Chris Reale founder of the Consumer Coalition For Competition In Satellite Radio (C3SR) was interviewed for this week's FMQB eQB cover story, where he describes his views in opposing the merger between the two satellite radio broadcasters.

He has two main concerns: price and programming. And when you boil it down, these are likely the two overwhelming concerns that subscribers - not regulators or investors - will have over the merger. Mel Karmazin has already said that they're willing to lock in pricing over a period of time, but it's the programming that remains the big grey area.

I'm generally in favor of the merger - if concessions are made - but Chris has some very legitamate points, and protecting the consumer is never a bad thing. Read the full interview here for more.

[FMQB]