Deadline Looms for New Internet Royalty Rates

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Ruth Seymour

Produced by:

Sarah Spitz

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The online radio royalty debate rages on as a deadline for new, higher rates looms. Opposing the increased royalties, 100 congressional sponsors have signed on to support the Internet Radio Equality Act that would level the playing field for Internet music streamers. Join politicians, proponents and opponents in conversation with KCRW General Manager Ruth Seymour.

Guests:

Shanna Winters: Chief Counsel to the Subcommittee on The Courts, The Internet and Intellectual Property
Jonathan Potter: Executive Director of the Digital Media Association
John Simson: Executive Director of SoundExchange

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