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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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00:56:36

Vestager Pushes Back Against Calls to Ease EU Merger...

The Capitol Forum ·

2025/02/03

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 that will include some of the biggest names in European policy. Mr. Espinoza, a leading voice in Brussels regulatory coverage, recently joined Capitol

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00:59:02

Importance of the DOJ Live Nation Suit to Independent...

The Capitol Forum ·

2025/01/30

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 structural changes on venues and promoters, and what ideal remedies could look like if Live Nation is found guilty.

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01:01:39

Mark Wetjen on Crypto Legislation in the Trump...

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2025/01/02

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 regulators including the SEC, CFTC, and banking authorities. Wetjen also offers insights into how regulatory frameworks might impact competition among crypto

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00:31:48

Ambassador Katherine Tai on U.S. Trade Policy in the...

The Capitol Forum ·

2025/01/02

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 from FDR's legacy, and the challenges of balancing corporate influence with public interest.

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01:09:44

Talking Big Tech, Antitrust, and Refusals to Deal...

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2024/11/15

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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01:00:17

Market Concentration in Food & Agriculture with Sarah...

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/10/24

Antitrust attorney Basel Musharbash and Farm Action's Sarah Carden discuss their report, Kings Over the Necessaries of Life, exploring corporate control in American agriculture and strategies to restore competition.

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01:00:59

The Hidden Costs of Electric Utility Monopoly Power...

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/07/01

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, including pollution-linked deaths, price-hiking, power-shutoffs for low-income families and other publicly borne burdens. The discussion also includes

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01:10:09

The Recent NAR Settlement and the Future of...

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/06/06

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 Adam Smith into the American Home, which challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding homeownership and offers a compelling argument for reevaluating

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01:05:08

Antitrust Economics at a Time of Upheaval

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2024/06/06

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 Downey about some of the cases they see as “flashpoints” in the competition paradigm shift and explain the economic implications of recent enforcement

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00:51:42

Jason Kint on the US vs. Google Antitrust Trial

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/06/06

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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00:56:32

The Re-Monopolization of the U.S. Sports Trading Card...

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/05/08

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. Learn how Fanatics used exclusive sports-licensing agreements to achieve the monopoly and what the potential implications are for the industry and for

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00:50:15

Capitol One/Discover: A Competition Policy and...

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/04/15

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 enforcement environment.

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00:58:42

Antitrust Enforcement - Past, Present, & Future with...

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2024/04/15

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 has changed over the years and what challenges and opportunities current enforcers face.

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00:59:32

Exploring Shifts in the Global Antitrust Landscape...

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/04/15

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, Europe and the Global South. They also cover developments that have come out of Cristina’s groundbreaking conference in Brussels: Antitrust, Regulation and

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00:48:02

John Newman on Antitrust, AI and Current FTC Cases

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/03/20

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 digital markets. Listen to the podcast to hear them discuss the latest FTC cases and how AI is shaping antitrust law.

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00:47:53

2024 Presidential Election Outlook with Michael...

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2024/03/20

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 during election cycles.

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00:28:40

How Hackers Dox Doctors to Order Mountains of Oxy and...

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/03/20

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 to uncover how they are gaining access to legitimate drug ordering services. Listen to the podcast to learn about the methods they use and why unsecure

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00:36:16

White House Competition Priorities: A Conversation...

The Capitol Forum ·

2024/01/23

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 developing the President’s Executive Order on Competition, which set forth 72 provisions for steps federal agencies can take to promote competition. Listen to

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00:53:39

A Discussion with Clean Virginia’s Brennan Gilmore

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/12/21

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, Virginia’s largest utility, has had on how the state’s energy is structured. You'll hear why Clean Virginia blames a misaligned incentive structure and

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01:03:18

Unpacking the Litigation Against the National...

The Capitol Forum ·

2023/11/29

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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