SiriusXM Reveals Election Coverage. SiriusXM today announce its live programming for the 2026 midterm elections, with its political talk channels delivering wall-to-wall coverage throughout election night and into the following day. Starting November 2, Stephen A. Smith will broadcast live from Washington, D.C., for three consecutive evenings, hosting editions of “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.” in front of a studio audience. On Election Night, Megyn Kelly will host a live broadcast from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm ET.
iHeartRadio Unveils “Lite Mode.” iHeartRadio today announces the launch of “Lite Mode,” a new product feature for the iHeartRadio app designed to give users the ability to simply and quickly toggle back and forth between full-function mode and the ‘just essentials’ Lite Mode depending on their usage and needs at any time. iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group CEO Conal Byrne says, “Radio is uniquely personal – it’s about companionship. Our listeners sometimes want to browse and discover, and at other times they simply want to go directly to what they’re looking for. This new ability to toggle between full functionality and Lite Mode, which has just the essentials, gives them the opportunity to make every experience the right one for them.