Howard 100 News
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Howard 100 News is a radio news team established by American radio personality Howard Stern
. The group was formed in October 2005 following Stern's announced move from regular radio to Sirius Satellite Radio
in 2006. Howard 100 News broadcasts an hourly summary about stories related to Stern, his radio show, and those associated with it, on Howard 100 and Howard 101
.
starting from January 2006. The move followed a crackdown on perceived indecency in broadcasting that occurred following the controversy
surrounding the Super Bowl XXXVIII
halftime show in February. The incident prompted tighter control over content by station owners and managers, leading to Stern feeling "dead inside" creatively. The five-year deal allowed Stern to produce up to three channels on Sirius with a $100 million per year budget for all production, staff and programming costs including the construction of a dedicated studio.
went live for the first time on September 29, 2005, initially broadcasting silence. As Stern was still under contract with Infinity Broadcasting until January 1, 2006, he could not broadcast any material from the two channels, or talk on its airwaves. Howard 100 News aired its first newscasts on October 19, including radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge
interviewing Stern's former writer Jackie Martling
. The original team consisted of 17 professional journalists, including Lisa Glasberg
, Steve Langford and Jessica Ettinger
, better known as Erica Phillips. Just days after being fired from WNYW, reporter Penny Crone
was hired to work for Howard 100 News.
on Sirius. Erica Phillips, who also worked at CBS News
under her real name, became news director before assuming program director duties at other Sirius channels. Reporters Penny Crone and George Flowers left the team January 2007 due to budget cuts.
Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio personality, television host, author, and actor best known for his radio show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style...
. The group was formed in October 2005 following Stern's announced move from regular radio to Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
in 2006. Howard 100 News broadcasts an hourly summary about stories related to Stern, his radio show, and those associated with it, on Howard 100 and Howard 101
Howard 100 and Howard 101
Howard 100 and Howard 101 are two uncensored channels on Sirius XM, a satellite radio service that broadcasts programming affiliated with Howard Stern and The Howard Stern Show...
.
Background
On October 6, 2004, Stern announced the signing of a five-year contract with Sirius Satellite RadioSirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
starting from January 2006. The move followed a crackdown on perceived indecency in broadcasting that occurred following the controversy
Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy
Super Bowl XXXVIII, which was broadcast live on February 1, 2004 from Houston, Texas on the CBS television network in the United States, was noted for a controversial halftime show in which Janet Jackson's breast, adorned with a nipple shield, was exposed by Justin Timberlake for about half a...
surrounding the Super Bowl XXXVIII
Super Bowl XXXVIII
Super Bowl XXXVIII was an American football game played on February 1, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas to decide the National Football League champion following the 2003 regular season....
halftime show in February. The incident prompted tighter control over content by station owners and managers, leading to Stern feeling "dead inside" creatively. The five-year deal allowed Stern to produce up to three channels on Sirius with a $100 million per year budget for all production, staff and programming costs including the construction of a dedicated studio.
Launch and original team
Howard 100 and Howard 101Howard 100 and Howard 101
Howard 100 and Howard 101 are two uncensored channels on Sirius XM, a satellite radio service that broadcasts programming affiliated with Howard Stern and The Howard Stern Show...
went live for the first time on September 29, 2005, initially broadcasting silence. As Stern was still under contract with Infinity Broadcasting until January 1, 2006, he could not broadcast any material from the two channels, or talk on its airwaves. Howard 100 News aired its first newscasts on October 19, including radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge
Bubba the Love Sponge
Todd Alan Clem is an American radio personality better known by his Legal name Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. He is the host of The Bubba the Love Sponge Show on various Cox Radio and Beasley Broadcast Group stations, formerly on Sirius XM Howard 101, as well as on RadioIO.-Early career and the...
interviewing Stern's former writer Jackie Martling
Jackie Martling
John Coger "Jackie" Martling, Jr. is an American comedian, comedy writer and radio personality. He is best known for being a writer on The Howard Stern Show from 1983 to 2001.-Early life and career:...
. The original team consisted of 17 professional journalists, including Lisa Glasberg
Lisa Glasberg
Lisa Glasberg is a radio News person. Glasberg was born on June 6, 1956 and grew up in Woodmere, Long Island, New York. She graduated from Hewlett High School in 1974...
, Steve Langford and Jessica Ettinger
Jessica Ettinger
Jessica Ettinger is an American journalist and broadcaster, also known as Jessica Wade and Erica Phillips...
, better known as Erica Phillips. Just days after being fired from WNYW, reporter Penny Crone
Penny Crone
Barbara Penny Crone is an American television reporter, personality and real estate broker.-Career:Crone began her journalism career as a federal court reporter for the Hearst Newspaper in Baltimore, before moving to WJZ-TV as a writer/producer. Her first on-air reports occurred circa 1973, while...
was hired to work for Howard 100 News.
The team now
In June 2006, some of the Howard 100 News members were let go. Stern said that this was because it needed downsizing. News director Liz Aiello departed to become the vice president and general manager of Martha Stewart Living RadioMartha Stewart Living Radio
Martha Stewart Living Radio is a 24 hour satellite radio station on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 110 produced by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. The station airs a variety of programming hosted by the company's team of experts, covering topics related to the domestic arts, including day and date...
on Sirius. Erica Phillips, who also worked at CBS News
CBS News
CBS News is the news division of American television and radio network CBS. The current chairman is Jeff Fager who is also the executive producer of 60 Minutes, while the current president of CBS News is David Rhodes. CBS News' flagship program is the CBS Evening News, hosted by the network's main...
under her real name, became news director before assuming program director duties at other Sirius channels. Reporters Penny Crone and George Flowers left the team January 2007 due to budget cuts.
The team
Current
- Lisa GlasbergLisa GlasbergLisa Glasberg is a radio News person. Glasberg was born on June 6, 1956 and grew up in Woodmere, Long Island, New York. She graduated from Hewlett High School in 1974...
- Shuli Egar
- Jon Leiberman
- Ralph Howard
- Michael "High Pitch Mike" Morales
- Brad Driver (news director since December 2006)
Former
- Liz Aiello (Oct 05 - Aug 06)
- Erica PhillipsJessica EttingerJessica Ettinger is an American journalist and broadcaster, also known as Jessica Wade and Erica Phillips...
(Oct 05 - Nov 06) - Mike Piazza (Oct 05 - Jun 06)
- Phil Iazzetta (Oct 05 - Jun 06)
- Michelle Jerson (Oct 05 - Jun 06)
- Penny CronePenny CroneBarbara Penny Crone is an American television reporter, personality and real estate broker.-Career:Crone began her journalism career as a federal court reporter for the Hearst Newspaper in Baltimore, before moving to WJZ-TV as a writer/producer. Her first on-air reports occurred circa 1973, while...
(Oct 05 - Jan 07) - George Flowers (Oct 05 - Jan 07)
- Steve Juchnevcius
- James Kouledianos
- Lou Pelligrino
- Lisa Zerbo
- Steve Langford