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SiriusXM announced expanded broadcast plans for the Masters Tournament from April 2-10, 2022. This includes the first-ever live radio broadcasts of the Augusta National Women's Amateur and the Masters Par 3 Contest. Notable broadcasters joining the team include Mike Tirico, Curtis Strange, Steve Melnyk, and Suzy Whaley. Live coverage of the Tournament will run daily from April 7-10, starting at 2 pm ET. Additionally, various specials and pre- and post-round coverage will be available throughout the week, enhancing the listener experience for golf fans.

SiriusXM is set to launch the exclusive channel Whole Lotta Red Hot on April 1, featuring the iconic band Red Hot Chili Peppers. This channel will coincide with the release of their new album, Unlimited Love, and will include exclusive commentary from the band. Subscribers will enjoy a curated selection of music from the band's extensive career, as well as monthly classic live concert broadcasts. In a special event, the band will perform at the Apollo Theater later this year for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners.

SiriusXM has launched a new streaming channel dedicated to the Freakonomics Radio Network, making it the first channel solely for a podcast. Available through the SXM App, this channel features curated episodes from the hit Freakonomics Radio podcast and selections from other shows like No Stupid Questions and Freakonomics, M.D.. The channel showcases over 500 episodes, including classics and new programs. Freakonomics Radio continues to grow rapidly, setting a listenership record of over 10 million monthly listeners.

SiriusXM has announced a multi-platform agreement with Crooked Media, granting SXM Media exclusive global advertising rights for Crooked's popular podcasts, including Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It. This agreement, effective May 2022, extends through the 2024 election cycle, allowing SiriusXM to leverage its 32 million subscribers to expand the audience for these podcasts. Crooked Media will maintain editorial control and aims to invest in new shows, enhancing its podcast offerings which currently generate over 21 million monthly downloads.

SiriusXM has announced the launch of Basic!, a new podcast series hosted by Doug Herzog and Jen Chaney, debuting on May 18. The show will explore the transformation of cable television, featuring interviews with notable guests such as Jimmy Kimmel and Amy Schumer. Basic! aims to highlight the significant impact of cable TV on American pop culture over the past 40 years. Episodes will be available on various platforms, including SiriusXM's Volume channel, as well as streaming services like Stitcher and Pandora.

SiriusXM has announced the addition of prominent sports broadcasters Mike Tirico, Curtis Strange, Suzy Whaley, and Steve Melnyk to its team for the 2022 Masters Tournament, occurring from April 7-10. Tirico will serve as the lead play-by-play voice, while Strange and Melnyk will provide analysis. Whaley joins as an on-course reporter and analyst for the Augusta National Women's Amateur. This enhanced team aims to deliver high-quality coverage of the highly anticipated event, highlighting SiriusXM's commitment to providing top-notch sports broadcast experiences.

SiriusXM announces the launch of a new audio docu-series, Concerts of Change: The Soundtrack of Human Rights, hosted by Bob Crawford from The Avett Brothers. The series will debut on March 22 and delve into the influential benefit concerts of the 1970s to 1990s, featuring interviews with notable figures such as Bono and George W. Bush. The show aims to highlight how music and activism shaped human rights discussions, airing bi-weekly on SiriusXM's Volume channel 106 with bonus content available on the SXM App.

SiriusXM has launched The Joni Mitchell Channel, celebrating the iconic artist during Women's History Month. The channel began on March 16, 2022, and will run until April 14, 2022. Listeners can access the channel on the SXM App and via satellite. This initiative coincides with Joni Mitchell being honored as Person of the Year by MusiCares on April 1. The channel features her music, including rare recordings, and highlights guest hosts sharing stories about her influence in music. SiriusXM aims to enhance listener experience with this exclusive content.