(00:00:38) - Randy's Shit Talking on LinkedIn Randy talks about his active presence on LinkedIn and the professional discourse he engages in.

(00:02:04) - NITO and Industry Activism Randy's involvement with NITO and his advocacy work around important music industry issues.

(00:12:57) - Ticket Scalping Concerns Randy's view on the importance of protecting artists and fans from ticket scalping practices.

(00:15:40) - Historical Context of Ticketmaster The historical struggle with Ticketmaster and the impact of prominent artists like Taylor Swift.

(00:23:01) - Complexities of the Ticketing Ecosystem Deep dive into the nuanced landscape of ticket scalping and corporate practices.

(00:33:04) - DOJ Meetings and Legislative Efforts Randy describes meetings with the DOJ and the legislative complexities in the ticketing industry.

(00:44:37) - DOJ vs. Trump Executive Order Clarification of the DOJ’s dual investigations and the separation from the Trump administration initiatives.

(00:50:01) - Political Polarization in Advocacy Randy's stance on working with any administration if it benefits the fans and the industry.

(00:57:51) - Democratic Party's Missteps Discussion on historical misalignments of the Democratic Party in relation to ticketing issues.

(1:29:44) - Timely Update Because this episode was originally recorded a month ago, we’ve included a fresh update added just before release. It covers key developments, including how the industry is responding to the first month of mandatory all-in pricing.