After one of his toughest weeks on the campaign trail, Donald Trump hoped to refocus the conversation by delivering a major economic speech at the Detroit Economic Club in Michigan Monday. “The idea that [the speech] is going to completely … Continued

John Fugelsang’s “Tell Me Everything” explores new depths in Bermuda.

After a Republican National Convention aimed at uniting the Grand Ol’ Party, Donald Trump opted to not endorse Speaker Paul Ryan in his bid for re-election telling the Washington Post’s Philip Rucker that, “he’s not quite there yet.” The other half … Continued

“It wasn’t about the bowl. It wasn’t about the room. It was about the TV product, which was as pristine as possible.”

The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia all week, covering every angle of the Democratic National Convention. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat for behind-the-scenes video and unique views of the convention floor. https://storify.com/SXMPolitics/demsinphilly

The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia all week, covering every angle of the Democratic National Convention. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat for behind-the-scenes video and unique views of the convention floor. https://storify.com/SXMPolitics/demsinphilly-day-2 … Continued

The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia all week, covering every angle of the Democratic National Convention. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat for behind-the-scenes video and unique views of the convention floor. https://storify.com/SXMPolitics/demsinphilly-day-1

As interim chairwoman Donna Brazile takes the reigns of the Democratic National Committee, she tells SiriusXM Progress‘ Ari Rabin-Havt that her priority coming out of the convention is uniting the party behind Hillary Clinton. On what has been a contentious first day … Continued

Wasserman Schultz was booed while speaking at a delegation breakfast Monday morning.

Ted Cruz is sticking by his decision to congratulate but not endorse his party’s nominee at the Republican National Convention, and Rudy Giuliani is questioning his loyalty to the party.

The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Q in Cleveland all week, covering every angle of the Republican National Convention. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat for behind-the-scenes video and unique views of the convention floor.

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The SiriusXM Politics team is live in (and around) the Q in Cleveland all week, covering every angle of the Republican National Convention.

The Republican party platform mission clearly stated “the American people want their country back” (sound familiar?)

Donald Trump made history as the first presidental candidate to announce a running mate on his favorite social media platform, Twitter.

“We’re at a pivotal moment right now, and I think that’s why you’ve seen more Republicans than ever breaking with the gun lobby,” Senator Chris Murphy told Ari Rabin-Havt during a special SiriusXM Progress forum on gun violence in Washington, … Continued

Perhaps no one else has as much experience and expertise when it comes to covering political conventions than legendary Dan Rather.

“I intend to do everything I can to make certain [Hillary Clinton] will be the next president of the United States,” Bernie Sanders declared before a crowd Tuesday at his first Hillary Clinton rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A little under … Continued

“We’re dealing with the assassination of five police officers,” former New York City Police Department detective Bo Dietl told Stephen K. Bannon Friday. “This was a trained professional. This guy had military experience. … what is the motive behind it? Is it … Continued

“If not for the cell phone video, I don’t think that much would have come out of this,” Edmond Jordan, the family attorney of Alton Sterling, told Mark Thompson. “The story would have been simply that he reached for a gun, … Continued

The FBI is recommending no criminal charges be brought against Hillary Clinton for her use of a personal email server concluding that “no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case.” FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday delivered surprise remarks with “unusual transparency” … Continued

Sen. Cory Booker threatening to “kick your a**,” Gov. John Hickenlooper serenading the crowd with song and Rep. Chellie Pingree explaining how she slaughters animals on her farm? Welcome to Aspen Ideas Festival. With the picturesque Colorado mountains serving as the backdrop, … Continued

Should the Democrats do away with superdelegates? Barney Frank certainly thinks so. “We should make a strong recommendation that ex officio delegates should be eliminated,” Fmr. Rep. Frank told Ari Rabin-Havt Thursday. “There’s nothing super about them.” Ex officio delegates … Continued

What will we call Bill Clinton if Hillary Clinton wins the presidency? First man? First dude? First cat? The latter is precisely what Nashville Mayor Megan Barry‘s husband decided to call himself after his wife took office. “[Bill Clinton] will have to do … Continued

