Political talk programming from all corners can be found on SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio delivers in-depth and diverse coverage 24/7 of all the action in Iowa and New Hampshire with political talk, analysis and opinion spanning liberal, conservative, African-American and GLBT perspectives.

Highlights include:

• SIRIUS Left’s Alex Bennett reporting live from Iowa and New Hampshire. Bennett goes “inside” two actual Iowa Caucuses for a firsthand account of the debate, discussion, and procedure. In Manchester, Alex Bennett broadcasts live inside the legendary Red Arrow Diner to speak with “everyday Americans” to gauge their interest, passion, and opinions. [SIRIUS Left channel 146, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm]

• Also on SIRIUS Left, Mark Thompson hosts Make it Plain, a political, human rights, and current events based program focusing on issues from an African-American point of view. [SIRIUS Left channel 146, 5:00 – 8:00 pm ET].

• SIRIUS Patriot channel 144 features the conservative voices of Bill Bennett, Andrew Wilkow, Sean Hannity, Mike Church, Mark Levin, and more. [SIRIUS Patriot channel 144, see below for full programming schedule].

• On SIRIUS OutQ, America’s first and only 24/7 radio channel for the GLBT community, Michelangelo Signorile fearlessly takes on the right wing, the media and the homophobes with hard-hitting and humorous talk. [SIRIUS OutQ channel 109, 2:00 – 6:00 pm ET]

Visit www.sirius.com/politicaltalk for the latest headlines and a daily lineup of guests for all SIRIUS political talk shows. Online media listening passcode available, please let us know if you are interested.

Complete programming lineup for SIRUS Left channel 146:

The Alex Bennett Program

∙Weekdays 9 am - Noon ET
∙”If I wanted a president who spits, wears cowboy boots, and can’t pronounce words correctly, I would have voted for a guest on Springer!” Alex Bennett is a self-proclaimed radio gadfly who brings unmistakable opinions, celebrity interviews, and great entertainment to SIRIUS Left.

The Bill Press Show

∙Weekdays 6 am - 9 am ET
∙Bill Press - former co-host of CNN’s “Crossfire” and MSNBC’s “Buchanan and Press” - brings his liberal agenda to SIRIUS for a brand new “liberal way” to start every weekday. Bill keeps the right wing in check, tells it like it is, and tackles all the hot issues with prominent and powerful guests from Capitol Hill and beyond.

The Thom Hartmann Show

∙Weekdays Noon - 1 pm & 1 am - 3 am ET
∙Thom Hartmann’s progressive approach uncovers corporate lies, rampant confusion in the offices of politicians, and exposes the “con” in conservative. Thom takes on pop culture, enthusiastically promotes democracy, and helps listeners make sense of the news.

Lynn Samuels

∙Weekdays 1 pm - 3 pm ET
∙Lynn Samuels, the fiercely liberal NYC talk radio legend, now speaks her mind five days a week…exclusively on SIRIUS Left. Lynn’s loyal audience knows her as a neighbor, the one who spouted liberal, smart opinions — with her signature Queens accent — as passionately to customers at her job at a Greenwich Village laundromat as she does to listeners on the radio.

The Ed Schultz Show

∙Weekdays 3 pm - 5 pm ET; Sundays 5 pm - 7 pm ET
∙Ed Schultz goes toe-to-toe with conservatives while injecting common sense, intelligence, and humor. Ed energizes the debate with razor-sharp views on life, politics, and people in America.

Mark Thompson’s Make It Plain

∙Weekdays 5 pm - 8 pm ET
∙Make It Plain, hosted by Mark Thompson (Matsimela Mapfumo) is a political, human rights, and current events based program focusing on issues from an African American point-of-view. Thompson passionately and provocatively moderates discussion with well-informed listeners and nationally known leaders and celebrities on pressing political, social, economic, cultural and spiritual issues.

