Episode #495 We don't a a wealth problem, we have a wealth distribution problem
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Names in the pod today:
Michael Rapino
Live Nation
IFPI
Michael Smith
Murray Stassen
Dylan Smith
Rachel Scharf
Deezer
Believe
PopHouse
LINKS:
Rapino Chooses his Words Carefully
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/19/live-nation-ceo-gouging-employee-comments/
France Punching above its weight 1: Deezer in the Black
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/18/deezer-achieves-profitability-in-2025-financials/
AI Slop fraud: Guilty
https://www.billboard.com/pro/ai-song-streaming-fraud-musician-pleads-guilty-stealing/
Abba buys Tina Turner rights
https://www.billboard.com/pro/pophouse-buys-majority-stake-tina-turner-music-rights/
France Punching above its weight 1: BelieveXJanet Jackson
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/19/janet-jackson-believe-deal/
IFPI Takeaways 1
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/10-quick-and-crucial-takeaways-from-ifpis-global-music-report-2026/
IFPI Takeaways 2
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/03/18/global-music-industry-revenue-2025/
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