IS Downloading Radio Illegal?

Question

I love a radio show and found clips that were recorded and posted online for downloading....the clips were broundcasted over public radio...whould thius make it legal to download???

Answer 1

Yes it is illegal because all the material is copyrighted to the radio stations but you have to get caught first

Answer 2

Nothing is illegal until you get caught bro.

Where you been at the last twenty years.

Answer 3

I'm not a lawyer, but as long as you don't sell them or charge admission to play them for large groups of people, I think you're ok. Any radio program can obviously be recorded - it's what you do with it that counts.

It's all copyrighted material, but usually OK for private use. It's the person offering it that's probably breaking the law.

If the show has a website, check the terms of use. That may give you a more definitive answer.

-a guy named duh

Answer 4

It would be illegal if the "clips" contained more than :10 seconds of copyrighted music.  As far as the material being copyrighted by the radio station... that's questionable.  The broadcasts are for the public - so any distribution would be fine.  UNLESS the program is syndicated and gives a copyright notice during the show that specifically says the program is not to be distributed without consent.  Then, as other folks have said, it's illegal if you get caught.  Still, in that case, I think it would be the party posting the program and not you.  Otherwise, tell mom to enjoy.