“We now have our independence day,” U.K. Independence Party leader Nigel Farage told Stephen K. Bannon Friday. “People power can beat the establishment if they try hard enough.” In a shocking vote, the United Kingdom passed Brexit, a referendum to remove the … Continued

“By sitting in, we’re really standing up for the rest of America,” Rep. John Lewis, an iconic civil rights figure, declared Thursday after ending the nearly 26-hour sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives. Lewis led the charge … Continued

Just over a month after Marco Rubio tweeted out, “I have only said like 10000 times I will be a private citizen in January,” he reversed his position Wednesday announcing his decision to seek re-election for his Senate seat in Florida. I … Continued

#TrumpSoPoor began trending on the internet after staggering new numbers released by both presidential campaigns showed Donald Trump with a shockingly low war chest containing $1.3 million (Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, has more than $42 million). On the campaign payrolls, Trump … Continued

Progressives want Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren to round out Hillary Clinton’s presidential ticket, but there is one bull of a hurdle standing in her way. “[Wall Street donors] do not like, surprise, surprise, the idea of Elizabeth Warren as vice … Continued

The man who murdered 49 people in a gay Orlando nightclub legally purchased the semi-automatic rifle he used during the June 12 massacre. The tragedy has reignited a familiar political debate in America over gun control. Legend of Tarzan actor … Continued

Donald Trump parted ways with his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski Monday following weeks of slipping poll numbers and scrutiny by many members of the Republican party. The decision comes exactly one month before the Republican National Convention is set to begin … Continued

As James Corden put it at the Tonys, “hate will never win.” That’s the message that inspired musical director and SiriusXM On Broadway and Stars host Seth Rudetsky and producer James Wesley, who are married, to bring together some of the biggest stars … Continued

“It’s not over.” The ongoing fight for LGBT rights in the United States and the continuing struggle for equality has been reignited in the media following the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. “It’s yet another attack on a LGBT space, a … Continued

Two days after the deadly terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida, President Obama convened a meeting with his National Security Council as part of the administration’s “regular effort to review and intensify our campaign to destroy the terrorist group ISIL.” In remarks … Continued

“I woke up this morning in a fit of rage,” Andy Cohen said Monday on Radio Andy when speaking about the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida. Fifty people are confirmed dead, and another 53 were injured in the worst mass shooting in … Continued

The worst mass shooting in U.S. history took place in the early hours Sunday morning at a gay club in Orlando, Fla. 50 people are dead and another 53 are wounded after a 29-year-old gunman opened fire at Pulse Nightclub. … Continued

President Obama has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. Clinton’s team released a video where the president praises Clinton for her historic campaign to become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. This endorsement comes just hours after the president met with Clinton’s primary challenger Sen. Bernie … Continued

“Tonight caps an amazing journey — a long, long journey,” Hillary Clinton declared in front of a crowd filled with supporters and her entire Brooklyn campaign staff. Tuesday night, the final six states held their primaries (Washington, D.C. votes on June … Continued

The importance of the final “super” primary day of the election season has been diminished after “an Associated Press survey of Democratic superdelegates” released Monday determined that Hillary Clinton had secured enough support to become the presumptive Democratic nominee. While Bernie … Continued

Legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali died on Friday at the age of 74. His refusal to be drafted for the Vietnam War, stance on racial integration during the civil rights movement and conversion from Christianity to Islam caused Ali to … Continued

New documents paint a blunt and revealing picture of the marketing and sales techniques used by Trump University staffers. On Tuesday, numerous testimonies and “playbooks” were made public after Southern California District Judge Gonzalo Curiel granted a request made by … Continued

Hip-hop artists aren’t “thugs.” That’s the message Common hopes to impart in the wake of a fatal shooting backstage before T.I.’s concert at New York City’s Irving Plaza last week. Authorities have charged rapper Troy Ave with attempted murder and criminal possession of a … Continued

