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James Franco and Seth Rogen pose during the premiere of the film "The Interview" in Los Angeles on December 11, 2014.

Despite threats, ‘The Interview’ will actually hit (select) theaters on Christmas Day

Global Politics

Grab your popcorn: “The Interview” will be showing in select theaters on Christmas Day after Sony decided to reverse its decision to show the movie in the wake of threats and a hacking scandal. But even brief success may give countries like North Korea a blueprint for future attacks.

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Seth Rogen, 17 days ago: I hope North Korea won’t screw up ‘Interview’ release

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Playstation Users Alarmed After Network Hacking

In Huge Data Breach, Hackers Raid PlayStation Network

Global impact of Sony security breach

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Business Update

Living On Earth’s Anna Solomon-Greenbaum reports.that a leaked document about the Sony Corporation, shows the firm is keeping a close watch on activist groups campaigning for stricter environmental standards for electronics manufacturers.

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A tribute to the Walkman: dead but not forgotten

Arts, Culture & Media

We asked listeners to think back and tell us their favorite song from the days of the Walkman. We go through your comments and reminisce about the portable cassette player with Keith Shoklee, who produced Public Enemy.

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Do you remember your Walkman?

Arts, Culture & Media

After Sony announced that it will discontinue their once-revolutionary Walkman, we started feeling nostalgic for our old tape players. We asked you for some of your favorite Walkman memories.

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Sony retires cassette-tape Walkman

Arts, Culture & Media

Sony has confirmed it will stop selling its once ground-breaking portable music player, the cassette-tape Walkman, in Japan. It’s already stopped production. Clark Boyd has more.

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Koran lyrics delay Sony videogame release

Lifestyle & Belief

Sony has delayed the release of a much-touted new video game in response to objections from some Muslim game players. Background music used in the game includes two lines from the Koran.