BellGab/bellchan Archive

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1. SiriusXM is a subscription-based service, the main selling point being exclusive programming

2. Art Bell is something of a talk radio legend

3. Having exclusivity of a talk radio legend is a great way to drive subscriptions

Stating the obvious (obviously), but come on. There is no logic to any of this. Turning your exclusive satellite radio show into a free broadcast does nothing for SiriusXM, and therefore this is a battle you simply cannot win.

Art, I respect that you're a proud guy who likes to get what he wants, but let this be the one time in your life where you swallow your pride and accept your lot. Go back on the air, rebuild your audience naturally, and get this whole thing over with. The alternative is being off the air for another two years, which wouldn't be good for anybody, least of all the many, many legions of fans who have already waited years to hear from you again.

Please, just do what you signed up for and get this show running again.