Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.

Cast

Thurston Moore

Chuck D

Ani DiFranco

Michael Franti

Kathleen Hanna

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Reebee Garafolo

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Dave Marsh

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Robert McChesney

Shirley Halperin