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The Capitol Forum

The Capitol Forum

Power in Washington isn"t announced — it"s revealed. The Capitol Forum brings you inside the policy discussions and corporate investigations that move markets and shape American life. Listen to Second Request with Teddy Downey for sharp, unfiltered analysis of antitrust policy in America. Then stay for TCF Investigates with Arjun Singh, a narrative documentary series bringing listeners inside the reporting, sources, and regulatory developments shaping markets and corporate strategy.

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00:54:45

A Deep Dive into the Google Trial and Tech Landscape...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/11/29

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 computing, and algorithmic accountability, touching on issues surrounding YouTube and children's privacy.

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00:58:58

Kevin Erickson on Live Nation Entertainment

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/11/29

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, and creative autonomy in the live music marketplace.

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00:43:31

Untapped Government Policy Options for Getting...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/11/29

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. The discussion also touches on the influence of insurance companies, the quality of medical expertise in insurance decisions, and the broader landscape of

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00:59:24

Venture Predation: How Venture-Backed Startups Use...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/09/15

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.

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00:34:16

A Discussion with Shaoul Sussman on the DOJ and FTC’s...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/08/03

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.

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00:41:00

Diana Moss to Swifties: This is How to Break Up...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/07/27

Teddy Downey spoke with Diana Moss, President of the American Antitrust Institute (AAI), about what a LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopoly breakup could look like.

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00:55:52

The Rise of Textualism in Antitrust Enforcement: A...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/07/13

In the latest episode of Second Request, Teddy interviews Bob Lande on the impact of textualism on merger analysis.

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00:33:27

California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Antitrust...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/07/06

California Attorney General Rob Bonta Joins our host Teddy Downey to discuss his interest in antitrust and his anti monopoly priorities.

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01:02:29

The Real Reason Your Groceries Are Getting More...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/06/22

Stacy recently wrote an opinion piece in the New York Times titled The Real Reason Your Groceries are Getting More Expensive, and has advocated for the FTC revitalizing the anti chain store legislation known as the Robinson Patman Act.

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00:35:25

FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya Argues for...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/06/15

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 research and policy at the intersection of privacy and civil rights, and co-authored a 2016 report on the use of facial recognition by law enforcement

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01:04:11

Alleged Anticompetitive Conduct by Drug Wholesalers...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/06/08

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 expertise in pharmacy policy and competition rules.

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00:28:49

Philip Mattera on Pay for Delay

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/06/01

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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00:47:33

Structural Presumption for Merger Review with Tommaso...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/05/25

In a recent paper, "Structuring a Structural Presumption for Merger Review," Tommaso and Filippo Lancieri discuss the key standards that should drive antitrust enforcement.

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00:55:04

The Coming Antitrust Wars in the Alcohol Market, with...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/04/27

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.

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00:58:36

Spotting Anticompetitive Conduct in Pharma Supply...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/04/04

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.

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00:43:05

United Healthcare's Culture and Coverage Denial...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/02/24

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 story in-depth with two of the authors. We also explore what the reporters learned about UnitedHealth's culture and the gaps in oversight and

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00:59:15

Analyzing the FTC's Ban on Noncompete Agreements with...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/02/02

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.

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00:22:53

FTC’s Elizabeth Wilkins Discusses Proposed Ban on...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/01/20

Elizabeth Wilkins, the FTC’s Director of the Office of Policy Planning, discusses the proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses, which the agency estimates could increase workers’ earnings by nearly $300 billion per year.

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00:59:42

Chokepoint Capitalism with Author Cory Doctorow

The Capitol Forum ·

2022/12/22

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.

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00:25:43

FTC Chair Lina Khan Discusses Unfair Methods of...

The Capitol Forum ·

2022/12/12

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 Commissioner Rohit Chopra, and legal director at the Open Markets Institute.

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