SiriusXM is dropping Howard 101 on September 1. Andy Cohen’s Radio Andy channel replaces it.
What We Know SiriusXM made the official announcement Friday. Howard 101 carried Stern’s archive content and older broadcasts. Meanwhile, Howard 100 continues with just one live show weekly. Importantly, roughly 50 employees experienced layoffs across two separate rounds in 2026, with many staffers working on Howard 101.
What’s at Stake This move shrinks Stern’s satellite radio footprint considerably. Next, Stern’s archive programming likely consolidates onto Howard 100 to fill gaps. Furthermore, staffers already hurt by layoffs lose additional opportunities for meaningful work. Additionally, longtime listeners lose dedicated access to classic content they value.
What Remains Unclear Will SiriusXM maintain Stern’s full archive on Howard 100? Next, nobody knows how one weekly show sustains a flagship channel operationally. Also, questions linger about whether Stern continues beyond his current contract through 2028. Finally, observers question whether this signals broader SiriusXM strategy shifts toward younger talent.
What It Means SiriusXM signals its commitment to aggressive cost reduction over content diversity. Moreover, this consolidation reflects broader radio industry struggles competing with streaming platforms. Essentially, satellite radio is abandoning legacy programming models for efficiency gains.
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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David’s career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.