Sirius XM Cuts 12 Staffers from Howard Stern Show
Sirius XM made workforce reductions on the Howard Stern Show in July, cutting 12 staffers and prompting programming changes, per Page Six.
Sirius XM reduces Howard Stern show staff
Sirius XM cut 12 staffers from the Howard Stern Show, contributing to recent programming changes, according to Page Six. The layoffs were reported as occurring in July and were tied to the quiet cancellation of the show's long-running fantasy football segment and other schedule adjustments.
Page Six reported that the reductions preceded a shift in Stern's programming: the show moved off Channel 101, reduced to a single weekly broadcast on Sirius XM, and has content made available on HBO Max with periodic extras. The article also noted that Stern signed a three-year contract with Sirius XM in December 2025.
These actions were presented in Page Six's reporting as linked to the staffing cuts; the supplied record does not include a separate public announcement or a WARN filing for the reductions.
In summary, the verified record shows 12 employees affected in relation to staffing changes on the Howard Stern Show, with Page Six providing the reporting that ties those layoffs to recent format and distribution changes.