The Stephanie Miller Show

∙Weekdays 8pm – 9 pm ET
∙Forty years after her father accepted the nomination to run alongside GOP Presidential candidate Barry Goldwater (and lost) Stephanie Miller embarks on her own crusade. With her background in stand-up comedy, political satire, even late night TV, Stephanie Miller proudly accepts the duty of balancing out the “right-wing wackos” by joining the ranks of the “left-wing wackos.”

The Mike Malloy Show

∙Weekdays 9 pm - Midnight ET; Sundays 10 pm – Midnight ET
∙Mike Malloy is a traditional Democrat – working to return the party to its historic liberal roots.

Mike Feder

∙Saturdays 5 pm – 8 pm ET
∙For Mike Feder, freedom of speech is a religious principle. In more than 25 years on the air, he has tackled everything from politics to culture to religion from a liberal-left point of view. His interviews, critiques, rants and sermons on the state of the world are personal, compelling and transforming.

Complete programming lineup on SIRIUS Patriot channel 144:

Bill Bennett’s Morning in America

∙Weekdays 6 am - 10 am ET
∙Former Secretary of Education, best selling author, and respected commentator Bill Bennett hosts a fast-paced, issue-oriented talk show that tackles news, politics, culture, sports, media, and more. From influential guests to everyday citizens, Bill Bennett is having a conversation with America.

The Mike Church Show

∙Weekdays 9 am ET; Weekends 5 pm ET
∙Mike Church fearlessly skewers liberalism and the people that practice it. Its conservative analysis of today’s top issues with a biting, satirical wit… peppered with Mike’s original parody creations.

Andrew Wilkow

∙Weekdays Noon - 3 pm ET; Weekends 9 am - Noon ET
∙Raised during Reagan – suffered through Clinton… Andrew Wilkow - the next generation of conservative talk and undisputed leader of the “new school.”

The Sean Hannity Show

∙Weekdays 3 am & 3 pm ET; Weekends 3 am & 2 pm ET
∙There’s a new generation on the right side of the political spectrum. Every day, they exert more influence on American political, fiscal and social policy.

The Mark Levin Show

∙Weekdays 6 pm ET; Weekends 8 pm ET
∙Mark Levin is one of America’s preeminent conservative commentators and constitutional lawyers. He’s in great demand as a political and legal commentator, and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs. Levin is also a contributing editor for National Review Online, and writes frequently for other publications. Levin has served as a top advisor to several members of President Ronald Reagan’s Cabinet - including as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General of the United States. In 2001, the American Conservative Union named Levin the recipient of the Ronald Reagan Award. He currently practices law in the private sector, heading up the Landmark Legal Foundation in Washington DC.

The Michael Reagan Show

∙Weekdays 8 pm ET; Weekends 10 pm ET
∙Michael Reagan aggressively confronts issues affecting the nation with his sharp, unyielding opinions. The eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, Michael cuts through the spin and brings perspective to everything from news to cultural matters.

Cam Edwards’ Cam & Company from NRANEWS.com

∙Weekdays 9 pm ET
∙ Cam Edwards covers breaking stories and current events as well as lively debate and discussion with lawmakers and newsmakers engaged in the battle to preserve American freedoms.

The G. Gordon Liddy Show

∙Weekends 6 am ET
∙While others may talk about the military, the FBI, the White House, and topics ranging from government to guns — G. Gordon Liddy has been there. Hear Gordon’s smart perspectives on the world today and the fascinating stories of his life experiences.

Cigar Dave

∙Weekends 12 pm ET
∙Often referred to as the Sultan of Smoke, the Professor of Puff, the Cigar Sommelier, and the Connoisseur-in-Chief. Cigar Dave caters to cigar lovers far and wide. Loyal followers known as “Cigar Lieutenants” tune in for news and information about cigars, spirits, and other lifestyle diversions.

Political programming on SIRIUS OutQ channel 109:

Michelangelo Signorile Show

∙Weekdays 2 pm - 6 pm ET
∙Columnist and rabble-rouser Michelangelo Signorile fearlessly takes on the right wing, the media and the homophobes with hard-hitting and humorous talk. Michelangelo sits down with all the big names — authors, newsmakers, and icons from pop culture to politics — while breaking down all the stories of the day.

