Ed Sheeran copyright trial, Regional gun violence

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We talk to an attorney about the copyright infringement lawsuit brought against musician Ed Sheeran. Then, a journalist shares his research tracking regional differences in gun violence across the United States.

Featured in this Show

  • The copyright lawsuit brought against Ed Sheeran by the heirs of “Let’s Get It On” co-writer Ed Townsend was decided last week on Sheeran’s side. We talk to a music copyright expert about what the case may mean for the future of music.

  • The geography of American gun violence

    The United States has high levels of firearms homicide and suicide, compared with other industrialized countries. But the national numbers don’t tell the whole story. A historian breaks down the regional differences within the United States–and makes the case that different histories and cultures lead some areas to have much bigger problems.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Jim Jesse Guest
  • Colin Woodard Guest

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