The trial of the century divided the country across lines of race and sex in the 1990s — and split today’s most famous family. When O.J. Simpson was accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, Robert Kardashian served on … Continued

When Sen. Barbara Boxer took to the stage in the midst of a “massively out of control” crowd at the Nevada Democratic Convention, she tried to channel her inner “Art of Tough.” The California Senator had attended the convention at … Continued

It was supposed to be a film about redemption—the rebirth of a political figure who had fallen from political grace in a new-age social media scandal. Instead, the documentary Weiner ends in the same way that it had before with yet another series … Continued

Captain America star Anthony Mackie is portraying another American hero: Dr. Martin Luther King. In the upcoming HBO film All the Way, Mackie captures the essence of Dr. King alongside Bryan Cranston, who plays President Lyndon B. Johnson. During an … Continued

Morley Safer, legendary CBS News correspondent, died Thursday at the age of 84. Safer made a name for himself during the Vietnam War for his coverage that brought the horrors of the war into the living rooms of everyday Americans. For … Continued

It’s a technological revolution! After meeting with Van Jones to learn about his initiative with Prince to get one million young African-American kids to learn to code, Karen Hunter launched a tech initiative of her own on The Karen Hunter Show. Inspired by her weekly … Continued

Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz defended the superdelegate system during an interview on The Morning Briefing with Tim Farley Wednesday. Wasserman Schultz argued that well-known “grassroots activists” could beat Democrats who have “paid their dues” in low turnout elections if … Continued

Feminists fighting to add influential women from history to American currency got good and bad news Wednesday. Yes, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced his plan to replace controversial President Andrew Jackson with famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the front of the $20 … Continued

It’s time to postpone the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, NYU Langone Medical Center’s Dr. Art Caplan says. “Are you really going to try and run the Olympics this August in the middle of a public health emergency when the … Continued

If you’ve watched Making A Murderer, you have an opinion about the convictions of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. The popularity of the documentary has led to countless interviews with key players, pontificating by pundits and — of course — … Continued

Admit it: Even if you don’t usually “play the numbers,” you’ve daydreamed just a bit about winning that $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot. Or maybe you’re going all in and heading up the office pool, counting down the minutes until Wednesday … Continued

All week long, Starbucks’ annual red holiday cups have been in the news, thanks in part to a video posted by former Evangelical Pastor Joshua Feuerstein. Feuerstein is among those who are angry, taking Starbucks’ redesign of the red cups – … Continued

As the media whirlwind picks up over comments he made on The Meredith Vieira Show about being “touched inappropriately,” Radio Andy host Lance Bass clarified what happened to him when he was a teen. “I want to make sure that what I said today … Continued

The Catholic Channel (Ch. 129) has wall-to-wall coverage of Pope Francis’ visit. Pope Radio on The Catholic Channel will be LIVE 6am to 11pm Monday September 21st through Sunday September 27th and covering the below events (all times are Eastern): Saturday, … Continued

The band Survivor were none too pleased when they found out that their song Eye of the Tiger was played during Kim Davis’ rally after being released from jail for refusing to give out marriage licenses to same-sex couples. “NO! We … Continued

This week in the Press Pool with Julie Mason on SiriusXM’s POTUS channel 124 we covered the historic nuclear deal with Iran and its orbiting political issues, NASA’s glorious Plutonic fly-by, Donald Trump, and a minor eruption in White House press … Continued

The Supreme Court of the United States permanently ended the long-fought debate over marriage equality on Friday with a 5-to-4 vote making the right to same-sex marriage Constitutional. Following the news — which came appropriately during the 46th anniversary of … Continued

In the wake of the racially motivated shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, that left nine black people dead in a historic black church, some are debating whether the Confederate flag should still be flying over state Capitol buildings in South Carolina. … Continued

Pope Francis released the first papal encyclical focused solely on the environment in an attempt expand the conversation beyond politics, economics and science and into a more spiritual and moral context. In a document titled Laudato Si: On Care for Our … Continued

Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the constitutionality of same-sex marriage bans. While 37 states (and Washington D.C.) currently recognize marriage equality, SCOTUS’ decision on the matter could bring freedom to marry for all same-sex couples in the … Continued

A recent headline (Neil deGrasse Tyson Defends Scientology—and the Bush Administration’s Science Record) resulted in, well, more headlines. It all stemmed from some comments the astrophysicist made about Scientology in the wake of the HBO documentary, Going Clear. DeGrasse Tyson clarified his … Continued

It’s not just President’s Day here at SiriusXM Insight. It’s President’s WEEK. Stand Up! with Pete Dominick is bringing us five days of little-known presidential facts, behind-the-scenes peeks and — of course — scandals. Tune in at 9 am ET … Continued

The National Weather Service says a “crippling and potentially historic blizzard” is expected to hit the Northeast, from New Jersey to Maine, with the biggest blows to Boston and its surrounding suburbs. The nor’easter may bring more than 24 inches of snow and … Continued

The economy is better and we should be optimistic, according to President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday night. But is it that simple? Many economic indicators — including the unemployment rate — are positive, but Obama still proposed … Continued

Kevin Urick, the prosecutor in the murder case that put Adnan Syed behind bars for life, spoke on The Michael Smerconish Program Thursday. Urick, who was a notable missing voice in the 12-episode Serial series, weighed in on the podcast that … Continued

Tune into SiriusXM Insight this weekend for the best conversations about the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and continuing discussions around civil rights today. Aspen Institute Radio: Jan. 17 and Jan. 18 at 1 pm ET on SiriusXM Insight Ch. … Continued

While the “will he/she run?” speculation never truly takes a rest, things are really revving up for the 2016 election season, especially among the prospective GOP candidates. Mitt Romney looks to be assembling a campaign team, Mike Huckabee gave up his Fox News … Continued

The recent horrific attack on Charlie Hebdo’s staff in Paris has ignited discussions about acts of organized violence. Former senator Bob Graham is currently calling for the Obama administration to release 28 classified pages of a 2003 congressional report on 9/11, … Continued

Yesterday in Paris, members of the editorial staff at Charlie Hebdo, the French satirical newspaper, gathered for their usual weekly editorial meeting when assailants entered the building and began shooting. Angered by the publication’s portrayal of the prophet Muhammad and Islamic … Continued

Keeping up with current events can sometimes make you feel like this. However, SiriusXM kept listeners both informed and engaged in the political happenings of 2014. And a lot went down. Urban View‘s Joe Madison chatted with President Barack Obama (nbd) about the … Continued

Airing on SiriusXM POTUS, Ch. 124, Sundays at 10 am ET.   It was announced today that SiriusXM will begin to audio-cast America’s longest running television news program Meet The Press with NBC News Political Director and Host Chuck Todd. Hailed as the … Continued

The Senate recently released a report on the C.I.A.’s Use of Torture. Specifically, the report addressed the interrogation techniques used during the Bush administration in order to ensure the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden and to stop other … Continued

Two-Hour Special Airing Saturday 12/13 at 7 pm ET on SiriusXM Patriot, Ch. 125 December 1944: In one last, desperate act of war, the Germans attempted to reach the city of Antwerp and split the Allied Forces. In honor of … Continued

Massive crowds gathered from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central Terminal last night, and they did not just consist of tourists heading to the tree lighting. Yesterday, a grand jury in New York City decided not to indict the police officer … Continued

Earlier this year, the U.S Department of Education released the names of 55 colleges and universities facing investigations under Title IX. This amendment protects those participating in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from discrimination based on … Continued

Unfortunately, knowing Kerry Washington’s glorious Scandal wardrobe inside and out does not make you an expert on politics. Neither does having all seven seasons of The West Wing memorized. Fortunately, if talking politics usually makes you feel like this as opposed to … Continued

