Anthony did this, knowing that he would be all over the news, and that the fans would get into an uproar.

This is either a interesting tactic to prove to SiriusXM just how valuable the show is, as many of the fans would be disconnecting from the service. Or a very good publicity stunt, any publicity is good publicity, it doesn't even matter if its about a negative topic like race. More interest in the show, the more people are going to listen.

They're still Shock Jocks, they may try to play it down a bit, opting to be more genuine. But you have to remember they see them selves as characters on the show, they don't just working casually and talk normally into the mic, its all a production.

Alot of people thought the show was dying. Maybe they are thinking of bringing the shocking part of the show back? Yes it will survive being Politically Incorrect, if they are making money for a company, the company will keep it.