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The Internet is home to tens of thousands of virtual radio stations, streaming world music, opera, local indie fare, and much more. But a recent decision to increase required royalty payments has some observers crying foul. From technology to policy to product, explore the future of Internet radio and get a peek at the quirky, niche providers available on the web.
Kurt Hanson, Publisher of R.A.I.N., the Radio and Internet Newsletter. He created the "Save our Streams" campaign and heads an online radio company called Accuradio.
John Simson, Executive Director, SoundExchange
Skip Pizzi, Senior Technical Policy Manager, Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Dvision. He's also contributing editor to RadioWorld.
Jason Oxman, Vice-President of Communications, Consumer Electronics Association
Rep Jay Inslee, U.S. Representative for Washington State (D)
A bill that could substantially reduce the population of Maryland's overcrowded prisons is sitting on Governor Martin O'Malley's desk. But no one is sure if he'll sign it. We hear about the legislation passed by the General Assembly which would permit some convicted drug dealers to be eligible for early parole, and hear from advocates who say Maryland should become part of the national trend toward reversing severe punishment for some low-level drug crimes.
Jason Ziedenberg, Executive Director of the Justice Policy Institute in Washington, D.C.
Andrew A. Green, Reporter, Baltimore Sun
The Taj Mahal may be the most famous tomb in the world. Built in the 17th century by an Islamic emperor to memorialize his wife who died in childbirth, the building is an unusual icon in Hindu-dominated India. Kojo learns the intriguing history of the Taj Mahal, including the role Sunni-Shiite tensions and regional warfare had on the two decade long building project.
Diana Preston, co-author of "Taj Mahal: Passion and Genius at the Heart of the Moghul Empire" (Walker & Co.)
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