CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harpo Radio, Inc. and XM Satellite Radio announced the highly anticipated "Oprah & Friends" channel debut today at 11:00 a.m. ET on XM Satellite Radio (XM 156), the nation's leading satellite radio service with more than seven million subscribers. The new channel features a broad range of caller-driven, original talk programming created and produced by Harpo Radio exclusively for XM Satellite Radio.

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With a wide variety of daily and weekly shows hosted by popular personalities from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and O, The Oprah Magazine, "Oprah & Friends" features around-the-clock programming on topics ranging from nutrition, fitness and health to self improvement, home decor and current events. Show hosts include legendary poet and bestselling author Dr. Maya Angelou; interior design expert Nate Berkus; financial coach and money expert Jean Chatzky; renowned exercise physiologist and fitness expert Bob Greene; O, The Oprah Magazine Editor-At-Large Gayle King; noted cardiologist and award- winning author Dr. Mehmet Oz; distinguished psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Robin Smith; and spiritual teacher and internationally acclaimed author and lecturer Marianne Williamson.

"For me, being a part of XM Radio is a full-circle moment because I started out in radio when I was 16 years old and now I'm able to share the airwaves with my friends," said Oprah.

The original programming on "Oprah & Friends" features a mix of celebrities and everyday people in conversation with the shows' hosts, as well as listeners, through call-ins and e-mails. Donald Trump, Julia Louis- Dreyfus, Annette Bening, Jon Bon Jovi, Nora Ephron, Carnie Wilson, Norman Lear, The New York Times' columnist Thomas Friedman, former presidential candidate Sen. Dennis Kucinich, and others are among those scheduled to appear on "Oprah & Friends" during the first few weeks of broadcast.

"XM's more than seven million subscribers will now benefit from Oprah Winfrey's unparalleled track record of creating programming that entertains, informs and inspires," said Hugh Panero, CEO, XM Satellite Radio. "The shows heard on the 'Oprah & Friends' channel reflect XM and Harpo's shared commitment to engaging audiences by creating personal connections with listeners."

Among the original shows included in the lineup for the "Oprah & Friends" channel debut on XM:

"The Oprah and Gayle Show" -- Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King provide a fly- on-the-wall glimpse into their great friendship as they talk about everything from the latest news to daily gossip in this "reality radio" show. "The Gayle King Show" -- King offers her unique perspective on an array of topics ranging from current events and cultural trends to politics as well as compelling daily interviews with celebrities and notable public figures. "The Dr. Robin Show" -- Through call-ins and interviews with guest experts, Dr. Robin Smith helps listeners learn how to strip away emotional barriers so that they can experience more fulfilling and enriching relationships. "The Jean Chatzky Show" -- Offering life-changing financial pointers that help lower debt and find financial security, Chatzky welcomes guest experts and takes calls from listeners. "The Dr. Oz Show" -- Dr. Oz engages callers with discussions on healing techniques, preventative medicine and the latest in health news so that listeners can make well-informed decisions about their health. "The Bob Greene Show" -- Greene takes his best-selling fitness philosophies directly to XM listeners by providing them with advice, emotional support, and guidance on their road to better health. "The Marianne Williamson Show" -- Williamson shares her spiritual wisdom with XM listeners as she explores how current social and political issues may affect our lives, and how we can all be part of a solution in a world weighed down by troubles. "The Dr. Maya Angelou Show" -- The legendary Dr. Maya Angelou takes on issues spanning race, sex, age, and religion with famous, infamous and everyday people. She shares her remarkable wisdom and inspires listeners as they search for their own true voices. "The Nate Berkus Show" -- America's most sought-after designer takes listeners' questions on home decor and style and helps them create living spaces that reflect their personal tastes and lifestyles. "Oprah & Friends Sampler" -- Providing daily highlights, listeners will have a chance to "sample" all the programming offered on the "Oprah & Friends" channel. "Weekend Encore" -- This weekly compilation of the highlights and memorable conversations from each show on "Oprah & Friends" gives busy XM listeners an opportunity to catch up with their favorite "Friends" every weekend.

Complete programming information, including show descriptions, air dates and times, is available online at http://www.xmradio.com/oprah and http://www.oprah.com/xm.

About Harpo

Harpo Productions, Inc. produces the number one rated, award-winning "The Oprah Winfrey Show," creates and develops original TV programming, and operates Oprah.com, a premier women's lifestyle website. Harpo Print, LLC and Hearst Magazines publish the monthly O, The Oprah Magazine and quarterly O at Home publications. Harpo Films, Inc. produces feature films as well as top- rated telefilms under the "Oprah Winfrey Presents" banner. Harpo, Inc. produces the original cable series "Oprah After the Show," which airs on the Oxygen Network. Harpo Radio, Inc. produces the content for "Oprah & Friends" on XM Satellite Radio.

About XM Satellite Radio

XM is America's number one satellite radio company with more than 7 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM's 2006 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children's and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki and Subaru is available in more than 140 different vehicle models for 2006. XM's industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in this press release include demand for XM Satellite Radio's service, the Company's dependence on technology and third party vendors, its potential need for additional financing, as well as other risks described in XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc.'s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 3-9-06. Copies of the filing are available upon request from XM Radio's Investor Relations Department.

CONTACT: Nathaniel Brown, +1-212-708-6170, nathaniel.brown@xmradio.com,
or Anne-Taylor Griffith, +1-212-708-6171, annetaylor.griffith@xmradio.com,
both of XM Satellite Radio; or Ellen Hopkins of Harpo, +1-312-633-1182

Web site: http://www.xmradio.com/