Shock Jock Stern Baffled by "Woke" Accusations, Denies Sirius XM Firing

In a recent interview, veteran radio personality Howard Stern addressed the rumors surrounding his future with Sirius XM. Stern, 71, expressed confusion over being labeled "too woke," stating he doesn't even know what the term means.

"The fact that if I'm too woke -- the world has turned upside down. I mean, holy s***, the stuff I do and talk about, I don't even know what that means. But you know what? If it means I'm awakened, God bless," Stern told host Andy Cohen.

Stern went on to clarify that he was not being fired from Sirius XM, as had been reported in August. Instead, he revealed he is proud of the company's growth since he joined, with its subscriber base growing from 200,000 to a "robust" level today. Stern said he would be happy to continue his tenure with Sirius XM if the deal makes sense for both parties.

The radio host also acknowledged the recent departure of Stephen Colbert, which was rumored to be due to him being "too woke." Stern, however, insisted he is simply "minding his own business" and enjoying his vacation, rather than worrying about his own future with the company.