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The Mammals take a bow at Philly Folk Fest (Jayne Toohey)
Apple computer is being sued by a Louisiana man who claims that his iPod caused permanent hearing loss. Apple contends that it provides sufficient warning in its user's manual. We’ll explore that debate – and also check out a new study that shows the iPod encourages musical apathy. Also: The Mammals, a band whose music combines old-time string band music, vintage pop and contemporary folk.
iPod's Impact on Body and Mind
We look at the debate about the impact of the iPod on hearing and we look at a public health program that seeks to address the relationship between iPod listening and hearing loss. We also check out a British study that claims that music downloading can lead to listener apathy. ...
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