Podcasts about antitrust

Google pays more than $26 billion a year to remain the default search engine, and now that strategy sits at the center of one of the biggest antitrust battles in modern history. In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo unpacks Google's high stakes appeal after a federal judge ruled the company illegally maintained monopoly power in search. But this battle is about far more than search bars. It is a fight over whether billion dollar deals reflect fair competition or a locked marketplace designed to keep rivals out. Judge Amit Mehta rejected calls to break up Google while imposing remedies meant to curb its dominance, as the DOJ pushes for even tougher action, including a possible Chrome divestiture. At the same time, AI challengers are rapidly reshaping how people find information. Is Google defending innovation, or fighting to preserve control of the internet's front door? Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

June 12, 2026; 6pm: Antitrust regulators at the Department of Justice have approved Paramount's $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. after an eight-month investigation. Plus, Melber reports on President Trump's bruising week. Political Strategist Chai Komanduri and Juanita Tolliver join. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rachel Maeng joins Eric Kasimov to talk about NIL, college sports, influencer marketing, athlete brands, and the money changing the system.Rachel is a former Rutgers student-athlete, fractional COO, NIL strategist, and founder who built and sold an influencer agency. She explains why real NIL is different from revenue sharing, why college sports keeps getting more expensive, and why access still matters.Topics covered:Why influencer marketing is the prequel to NILWhat real NIL actually looks likeHow revenue sharing and roster caps changed college sportsWhy paid athletes face more fan pressureWhy sports has turned into a money gameThe gap between top programs and everyone elseHow recruiting rankings and camps shape opportunityWhy athletes are being asked to become media companiesWhy internships, mentors, peers, and sponsors matterChapters in This Episode00:00 — Rachel Maeng on her current work00:34 — Fractional COO work, NIL, and representation01:42 — Rutgers, student government, and alumni advocacy03:27 — Rutgers in the Big Ten and the reach of major universities05:13 — Why Rachel chose Rutgers06:55 — Big schools, small schools, and the future of college athletics07:18 — Women's flag football and Title IX09:23 — Cutting sports, roster caps, and international athletes12:57 — Syracuse, football spending, and donor ROI14:14 — Why college teams are hiring GMs16:16 — Student fees, tuition, and the cost of college sports18:00 — NIL money, fan pressure, and athlete criticism19:39 — Recruiting rankings, camps, and access22:43 — College sports deficits and the money problem25:36 — The growing gap between top programs and everyone else27:10 — Recruiting facilities, spending, and shared governance29:13 — Sports betting, expansion, and more games32:10 — Rachel's view on NIL35:43 — Why Rachel watches more college sports now37:35 — Flag football, NFL expansion, and global growth39:17 — Youth sports, cost, and the money game43:55 — Athletes as media companies46:15 — TikTok, creator marketing, and the road to NIL48:31 — Advice for young women in sports and business54:50 — AAPI representation and women in sports business57:50 — Sponsors, mentors, peers, and building community59:10 — Internships, networking, and real career experience1:03:38 — The enrollment cliff and the future of college1:10:37 — Staying curious through podcasts, documentaries, and daily learning1:11:26 — LA, the Olympics, and travel realities1:15:51 — How to find Rachel MaengConnect with Rachel Maeng:X | LinkedIn | InstagramConnect with Eric & SportsEpreneur:SportsEpreneur.com | X | LinkedInEric on LinkedIn | XRelated SportsEpreneur NIL ContentDid You Know You're Paying for College Sports?Brendan Sorsby Bet on His Own Team and Is Somehow Still Eligible to PlayThe Protect College Sports Act Explained: NIL, Transfers, Antitrust, and the Future of College Sports

Every deal document tells a story, and in an antitrust merger review, overbroad and imprecise language can cost you months of investigation and millions of dollars in legal fees. In this Committed Capital Sidecar episode, Dechert antitrust attorneys Rani Habash, Brian Hanna and Greg Luib draw on their combined experience at the firm, the FTC and the DOJ to break down the "hot documents" that attract unwanted regulatory attention and explain how companies can better prepare for their next merger filing.

