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Plus, more copyright shenanigans
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Plus, why radio is still a bastion for right-wing conspiracy theories
Insider July 7, 2022 — Lewis Black is the latest comedian to sue Pandora
Plus, Deezer flounders, and Acast cuts a new deal with The New York Times
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The economy comes for Substack
Plus, Spotify spotlights podcasts around the globe, and Slacker gets sued