On Thursday night, President Barack Obama announced that he was taking executive action towards immigration reform, bypassing Congress and saving five million illegal immigrants from the threat of deportation. “We are and always will be a nation of immigrants … What makes … Continued

The rape allegations against the man acclaimed for portraying America’s favorite father figure have started a media storm. Multiple women recently came forward to accuse Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting them at different points throughout his entertainment career. Then Janice Dickinson, the … Continued

The best part about taking an exam you’ve prepared for is the relief you feel once you’ve completed it and passed. That is of course unless you’re an aspiring cab driver from London and you take The Knowledge exam. The Knowledge … Continued

Ferguson, MO has been making headlines since August 9. On that day, Officer Darren Wilson fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown. The confrontation has sparked self-defense stories from all sides, resulting in a heated conversation about race relations and the power of … Continued

Chad Stone is kind of a big deal. The Chief Economist at the Center of Budget and Policy Priorities recently discussed the October Jobs Report on Make It Plain with Mark Thompson. If your “economic knowledge” only stems from drooling over Olivia Munn’s … Continued

Mark Owen aka Matthew Bissonnette (or rather, Matthew Bissonnette aka Mark Owen) recently spoke up about his newest memoir, No Hero, on The Michael Smerconish Program. After the release of No Easy Day back in 2012, Owen’s intentions for coming … Continued

This Veterans Day, SiriusXM’s Patriot, Progress, Indie, and Road Dog Trucking channels will honor those who have served our country in both the past and present. Specials will feature guests and discussions that are not to be missed. Live at … Continued

In honor of next Tuesday’s midterm elections, SiriusXM’s  Progress, Patriot, and POTUS channels will be airing live coverage, each station featuring key guests who will weigh in on the debate while giving some perspective to the polls as the results come in. Voters Decide – … Continued

This week on the Michael Smerconish program, LA Times journalist Doyle McManus joined the POTUS host to explain his take on the Ebola story, saying that rather than seeing it as an epidemic, we should position it as a political story. … Continued

This week on the Karen Hunter Show, psychologist and Cress Theory of Color Confrontation author Dr. Frances Cress Welsing joined the Karen Hunter Show to break down how white supremacy is alive and well in America today, citing the current … Continued

Airs Saturday 10/18 at 12 pm ET on Indie, Ch. 102 In a one-hour special to air on Saturday 10/18 at 12 pm ET on Indie (Ch. 102), SiriusXM invites you to listen in on the first-ever Vanity Fair New … Continued

As the violent situation in The Middle East continues to escalate, it may be confusing to fully grasp what is happening without understanding the historical context and the events that led us to where we are today. “When we talk about America’s challenges in The Middle … Continued

ISIS a.k.a. ISIL came out of the ranks of al Qaeda, is a religious extremist group and has been very public about killing Americans. But the comparisons with al Qaeda may end there. Whatever similarities the two groups may share, however, … Continued

Danielle Rosche is an immigration attorney who recently volunteered at a border detention facility. She says she saw cruelty against women waiting to have their claims heard that is “astounding” and “incredibly upsetting” to have occur in The United States today. … Continued

Airing Monday 9/8 at 9 pm ET on SiriusXM Patriot, Ch. 125 Tonight, The David Webb Show has an in-studio interview with Mark “Oz” Geist, Krist “Tanto” Paronto, John “Tig” Tiegen, and Mitch Zuckoff co-authors of 13 HOURS: The Inside … Continued

Airing Sunday, August 24th at 10 am and 10 pm ET on SiriusXM Urban View  During the second edition of Cocoa Conversations, SiriusXM Urban View‘s Shawna Renee sat down with a panel of community leaders to present Cocoa Conversations: In His Image. … Continued

Since the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a police officer St. Louis suburb, Ferguson, Mo., there have been about 10 days of protests in the the community, many of which have turned violent. Various conflicting accounts of the killing have … Continued

As the approximately two-month long current Israel/Gaza conflict continues, SiriusXM hosts were joined by various guests to discuss their viewpoints on the situation. Foreign policy expert for Newsweek and award-winning Italian/Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal joined SiriusXM POTUS Politics‘ Michael Smerconish on … Continued

