In light of the lawsuit between Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams, and T.I. vs. Marvin Gaye regarding whether “Blurred Lines” infringes the copyrights to “Got to Give It Up,” Meredith Whipple interviews Charles Duan as he takes us through music history to demonstrate common patterns in songs, why these exist, and how that’s a good thing for music. 

Learn more about our amicus brief here.

Here are the YouTube videos used in this podcast:

Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines ft. T.I., Pharrell: https://youtu.be/yyDUC1LUXSU

Got To Give lt Up - Marvin Gaye: https://youtu.be/Ayyy-03ITDg

Smetana - Die Moldau (Karajan): https://youtu.be/gTKsHwqaIr4

Babemalà - Fuggi, fuggi, fuggi.: https://youtu.be/cL0KIozy4mw

Jussi Björling - Ack Värmeland du sköna: https://youtu.be/kXPPMYyJl-g

Hatikvah - National Israeli Anthem: https://youtu.be/eR-xRwPvU6I

KOČKA LEZE DÍROU, PES OKNEM: https://youtu.be/RynBixeMjZ4

Mozart: Dodici variazioni per pianoforte su "Ah, vous dirais-je, Maman”: https://youtu.be/xyhxeo6zLAM (Minor: 6:53, Theme: 0:20)

Axis of Awesome - 4 Four Chord Song (with song titles): https://youtu.be/5pidokakU4I

The Office Theme Song: https://youtu.be/b9GilKnpiv0

Jaws Theme Song: https://youtu.be/A9QTSyLwd4w

Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 "From The New World" / Karajan · Vienna Philarmonic: https://youtu.be/WuqyfEyNXQo

Beatles-Let it be [Live,Lyrics]: https://youtu.be/cKolD582AVI

FRIENDS - Theme Song (Intro): https://youtu.be/Niu9Zmrx0p8

The "millennial whoop" is taking over pop music: https://youtu.be/MN23lFKfpck

The Tarzan Yell: https://youtu.be/1fQ631n5oGI

Morris Day and The Time - Jungle Love (HQ): https://youtu.be/N2FPQvwhSDY

Beethoven, Symphony no.9, 2nd movement - Scherzo, Molto vivace, Presto: https://youtu.be/iwIvS4yIThU

New World Symphony - 3rd Movement: https://youtu.be/GAMuwigF4oE

Cream - Sunshine Of Your Love (HD): https://youtu.be/zt51rITH3EA

Blue Moon (Frank Sinatra - with Lyrics): https://youtu.be/6vr0amOKCHo

THE BLUES GROOVE - Makin' It: https://youtu.be/gEnuMXKHteY

Melanie Penagos, International Policy Associate at Public Knowledge, discusses PK's online Spanish-language Open Internet advocacy training course. The call for applications for the third round of the course will begin on January 3 and run through January 20. Learn more at publicknowledge.org/open-internet-course.

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We're back from our summer break! Dallas Harris returns to the podcast to discuss plans by the auto industry plans to use spectrum for Dedicated Short Range Communication between cars, what this means for public safety, and what we expect from the FCC.

We referenced this blog post and this car commercial in the episode. 

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Raza Panjwani, copyright law expert at PK and the podcast guest who has received the most fan mail, returns to PKitK to tell Meredith Whipple everything there is to know and more about the 12-year Google Books lawsuit, in light of the recent Supreme Court rejection. 

Check out our latest press release on the Google Books decision here. 

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PK Vice President of Government Affairs Chris Lewis joins Meredith Whipple to talk about the #UnlockTheBox campaign and what we can expect ahead for the set-top box marketplace from the Federal Communications Commission.

The following links were referenced in the episode:

http://consumervideochoice.org/

https://publicknowledge.org/FCCUnlockTheBox

https://publicknowledge.org/TrueCableCosts

https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/blog

https://www.publicknowledge.org/issues/video-marketplace

https://www.publicknowledge.org/news-blog/blogs/creating-consumer-choice-in-set-top-boxes

https://www.publicknowledge.org/news-blog/blogs/as-the-fcc-unlocks-the-box-privacy-remains-a-top-priority

https://www.publicknowledge.org/news-blog/blogs/must-pass-legislation-must-not-harm-customers

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Meredith Rose returns to the podcast to address the enormous response to her blog post, "Cosplay Goes to the Supreme Court," and gives PKitK host Meredith Whipple more details about Star Athletica and Varsity Brands taking their case to the Supreme Court.

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What do player piano rolls from 100 years ago have to do with modern streaming services? How do musicians get the rights to record a cover song? Why is Spotify getting sued? How is it different from AM/FM radio? What is the future of the music industry? Raza Panjwani answers all of Meredith Whipple's questions and more in this week's episode.

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On today's episode, Kate Forscey and Courtney Duffy step in as hosts! They discuss what's happening with net neutrality and the real-world impacts of the court's upcoming decision, including what it means for the arts community.

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On today's episode, Meredith Filak Rose joins Meredith Whipple to discuss how the proposed Charter/Time Warner Cable merger will effect broadband consumers and competition, and how it fits in to this year's "merger mania." She also chats about a new lawsuit involving World of Warcraft.

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