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Created by Robin Goldstein on August 21, 2006, 7:10 pm

We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the management of XM Satellite Radio reconsider and reverse their decision to remove all MSNBC programming on Channel 130 effective September 4th, 2006.

While we understand the need to adjust and revise programming choices based on both ratings and contractual obligations, the unique voices and perspectives provided by the multiple-award winning hosts on MSNBC brings a unique value to XM, and provides XM listeners with information critical to making informed decisions during these important geopolitical times, and just months away from US mid-term elections.

Plus Olbermann is funny.

We don't believe that eliminating MSNBC strictly on the basis of Arbitron ratings is reasonable, especially in light of the fact that MSNBC is -only- available on XM (and not terrestrial radio or competing satellite services) and therefore its value to XM and its subscribers cannot be judged simply on a small random sample.

Plus Olbermann is funny.

We reject the easy tack of suggesting that an audio replay of The Weather Channel (for example), that broadcasts information available on multiple -other XM channels (and on every local radio station), is far less valuable than the political insights of a former Congressman or White House staffer. And while we understand that some of MSNBC's programming may not be optimal, or garner high ratings, for XM, eliminating the entire channel and roster of weekday programs shows a lack of creativity normally associated with XM's competitor.

(Plus there's that whole Olbermann thing...)

Respectfully submitted:
      