There was a lot of news this past week. From US military action in Iraq, to ceasefires between Israel and Hamas to the death of Robin Williams and the death of a young NASCAR driver named Kevin Ward. But the … Continued

Robin Williams once said, “I believe in destiny. There must be a reason that I am as I am. There must be.” With the passing of Williams at the age of 63 at his Northern California home on Monday, SiriusXM … Continued

On SiriusXM’s Urban View, The Black Eagle, Joe Madison, got down to brass taxes over the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis. Brown, who was planning to begin college classes today, … Continued

As the week ended we unfortunately saw a resurgence of violence in Israel, Gaza and now in Iraq. While these are truly complex and difficult issues to understand, controversial activist and Media critic M.J. Rosenberg told Make It Plain’s Mark … Continued

Today, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa a health emergency, as the virus has caused 932 fatalities in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone as of August 4, 2014. Anthony Fauci, M.D. Director of the National Institute of … Continued

SiriusXM’s Stars‘ Just Jenny took up the debate surrounding ESPN Sportscaster Stephen A. Smith’s recent comments on the Ray Rice suspension, and she did not mince words. But not all of her callers agreed with her. Ray Rice, a Baltimore Ravens … Continued

Is The New York Times pro-pot? Editorial Board member David Firestone joined The Michael Smerconish Program on SiriusXM’s POTUS Politics to discuss his publication’s recent editorial series about it. The New York Times Editorial Board published the series High Time: An Editorial Series on Marijuana Legalization in … Continued

What is it about ‘the other’ that inspires so much fear in our society? Why do we so often see violence, discrimination and hatred manifested against those seen as different? Just look at the case of Marleen Pinnock, an unarmed … Continued

If you weren’t familiar with the arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby before, after listening to even a moment of SiriusXM Progress 127 this week, you know who they are now. And “who” is exactly the right way to refer … Continued

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby that under Obamacare, for-profit employers with religious objections can opt out of providing contraception coverage to their employees. SiriusXM Progress, Patriot, and POTUS Politics provided plenty of coverage prior to and after the Supreme Court’s … Continued

Tons of news breaking this week and SiriusXM Progress was there breaking it all down, getting expert opinions and of course taking your calls. On Tuesday, Sen. Thad Cochran barely held onto his seat, fighting off his Tea Party challenger … Continued

Starting Monday June 23 on Indie, Ch. 104. All week Pete Dominick is broadcasting live from the Student Climate Conservation Congress at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The program is a partnership between the Green Schools Alliance … Continued

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board–yeah we had no idea that existed either–revoked the Redskins’ right to the name because of its hurtful nature. But Mike wants to know since when is it okay for the feds to tell you what … Continued

Former Congressman and Presidential Candidate Ron Paul talks to us about what he would have done in Iraq, had he won the 2012 GOP nomination and presidency. As you can guess, it is far from the course of action we … Continued

What appeared to be a status quo reelection of Congressman Eric Cantor (R-VA) turned out to be a massive upset with Tea Party nobody Dave Brat decisively whipping Cantor’s tail. Since that news broke the big debate in Washington (especially in … Continued

Written by Benazir Wehelie and Sydney Goldberger.  SiriusXM Hosts Ari Rabin-Havt and Michael Smerconish provided coverage this morning regarding House majority leader Eric Cantor’s loss to Tea Party-backed economics professor, David Brat. Prior to one of the most shocking primary upsets … Continued

Have you heard the name Bowe Bergdahl? If you tuned in to SiriusXM Progress, Ch. 127, this week you couldn’t miss it. The young sergeant was finally released after being held for five years by the Taliban in Afghanistan. In exchange for … Continued

Airing Saturday 5/31 from 9 am to 5 pm ET on Oprah Radio The connection of a years-long relationship between Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou was clearly a special one, but perhaps none of us knew how special until Oprah … Continued

