How might statutory licensing benefit the new licensing scheme emerging in the spoken word space?

In July 2022, comedian Lewis Black filed a lawsuit against the internet radio streaming giant, Pandora. Black is a stand-up comedian who earned his place in history through his signature rant-style comedy, which often highlights the absurdity in current events. Black has now channeled another gripe into a legal battle that could create big waves for stand-up comedians and other owners of spoken word content.