LAT Publisher Eddy Hartenstein was named non-executive chairman of SIRIUS XM Radio, where he has been a board member. Hartenstein, who will remain publisher of the Times, replaces Gary Parsons. SIRIUS has struggled to gain a subscriber base, though the cash for clunkers programs has led to an increase in business. (LAT)
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