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By Corey Deitz, About.com Guide to Radio since 2002

Opie & Anthony Fans Cancel Subs, Smash Radios

Sunday May 20, 2007
I'm not sure XM Satellite Radio was prepared for the reaction to its 30-day suspension of Opie & Anthony from Channel 202/The Virus for a recent segment. It featured a homeless man discussing how he would like to have violent sex with (or rape depending on your interpretation) Condoleeza Rice and Laura Bush. Critics quickly slammed the duo and their employer, precipitating the suspension. (Right: Opie & Anthony, Photo Credit: © XM Satellite Radio)

Watch: Here's a compilation of XM Subscribers smashing radios and remarking on their dissatisfaction. It was created by John Coghlan, who told me "...im a ex-XM sub in Belfast, Ireland."

Background:
* Incensed Opie & Anthony Fan Creates CancelXM.com
* XM Satellite Radio Suspends Opie & Anthony for 30 Days

Ongoing Poll Opie & Anthony/XM Poll:
If XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Were Not Involved in a Merger Request Involving Approval, Would XM Still Have Suspended Opie & Anthony? Vote or just see results.

What Happened On This Day in Radio History: May 20

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