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Don’t think that SIRIUS and XM are adults-only medium, obsessed with shock jocks and edgy comedians. There is plenty of family-friendly content available for both providers. While satellite radio has allowed for more free speech than conventional radio has ever attempted (since analog radio is controlled by numerous sponsors and consumers groups) they have also managed to create numerous shows and channels meant for children and families. Consider some of their most popular programming that is suitable for all ages.

SIRIUS made headlines by acquiring Martha Stewart’s input for a new channel called Martha Stewart Living Radio, as well as high profile political commentators like Bill Press, Michael Reagan, Bill Bennett, Lynn Samuels and G. Gordon Liddy. They have also secured deals with celebrity musicians for exclusive music channels from such talents as Bruce Springsteen, Joan Jett and Rolling Stones Radio. SIRIUS radio has also led the way in original Christian programming with gospel music channels like Spirit and Praise and the FamilyNet Radio channel, covering Christian lifestyle talk.

There are also channels devoted to health and medical information such as Doctor Radio, as well as children’s programming from the Radio Disney Channel and Kids Stuff. You can also reminisce with the RadioClassics old time radio channel or sample sports programming from the Sirius NFL Radio channel, the Sports Play-by-Play 1 or the ESPNEWS channel. Recently, SIRIUS announced plans for a video service called Backseat TV, which will feature streaming video from three family-oriented channels in Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel and Cartoon Network Mobile. This will allow backseat drivers to enjoy a decent show while the folks drive on to the destination. This is a great way to keep the kids entertained!

How about the XM channel? XM offers more options in the way of family entertainment, including children’s channels like Radio Disney and XM kids as well as family comedy shows like Laugh USA. There are also general entertainment channels to consider like Oprah & Friends, a self-help talk station, E! Entertainment Radio and XM Live for the latest news. There is also the Sonic Theater channel, which features audio books and radio dramas as well as the Radio Classics channel, which delivers old time radio to longtime listeners.

In the coming years, listeners will have even more options for family entertainment, including the ability to customize their own stations and block adult programming. SIRIUS and XM are even discussing a new deal that would allow users to choose only 50 channels of their choice for a reduced price, rather than paying a full subscription price and getting 200+ channels.

The family-friendly option the companies are working on will allow subscribers to block adult programming and actually receive a price credit for their decision, meaning they can save additional money or order another channel in place of the blocked one. This is called “a la carte programming” and will debut shortly, following the official merger. Both providers offer the best of radio programming today, whether you are looking for adult fun or fun for the whole family.