Best Unilateral Conduct Podcasts (2025)

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Fair and Competitive Markets at the U.S. Department of Agriculture with Andy Green 50:19

15d ago50:19

50:19

In this episode, former USDA Senior Advisor for Fair and Competitive Markets Andy Green discusses the Biden administration’s efforts to improve fairness in food markets and what the future may hold for the agency. Green reflects on key USDA rule-makings over the past few years, their impact on agriculture markets—particularly in seeds and poultry—a…

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2025 Congressional Antitrust Outlook with Seth Bloom 1:00:10

15d ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In this episode, Seth Bloom, President of Bloom Strategic Counsel and former General Counsel of the U.S. Senate Antitrust Subcommittee, discusses the congressional outlook on antitrust in 2025. With shifts in antitrust subcommittee leadership this term, he explores what these changes mean for competition policy, the legislative possibilities ahead,…

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Vestager Pushes Back Against Calls to Ease EU Merger Rules 56:36

17d ago56:36

56:36

In this special edition of Second Request, an exclusive interview with Margrethe Vestager, the former EU Antitrust Chief addressed concerns about a potential shift in U.S.- EU relations with the election of President Donald Trump. The interview is the first of a regular podcast hosted by Capitol Forum’s new Europe Executive Editor Javier Espinoza t…

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Importance of the DOJ Live Nation Suit to Independent Venues with Stephen Parker 59:02

21d ago59:02

59:02

In this episode, The Capitol Forum welcomes National Independent Venue Association Executive Director Stephen Parker to explore how the DOJ’s Sherman Act Section 2 suit against Live Nation Ticketmaster could reshape the live entertainment industry. Parker discusses the current state of the primary ticketing market, the potential impact of structura…

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Mark Wetjen on Crypto Legislation in the Trump Administration 1:01:39

2M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

This conversation on the future of crypto regulation under Trump's administration in 2025 reveals how proposed legislation could fundamentally reshape digital assets. Mark Wetjen, Partner at Dentons in their Federal Regulatory and Compliance Practice, looks at how the digital asset landscape may change, with particular focus on the roles of key reg…

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Ambassador Katherine Tai on U.S. Trade Policy in the Biden Administration 31:48

2M ago31:48

31:48

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks about the intersection of history, economic policy, and trade in this episode of Second Request. Ambassador Tai reflects on her role in shaping the Biden administration's economic approach, contrasting it with decades of trickle-down economics. She examines the historical roots of trade policy, lessons …

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Talking Big Tech, Antitrust, and Refusals to Deal with Daniel Hanley 1:09:44

3M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Daniel Hanley, Senior Legal Analyst at the Open Markets Institute, discusses his recent paper "Illuminating the Anti-Coercion Foundations of Refusals to Deal" and its implications.

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Market Concentration in Food & Agriculture with Sarah Carden and Basel Musharbash 1:00:17

4M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Antitrust attorney Basel Musharbash and Farm Action’s Sarah Carden discuss a groundbreaking report on corporate control in American agriculture. Commissioned by Farm Action and written by Basel, ’Kings Over the Necessaries of Life' dives into the history of competition policy in agriculture, current market concentration levels, and strategies for r…

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The Hidden Costs of Electric Utility Monopoly Power with John Farrell 1:00:59

8M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and director of the Energy Democracy Initiative, John Farrell, discusses his recent report on the 100-year-old business model granting private exclusive power over the public resource of electricity. Learn about the abuses that come from allowing private monopoly power to control electricity, inc…

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The Recent NAR Settlement and the Future of Residential Real Estate 1:10:09

9M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

On this episode of Second Request, The Capitol Forum’s Teddy Downey speaks with CEO of REX, Jack Ryan, and RealClearMarkets Editor John Tamny about the recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its implications for the real estate industry and homeowners. Jack and John are the authors of a new book entitled Bringing…

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Antitrust Economics at a Time of Upheaval 1:05:08

9M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Hear the editors of the new book Antitrust Economics at a Time of Upheaval: Recent Competition Policy Cases on Two Continents discuss the recent resurgence and transformation in competition policy and economics in the US, the EU and the UK. Professors John Kwoka, Tommaso Valletti and Lawrence White talk to Capitol Forum Executive Editor Teddy Downe…

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Jason Kint on the US vs. Google Antitrust Trial 51:42

9M ago51:42

51:42

CEO of Digital Content Next, Jason Kint, offers his analysis of the recently concluded Google trial proceedings. As one of the foremost authorities on digital media and tech policy, Jason offers invaluable insights into the implications and potential outcomes of this landmark case.