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961 24 Oct 2006 - 10:10    Charles Konya Jr. : Hardball and Keith Olberman are favs. I may have to change to XM' s rival if MSNBC does not return.
960 23 Oct 2006 - 22:36    Tom S. : I choose MSNBC for its personalities in front of the TV, especially during an election season. I never caught my fav show Hardball until I got XM - but then
959 22 Oct 2006 - 18:35    jack sax : i miss 'countdown' and chris matthews...i miss msnbc
958 20 Oct 2006 - 22:43    A Beakman : I'll cancel if this doesn't come back on within the next 6 months.
957 20 Oct 2006 - 21:08    Jerry Hickey :
956 20 Oct 2006 - 7:28    Rich Lann : It was my most listened to channel!
955 20 Oct 2006 - 6:13    Jennifer : Because I GOT XM over the rival brand for the sole reason that it carried MSNBC.
954 19 Oct 2006 - 6:46    ted robertson :
953 19 Oct 2006 - 6:29    JANE :
952 19 Oct 2006 - 1:19    Edward Harris :
951 18 Oct 2006 - 4:27    sheila miller : I called several times to customer service and no one would return my call. Aside from the MSNBC issue I now have a poor impression of customer service. I primarily only listen to the news stations. Therefore, I am very unhappy about this move. I enjoy Hardball and Keith Olbermann.
950 18 Oct 2006 - 2:00    Robn Rutschman :
949 17 Oct 2006 - 22:29    Peter O'Boyle :
948 17 Oct 2006 - 21:36    Mary Paras : What could be the reason for taking MSNBC off of XM - It was interesting that it happened right when Keith Olberman was delivering special messages about the Bush Administration that were very popular. The Murrow of our time. When you go to news the first channel is FOX and when you go to talk and entertainment the first channel is Right Wing talk. People with a progressive or middle-right point of view are represented by Keith, Joel Scarborough, and Chris Matthews. I'm not signing up for my house or my husbands car because MSNBC was what we wanted to listen to most of the time.
947 17 Oct 2006 - 1:46    Kevin Mahan : because I want my MSNBC. it is a big reason for me getting XM (along with the $50 rebate that XM reniged on with me) The more I deal with XM the less they give me. I think I'll go to Sirus or even HD next year when my contract is over. The ball is in your court =XM. Or are you really another conglomerate who will only put on conservative news programs and censor the real new. FOX is Faux. ABC is not news and CNBC is not MSNBC.
946 15 Oct 2006 - 12:31    jeffrey hall :
945 15 Oct 2006 - 2:56    Nancy Dahl : I enjoyed MSNBC much more than any of the other news stations on XM radio. Please add it back.
944 14 Oct 2006 - 16:28    Tevye Ditter : I fully support this petition as a long time, multi-account subscriber! MSNBC to me is a very necessary and extremely valuable news organization that contrasts against Fox News, etc. They are refreshing and actually make me interested in the news! Please keep MSNBC!
943 14 Oct 2006 - 8:21    Randall Wheeler : MSNBC is a major reason I subscribed to XM. Hardball during my commute in the evening was the bright spot of my day. CNBC is the channel that should go.
942 14 Oct 2006 - 8:01    Larry Johnson : One of the main reasons I have XM radio was to hear MSNBC as I travel.
941 13 Oct 2006 - 22:08    Jerry Smith : Msnbc is the reason I got XM
940 13 Oct 2006 - 3:08    Lisa Schermerhorn : Without MSNBC on XM, there is no reason not to get Sirius Radio. My contract with XM is up at Christmas and I will probably switch to Sirius.
939 13 Oct 2006 - 2:22    Hall Ashmore : I travel by car to and from work during the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 pm daily, and MSNBC, particuarly Hardball and The Countdown, is an important source of news and commentary for me. There are no substitutes for these programs, and I have little or no reason to keep my XM subscription active (last year's XMAS gift from the kids) otherwise.
938 12 Oct 2006 - 8:32    George Cortes :
937 12 Oct 2006 - 1:41    Dean Ridgway : Thats why I got XM
936 12 Oct 2006 - 1:13    Gary Carnal : MSNBC is a great source for news on the radio. I prefer MSNBC over CNN and FOX. If it is not restored I will cancel my subscription.
935 10 Oct 2006 - 2:29    David Dunn : absolutely wholeheartedly since there isn't enough variety. Get rid of CNBC or decrease the bandwidth of the talk stations.
934 10 Oct 2006 - 2:05    Jeremy Davenport : Without MSNBC and Hardball i have little reason to keep my subscription. Your music stations are not that great.
933 10 Oct 2006 - 1:12    William Graham :
932 9 Oct 2006 - 5:30    J Hoffman : because MSNBC has great political programming in the evenings. We don't all want to listen to ol' Falafel hands at night.
931 9 Oct 2006 - 5:06    Dan Spach : MSNBC was the best thing about XM
930 9 Oct 2006 - 0:18    Mike Maybay :
929 8 Oct 2006 - 5:37    robert white :
928 7 Oct 2006 - 20:25    Tom Fouts : I am discontinuing xm if they don't return msnbc. This smells fishy.
927 7 Oct 2006 - 11:14    David Knapp : I will switch multiple accounts to Sirius if they pick up MSNBC, this is the main reason I got XM
926 7 Oct 2006 - 8:12    Lillian C Rodriguez : I thought something had gone wrong with my XM radio! MSNC has Olbermann..the HOTEST thing on Cable TV!! HOW DUMB can one be..BRING BACK MSNBC Lillian Miami, Fl
925 7 Oct 2006 - 3:19    Ako Mott : Please bring it back. I miss my daily dose of Hardball and Olbermann on my commute home.
924 7 Oct 2006 - 1:32    Bill B : The main reason I listened to XM was for MSNBC, especially for the commute home from work. If MSNBC remains off the air, I will likely cancel to listen to local news/commentary found on FM radio.
923 6 Oct 2006 - 4:01    Brian Arnold : The only reason I have XM is because of Chris Matthew's Hardball show. I'm cancelling XM and sending complaint to General Motors.
922 5 Oct 2006 - 11:28    Linda Hartmann : I support this petition. MSNBC adds more balance & variety to the XM news line up--especially Keith Olberman. Being a regular listener of MSNBC, I feel XM owes me a rebate!
921 5 Oct 2006 - 5:28    Cheryl Murphy : MSNBC WAS THE BEST PROGRAM ON THE AIR AND ONLY ONE WORTH THE MONEY; SERVICE OTHERWISE WASTE OF MONEY...GOODBYE XM
920 5 Oct 2006 - 4:24    AJ Master : because MSNBC does the best job of providing financial, market and national news in the mornings. Its great to have this at work or while I'm driving in.
919 5 Oct 2006 - 2:01    Paul D : Bring them back or I dump XM
918 5 Oct 2006 - 1:51    Jason Tekaver : A big reason for my XM subriscription is Hardball.
917 3 Oct 2006 - 19:39    Michael H. : Kieth Obermann is the Edward R. Murrow of our day bring him back.
916 3 Oct 2006 - 2:57    Rich Cardamone : I have been a subscriber from the beginning and MSNBC is one of the main reason I have continued with XM. Looks like if they keep this up I may have to look at the other provider.
915 3 Oct 2006 - 1:17    Travers D. : I support this petition because Hardball, Countdown, and Scarborough Country are my favorite 3 news shows. Between them I get a balanced perspective of the news without the obvious bias (CNN-liberal, FNC-conservative). I just want news in a balanced forum, and MSNBC provides that. I don't care if the audience places the channel 3rd place, the content makes it 1st to me !!
914 2 Oct 2006 - 22:14    Marcelina Gilliam : I listen to CNN, MSNBC, and last choice Fox news. I esp like Hardball and listen to the newscast during the day also. I like have the choice between all 3 stations. I listen to the news stations more than the music stations.
913 2 Oct 2006 - 11:15    Jim A. : I have xm for msnbc (olberman and mathews) and the Philips Phile on 152 which they remove, bring back and switch time slot so it isn't live. Loyalty isn't something xm tries to build with its listeners. Take that "We report, you decide, we retract, you forget" fox news off--please.
912 2 Oct 2006 - 10:56    Amy R. : Please bring it my My B/f loved that station!
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