….And to New Hampshire on Primary Day.

Audio highlights from inside actual Iowa Caucuses give listeners across America rare exposure to grassroots politics

SIRIUS Left host Alex Bennett talks to everyday voters at legendary Red Arrow Diner in New Hampshire

NEW YORK – December 26, 2007 – SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that SIRIUS Left host Alex Bennett will broadcast from the 2008 Iowa Caucuses and the 2008 New Hampshire primary, delivering breaking election news, voter reaction, and analysis straight from the center of two of the nation’s biggest political events.

The Alex Bennett Program, which airs Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET exclusively on SIRIUS Left channel 146, will be at the heart of the Iowa and New Hampshire political action.

In Iowa, Bennett will take listeners across America “inside” two actual Iowa Caucuses, bringing a firsthand account of the debate, discussion, and procedure by which America’s first political choices are made for the 2008 presidential campaign. Bennett will share Caucus results and all the late breaking news from politically influential Iowa on January 3rd and January 4th.

In New Hampshire on primary day, January 8th, and the morning after, January 9th, Bennett will broadcast his show live from the iconic Red Arrow Diner in Manchester. The Red Arrow Diner has become a focal point for many presidential candidates to visit during their campaign stops. Inside the diner Bennett will talk with “everyday Americans” and gauge their interest, passion, and opinions on the ever-important New Hampshire Presidential primary.

OK, trying to make up for my embarassing last post…

Sirius has announced that Duran Duran will be a featured artist during November with a slew of special programming across a number of channels.  Highlights include:

• A Takeover of Super Shuffle for 3 days (11/13-15) as “Red Carpet Radio”
• Track-by-track discussion of their new album on the Pulse (Today)
• A one-hour career introspectective on First Wave.
• The band playing some of their favorite songs on Big 80’s daily at noon.

There will also be Punk and Reggae specials hosted by the band.

I don’t often blog about programming events, and even less rarely on Hip-Hop topics…but I got to let you all know about this one!

Shade45 is rumored to be celebrating its 3rd anniversary with replay of it’s inaugural program on Friday, Nov. 9th at 6PM EST.  I seem to remeber that lots of members here praised the program when it first aired (but I can’t find the thread.)

EDIT:  Nevermind, as this took place a week before I posted it!  D’oh!! :homer:

http://www.radio-info.com/in3_src/images/SP07_National_Satellite_P12.pdf

Lots of interesting data, including the domination of Stern programming among Sirius listeners.

Post your favorite data extrapolation

Thanks to livingfruitvirus at XMFan for the find!

SiriusBackstage would like to congratulate Chris Jones for being named Bluegrass Broadcaster of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association.  Chris can be heard on channel 65 at Weekdays 6 pm – Midnight ET and Saturdays 9 am – 3 pm ET.

Long time listeners may know that Chris has been on the Bluegrass channel since it’s inception, and that the Bluegrass channel was former-CEO Joe Clayton’s personnal favorite. (As opposed to current CEO, Mel Kazmarin, who’s favorite station is the CNBC rebroadcast.)

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO LAUNCHES NEW WEEKLY SHOW HOSTED BY JOHN ANDERSON ON OUTLAW COUNTRY

SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s Outlaw Country, on channel 63, is launching a new weekly show hosted by country singer, and songwriter, John Anderson.

The show, called John Anderson’s Outlaw Hour will be featuring songs and artists from the world of Rock and Country.

The show will air on Wednesdays, at 8 pm, ET, and will replay on Fridays at 11am ET, and Saturdays at 12am, ET.

For more info on the Outlaw Country channel, visit the Sirius Satellite Outlaw Country web site.

Barbara Walters will be joining the list of Celebrities with a call in show on Sirius starting September 17th on the Sirius Stars Channel 102. Sirius also airs an exclusive show called “Best of the Very Best” featuring compelling interviews Walters has conducted over the past 30 years.

