Ticketmaster’s Big Loss in Court
4/23/202628 min
For years, music fans have said they felt ripped off by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, its parent company. Last week, a jury ruled that they were right, and that the company is a monopoly.
Ben Sisario, who covers the music industry for The New York Times, breaks down the trial that unfolded and what it means for concertgoers.
Guest: Ben Sisario, a reporter for The New York Times covering music and the music industry.
Background reading:
- Read five takeaways from the antitrust trial.
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