The Government Takes On Ticketmaster

Over recent years, few companies have provoked more anger among
music fans than Ticketmaster. Last week, the Department of
Justice announced it was taking the business to court.


David McCabe, who covers technology policy for The Times,
explains how the case could reshape America’s multibillion-dollar
live music industry.


Guest: David McCabe, a technology policy correspondent for The
New York Times.


Background reading: 


The government is accusing Ticketmaster’s corporate parent,
Live Nation Entertainment, of violating antitrust laws.

Here’s a guide to the emails at the heart of the government’s
case.



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