It’s been 70 years since the allied invasion of Normandy that paved the way for victory against Nazi Germany (6/6, 1944), and SiriusXM Patriot host David Webb is going to the shores of France to witness the commemoration, and speak … Continued

Airing Saturday 5/31 at 9 am ET on Indie Reairing Saturday 5/31 at 9 pm ET and Sunday For the 10th anniversary of the Aspen Ideas Festival, Indie presents Aspen Ideas Radio with SiriusXM Host Pete Dominick. The program takes … Continued

As the nation and the world mourn the loss of one of our greatest authors, activists and human rights advocates, hosts on SiriusXM Urban View are memorializing Dr. Maya Angelou with commentary, clips and celebrity eulogies throughout the day. “So sorry to hear about the … Continued

Who knew that in addition to being an award-winning actress, Glenn Close is also an advocate for mental health awareness? Close spoke with Dr. Michael Aronoff yesterday on Doctor Radio’s Psychiatry Show about everything from her family’s history of mental … Continued

We have yet another act of random killing by an individual who seemed totally detached from society. Elliot Rodger went off and killed six people to get back at what he saw as a world that hated him. Below, Mike listens to the emotional plea … Continued

9/11 occurred more than a decade ago, and memories of the attacks continue to bring up feelings of pain and distress for anybody who remembers the day’s horrifying events. For those who lived in New York City in 2001, the … Continued

Politician and author Ralph Nader is not shocked by recent headlines about unemployment and a shrinking American middle class. In fact, Nader recently visited The Michael Smerconish Program to discuss his new book Unstoppable, when he provided a few choice words about … Continued

On April 15, 2013, athletes, running enthusiasts, and their friends and families eagerly approached Boylston Street to celebrate those who would cross the finish line of the 117th Boston Marathon. But an event that should have ended in photo finishes … Continued

Put yourself in these shoes: You’re driving through the streets of your hometown trying to unwind after a tough day at work. You pull over to text a friend, when two armed men who the entire city is looking for jump … Continued

From Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ recent resignation to Buzzfeed’s growing role in political coverage, Unscripted with Chuck Todd left no story unscrutinized in this week’s news cycle. Todd ventured to Austin, Texas, last week for a Civil Rights … Continued

Progressive leaders of unions, consumer advocacy groups, and government agencies came together on The Agenda with Ari Rabin-Havt on SiriusXM Progress early Thursday morning to express their extreme displeasure and disgust with the Supreme Court’s ruling in McCutcheon vs. FEC. … Continued

Randy Garutti, the CEO of Shake Shack, joined Ari Rabin-Havt on The Agenda on SiriusXM Progress to explain how he’s breaking the stereotype of the typical fast food job: by creating a higher paying one. Garutti explained why you have to … Continued

Though it may feel that way when we receive a chunk of change from our tax deductibles this time of year, there is no such thing as free money. If that were true, I would have my own personal ice … Continued

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid continued his attacks on the Koch Brothers this morning on The Agenda with Ari Rabin-Havt  on SiriusXM Progress when he said that the only solution to America’s Koch problem is a Constitutional amendment. “The American … Continued

Ari Rabin-Havt, host of The Agenda on SiriusXM Progress, braved the CPAC crowds Thursday to get the latest on conservative causes – straight from the horses’ mouths. Karen Moreau, Executive Director at the American Petroleum Institute, sat down with Ari … Continued

Jared Bernstein, senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, thinks Paul Ryan had his thumb on the scale in his new “audit” of federal anti-poverty programs, where the Wisconsin Congressman claimed the War on Poverty has been … Continued

First Lady Michelle Obama has been in the media recently for pushing her new US nutrition label plan–and SiriusXM’s Patriot Mike Church isn’t happy about it. Church expressed his disdain for not only the First Lady’s new nutrition label proposal … Continued

Congressman Raul Grijalva of Arizona’s 3rd District didn’t mince words when he told President Obama to act against the Keystone XL Pipeline in order to preserve his legacy. “This Congress for the last six years and until the end of … Continued

