Making Sense Of The Changing Rules Of Music Copyright Laws, Why Banned Book Week Is Still Relevant, Trump Administration’s Stance On Climate Change

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• Legislation To Overhaul Music Copyright Laws Headed To President Trump's Desk

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  Legislation that some are calling the biggest overhaul of music copyright law in decades is headed to President Trump’s desk, after passing both houses of Congress with broad, bipartisan support. We talk to a reporter who covers the music industry about what it could mean for artists, music streaming companies like Spotify, and consumers.

• Why Banned Book Week Is Still Relevant

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  In 2017 more than 350 books were challenged by library patrons, school board members, parents and more. Books on 2017’s most challenged list include “I Am Jazz”, banned for dealing with gender identity”, “Thirteen Reasons Why”, which deals with suicide. We hear from a guest from the ALA’s Office For Intellectual Freedom about why its important that library patrons of any age should be able to read what they choose.

• Global Temperatures Estimated To Rise By Seven Degrees By 2100, According To Trump Administration Report

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  Global temperatures are expected to rise by seven degrees Fahrenheit by 2100, according to a report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in July. The 500-page write up was released to justify President Trump’s call to free fuel-efficiency standards for cars built after 2020. We’ll talk to Rachel Cleetus of the Union for Concerned Scientists about the report.