Debating the Legacy of Simon Cowell

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
This is Simon Cowell's last season as a judge on "American Idol." Some say he’s brought exciting performances to America’s living rooms; others call his talent shows exploitative and trashy. Today's Soundcheck Smackdown debate takes on Simon Cowell. Also: Kronos Quartet joins us along with composer Terry Riley to talk about their 30-year relationship working together. The quartet premieres one of Riley's works this week at Carnegie's Zankel Hall.

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