This episode is about music's biggest night. But we’re not interested in who should win. This is about the business behind the show and everything surrounding it.

We break down how the show makes money for CBS and the Recording Academy despite the viewership decline, the massive For Your Consideration business, the campaigning required to win an award, and major controversies over the years.

I'm joined by Zack O'Malley Greenburg, friend of the pod, who covered The Grammys several times while at Forbes.

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00:31 Why The Grammys were started

08:04 The Grammys cultural impact over time.

16:50 How The Grammy elevated the perception of musicians

32:03 How The Recording Academy Works

52:15 Changes we would make to The Grammys

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