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The Re-Monopolization of the U.S. Sports Trading Card Industry 56:32

10M ago56:32

56:32

Listen in as Capitol Forum Executive Editor Teddy Downey interviews the authors of a recent paper entitled “The Re-Monopolization of the U.S. Sports Trading Card Industry.” Authors Marc Edelman, Nathaniel Grow and John Holden discuss the history of US sports trading cards leading up to sports retailer Fanatics’ consolidation of the $8B industry. Le…

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Capital One/Discover: A Competition Policy and Regulatory Deep Dive 50:15

10M ago50:15

50:15

Hear senior policy analyst at Economic Liberties Shahid Naeem discuss his findings from a recent report on the proposed Capital One/Discover merger, which, if approved, would create the U.S.’s sixth-largest bank and No. 1 credit card issuer. Shahid evaluates the strength of Capital One’s “merge-to-compete” defense in an increasingly challenging enf…

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Antitrust Enforcement - Past, Present, & Future with Bill Baer 58:42

10M ago58:42

58:42

On the latest episode of The Capitol Forum’s Second Request podcast, Executive Editor Teddy Downey speaks with one of the world’s best known and most respected antitrust/competition enforcers, Bill Baer. As the only person to have led antitrust enforcement at both U.S. antitrust agencies, Bill offers unique insight into how antitrust enforcement ha…

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Exploring Shifts in the Global Antitrust Landscape with Cristina Caffarra 59:32

10M ago59:32

59:32

On this episode of Second Request, renowned antitrust expert Cristina Caffarra talks to Executive Editor of The Capitol Forum, Teddy Downey, about how the major shift underway in US antitrust is propagating across the globe. Listen to the podcast to learn what implications the shift has for antitrust, trade and industrial policy across the US, Euro…

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John Newman on Antitrust, AI and Current FTC Cases 48:02

11M ago48:02

48:02

On this episode of Second Request, The Capitol Forum’s Teddy Downey speaks with former FTC deputy director and DOJ trial attorney, John Newman, about the current antitrust landscape in the US. Currently a Professor of Law at Miami University, John is an expert on antitrust and competition law, with a primary focus on the economics and regulation of…

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2024 Presidential Election Outlook with Michael Podhorzer 47:53

11M ago47:53

47:53

Experienced election analyst Michael Podhorzer talks to Executive Editor of The Capitol Forum, Teddy Downey, about the 2024 presidential election. Listen to the podcast to learn more about what polling and historical voting patterns can and can’t tell us about prospective outcomes. They also discuss the roles and responsibilities of the press durin…

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How Hackers Dox Doctors to Order Mountains of Oxy and Adderall 28:40

11M ago28:40

28:40

404 Media co-founder and journalist Joseph Cox discusses his latest investigation into how hackers and fraudsters are illegally accessing sensitive drug ordering tools and then advertising some of the most tightly controlled drugs in the country, including fentanyl. Communicating directly with the hackers and fraudsters themselves, Joseph was able …

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White House Competition Priorities: A Conversation with Bharat Ramamurti 36:16

1y ago36:16

36:16

On this episode of Second Request, Executive Editor of The Capitol Forum, Teddy Downey, speaks to former Deputy Director for the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti about the White House’s approach to improving competition across all sectors of the economy. During his time on the National Economic Council, Bharat played a key role in develop…

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A Discussion with Clean Virginia’s Brennan Gilmore 53:39

1y ago53:39

53:39

On this episode of Second Request, executive director of Clean Virginia, Brennan Gilmore, discusses the biggest successes and challenges Clean Virginia has experienced working to advance clean government and clean energy. Listen to the podcast to learn about the history of Virginia’s monopoly utility regulation and the influence Dominion Energy, Vi…

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Unpacking the Litigation Against the National Association of Realtors with Real Estate Executive Jack Ryan and Antitrust Attorney Darren McCarty 1:03:18

1y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Jack Ryan, cofounder and CEO of the real estate brokerage REX, and Darren McCarty, lead lawyer in the current antitrust litigation for REX, discuss the recent litigation against the National Association of Realtors and what it means for the future of residential real estate.

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A Deep Dive into the Google Trial and Tech Landscape with Seth Bloom 54:45

1y ago54:45

54:45

Legal expert Seth Bloom delves into the Google antitrust trial, amidst the current legal landscape, tech trends, and evolving regulatory environment. Analyzing the trial's dynamics, he and host Teddy Downey explore the role of Judge Mehta, potential outcomes, and the broader implications for the tech industry. The conversation extends to AI, cloud …

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Kevin Erickson on Live Nation Entertainment 58:58

1y ago58:58

58:58

Kevin Erickson, director of the Future of Music Coalition, discusses the DOJ and State AGs’ monopolization investigations into Live Nation and how anticompetitive conduct in the industry hurts musicians and fans. Kevin and host Teddy Downey lay out what regulators, enforcers, and policymakers can do to encourage competition, diversity of practice, …

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Untapped Government Policy Options for Getting Cheaper Generics to Market with Dr. Michael J. Birrer 43:31

