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Howard Stern addressed rumors of his SiriusXM departure, revealing a staged takeover by Andy Cohen. While Stern didn't announce a new contract, he confirmed ongoing negotiations with SiriusXM and expressed happiness with the company. He attributed the rumors to a summer illness and false reports about his co-host's death and his supposed firing for being 'woke.' Stern's current deal expires in 2025; he previously signed a multimillion-dollar deal in 2020.

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