After contract stunt, Stern still in talks with SiriusXM over new deal
After contract stunt, Stern still in talks with SiriusXM over new deal
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate and presents information without apparent bias. The key claims are supported by multiple sources, confirming the prank and ongoing negotiations.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Howard Stern pranked listeners about exiting SiriusXM.
- Verification Source #1: Implies a gag or prank occurred.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Stern trolled listeners before returning to his show.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: SiriusXM has approached Howard Stern about a new contract.
- Verification Source #1: States Stern is in talks with SiriusXM about a new contract.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Howard Stern's current deal expires at the end of 2025.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms his current deal expires at the end of 2025.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms his current deal expires at the end of 2025.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 5: Howard Stern returns to SiriusXM radio show after trolling listeners
- Source 1: Howard Stern Show Talks SiriusXM; his current deal expires at the end of 2025.