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TIL Radio AAHS was a successful ‘90s children radio network robbed by Disney. During a brief partnership in ‘96, Disney stole AAHS’ trade secrets and program model to create Radio Disney. In a later lawsuit, a jury found Disney guilty and ordered them to pay $20 million in damages.

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