SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia

A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.The hosts of “SmartLess,” from left, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, on a sofa after a taping in 2024. SiriusXM’s chief executive, Jennifer C. Witz, and chief content officer, Scott Greenstein, stood behind them.