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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Apple breaks up iTunes as it faces scrutiny by the Justice Department

    Apple announced today that they’re breaking up iTunes and rethinking their approach to music, podcasts, TV and books. They also announced iOS 13, the new MacBook Pro, updates to the health app, and more. But it is a complicated time for Apple.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 3, 2019 • 1 min read

    Apple announced today that they’re breaking up iTunes and rethinking their approach to music, podcasts, TV and books. They also announced iOS 13, the new MacBook Pro, updates to the health app, and more. But it is a complicated time for Apple. Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that iPhone users can sue the company for alleged antitrust law violations regarding the App Store.

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    Presidential hopeful John Hickenlooper touts his ability to bring the country together
    1. 0:00John Hickenlooper on legal cannabis, health care, and running for president
    2. 15:21Is it possible to change the DOJ policy on not indicting a sitting president?
    3. 24:20Apple breaks up iTunes as it faces scrutiny by the Justice DepartmentYou’re reading this
    4. 34:20Finneas O'Connell on his sister Billie Eilish becoming a star, and branching out on his own
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