August 16, 2024: Week in Review

Today on The Culture Show co-hosts Jared Bowen, Callie Crossley and Edgar B Herwick III go over the latest headlines.First up, a rallying cry for political rallies.  Musicians are sick of the same old tune, having to threaten politicians with legal action  for using their music as a soundtrack for their own political ambitions–without permission. Celine Dion and the estate of Issac Hayes are just the latest to object – but what protections do they actually have?From there it’s another spin on politics and music, with the D.J. in chief, Barack Obama. The release of his  summer playlist is a much-anticipated tradition that gives unknown artists a boost along the way.Then, it’s Banksy’s graffiti managerine, the artists wraps up  nine days of nonstop animal muralsAnd we remember the great actress Gena Rowlands and Wallace Amos, the man behind Famous Amos cookies.