Season 3, Episode 22 (Show 126): Duct Tape on a Warhol – Special Guest James Boyle

May 24, 2023

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Andy Warhol case, Professor James Boyle joins us to discuss copyright, fair use, transformative works, and all manner of fascinating aspects found in this corner of the law.

The Court treated us to an assortment of nude pictures this week.  The occasion was a copyright case featuring the works of Andy Warhol and the photography of Lynn Goldsmith, and the persona of the late artist Prince.  To enlighten us on the intricacies and melodies of copyright law and history, we bring the premier scholar in the field to our podcast – Professor James Boyle of Duke.  The result is a far-ranging discussion ranging from Plato to Creative Commons, the latter an achievement due in no small part to Professor Boyle’s efforts.  As for the case, it might be more important than the Court wants it to be, and we will tell you why.