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Jay Gilbert & Mike Etchart discuss key music industry stories including the state of streaming, legal challenges for Live Nation, and AI's impact on music rights.

Episode 297 This week, Jay Gilbert & Mike Etchart break down these important music industry stories: • The State of Music Streaming in 2026 • As Live Nation Trial Ends, Jury Must Decide If It's a 'Monopolistic Bully' or a 'Fierce Competitor' • The Music Business Has a Problem. Bill Ackman Just Pounced • A Folk Musician Had Her Voice Cloned by AI—And Her Recordings Claimed by a Copyright Troll. Welcome to 2026. Subscribe to the newsletter! : YourMorning.Coffee

People in this episode

Hosts: Jay Gilbert, Mike Etchart

Topics covered

• music streaming
• live music industry
• copyright issues
• AI in music
• monopolistic practices
• music business challenges

Keywords

• music streaming
• Live Nation
• Bill Ackman
• AI music
• copyright
• music industry
• 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Live Nation

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