SiriusXM Raw Comedy rebrand and working-comic compensation dispute
Comedians and supporters are criticizing SiriusXM’s shift from Raw Comedy to a celebrity-focused channel, arguing that the change reduces working-comic exposure and may cost performers royalty income. SiriusXM defends the rebrand as a response to underperformance, making this an unfolding platform-economics story for the comedy industry.
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Updated Oct 6, 2026