In-depth coverage across multiple channels offers news, insight and analysis from every angle including politics, health care and beyond
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that it is paying tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy across multiple talk channels, offering news coverage, reflections on the Senator's life and times, and taking calls from listeners across the country.
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SIRIUS XM's expansive coverage includes:
P.O.T.U.S./SIRIUS channel 110/XM channel 130:
P.O.T.U.S. is delivering in-depth live special coverage all day on the legacy and history-making political career of Senator Edward M. Kennedy. P.O.T.U.S. is looking back at Kennedy's life and time, exploring in-depth great moments throughout his storied political career and lifelong dedication to public service. P.O.T.U.S.' coverage includes highlights from his career, including his iconic speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1980 and his news-making endorsement of Barack Obama. P.O.T.U.S. will also look at the political implications of Sen. Kennedy's death, with insights from political analysts and reporters who have covered him in Massachusetts and Washington, including interviews with Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA); Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX); former Massachusetts acting Governor Jane Swift (R-MA); former White House special counsel Lanny Davis; C-SPAN political editor Steve Scully; Mike Allen, chief political correspondent, Politico; and legendary CBS newsman Roger Mudd. In addition, P.O.T.U.S. created a special tribute of the life and times of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, told through audio clips that can be heard at www.sirius.com/politicaltalk.
P.O.T.U.S. is SIRIUS XM Radio's channel dedicated to The Politics of the United States. Broadcasting live from Washington, DC and New York, P.O.T.U.S. tells the story of American politics with unbiased news programs, live coverage of major political events inside and outside the beltway, and on-air commentary from listeners that shape political discussion throughout the day with exclusive news and talk shows hosted by Joe Mathieu, Tim Farley and Pete Dominick.
SIRIUS LEFT channel 146/AMERICA LEFT XM channel 167
The hosts of SIRIUS Left channel 146 and XM America Left channel 167 are devoting their programs to discussing the notable political contributions of Senator Edward. M. Kennedy and the Kennedy era of American politics; including dialogue with listeners and special guests. The channels will also celebrate the late Senator in his own words throughout the day, airing iconic moments and clips from his expansive political career.
BOB EDWARDS/XM PUBLIC RADIO/ XM channel 133
The Bob Edwards Show on XM Public Radio is featuring an interview with Washington Post reporter David Broder offering his reflections and observations on the late Senator, followed by an overview of Kennedy's life, times and influence. The Bob Edwards Show airs exclusively on XM Public Radio, XM channel 133 and SIRIUS channel 196 as part of "the Best of XM" package.
