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wnyc.org: "In the age of music downloading, CD burning, and piracy, music fans are faced with an array of ethical quandaries. Today, Randy Cohen, author of "The Ethicist" column for the New York Times Magazine, answers questions like: "Is it ever okay to bring my laptop to the library to copy CDs?" and "Should musicians disclose when pitch correction software is being used?" Plus, we take your calls and comments." Listen here
Five Years After iTunes
wnyc.org: "In just five years, the marketplace of music consumers has changed dramatically. Today, we unveil the results of our latest Soundcheck poll. Find out how much some of our listeners spend on music every month, where they spend their cash, and whether they spend more or less compared to five years ago. Eric Garland, chief executive of the media-measurement company Big Champagne, joins us to discuss the results -- and how they stack up against national trends." Listen here
Soldiers' Songs
wnyc.org: "Every war has had its songs of battle, but in Iraq today they are coming from iPods and being played through communications systems of tanks. What are soldiers listening to and what does music mean on the front lines? We’ll be talking with NYU music professor Martin Daughtry, who is one of a number of scholars researching these questions, and a solider and musician about his first-hand experiences and the music he has created as a result of his service." Listen here
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