Last I heard, he wasn't charging some stations - just take the barter.
You can always pick him up via the Internet, stream to your mobile phone direct to your car.
He does seem to lost his edge as NBC is opening boycotting him and he has trouble getting some Top Name guests because of his FOX Business tie-in. I've noticed several have hours where they haven't had a guest at all. With the death of Fred and retirement of Charles, the I-Man may not be 100% - he's relying too much on repeating guest gimmicks (one of which includes his wife).
He's still heads above any local shows if you are interested in National/Political; but, that audience is like Imus, growing old.