SiriusXM to shutter Howard Stern’s archive channel

The removal of the Howard 101 station marks a stark turning point for the broadcaster’s presence on the network. Sources indicate the channel will be replaced by programming featuring Andy Cohen, a move that underscores the shifting priorities at SiriusXM. While Stern maintains his Howard 100 channel, its output has been scaled back to a single live broadcast per week, fueling speculation about the terminal phase of his radio career.

This contraction follows a turbulent period that saw roughly 50 employees let go from Stern’s operation. Many of those affected worked directly on the archive channel, and several staff members engaged in tense negotiations over severance packages, rejecting initial offers that provided only one week of pay per year of service. Despite the outward friction and reports of frustration regarding his lack of control over the network's decisions, Stern has publicly framed the transition as a personal victory. He recently told listeners that the arrangement allows him to balance his remaining professional commitments with a lifestyle that prioritizes his time off.