Los Angeles, Aug. 6 -- The long-running and iconic 'The Howard Stern Show' may be nearing its end, with the 71-year-old host's five-year, USD 500 million contract with SiriusXM approaching expiry, as per a report by the New York Post.

Stern's future with the satellite radio giant remains uncertain. Sources close to the matter suggest that while he is open to a short-term renewal, it would depend on the financial terms. "He may do a 1-2 year contract if they can meet him where he wants financially. He doesn't want to pull the plug on his employees like this," a source close to the development revealed.

Another source added that the radio veteran has been contemplating retirement more seriously this year. "He is off in the summer, but thi...