Howard Stern longtime co-host exits show amid ex-staffers’ outrage over layoffs
Howard Stern longtime co-host exits show amid ex-staffers’ outrage over layoffs
Inga ParkelFri, July 31, 2026 at 6:36 PM UTC
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Rahsaan Rogers worked for The Howard Stern Show franchise for 16 years (Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Radio host and producer Rahsaan Rogers has departed The Howard Stern Show after 16 years, marking another devastating blow to the SiriusXM program, which has reportedly undergone layoffs.
Rogers first joined Howard Stern’s long-running radio show franchisein 2010 as a producer and editor. He later transitioned to on-air work, emceeing the brand’s programs The Wrap-Up Show and Sternthology Live.
He recently announced his departure on LinkedIn, writing: “After 16 incredible years with The Howard Stern Show and the Howard Stern Channels, I’m opening a new chapter.”
Reflecting on his years-long stint at the radio show, Rogers shared some career highlights, including “hosting The Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show, serving as solo host of Sternthology Live, hosting multiple seasons of Summer School, and producing specials built from 40+ years of Stern Show archives.”
“I got to interview people I grew up admiring, direct live broadcasts in real time, and mentor some seriously talented producers along the way,” he added. “Working inside the most successful franchise in talk radio taught me how great shows actually get made: preparation, instinct, and knowing what the audience wants before they do.”
‘The Howard Stern Show’ has reportedly let go of a dozen staffers (Getty Images)
Rogers said he is now looking for his next role. “I’m exploring senior producer, executive producer, and hosting opportunities in podcasting and audio, and I’m open to consulting and freelance projects in the meantime,” he continued, calling on his network to reach out if “you’re building a show, sitting on an archive, or know someone who is.”
“To everyone I worked with over these 16 years: thank you. What a ride,” he concluded.
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The news comes as former staffers have spoken out about the layoffs they faced at The Howard Stern Show.
According to The Sun, multiple sources said they were let go and offered severance packages of one week of pay for each year worked. Many former employees have rejected the initial offers and are fighting for something more substantial.
Stern has co-hosted his mainstay ‘Howard Stern Show’ for decades, alongside longtime co-host Robin Quivers (left) (Getty)
“Some people are still negotiating their exit packages,” a source told the outlet.
The Independent has contacted The Howard Stern Show for comment.
Stern, 72, has been hosting his flagship radio show for decades alongside co-host Robin Quivers. In 2004, he signed a massive five-year, $500 million contract with Sirius Satellite Radio to transition away from terrestrial FM radio. His show eventually launched on Sirius channels, Howard 100 and Howard 101, in 2006.
The Howard Stern Wrap-Up Show, a companion talk show that dissects and discusses the events from the main program, debuted the same year, coinciding with the brand’s move to SiriusXM.
Then, in 2014, came Sternthology Live!, which originated as Sternthology, a broadcast of nostalgic clips and archival bits from The Howard Stern Show’s history. More recently, Stern launched his Summer School series in 2021. Airing during the summer months, the show acts as a stand-in for the main show during its annual summer break.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
