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Commercial airlines are replacing hot meals and pretzels with iPod docks and pay-per-view movies. Today on Soundcheck, find out why passengers are getting more in-flight entertainment, with Internet access looming on the horizon. Plus: Moldy Peaches co-founder Kimya Dawson talks about helping craft the sound of the hit movie Juno.
Living Room Luxuries, in the Air
Airlines are taking a closer look at the entertainment options they provide passengers -- from new music systems with iPod connectivity to satellite radio to other on-demand programming. Some features even apply to coach. Guests include Mary Kirby, senior editor of Flight International magazine and proprietor of the Runway Girl blog. Also joining us is Jon Zellner, the Senior Vice President of Music Programming at XM Satellite Radio, which provides in-flight programming for several major air carriers.
Kimya Dawson
The Moldy Peaches song "Anyone Else But You" is a memorable track from the star-studded soundtrack to the film Juno. Kimya Dawson, co-founder of the indie band and a solo artist, talks about the role her songs play in an offbeat movie about teen pregnancy. And, she performs in our studio.
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