Is Audible creating a healthy marketplace or a monopoly where indie authors struggle to make a living? 

CD Reiss, an independent author, sued Audible last year, saying it violated antitrust law by charging higher distribution fees for independent and self-published writers who do not choose Audible-exclusive distribution.

Last month, a federal judge ruled that the suit would move forward and awarded it class status.

Scott & A discuss the class action, the current state of things, and what this lawsuit might mean.

Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs

Produced by Steve Riekeberg

Production Assistance by Allie Press

Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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