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Copyrights and Copywrongs
The recording industry has sued XM Satellite Radio, alleging it infringes copyrights by enabling its subscribers to record songs. We explore the implications of the suit and what it could mean for the future of satellite radio. Joining us is Steve Marks, general counsel of the Recording Industry Association, and Chance Patterson, vice president of corporate communications for XM. Then we go from high-tech to low-tech with singer and banjo player, Al Duvall. His album of vaudeville-inspired, Victorian parlor songs was recorded on wax cylinders and other lo-fi devices. He performs live in-studio.
XM in Hot Water
The recording industry has sued XM Satellite Radio, alleging it infringes copyrights by enabling its subscribers to record songs.
Al Duvall
Banjo player and singer Al Duvall performs live in-studio. He explains why he claims to have been born Algernon Otmer Duvall in 1877.
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A Tribute to Joseph Volpe
On Saturday, the Met hosted it's season-ending gala that paid tribute to its outgoing General Manager, Joseph Volpe. Anne Midgette, writer for the New York Times, talks about the event.
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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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