The Music Industry Strikes Back | System Shock Ep 2

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With music flowing freely over the internet and nobody paying for it, record companies sought to curb online piracy with the help of celebrities, ad campaigns, and a flood of lawsuits. This episode explores how the music industry, the RIAA, and the U.S. Government went head-to-head with the emerging platforms like Napster, KaZaa, iTunes and more in a battle over music rights and money.

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