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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 6 MIN

Live Nation and Ticketmaster abused monopoly power and gouged consumers, jury finds

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A jury found Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster are a monopoly in violation of federal and state laws. The trial could have implications for both the company and the entertainment industry. States argued Live Nation used its control of ticketing platforms and concert venues to force artists into bad deals and drive up prices for consumers. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jem Aswad. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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