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Pioneer Inn XM Radio ReceiverXM vs. Sirius: Battling Satellite Radio Services
Satellite has been called the Great Hope for radio: A medium with whole channels devoted to swing jazz, baroque classics, and African pop. But such niche channels have disappeared from XM and Sirius, and some experts are saying that may be connected to the huge financial losses that the rival satellite services are reporting. Today, Marc Fisher, a reporter for the Washington Post, compares the two services and explains how they're locked in a head-to-head battle. Also: gypsy jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel performs live songs from his new album, "Gypsy Rumble."
Satellite Showdown
The battle between XM and Sirius has intensified this year, as both satellite radio services are reporting heavy losses. We find out why, and whether programming is being affected.
» XM vs. Sirius: Endless Options Narrow to One by Marc Fisher
Stephane Wrembel
A live performance by Stephane Wrembel, gypsy jazz guitarist and leader of the Hot Club of New York.
» Stephane Wrembel's Web site
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