3 chapters across the catalog
Tom Petty Estate, Performance Rights, Virtue Signaling
The family of the late Tom Petty criticized the Trump campaign for using the song "I Won't Back Down" at the Tulsa rally. Legal analysis suggests the estate has no recourse as long as the venue pays statutory performance rights fees. The hosts characterize the family's public complaint as virtue signaling rather than a valid legal dispute.
Westboro Baptist Church Funeral Protests and Sign Marketing
The Westboro Baptist Church is discussed regarding their ability to fund frequent travel for funeral protests despite having a small congregation. The hosts speculate that the group generates revenue through the marketing and licensing of their infamous protest signs. A humorous aside explores the idea of these signs being sold as art on platforms like Etsy.
Music Licensing Rights, KKR and Bertelsmann Joint Venture
KKR and Bertelsmann have entered a joint venture for music licensing, focusing on the lucrative market of selling song rights for commercials and films. The discussion highlights the complexity of "sync rights" and the high costs associated with using famous tracks, such as Beatles songs, in advertising.
