News Break: Comedians Push Back on SiriusXM Changes + Top Stories

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News Break: Comedians Push Back on SiriusXM Changes + Top Stories

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Comedians across the country called on Sebastian Maniscalco and SiriusXM this week to address major programming shifts on Comedy Radio, formerly Raw Comedy. Hundreds of comics used the hashtag SiriusSebastian to voice concerns after data showed a sharp drop in the number of acts receiving airplay and a heavy concentration of spins among top-name performers. Maniscalco responded on Instagram, saying he heard the feedback and has asked for time to make adjustments.

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