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Howard Stern cancels SiriusXM return after summer break amid contract issues and family struggles

Howard Stern delays his SiriusXM comeback to September 8 amid ongoing contract negotiations and personal challenges, with his audience having dropped from 20 million to about 125,000 listeners.

  • On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Howard Stern postponed his anticipated on-air return and emailed his 95 employees that he would not resume the show as promised, rescheduling a public statement for Monday, September 8.
  • Howard Stern's $500 million contract is expiring later this year, triggering tense renewal talks as sources link delays to frustrations in negotiations with SiriusXM.
  • Reports show Howard Stern's audience collapsed from about 20 million to 125,000, with commentators and the Reddit r/howardstern community highlighting this steep decline.
  • SiriusXM executives are reassessing whether Stern's $100 million annual payout remains sustainable, with insiders saying options include a one- or two-year contract option or SiriusXM's potential sale of Stern's catalog.
  • Observers note a political shift that alienated core listeners, complicating a rebound as Howard Stern faces family health struggles with Ray Schiffman Stern and loss of Ben Stern, testing his legacy as a shock-radio pioneer.
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