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Radio was a key element for new music to be discovered. With hundreds of records being sent to radio companies, only the ones with bribes and payments often got air-time, leading to outrage and the firing of many radio DJs.

What was this scandal called?

A. Payola
B. Motown Bribes
C. WKJN Bribery
D. WWC News



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Final answer:

The scandal involving payola was a controversial issue in the radio industry, leading to consequences for DJs involved.


Explanation:

Payola was the scandal involving the illegal practice of receiving payment from a record company for broadcasting a specific song on the radio. This unethical practice led to outrage and the firing of many radio DJs, most notably DJ Alan Freed and eight others accused of taking money for airplay. The scandal came to a head in the 1960s, resulting in the passing of an antipayola statute.


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