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Votes & Verdicts

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PFAS Contamination
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Votes and Verdicts is a series that examines the intersection of business, policy and law. It features conversations between Bloomberg Intelligence's team of litigation and policy analysts and thought leaders discussing legal and policy issues affecting markets and business decisions across many sectors.

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Supreme Court rulings on US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s firing, FCC penalties against Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, and on the legality of prediction markets like Kalshi and Robinhood are among the key 2026 ca... more

Analysis by Jen Rie of antitrust risk related to Netflix and Paramount Skydance bids for Warner Bros. Discovery led Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast this week. Justin Teresi analyzed Supreme Court arguments over US President Donald... more

Analysis of antitrust risk attendant to bids for Warner Bros. Discovery by Comcast, Netflix and Paramount Skydance was among the topics discussed on Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast this week. Jen Rie explored that issue, while Jus... more

Key takeaways from Meta’s trial-court win over the FTC’s antitrust suit leads Bloomberg Intelligence’s Votes and Verdicts podcast this week. Jen Rie discusses that case, while BI litigation and policy analysts examine other critical issues, including... more

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Recent Guests

Ted Murphy
Partner at Sidley Austin and co-leader of Sidley’s Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy Practice
Sidley Austin
Episode: Trump’s Liberation Day: A Trade Lawyer’s Take: Votes & Verdicts
Jeremy Goldman
Partner and co-chair of the Emerging Technology Group with the law firm Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Sells.
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Sells
Episode: OpenAI, Meta Fair Use Bids Risky in Copyright Drama
Jon Lenzner
Former FBI Chief of Staff and Partner at Fenwick & West
Fenwick & West
Episode: Ex-FBI Chief of Staff on Risks to Business
Kris Mayes
Arizona Attorney General
State of Arizona
Episode: Arizona AG Mayes on Antitrust, PFAS and More
Dr. Betsy Southerland
Former Senior Scientist and Manager of the Water and Superfund Program at the US EPA
Episode: PFAS Could Make a Comeback Under Trump EPA
Henrietta Treyz
Director of Economic Policy Research with Veda Partners, providing economic policy analysis for over 15 years
Veda Partners
Episode: Washington Predictions — Tariffs, Tax, Trump
Isaac Boltansky
Managing Director and Director of Policy Research at BTIG, coordinating Washington policy analysis
BTIG
Episode: Washington Predictions — Tariffs, Tax, Trump
Michael O'Rielly
Former Commissioner of the FCC
Episode: O’Rielly on the FCC’s Regulation Under Trump

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Elliott Stein
Senior litigation analyst with expertise in financial sector litigation

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O’Rielly on the FCC’s Regulation Under Trump
Q: Is the FCC looking to regulate broadcasters more?
O'Rielly notes that while there are public interest obligations, it's unclear if the FCC will push for stricter regulation of local broadcasters, differentiating this from network activity.
O’Rielly on the FCC’s Regulation Under Trump
Q: How does DOJ navigate the practical realities of Washington, DC regarding communication regulations?
O'Rielly acknowledges that it requires a process and emphasizes the importance of reducing regulations that no longer make sense, highlighting the need to leverage the momentum from Congress and the FCC.
O’Rielly on the FCC’s Regulation Under Trump
Q: What do you see as priorities for this FCC and what should be a priority for this FCC?
O'Rielly identifies four main priorities: addressing big tech censorship, public interest obligations of broadcasters, deregulation, and managing commercial spectrum needs.
Ex-FBI Chief of Staff on Risks to Business
Q: What are the risks associated with TikTok?
Concerns include the potential for data misuse by the PRC, manipulation of algorithms for disinformation, and security threats associated with app usage.
Ex-FBI Chief of Staff on Risks to Business
Q: What companies does the FBI work with regarding emerging technologies?
The FBI collaborates with companies in fields such as artificial intelligence, cyber tools, and counter drone technology to understand threats and protect American innovation.

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This series examines the complex relationship between business, policy, and law, featuring conversations with litigation and policy analysts who provide in-depth insights on legal and regulatory issues impacting various sectors. Recent topics have included significant legal challenges faced by major tech companies, discussions around tariffs and trade regulations, and the implications of political actions on market dynamics. The content is enriched by expert perspectives from thought leaders in law and economics, making it particularly valuable for professionals interested in the intricate legal frameworks that shape business strategy and investment decisions. Notably, the approach blends both current events and historical context, facilita... more

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2. Jeremy Goldman
3. Jon Lenzner
4. Kris Mayes
5. Dr. Betsy Southerland
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