NEW YORK, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced that it will air "A Conversation with Conan O'Brien"—a special event at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library during which the award-winning television host, comedian, writer and producer will discuss the art of comedy, his fascination with presidential history and politics and his connection to President Kennedy—live to its millions of listeners across the country on Thursday, May 24 at 6:00 pm ET on SiriusXM Book Radio, with numerous encore presentations airing throughout Memorial Day Weekend.

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"A Conversation with Conan O'Brien" will air live on Thursday, May 24 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET on SiriusXM Book Radio ch. 80. Encore presentations will air throughout Memorial Day Weekend on SiriusXM Stars ch. 107 at 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 26, 12:00 pm on Sunday, May 27 and 10:00 am ET on Monday, May 28 and on SiriusXM Stars Too ch. 104 at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 26, 8:00 am and 6:00 pm on Sunday, May 27 and 8:00 pm on Monday, May 28 (all times ET).

"A Conversation with Conan O'Brien" is the latest installment of the Kennedy Library Forum series of public affairs programs offered to foster public discussion on a diverse range of historical, political and cultural topics reflecting the legacy of President and Mrs. Kennedy's White House years. O'Brien, host of the late-night show "Conan," is a member of the Board of Directors of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and the Honorary Chair of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's New Frontier Network, which brings together young leaders committed to advancing President Kennedy's ideals of civic engagement and public service to new generations.

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is a presidential library administered by the National Archives and Records Administration and supported, in part, by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, a non-profit organization. The Kennedy Presidential Library and the Kennedy Library Foundation seek to promote, through education and community programs, a greater appreciation and understanding of American politics, history and culture, the process of governing and the importance of public service.

For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com and www.jfklibrary.org.

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