59. Subtext: Dr. Luke v. Kesha: Out of The Darkness

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For nine years, award winning producer Dr. Luke and pop songstress Kesha battled in court over her accusations that she was drugged, raped, emotionally abused, and body shamed by the producer. Kendra and Rich discuss numerous facets of the lawsuits, including the complexities of multi state suits, interpersonal ties to the music industry which may have skewed judgments, and the recent settlement.

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REFERENCES

• Kesha and Dr. Luke reach a settlement over rape and defamation claims (NPR)
• Pink has explained why she'll never work with Dr Luke again (Stylist)
• Kelly Clarkson claims she lost ‘millions’ after refusing co-writing credit alongside Dr. Luke (Global News)
• Sony reportedly ends partnership with Dr. Luke amid legal battle with Kesha (Global News)
• 'Women sit next to abusers at music industry parties' MPs warn (BBC News)

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