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Hold up — I had a great time talking to the RIAA guy
The VergeMonday, November 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
RedScroll Brief
Today, I’m talking with Mitch Glazier, who is CEO and chairman of the RIAA. This conversation was a real full-circle moment for me: I was in college when Napster hit, and the RIAA became everyone’s villain for suing kids for downloading music.
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- Market relevance
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- Why it matters
- Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. Today, I’m talking with Mitch Glazier, who is CEO and chairman of the RIAA. This conversation was a real full-circle moment for me: I was in college when Napster hit, and the RIAA became everyone’s villain for suing kids for downloading music. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Hold and Technology.
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What happened
Today, I’m talking with Mitch Glazier, who is CEO and chairman of the RIAA. This conversation was a real full-circle moment for me: I was in college when Napster hit, and the RIAA became everyone’s villain for suing kids for downloading music.
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
Background
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Timeline
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Hold and Technology.
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