Taking MSNBC off of XM is wrong. If MSNBC comes off, FOX needs to come off. If we can't have Olberman, we sure don't need Oreilly. One of the selling point to XM was MSNBC. BRING BACK MSNBC TO XM!
I can't help but suspect that MSNBC is being singled out for recent Keith Olbermann reports on the Bush Administration. If this is the case then shame on XM.
I support this petition because MSNBC was a primary factor in my deciding to subscribe to XM for the two radios I have. Feel as if XM breached the contract!
They claim it was a difficult decision, well, make it easy, put MSNBC back on the air.
I support this petition because MSNBC is the least biased of the mainstream news sources available on XM. I think C-Span and NPR listeners would agree theat CNN and Fox do not qualify as mainstream. MSNBC may carry right and left leaning shows, but at least there NEWS is about content and not an agenda.
I am not convinced that XM's decsion is not a concession to pressure from the Right. I would need evidence that MSNBC was truly less popular than other, less controversial, channels. XM, to which I was one of its earliest and most loyal subscribers and proselytizers, will be a lot less valuable without MSNBC.
XM should consider that its financial success is dependent on substantial subscriber growth and creating shareholder value (running it's business right). Taking MSNBC off the channel line-up is not a sound business decision compared to other channel changes that could be made. The XM and MSNBC decision makers should get the emotion off the table and make the right business decision.
I like Keith Olbermann and the daytime news is good. However, I only want MSNBC back on XM if they start playing Imus in the Morning and the documentaries. No more hours upon hours of constant replays and way outdated Time and Agains. Bring Imus to MSNBC on XM!
I listen to Olberman, Tucker, Scarborough and Hardball. I think this is an awful programming change and in the wake of dropping Ed Schultz I only have Air America as a reason to keep xm. That eans I won't cancel xm but I sure have a lot less options to suit my taste.
This is really a major disappointment for me. MSNBC is the only news network that I listen to. This is one of the reasons our family subscribed to XM in the first place and we have (3) accounts. Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann are not the average journalstic programs, and other than Lou Dobbs, stand up to these political machines. Please reconsider, I truly think you are doing a severe injustice to your patrons. I feel so less informed now. I certainly don't feel Fox is a legitimate news network and CNN is so boring.
This is incredible! On the anniversary of September 11, with MSNBC carrying the original coverage of that day, XM does not broadcast this? The worst decision ever! Where are the erudite at XM! It was bad enough not putting Imus on the air; get someone else in charge and oh yes you can contact me. Feel free to contact me by phone, email for number, and no calls from any individual with an IQ under 140 accepted...How about not catering to the lowest common denominator?
With an iPod in my car with better than 2000 songs, news and weather are about the only reason I keep my XM subscription. With MSNBC gone, I have one less reason to resubscribe.
I'm so disappointed that XM dropped MSNBC! I listened to it on the way home from work. If Sirius picks up MSNBC, I'll drop XM immediately despite a substantial investment in equipment. And I could CARE LESS about Oprah. Martha is another reason to switch to Sirius.
MSNBC added some variety to XM's ever decreasing news and
information (not call-in/talk) offerings. It was number 2 on
my news/info channel bank. It will be missed.
Dear XM:
My mom is continually lamenting your decision to take off one of the best news stations EVER! from your lineup. Oh, why couldn't it be Fox, she cries!
Son of an MSNBC addict,
Quentin Hughes
I support this petition because MSNBC is a great balance to the other news programs. Plus Olbermann IS funny!! I miss hearing him when I drive. I now listen to less XM. Maybe I should check out their podcasts....
Even though most of MSNBC commentators are stupid dorks and buffoons, I still enjoyed MSNBC and would like it to be included on XM radio. I may move to Sirius if it is not restored soon.
in the interest of full disclosure, i am not a moronic fox listener. i support free speech and olberman, and if i wanted to hear the administration's absurd fantasies, i could listen to the almost daily pre-election press conferences. i can't wait until my subscription expires.
This was my favorite news channel and I probably spent about 30% of my time listening to this. It seems Sirius does not have it either. Whoever gets MSNBC gets my business.
because I rely on MSNBC to provide a balanced look at the news. It keeps me connected to the world. CNN is adequate but I much prefer MSNBC and would consider switching my subscription if Sirius picks it up.
I am disappointed that XM is removing some of the stations that made it a great. You can rest assured that I will look to Sirius to see if it carries MSNBC.
I support this petition because there is an awful lot of "Fox" style news out there. XM Radio was supposed to give alternatives to the media machines. This move means XM is in reality as driven by ratings (those who yell the loudest) as anyone else, only we pay to hear the same old same old.
I am disappointed that XM decided to drop the channel without even consulting with its community base. CNN is a good station, but it can wear on anyone because it is so repititious. FoxNews is nothing more than an extention of the current presidential administration so you have to question their reporting ethics. MSNBC is an alternative that gives a fair representation of both sides and American's need a more diverse exposure without BBC being the only other alternative. Last but not least, as a Microsoft employee, I am not sure for myself if XM radio is a worthwhile investment.
I'm very disappointed you've removed MSNBC from your line-up. I'm thinking about cancelling because of it. I enjoyed their programs. I also like having another choice besides CNN and Fox News. Please put it back on your line-up. Thank you
MSNBC provides a balanced political perspective from left, moderate and right points of view. it is the primary reason i subscribe to XM and without MSNBC my XM account is likely to be cancelled
In an age when
pre-programmed, limited thought radio prevails, it's refreshing to know that I have access to some of the "real" issues of the day. Keep MSNBC alive on XM
cause there is very lil news with an honest slant on things and MSNBC is worth listen to as opposed to several of the fluff music channels I don't even have programmed in (E, MTV radio? Come on they're redundant to the 80 music stations already.)