Seth Schachner breaks down the mounting regulatory hurdles facing a potential Paramount Skydance (PSKY) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) deal. He highlights concerns from state attorneys general over job losses and content market power, along with likely scrutiny from UK and EU regulators that could force asset divestitures.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Le operazioni di fusione e acquisizione (M&A) in Italia sono spesso influenzate tanto dalla politica e dalle personalità quanto dalla massimizzazione del profitto. Questo rende l'acquisizione di Monte dei Paschi di Siena da parte di Banca Intesa, per un valore di 30 miliardi di euro, una rara eccezione." È quanto scrive il Financial Times in un editoriale pubblicato nella sezione Lex dal titolo "L'offerta di Intesa per il Monte dei Paschi di Siena ripristina un po' di buon senso nella scena delle Fusioni e Acquisizioni italiane". "Intesa ha scelto l'obiettivo giusto, nel senso che le prospettive di MPS, istituto di credito toscano, non sono brillanti. La banca è alle prese con la complessa integrazione della rivale Mediobanca, acquisita lo scorso anno. Inoltre, la sua governance è estremamente fragile: gli azionisti, in perenne conflitto tra loro, hanno recentemente estromesso e reintegrato l'amministratore delegato Luigi Lovaglio in rapida successione. La scorsa settimana, secondo i dati di S&P Capital IQ, Mps è stata quotata a un prezzo inferiore al suo valore contabile tangibile, risultando quindi sottovalutata rispetto agli standard bancari europei", osserva il quotidiano della City. Nella sua mossa su Mps "Intesa sarà difficile da battere: secondo i calcoli di Lex, potrebbe migliorare la sua offerta di un paio di miliardi senza compromettere il valore dell'azienda. Ma la finanza non racconta tutta la storia. Se la banca dovesse avere successo, si ritroverebbe anche con la quota del 16% di Mediobanca in Generali, ampiamente considerata un asset strategico per l'Italia. Per questo motivo, una vittoria di Intesa potrebbe essere allettante anche per il Primo Ministro Giorgia Meloni, in quanto ridurrebbe le possibilità che Generali finisca in mani straniere. La differenza rispetto ad altri accordi graditi a Roma è che anche il capitalismo italiano potrebbe considerare questo un successo", scrive il Financial Times.Il commento di Salvatore Rossi, economista, dal 2013 al 2019 ha ricoperto la carica di direttore generale di Banca d'Italia e Daniel Gros, direttore Institute for European Policy Making, Bocconi.Brennero, maxi danni dai divieti «serve l'arbitro Ue per i valichi»Quando si blocca il Brennero, non si fermano soltanto i camion: si rallentano l'economia italiana, l'export, l'agroalimentare, la manifattura, la continuità delle forniture verso il Nord Europa e gli approvvigionamenti di materie prime e semilavorati alle nostre industrie di trasformazione. Il Brennero è l'asse portante del corridoio Scandinavo-Mediterraneo e un'infrastruttura europea strategica per il sistema economico. Sul tema Brennero servono soluzioni europee condivise, non divieti unilaterali. Tra le richieste: il completamento nei tempi previsti del tunnel ferroviario di base (Bbt) e delle relative tratte di accesso per ampliare la capacità del trasporto su rotaia, investimenti per rendere l'autostrada A22 del Brennero ancora più moderna, l'eliminazione dei divieti di transito notturno in Tirolo. Così Leopoldo Destro, vicepresidente di Confindustria per i trasporti, la logistica e l'industria del Turismo, sintetizza il sentimento delle imprese. Destro è a Trento, ospite di un convegno organizzato da Confindustria Regionale Tentino-Alto Adige dove si discute di Brennero e dell'importanza di questo corridoio alpino per tutta l'economia italiana. Presenti, tra gli altri, i presidenti di Confindustria Trentino-Alto Adige, Alexander Rieper; Confindustria Trento, Lorenzo Delladio; Confindustria Veneto, Raffaele Boscaini; il presidente della Provincia autonomia di Trento, Maurizio Fugatti. In un videomessaggio, il ministro delle Infrastrutture Matteo Salvini, ribadisce l'attenzione del governo verso i territori del Trentino-Alto Adige e annuncia: «Siamo al 95% degli scavi della nuova galleria ferroviaria del Brennero (linea Fortezza-Innsbruck), con l'obiettivo di aprire l'opera nel 2033 per ridurre i tempi di collegamento tra l'Italia e il cuore dell'Europa». È intervenuto Leopoldo Destro, vicepresidente di Confindustria per Trasporti, Logistica e Industria del Turismo.Ponte sullo Stretto, la procura di Roma indaga per corruzioneLa Procura di Roma indaga per corruzione e rivelazione del segreto di ufficio nell ambito del progetto per la realizzazione del Ponte sullo Stretto di Messina. In base a quanto emerge da una nota diffusa dall ufficio giudiziario, l ufficio ha delegato i carabinieri del Ros all esecuzione di un decreto di perquisizione a carico di tre persone tra cui un ex presidente aggiunto dalla Corte di Conti, Tommaso Miele, (in quiescenza dal febbraio scorso), l'avvocato già Consigliere di amministrazione della società Stretto di Messina Spa , Giacomo Francesco Saccomanno, e l'imprenditore Vincenzo Virgoglio, indicato come responsabile delle relazioni esterne dell'associazione "Accademia Calabria". Le indagini hanno documentato le condotte dei tre indagati tese a condizionare l esame di legittimità della Corte dei Conti sull approvazione del progetto definitivo per la realizzazione dell opera pubblica. Secondo quanto emerge dalla nota diffusa dalla Procura capitolina l avvocato e l imprenditore indagati al fine di condizionare il citato esame della Corte dei Conti in favore della società Stretto di Messina Spa , avrebbero avvicinato il giudice contabile promettendogli il loro appoggio per ricoprire cariche in enti di diritto pubblico dopo il suo pensionamento, subordinandolo alla sua fattiva azione per il concretizzarsi dell esigenza citata . Secondo l impianto accusatorio i due avrebbero anche tentato di avvicinare altri magistrati ritenuti utili agli interessi del gruppo per la realizzazione dell opera infrastrutturale e rivelato, a soggetti terzi, notizie coperte da segreto, acquisite dal giudice della Corte dei Conti indagato. Quest ultimo, dal canto suo, avrebbe offerto - si legge nella nota - la propria disponibilità, fornendo costanti aggiornamenti sull andamento della procedura condotta dalla Corte Contabile, rivelando informazioni riservate sugli orientamenti dei colleghi magistrati contabili e sullo sviluppo della relativa Camera di Consiglio in adunanza plenaria della Corte stessa . Inoltre il magistrato contabile avrebbe esaminato la decisione sfavorevole del 29 ottobre del 2025, impegnandosi a predisporre, nell interesse della Stretto di Messina Spa , una memoria sulla vicenda da consegnare al commercialista della società manifestando, in cambio, l interesse a diventare Presidente dell'Antitrust o di una società partecipata. Il commento di Ivan Cimarusti, Il Sole 24 Ore.