1y ago43:31

43:31

Dr. Michael J. Birrer, an expert in oncology, discusses the complexities of generic oncology drug shortages, exploring the root causes and potential solutions to this recurring problem. Dr. Birrer shares his perspectives on the impact of reimbursement policies, the role of government intervention, and the need for a more streamlined FDA process. Th…

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Venture Predation: How Venture-Backed Startups Use Predatory Pricing to Suppress Competition 59:24

1+ y ago59:24

59:24

On the latest episode of Second Request, Associate Professor of Law Matthew Wansley and Professor of Law Samuel Weinstein of Cardozo School of Law discuss their recent article entitled “Venture Predation” published in the Journal of Corporation Law. Speaking with The Capitol Forum’s Teddy Downey, Matthew and Samuel explain the economics and history…

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A Discussion with Shaoul Sussman on the DOJ and FTC’s New Merger Guidelines 34:16

1+ y ago34:16

34:16

On this episode of Second Request, Teddy Downey and the FTC’s Shaoul Sussman discuss the new draft merger guidelines from the FTC and DOJ. Shaoul describes some of the market dynamics, economic conditions and case law reflected in the new guidelines, and why the agencies thought it was time for an update: The agencies “have a mandate to make the gu…

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Diana Moss to Swifties: This is How to Break Up Ticketmaster/Livenation 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

41:00

On July 20, Capitol Forum Executive Editor Teddy Downey spoke with Diana Moss, President of the American Antitrust Institute (AAI), about what a LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopoly breakup could look like. The AAI recently published a deep dive on vertical integration of Live Nation and Ticketmaster as well as proposed remedies. On the podcast, Diana …

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The Rise of Textualism in Antitrust Enforcement: A Conversation with Bob Lande 55:52

1+ y ago55:52

55:52

In the latest episode of Second Request, Teddy interviews Bob Lande on the impact of textualism on merger analysis. Bob Lande is Venable Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Baltimore School of Law and a board member for the American Antitrust Institute who has written about the use of textualism in antitrust enforcement and the way it af…

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Antitrust Priorities 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

33:27

On April 23, 2021, Rob Bonta was sworn in as the 34th Attorney General of the State of California, the first person of Filipino descent and the second Asian-American to occupy the position. Attorney General Bonta's passion for justice and fairness was instilled in him by his parents, who served on the frontlines of some of America's most important …

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The Real Reason Your Groceries Are Getting More Expensive with Stacy Mitchell 1:02:29

1+ y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Stacy Mitchell is Co-Executive Director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a research and advocacy organization that challenges concentrated corporate power and works to build thriving, equitable communities. ILSR has been a pioneering leader in the growing anti-monopoly movement and has a long track record of working alongside grassroots gr…

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FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya Argues for Robinson-Patman Act Revitalization 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

35:25

Alvaro Bedoya was sworn in May 16, 2022 as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. President Joe Biden named Bedoya to a term that expires on Sept. 25, 2026. Bedoya was the founding director of the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown University Law Center, where he was also a visiting professor of law. He has been influential in re…

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Alleged Anticompetitive Conduct by Drug Wholesalers with Luke Slindee 1:04:11

1+ y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

This week on Second Request, our host Teddy Downey is joined by Luke Slindee, Senior Pharmacy consultant at Myers and Stauffer LC. In this role, Luke helps facilitate the data collection, data analysis, and public posting of pharmacy actual acquisition cost benchmarks, reducing NADAC and multiple State AACs. Luke is widely recognized for his expert…

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Philip Mattera on Pay for Delay 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

28:49

This week on Second Request, the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 laid out a pathway for generic drugs to come to market as patent protections for brand name drugs expire. But brand-name producers have found a way to stave off competition: paying generic producers to delay market entry of their cheaper drugs.…

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Structural Presumption for Merger Review with Tommaso Valletti 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

47:33

Tommaso Valletti is Professor of Economics at Imperial College Business School and also the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" (on leave). He was formerly the Chief Competition Economist of the European Commission, In a recent paper, "Structuring a Structural Presumption for Merger Review," Tommaso and Filippo Lancieri discuss the key standards that …

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The Coming Antitrust Wars in the Alcohol Market, with Harry Schuhmacher 55:04

2y ago55:04

55:04

With the FTC already investigating the liquor distribution market as well as Big Soda as it tries to enter the beer market, and with the Department of Treasury's TTB undertaking a rulemaking to revamp alcohol competition law, the timing couldn't be better to hear from Harry Schuhmacher on his views on problematic conduct in the alcohol markets. Har…

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Spotting Anticompetitive Conduct in Pharma Supply Chain, with Antonio Ciaccia 58:36

2y ago58:36

58:36

46brooklyn is a group of pharmacy experts who set out to educate others about what they had learned about the frustrating complexity of the U.S. drug pricing system. As 46brooklyn dug into the pharmaceutical supply chain, Ohio began uncovering hundreds of millions of dollars in state overspending on prescription drugs through its Ohio Medicaid prog…

