On June 11, 2020, Fox NewsTalk was removed from SiriusXM channel 115 and can no longer be heard on satellite radio.
What happened to Fox News Talk on SiriusXM? According to SiriusXM, Fox NewsTalk was removed from the lineup due to “changing listener habits.”
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SiriusXM and Fox News
SiriusXM and Fox News have had a long-standing relationship. However, that relationship has come to an end. As of January 1st, 2021, Fox News Talk is no longer available on SiriusXM.
SiriusXM and Fox News Channel extend partnership
SiriusXM and Fox News Channel have announced an extension of their long-term partnership that will keep Fox News Talk radio on the SiriusXM platform through 2025.
The new agreement also allows SiriusXM to continue carrying Fox News Headlines 24/7, Fox News Radio, and Fox Business Network programming on its satellite radio service. All three channels are part of SiriusXM’s “Best of both worlds” package, which also includes Howard Stern’s two channels.
“We are thrilled to extend our relationship with SiriusXM, which has been a tremendous partner of ours for many years,” said FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott. “This renewal underscores the incredible demand from their subscribers for FOX News content across all of our audio products.”
SiriusXM President and Chief Content Officer Scott Greenstein said: “FOX News is a valued part of the SiriusXM lineup and we are proud to extend our relationship with them for years to come. Our subscribers rely on FOX News Talk for trusted conservative commentary every day, and we look forward to continuing to provide them with this important programming.”
SiriusXM to launch Fox News Talk on channel 450
SiriusXM and Fox News are teaming up to launch Fox News Talk on SiriusXM channel 450. The new channel will feature a mix of Fox News’ popular daytime and nighttime programming, including “The Sean Hannity Show,” “The Glenn Beck Program,” and “The Mark Levin Show.”
Fox News Talk will replace SiriusXM’s current Fox News Channel offering on channel 115. The new channel will be available to SiriusXM subscribers starting Monday, November 18.
What happened to Fox News Talk?
Fox NewsTalk abruptly went off the air on SiriusXM on November 17, 2018. The channel was replaced with a message from SiriusXM saying “Due to a programming change, Fox NewsTalk is no longer available on SiriusXM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.”
SiriusXM and Fox News Channel end partnership
On November 21, 2018, SiriusXM and Fox News Channel (FNC) announced that they would be ending their long-standing partnership. As a result of the decision, Fox News Talk (channel 450 on SiriusXM) will cease to exist as of December 21, 2018.
This move comes as a surprise to many, as SiriusXM and FNC have been partners for over 15 years. The Fox News Talk radio station has been a fixture on SiriusXM since the satellite radio service launched in 2001.
So what led to the decision to end the partnership? It’s hard to say for sure, but there are a few possible reasons:
1. Fox News Channel is launching its own streaming service.
On November 19, 2018, just two days before announcing the end of its partnership with SiriusXM, Fox News Channel announced that it would be launching its own streaming service called “Fox Nation” in 2019. The service will be available to both FNC cable subscribers and non-subscribers for a monthly fee.
It’s possible that Fox decided to launch its own streaming service so that it could keep all of the revenue from its talk radio content, rather than splitting it with SiriusXM.
2. Tensions between Rupert Murdoch and Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei.
Another possibility is that the decision was motivated by tensions between Rupert Murdoch (executive chairman of 21st Century Fox) and Greg Maffei (CEO of Liberty Media), which owns SiriusXM. The two media moguls have been locked in a power struggle ever since Murdoch agreed to sell most of 21st Century Fox to Disney earlier this year.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Murdoch is said to be upset with the way Maffei has handled the pending sale [of 21st Century Fox] and is said to believe that he should not have agreed to sell so much of the company — namely the movie studio and sports assets — in the first place.”
It’s possible that Murdoch decided to end the partnership with SiriusXM as a way of sticking it to Maffei and Liberty Media.
3. Increased competition from podcasts and other audio content providers.
Another factor that may have played a role in the decision is increased competition from podcasts and other audio content providers like Spotify and Pandora Radio. In recent years, SiriusXM has faced declining subscriber growth as more people have turned to alternative sources for their audio entertainment needs.
SiriusXM to discontinue Fox News Talk on channel 450
As of September 24, 2019, SiriusXM will no longer carry Fox News Talk on channel 450. All SiriusXM customers who had Fox News Talk as part of their subscription will be rebilled at the then-current monthly rate for the package to which they subscribed, minus $0.99 per month.
If you are a SiriusXM customer and would like to continue receiving Fox News Talk content, you can do so by subscribing to one of the following:
– The Fox News Headlines 24/7 channel on SiriusXM 115
– The Fox News Channel on SiriusXM 132
– The Fox Business Channel on SiriusXM 153
How do I listen to Fox News Talk now?
Fox News Talk was a radio station on SiriusXM satellite radio channel 128. The station featured talk shows and news reports from Fox News Channel personalities. On November 18, 2019, the station was replaced with a new channel called Fox News Headlines 24/7.
Download the Fox News app
If you’re a SiriusXM subscriber, you can listen to Fox News Talk live on your computer, smartphone or tablet anytime, anywhere with the SiriusXM app. Plus, you can replay any show or listen to past episodes On Demand.
Listen to Fox News Radio online
Fox News Talk is a programming block on Fox News Channel that features talk shows and opinionated analysis. The block is mainly aimed at conservative-leaning listeners.
If you’re a SiriusXM subscriber, you can listen to Fox News Talk online through the SiriusXM app or website. You can also find a live stream of Fox News Talk on various streaming platforms, including iHeartRadio and TuneIn.
If you’re not a SiriusXM subscriber, you can still catch Fox News Talk shows by visiting the individual show pages on the Fox News website. Many of the shows offer podcasts that can be downloaded for free.
Find a local radio station that airs Fox News Radio
Fox News Radio is a national radio network in the United States. It is owned by Fox News and provides syndicated talk radio programming to both radio stations and digital audio services.
Fox News Talk launched on SiriusXM in 2009, but was replaced by the Fox News Headlines 24/7 channel in 2018. However, many local radio stations still carry Fox News Radio programming.
To find a local radio station that airs Fox News Radio, visit the Fox News website and use the “Find a Station” tool. Enter your zip code or city and state to search for a list of stations in your area.
