The problem with XM’s reaction (which I think reeks of phony sanctimony), is that they hired the two knowing full well what type of stuff they were likely to do. They had been repeatedly fired for saying vulgar and inappropriate things. It’s like hiring Don Rickles to do your wedding, advertising to everyone that he will be there, and then acting indignant when he calls the bride a cow. XM made a point that they offered explicit shows, got a lot of people to sign on to hear them, and them went all wobbly when the shows were actually offensive.
Let’s get something straight. O&A did not start the conversation that got them fired. It was a crazy homeless guy ranting and raving in the studio. If they were guilty of anything it was laughing at the absurdity of what the guy was saying. That warrants a suspension? Hardly..
I suppose XM has a right to be as inconsistent as they desire when it comes to their business model.