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They say politics make for strange bedfellows, and that's never been more true than when The Wholesome Music Podcast is forced to give props to Gene Simmons (who is gross). He recently testified before US Congress, urging them to close the loophole that lets radio stations not pay for music. Next, we catch up on iHeartRadio's efforts to brand themselves as "Guaranteed Human," and finally we look at investments Jay Z is making in K-pop and "K-culture" and what that could mean for the future of music.

• 'That's Called robbery': Gene Simmons Urges US Congress to End Loophole That Allows Radio Stations Not To Pay for Using Recordings By Daniel Tencer for Music Business Worldwide
• iHeartRadio Exec Says Company Won't 'Play AI Music' or Use 'AI Generated Personalities' in Staff Memo by Billboard
• Jay-Z’s MarcyPen Capital eyes $500m Korean culture investment fund in partnership with Hanwha Asset Management by Murray Stassen for Music Business Worldwide
• Gene Simmons testifies at Senate hearing about American Music Fairness Act | full video

Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com

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