. I have a strong feeling

that Sirius and XM will merge in the near future. I read recently they were in the talking stage----but the story was quickly denied.

[cestpaspossible]

18. Sample phone call

Drone: Hello Sirius radio.

Caller: Do you have Air America Radio.

Drone: no

Caller: goodbye

[Renew Deal]

19. Fuck!

I was going to do Sirius because of Howard Stern. AAR still comes through here though.

[Jane Austin]

20. !@#$%^&*()!!

I am furious!

We bought TWO Sirius radios (not cheap) just to listen to AAR, both in the house and in the car.