I look forward to being on SIRIUS radio. I especially love taking phone calls from listeners,” said Barbara Walters. “This is a whole new experience for me, and very exciting.”

SIRIUS negotiated the agreement for the new series with Allen Grubman, Lawrence Shire and Karen Gottlieb of Grubman Indursky & Shire, P.C., who represent Ms. Walters and her production company Barwall Productions, Inc. The terms of the deal were not disclosed

Tune in every Monday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm ET on Channel 102.

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The following is a sample of the programming to be found on Channel 123:

– SIRIUS Fight Club, hosted by Randy Gordon, former editor-in-chief of
The Ring magazine and former Chairman of the New York State Athletic
Commission, airs Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET. Gordon covers
boxing and Mixed Martial Arts on a show that provides an in-depth look
at the sweet science and one of the world’s fastest-rising sports.

– The SIRIUS College Football Coaches Show, hosted by Jack Arute and
former Auburn Tigers head coach Terry Bowden, airs every Wednesday
from 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET. Arute and Bowden interview coaches and
players from around the country and preview the weekend’s best college
match-ups.

– Every Thursday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET, Scott Lancaster, author of the
book “Fair Play: Making Organized Sports a Great Experience for Your
Kids,” hosts the call-in show SIRIUS Presents the ABCs of Sports.
Lancaster takes calls from young competitors, parents and coaches, and
discusses ideas for making youth sports more enjoyable for both kids
and adults.

– On Fridays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET, The Fantoo Girls, Carol Doroba and
Robin McConaughey, provide a refreshingly unscientific perspective on
the world of sports. Each week Carol and Robin focus on entertaining
and educating an audience that likes to talk sports without cluttering
up the conversation with detailed Xs and Os and exhaustive stats.

SIRIUS Sports Central channel 123 - Daily Schedule: (All times ET) *

Weekdays
– 6:00 am - 9:00 am: Rivals Radio - College sports talk with Bobby Burton and Bill King, exclusively on SIRIUS.
– 9:00 am - 1:00 pm: The Tony Bruno Show
– 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Monday - Steiner Sports on SIRIUS, Tuesday - SIRIUS Fight Club, Wednesday - The SIRIUS College Football Coaches Show, Thursday - SIRIUS Presents the ABCs of Sports, Friday - The Fantoo Girls
– 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: The Mike and Murray Show - All-sports talk hosted by Mike Yam and Bruce Murray, exclusively on SIRIUS
– 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: The SIRIUS Sports Desk - Sports news and highlights with Andrew Bogusch, exclusively on SIRIUS
– 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: The Arnie Spanier Show
– 10:00 pm - 2:00 am: Todd Wright Tonight
– 2:00 am - 6:00 am: The David Stein Show

Thursdays
– 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: The Troy Aikman Show

Saturdays
– 7:00 am - 8:00 am: Golf World On Air with Mark Wood
– 8:00 am - 9:00 am: The Traders Speak Collectible Show
– 9:00 am - 10:00 am: SNR’s Inside Track
– 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: SIRIUS College Football Coaches Show (replay)
– 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Sports Saturday - News and highlights with Bob Berger and Bob Stelton

Sundays
– 8:00 am - 10:00 am: SIRIUS Presents the ABCs of Sports (replay)
– 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Rivals Radio
– 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Sports Sunday - News and highlights with Berger and Stelton

Sirius and NPR announced earlier today that they have created a new channel, only available on Sirius Internet Radio, that collects select NPR programming and makes it available to SIR subscribers. http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/Page&c=Channel&cid=1186052421026

Sirius describes the channel as follows…

NPR SIR-1 offers in-depth news, features, and entertainment produced and assembled by NPR for SIRIUS Internet Radio. Featuring public radio favorites like Talk of the Nation, Day to Day, Marketplace and the Diane Rehm Show as well as new productions from independent producers and public radio stations nationwide.

This is a great add for users of wi-fi enabled radios like the Stilletto (although early reports are some are having trouble getting it on the Stilletto).

Thanks to member, dlnester for the find!!