Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern (born January 12, 1954) is an American radio and television personality, comedian, and author, best known for his radio show, The Howard Stern Show, which gained popularity for its controversial and uncensored content. Over his career, Stern has become synonymous with shock jock radio, pushing the boundaries of traditional broadcasting with provocative topics, celebrity interviews, and explicit humor.
Controversies
Stern's career has been marked by numerous controversies, often stemming from his unfiltered and confrontational style. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Stern frequently clashed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which levied significant fines against his broadcasts for indecency. His irreverent approach and penchant for discussing taboo subjects, such as race, sex, and politics, drew both criticism and acclaim, solidifying his status as a polarizing media figure.
In addition to his battles with regulatory bodies, Stern has been criticized for his on-air comments about various public figures, which some have deemed offensive or inappropriate. His outspoken nature has led to public feuds with celebrities, politicians, and advocacy groups.
Conspiracy Theories
While Howard Stern is primarily known for his entertainment-focused content, he has occasionally ventured into discussions involving conspiracy theories. Unlike figures such as Alex Jones, Stern has generally approached such topics with skepticism or for comedic effect. However, some critics have noted that his platform has, at times, provided a space for fringe ideas to be aired, although Stern himself seldom endorses these theories directly.
Relationship with Alex Jones
Howard Stern and Alex Jones, the controversial radio host known for his conspiracy-laden broadcasts, have intersected in the media landscape, though they occupy different roles and perspectives. Stern has occasionally commented on Jones, often critiquing or parodying his sensationalist style and the nature of his content. While both have cultivated dedicated audiences through their provocative approaches, Stern tends to focus on entertainment and satire, whereas Jones is known for his politically charged narratives and promotion of conspiracies.
In the rare instances where their paths have crossed publicly, Stern has maintained a critical stance toward Jones's rhetoric, emphasizing the distinction between his entertainment-driven content and the politically motivated narratives propagated by Jones. Despite this, both figures remain influential in their respective domains, each perpetuating a unique brand of broadcasting that challenges mainstream media norms.
Relevant Episodes by Release Date
| No. | Title | Coverage
start date |
Coverage
end date |
Air date | Episode type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9: Joe Rogan Appearance | February 1, 2017 | February 1, 2017 | February 6, 2017 | Special Edition |
| 26 | 26: March 30 (Special Report) | March 30, 2017 | March 30, 2017 | April 3, 2017 | Special Edition |
| 32 | 32: April 21, 2017 | April 21, 2017 | April 21, 2017 | April 24, 2017 | Present Day |
| 46 | 46: June 18, 2015 | June 18, 2015 | June 18, 2015 | May 30, 2017 | 2015 Investigation |
| 48 | 48: May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | June 1, 2017 | Present Day |
| 106 | 106: Drunk Special Report | November 27, 2017 | Present Day | ||
| 107 | 107: December 12, 2014 | December 12, 2014 | December 12, 2014 | November 29, 2017 | Time Travel |
| 157 | 157: WWE's Kane (Ft. Marty DeRosa) | May 4, 2018 | InfoWars Interview | ||
| 160 | 160: January 22-25, 2009 | January 22, 2009 | January 25, 2009 | May 14, 2018 | Tea Party Investigation |
| 164 | 164: May 25, 2018 | May 25, 2018 | May 25, 2018 | May 28, 2018 | InfoWars Interview, Present Day |
| 201 | 201: A New Messiah and The Plunger Toss | September 5, 2018 | Project Camelot, Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 215 | 215: March 11-12, 2009 | March 11, 2009 | March 12, 2009 | October 12, 2018 | Tea Party Investigation |
| 261 | 261: February 5-6, 2019 | February 5, 2019 | February 6, 2019 | February 8, 2019 | Present Day |
| 306 | 306: June 4-5, 2019 | June 4, 2019 | June 5, 2019 | June 7, 2019 | Present Day |
| 321 | 321: February 24-26, 2013 | February 24, 2013 | February 26, 2013 | July 15, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 342 | 342: September 6-11, 2019 | September 6, 2019 | September 11, 2019 | September 13, 2019 | Present Day |
| 379 | 379: December 13-16, 2019 | December 13, 2019 | December 16, 2019 | December 18, 2019 | Present Day |
| 382 | 382: December 23-27, 2019 | December 23, 2019 | December 27, 2019 | December 30, 2019 | Present Day |
| 452 | 452: Jordan Takes The Wheel 4 | July 1, 2020 | July 1, 2020 | July 3, 2020 | Jordan Takes the Wheel |
| 456 | 456: July 9-11, 2020 | July 9, 2020 | July 11, 2020 | July 13, 2020 | Present Day |
| 492 | 492: October 13, 2020 | October 13, 2020 | October 13, 2020 | October 15, 2020 | Present Day |
| 503 | 503: Dan's Cara-Vanity Project Part 2 | November 1, 2020 | November 13, 2020 | November 16, 2020 | Present Day |
| 513 | 513: December 18, 2020 | December 18, 2020 | December 18, 2020 | December 21, 2020 | Present Day |
| 538 | 538: March 2, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | March 8, 2021 | Present Day |
| 574 | 574: May 28-29, 2003 | May 28, 2003 | May 29, 2003 | July 7, 2021 | 2003 Investigation |
| 641 | 641: Formulaic Objections Part 4 | January 26, 2022 | Formulaic Objections | ||
| 709 | 709: 2 Dan's 2 War | July 31, 2022 | Documentary | ||
| 714 | 714: Trial Recap, Part 1 | August 11, 2022 | Formulaic Objections | ||
| 717 | 717: August 17, 2022 | August 17, 2022 | August 17, 2022 | August 24, 2022 | Present Day |
| 725 | 725: September 13-14, 2022 | September 13, 2022 | September 14, 2022 | September 16, 2022 | Present Day |
| 742 | 742: Formulaic Objections Part 9 | October 31, 2022 | Formulaic Objections | ||
| 758 | 758: December 8, 2003 | December 8, 2003 | December 8, 2003 | December 19, 2022 | 2003 Investigation |
| 808 | 808: May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | Present Day |
| 866 | 866: November 1, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | November 3, 2023 | Present Day |
| 867 | 867: Stern Vs. Jones | February 26, 2013 | February 26, 2013 | November 6, 2023 | Time Travel, InfoWars Interview |
| 868 | 868: March 22, 2004 | March 22, 2004 | March 22, 2004 | November 8, 2023 | 2003 Investigation |
| 914 | 914: March 27, 2024 | March 27, 2024 | March 27, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | Present Day |
| 990 | 990: Tucker, The Man And His Omissions | December 20, 2024 | Tucker Carlson Series | ||
| 1012 | 1012: January 29, 2025 | January 29, 2025 | January 29, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | Present Day |