Major General Paul D. Eaton, who served more than 30 years in the United States Army in combat and post-combat assignments in Iraq, Bosnia and Somalia, joined Ari Rabin-Havt on The Agenda on SiriusXM Progress early Wednesday morning to discuss … Continued

Those watching the Olympic Games on television sets across the world are sure to see majestic mountains, bedazzled twirlers, and dedicated athletes going for the gold. However, what has garnered some particular attention during Sochi’s winter games are what those … Continued

Yet another conversation of racism and gun violence takes the nation by storm only a few months after George Zimmmerman’s acquittal, when the verdict came in this weekend for the “Loud Music Trial.” Last week, Michael Dunn’s jury was hung on … Continued

The Michael Smerconish Program airs weekdays from 9 am – 12 pm ET on SiriusXM POTUS, Ch.  124.  For maybe a decade, heroin use stayed constant across the United States, according to Dr. Marvin Seppala, Chief Medical Officer at Hazelden Addiction … Continued

With all the anticipation leading up to this year’s Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Journalists are finally on the ground and reporting back on what it’s like. This week on The Michelangelo Signorile Show, Charley Walters, an openly gay … Continued

With the 2014 Winter Olympic Games scheduled to begin tomorrow, host city Sochi, Russia is not only the town, but the talk of it too. The latest development is Chobani Yogurt’s denial of access to Sochi. The company is currently … Continued

Following a massive chemical spill by Freedom Industries into the water supply in Charleston, West Virginia, it is still unclear what exactly spilled, and it is also unclear if proper tests have been conducted. The last ‘do not use’ ban … Continued

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., SiriusXM is ringing in a series of special programming on the brink of the nationwide holiday. The Press Pool — Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration This year marks the 50th … Continued

Gabriel Sherman, contributing editor at New York Magazine, joined Ari Rabin-Havt on The Agenda on SiriusXM Progress Thursday morning to discuss his latest book, The Loudest Voice in the Room. The book paints an unflattering portrait of Roger Ailes’ tenure … Continued

Out at the Olympics: The Road to Sochi Airing Friday, 1/17 at 2 pm ET on OutQ Rebroadcasts Saturday 1/18 at 10 am ET; Sunday 1/19 at 7 pm ET With the Sochi Olympics just around the corner, gold medal Olympic … Continued

Jim Cramer, eccentric host of CNBC’s Mad Money and author of the newly published book Get Rich Carefully, joined Ari Rabin-Havt on SiriusXM Progress‘ The Agenda early Friday morning to discuss Wall Street, the Fed, the finance industry, and the sometimes … Continued

Winthrop “Win” Smith Jr., Chairman of Merrill Lynch International, has a new book out, hoping to remind the world of the good Merrill Lynch formerly did in the financial industry. In an interview with Ari Rabin-Havt on The Agenda on … Continued

Steven Fulop, Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey, responded to the GOP cuts to unemployment benefits that went into place on January 1 the only way he knew how: by training his constituents right out of high school in order … Continued

Airing Thursday, December 19 at 8:20 am ET on The Joe Madison Show on SiriusXM Urban View. Rebroadcasting 12/19 at 10:20 pm ET; 12/20 at 9:40 am and 11:40 pm ET; 12/21 a 5:40 am ET and 12/22 at 6:40 … Continued

On Friday, December 14, 2012, 20 children and six educators were lost in one of the worst mass shootings this country has ever seen. Nearly one year later, the promises we made as a country to the memories of those … Continued

It was another great week for politics in Washington — well, maybe not for everyone. Here are some of the top stories from The Press Pool with Julie Mason on P.O.T.U.S Channel 124. 1) The GOP attracted a lot of … Continued

Jim Kessler, the Senior Vice President for Policy and a co-founder of Third Way (a Washington, DC-based public policy think tank), joined Ari Rabin-Havt Friday morning on The Agenda to defend his Wall Street Journal op-ed, co-written with Jon Cowan … Continued