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Weinstein Down; Coachella Out
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Weinstein Down; Coachella Out

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison today, and the Coachella Music Festival is being postponed from April to October. John talks with reporters from Variety to dissect both stories.
Harvey Weinstein received almost the maximum sentence for his sex crimes conviction.
Harvey Weinstein received almost the maximum sentence for his sex crimes conviction.
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On today's show:

The Sentence Comes Down

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced today to 23 years in prison on his felony sex crimes conviction in New York. John talks with Variety's Elizabeth Wagmeister, who has been covering the trial and was in the courtroom for the sentencing.

No-Chella (For Now)

The Coachella Music Festival is being postponed from April to October — yet another response to the rapidly spreading coronavirus. John talks with Variety music writer Chris Willman about the ramifications.