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United Healthcare's Culture and Coverage Denial Crisis, with David Armstrong and Patrick Rucker 43:05

2y ago43:05

43:05

On February 2nd, Propublica and The Capitol Forum co-published a blockbuster article: "UnitedHealthcare Tried to Deny Coverage to a Chronically Ill Patient. He Fought Back, Exposing the Insurer’s Inner Workings." It is a shocking story about a persistent effort by an insurer to choose profit over patient health, and we discuss the reporting for the…

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Analyzing the FTC's Ban on Noncompete Agreements with Sandeep Vaheesan 59:15

2y ago59:15

59:15

The FTC recently proposed to ban noncompete agreements, and one of the most persistent advocates for this rule is Sandeep Vaheesan, legal director at the Open Markets Institute. Vaheesan leads Open Markets’ legal advocacy and research work, including its amicus program. Vaheesan works on a range of anti-monopoly topics, including antitrust law’s ro…

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FTC’s Elizabeth Wilkins Discusses Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements 22:53

2y ago22:53

22:53

The FTC recently issued a proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses, which the agency estimates could increase workers’ earnings by nearly $300 billion per year. Elizabeth Wilkins is the FTC’s Director of the Office of Policy Planning, and the lead on the proposed rule on noncompetes. The Office of Policy Planning assists the Commission to develop an…

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Chokepoint Capitalism with Author Cory Doctorow 59:42

2y ago59:42

59:42

“In Chokepoint Capitalism, scholar Rebecca Giblin and writer and activist Cory Doctorow argue we’re in a new era of “chokepoint capitalism,” with exploitative businesses creating insurmountable barriers to competition that enable them to capture value that should rightfully go to others. All workers are weakened by this, but the problem is especial…

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FTC Chair Lina Khan Discusses Unfair Methods of Competition 25:43

2y ago25:43

25:43

Lina M. Khan was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission on June 15, 2021. Prior to becoming head of the FTC, Khan was an Associate Professor of Law at Columbia Law School. She also previously served as counsel to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law, legal adviser to FTC Commi…

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Microsoft/Activision with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer 28:32

2y ago28:32

28:32

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer discusses competition in the video game market.

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Fixing "Litigating the Fix" with Professor Steve Salop 33:55

2y ago33:55

33:55

Steven Salop is a Professor of Economics and Law (Emeritus) at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC, where he teaches antitrust law and economics. His research and consulting focuses on antitrust, competition and regulation. He has written numerous articles in various areas of antitrust and competition which take a modern “Post-Ch…

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The Hidden Monopoly Driving Up Rents 26:41

2+ y ago26:41

26:41

Heather Vogell is a Propublica journalist currently investigating the  rental housing market. Her recent article, “Rent Going Up? One Company’s Algorithm Could Be Why,” has resonated with citizens, antitrust enforcers, and policymakers across the country.

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Taking on Monopoly Power in Search with Neeva CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy 28:08

2+ y ago28:08

28:08

Neeva is an ads-free search engine that Sridhar co-founded after overseeing advertising at Google. We discuss big tech, competition policy, and how his views on data have shifted since creating Neeva.

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A Hidden Monopoly in Appalachia Driving Up Energy Prices 33:28

2+ y ago33:28

33:28

Daniel Sherwood, Energy Team Editor at the Capitol Forum, and his colleague Sharon Kelly discuss their investigation into the Natural Gas Liquids market, where they found indications that dominant producers in Appalachia are encouraging each other to keep prices high by producing less.

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CVS and Signify: Value-Based Care or Risk Score Gaming? 51:16

2+ y ago51:16

51:16

Lisa Epstein and Vikas Kumar from the Capitol Forum’s corporate investigations team discuss their reporting on the aggressive marketing tactics and sales strategies of Signify Health on the eve of its proposed $8 Billion acquisition by CVS.

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Dr. Cristina Caffarra on the State of Europe’s Antitrust Regulation and Enforcement 34:31

2+ y ago34:31

34:31

Dr. Caffarra is a world-renowned competition economist with over two decades of experience. She’s served as a top advisor and expert before the European Commission and has provided guidance to multiple companies and agencies on mergers, conduct cases and regulatory issues. In this episode of Second Request, Dr. Caffarra dives into the latest in Eur…

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The Weak Argument Jeopardizing Tech Antitrust Legislation with Gilad Edelman 40:54

2+ y ago40:54

40:54

Gilad Edelman is a senior writer for WIRED, covering the intersection of tech, politics, and law. Before that, he was executive editor of the Washington Monthly. He has a degree from Yale Law School. His recent article, “The Weak Argument Jeopardizing Tech Antitrust Legislation” is having an outsized impact on the conversation happening on Capitol …

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