In this segment of The Morning X, they tee up an exposé on the shady, hidden manipulation happening in the digital music industry right now. Tune in as Barnes and Crash recap a basketball playoff comeback before diving into the city's chaotic preparations for a massive global sporting event. They debate whether their hometown is truly ready for the international spotlight and visiting tourists, especially when it comes to the stark reality of their local public transit and potholes. Plus, discover the true story of a commercial airline pilot who somehow managed to pull off a multi-million dollar scam in the sky for almost two decades.

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