Topic: Library Budgets

2 chapters across the catalog

Doc Doc Go
Episode 1721 3:02:14 - 3:06:11

1721: Doc Doc Go

Libby App Critique, Corporate Library Contracts

A follow-up on the Libby app revealed that the service, owned by private equity firms like KKR, often charges libraries inflated prices for metered access to e-books. Critics argue that while convenient for users, the app funnels taxpayer dollars to corporations through restrictive subscription models for digital content.

Episode 382 2:30:20 - 2:33:31

382: Apathy Syndrome

California Prison Funding and Library Defunding

California increases its prison budget by $895 million while completely defunding state libraries to save $12.5 million. The hosts conclude the show by warning of Illuminati symbolism in the upcoming Grammy Awards performance by Jennifer Hudson.