My Sirius XM yearly renewal is up. On the fence about renewing

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8. I inherited an XM portable radio (boom box) from my dad

years ago, and got one with my HHR. I quit a few times, and they would always come back with a special offer. When my dad's radio died, I permanently cancelled the service. Had already done it on the HHR. I probably stayed a customer than I would have normally because of sentimental reasons (it was a gift from my dad as he was dying and he took great pleasure from it).

I live in Iowa, but I don't drive much anymore (five minute commute to work). I listen to NPR and sometimes sports radio talk shows. As you stated all other talk shows are right wing. I have found, at least in the Cedar Valley, the music offerings are to my tastes (lots of older rock). Many places which I have traveled like in Georgia this is not the case.

I like audiobooks when I travel. Many libraries offer large selection of online audiobooks (Overdrive and Hoopla). Also still have CDs in the library as well. I think you might have some opportunity to download podcasts. i wonder if cell phone data packages would give you a better option (I don't use cell phone data packages so i don't know).

$17/mo is more than I pay for Netflix and Amazon Prime student combined. It seems very steep.