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The Capitol Forum Podcast

The Capitol Forum
Biden Administration
Antitrust Enforcement
Google
2024 Presidential Election
Corporate Control Over Agriculture
Trump Agenda
Consolidation In Agriculture
Anti-Maga Majority
DOJ Antitrust Case
Real Estate
Food Production
Voter Turnout
Republican Party
Labor Markets
Global Antitrust Landscape
Big Tech
Market Definition
Real Estate Fees
Housing Market
Agricultural Supply Chain

Exploring Solutions to Monopoly Problems

Following forty years of laissez-faire antitrust enforcement and industry consolidation, the White House is considering a fundamental rethink of how to interpret, enforce, and rewrite antitrust law, and many questions remain unanswered for the antitrust community.

On the heels of federal and state litigation against Google and Facebook, is Amazon next? Wil... more

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Latest Episodes

Why is it so expensive to build a house in America?

That's a question economists, politicians and pundits have argued at length about, but can't agree on. In today's episode of Second Request, executive editor Teddy Downey sits down with Steven Xia... more

Why are American soybean farmers so reliant on Chinese markets?

In this episode of Second Request, Teddy Downey sits down with Wall Street Journal reporter Patrick Thomas to discuss how soybeans became the center of a trade war between the U.S. and ... more

How did a popular children's game become rife with sexual abuse?

In the debut episode of The Capitol Forum Investigates, technology and privacy reporter Ethan Ehrenhaft explains why the video game maker Roblox is mired in dozens of lawsuits related ... more

In this episode, Teddy Downey, Executive Editor of The Capitol Forum sits down with Michael Kades, Antitrust Partner at Nachawati Law Group and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, and... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Xiao
Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management
University of Texas at Dallas
Episode: Building the Bottlenecks: The Impact of Homebuilder Consolidation (with Steven Xiao and Zheng Liu)
Zheng Liu
PhD candidate at the University of Texas at Dallas
University of Texas at Dallas
Episode: Building the Bottlenecks: The Impact of Homebuilder Consolidation (with Steven Xiao and Zheng Liu)
Patrick Thomas
Reporter at The Wall Street Journal covering US agriculture and commodity markets
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: How the Soybean Became a Geopolitical Weapon
Martin Gould
Founding partner at Steiner Gould, Greco and Hensley
Steiner Gould, Greco and Hensley
Episode: Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Stephen Vanderport
Partner at Steiner Gould, Greco and Hensley
Steiner Gould, Greco and Hensley
Episode: Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Ethan Ehrenhaft
Reporter at TCF
The Capitol Forum
Episode: Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Madhavi Singh
Deputy Director of the Thurman Arnold Project and resident fellow at the Information Society Project at Yale Law School
Yale Law School
Episode: The Antitrust Case Against AI Overviews with Madhavi Singh
Chiara Longoni
Associate Professor of Marketing at Bocconi University
Bocconi University
Episode: Lower Artificial Intelligence Literacy Predicts Greater AI Receptivity with Chiara Longoni
Nate Soderstrom
Senior editor and general counsel at The Capitol Forum.
The Capitol Forum
Episode: U.S. v. Google Remedies with John Newman

Host

Teddy Downey
Executive Editor who hosts discussions on antitrust issues, analyzing the impact of market power across various industries.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Top Notch

    This show is great and I’m not even interested in antitrust!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sydney MW
    United States4 months ago
  • Super smart podcast

    Love how this podcast dives deep into monopoly and problems of corporate power

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sims97
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    As the title implies, this is an in-depth look into antitrust and how its enforcement is being transformed. The guests provide invaluable perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    competition2022
    United States4 years ago
  • Engaging podcast on present-day antitrust issues and headlines

    Great podcast to follow if you’re interested in understanding how the concentration of market power impacts industries and society in ways both big and small. Each episode thus far has featured a different speaker so the topics and perspectives are fresh and different for every program. The guests also do a good job of breaking down more complicated topics and showing their real-world implications in easy-to-follow language and terminology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    22DCListener
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I love learning about monopolies and anti-trust and Teddy Downey seems to be extremely passionate the subject.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    district123
    United States4 years ago

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Many find the podcast to be a valuable resource that breaks down sophisticated concepts related to corporate power and market dynamics in an accessible manner.
The engaging format and depth of content are frequently mentioned as key strengths, making it educational even for those with less prior interest in antitrust topics.
Listeners appreciate the insightful exploration of complex antitrust issues, often noting the high-quality discussions and expert guests featured.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How the Soybean Became a Geopolitical Weapon
Q: Did the trade war have a negative impact for US soybean producers?
Yes, the trade war directly hurt farmers, especially in North Dakota and Minnesota, where the cash price for soybeans fell below break-even levels due to the loss of their largest customer, China.
Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Q: Could you introduce yourself and say your name, and I guess whatever title you'd like to be introduced as?
Marty and Stephen introduced themselves as partners at Steiner Gould, Greco, and Hensley, specializing in sexual abuse cases across the country.
The Antitrust Case Against AI Overviews with Madhavi Singh
Q: What makes this a particularly good application of monopolization law?
It's a compelling case as it captures how Google has been extracting more from publishers while compensating them less, constituting the abuse of monopsony power.
Lower Artificial Intelligence Literacy Predicts Greater AI Receptivity with Chiara Longoni
Q: How did you define AI literacy?
AI literacy is defined through conceptual and technical knowledge about AI, including understanding how AI works and its ethical implications.
Price Discrimination Laws—the Dormant Half of Our Antitrust Laws that Can Save Our Economy
Q: What are your thoughts about how price discrimination affects products within elastic demand, such as food or medicine?
The lack of enforcement in the pharmaceutical supply chain shows how buyer power leads to shortages, higher prices, and lack of innovation.

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What is The Capitol Forum Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the critical issues of monopoly power and antitrust enforcement, this series presents in-depth conversations with experts on the evolving landscape of competition law. With the recent shifts in governmental attitudes towards corporate consolidation, it addresses the implications of antitrust policies across various industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Notably, the discussions explore both historical failures and proposed reforms within the context of modern economic challenges, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking nuanced insights into regulatory dynamics and market competition. The accessible yet comprehensive format likely caters to a diverse audience, including industry leader... more

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1. Steven Xiao
2. Zheng Liu
3. Patrick Thomas
4. Martin Gould
5. Stephen Vanderport
6. Ethan Ehrenhaft
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8. Chiara Longoni

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