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Thursday, October 19, 2006
  • Indigo Girls

    Keeping the Duo Dynamic

    For the past twenty years, the Indigo Girls have combined hard-edged, politically-driven rock with personal, folk-inspired songs. Their newest album, called "Despite our Differences," features their immediately identifiable vocal harmonies, catchy choruses and topical lyrics. The Georgia duo joins us. Also: Pop music in the courtroom. An increasing number of popular tunes have been used in legal cases. Not surprisingly, Bob Dylan is the most popular artist in legal scholarship. But can the singer-songwriter help lawyers win cases? Find out as we speak with Oklahoma City University law professor Alex B. Long.

Popular Music Lyrics In Legal Writing

Alex B. Long, an Oklahoma law professor, has researched the use of song lyrics in legal writing. Today he explains how creative and often persuasive such adaptations can be.
The Uses and Misuses of Popular Music Lyrics In Legal Writing

The Indigo Girls

The Indigo Girls first made a splash in the mid-80s and today are back with a new album, "Despite our Differences." We hear about their secret to longevity.
Indigo Girls's Web site

The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

Soundcheck

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.