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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 24 MIN

When Guilt Gets Rebranded As Innocence | After Live Nation And Ticketmaster’s Trial, Will Concert’s Be Cheaper?

from Viewpoints Radio · host Gary Price, Sarah Weinman, Marty Peterson, Randy Nichols, Stephen Parker, Grace Galante, Polly Hansen, Amirah Zaveri, Jay Silvers

When Guilt Gets Rebranded As Innocence Edgar Smith was convicted of murder, but from prison, he built a powerful case for his own innocence. We speak with writer and author Sarah Weinman about how his story captured public attention and why so many people wanted to believe him. Guest: Sarah Weinman, writer, author of Scoundrel: How a Convicted Murderer Persuaded the Women Who Loved Him, the Conservative Establishment, and the Courts to Set Him Free.   After Live Nation And Ticketmaster’s Trial, Will Concerts Be Cheaper? Concert tickets have skyrocketed in recent years, with Live Nation and Ticketmaster facing growing scrutiny over their control of the live music business. We look at the recent antitrust verdict against the companies and what it could mean for artists, independent venues and millions of fans across the U.S. Guests:  Randy Nichols, artist manager, board member, National Independent Talent Organization Stephen Parker, executive director, National Independent Venue Association   Viewpoints Explained: What To Know Before You Buy Matcha Matcha’s rise in the U.S. has turned a centuries-old tea tradition into a café staple and Gen Z favorite. We look at what’s fueling the boom and why not every green latte is the same quality.   Culture Crash: Christopher Nolan Takes On The Odyssey Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is already stirring debate over how ancient stories should sound on screen. We review his latest Hollywood blockbuster. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Edgar Smith was convicted of murder, but from prison, he built a powerful case for his own innocence. We speak with writer and author Sarah Weinman about how his story captured public attention and why so many people wanted to believe him. Then, concert tickets have skyrocketed in recent years, with Live Nation and Ticketmaster facing growing scrutiny over their control of the live music business. We look at the recent antitrust verdict against the companies and what it could mean for artists, independent venues and millions of fans across the U.S.

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When Guilt Gets Rebranded As Innocence Edgar Smith was convicted of murder, but from prison, he built a powerful case for his own innocence. We speak with writer and author Sarah Weinman about how his story captured public attention and why so...

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