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Payola: Is it Really So Harmful?
New York State Attorney General Elliott Spitzer just announced a breakthrough in his campaign to stamp out payola -- the illegal practice of record companies bribing radio stations to play songs -- negotiating a settlement with Warner Music Group. Today, Daniel Gross, who writes the "Moneybox" column for Slate, questions whether payola is really hurting the music business. Also joining in the conversation is Michael Bracy, Policy Director of the lobbying group, Future of Music Coalition. Also: a visit with Earl Wild. He just turned 90, and tonight, the pianist who played for Eleanor Roosevelt and Arturo Toscanini is giving a recital at Carnegie Hall. He explains why playing keeps him young. Finally, a visit with Peter Schickele, who share's his "must have" recordings.
Paying to Play
Slate columnist Daniel Gross and Michael Bracy of the Future of Music Coalition discuss the ramifications of Spitzer's crusade on payola.
» Daniel Gross on Payola
» Future of Music Coalition web site
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The Ill Effects of Urban Noise
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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