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Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco faces criticism. Fellow performers say his control of SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel is detrimental to emerging talent.
The controversy, first reported by Deadline, centers on the channel's programming choices under Maniscalco's direction. Established comedians Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho have posted videos.
They urge Maniscalco to honor the history of Raw Comedy by featuring newer performers. The current lineup focuses predominantly on well-known names, they argue, rather than providing a platform for rising acts.
SiriusXM launched Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio in April. It replaced the long-running Raw Comedy brand. The satellite radio provider describes the new channel as curated and headlined by Maniscalco himself.
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