"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.
Viewers of the channel will see classic segments from previous correspondents like Mike Wallace, essays from Andy Rooney, and former high-profile interviews.
The company points out that the rankings are not based on the political party of listeners, but rather the content of the programs before being ranked on average total weekly audiences.
"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.
"It's a positive to merge with SiriusXM. It is interesting that all these competitors in the arena are now joining forces. That never would happened ten years ago."