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The Scholars & Rogues Manifesto: what are we doing here?
It has been alleged that Scholars & Rogues is not, strictly speaking, a political blog. Sure, we write about overtly political issues and devote our share of time to things like media policy, energy and the environment, business and the economy, and international dynamics. Yes, we were credentialed to cover the DNC, but we don’t really do hard, insider, by
Read moreAmerica held hostage: Day 2,973
Rush Limbaugh’s new contract with Clear Channel is worth $400M through the end of 2016.
Read moreElecTunesDay: ending the War on Music
Trusting is one thing I don’t know When it comes to the campaigning men But I’ll meet you at the election When I vote for the hope of this land – Sean Kelly You may have noticed, if you’ve been paying attention, that the music industry has gone to hell of late. It isn’t that nobody is making good music
Read moreDemocracy Death Match results: Limbaugh & Clear Channel defeat Fairness & Public Interest
Once upon a time in America there was a thing called the “public interest.” The airwaves were a publicly owned resource, and broadcasters profiting from their use were obliged to serve “the public interest, convenience and necessity.” These principles were codified in 1927 and 1934 legislation and were accepted (if not universally loved) for decades. This policy was built on
Read moreDay of Silence for Net radio
Your favorite Internet radio station is probably dark today in observance of a nationwide day of silence. Day of silence protest hits Net radio – Stations battle royalty hike By Cade Metz in San Francisco Published Friday 22nd June 2007 23:16 GMTOn Tuesday, more than 10,000 U.S. web radio broadcasters will participate in a nationwide “day of silence”, canceling their
Read moreHope for Internet radio?
Here’s some maybe good news: Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA) and eight co-sponsors have introduced the Internet Radio Equality Act, which has several major provisions: Nullifies the recent decision of the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) judges. Changes the Internet royalty rate-setting standard so that it’s the same as the one that applies to satellite radio royalty arbitrations.
Read moreInternet radio royalty ruling: who’s being served?
You may have noticed stories about the Copyright Royalty Board’s recent decision to jack the fees it charges Internet radio outlets. The initial response was dire – this move could force most Net radio off the air. Broadcasters appealed, but to no avail. And if the ruling makes no sense to you, you’re not alone:
Read moreThe Morning Bitch
I hope this doesn’t become a regular thing, being pissed off before 9am. Maybe I should just avoid the news until after lunch. Anyway, here are a few things I’m not terribly happy about this fine morning: Clear Channel is for sale.
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