In today’s episode, Becky discusses the topic of control – as it relates to audiobooks, and beyond. She reveals some ways (you may or may not know) that companies, such as Amazon, have their hands in EVERYTHING – from audiobook publishing to data storage – and why this is an issue. She breaks down how this can affect you personally, and in the bigger picture, the community. She also highlights some ways that authors and listeners can affordably protect the things that they create and are passionate about!
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