The EU has ordered Meta to grant rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp platform within five working days, while it completes its antitrust investigation into the company. Meta says it will appeal, accusing the EU of "regulatory overreach". Meanwhile, Brussels hits back at Apple after the iPhone maker blamed the EU's Digital Marketing Act for its decision to delay the rollout of its new Siri AI in Europe. 

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Send us Fan Mail"Coming Soon" is a marketing fiction — and it may be costing your seller money while exposing you to lawsuits, MLS sanctions, and fair housing violations.In this episode, Gary Pickren makes the case that a property marketed as "coming soon" has already arrived in the marketplace. The moment you post it on social media, send a text to another agent, or blast an email — that's marketing. And marketing without a signed listing agreement violates South Carolina law.Gary breaks down exactly why "coming soon" is legally, ethically, and practically indefensible:SC law is clear: No marketing without a signed listing agreement — periodMLS rules require listings to be entered within 24–48 hours of signingOffers must be presented the moment they arrive — regardless of "coming soon" statusRestricting access raises antitrust concerns and potential fair housing violationsYour fiduciary duty runs to the seller, not the brokerage — and limiting exposure reduces competition and likely the final sales priceThe SC Real Estate Commission has already issued guidance — ignorance is no defenseIf you think coming soon is a harmless marketing tactic, this episode will change your mind. The same industry that said guaranteed MLS compensation "had always been done that way" just lost a $1.5 billion verdict. Don't make the same mistake twice.This episode is required listening for every SC agent, broker, and team leader.Don't forget to like us and share us!Gary* Gary serves on the South Carolina Real Estate Commission as a Commissioner. The opinions expressed herein are his opinions and are not necessarily the opinions of the SC Real Estate Commission. This podcast is not to be considered legal advice. Please consult an attorney in your area.    

You know it's bad when the New York Times questions if your team is the Best Bad team in baseball or the Worst Good team in baseball. That’s the Padres and they are looking for answers. MLB Union makes first big proposal to owners. MLB News Rays, Braves, Brewers. NBA Playoffs Thunder, Spurs, Knicks. NBA Trade Rumors Thunder, Bulls, Celtics, Lakers, Warriors, Heat. NFL Racism Lawsuit. NFL Trade Rumors Eagles, Rams, Patriots, Chiefs, Jaguars, Chargers. Raiders, Packers, Falcons. NCAA Anti-Trust, Texas Tech, and Sports Gambling. NHL News Kings, Ducks, Maple Leafs. Team USA coach Maurico Pochettino preps for World Cup. Got a question or comment for The Franchise? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, May 28, 2026. 1)…PADRES HEAD OUT ON ROAD-LOOKING FOR ANSWERS “BEST BAD TEAM-WORST GOOD TEAM?” 1A) …MLB UNION MAKES 1ST PROPOSAL…BRUCE MEYER “UNION DEMANDS OF OWNERS” …PLAYERS PAY RAISE …PRE ARB BONUS POOL …SUPER 2-ARBITRATION …FA SERVICE TIME …LUX TAX THRESHOLD …INTEGRITY TAX …TV TAX 1B) …OWNERS PROPOSAL TO UNION…ROB MANFRED “RADICAL MONEY PROPOSAL” …HARD CAP (245M) …HARD FLOOR (171M) …50-50 SPLIT ALL REVENUE …SHARE OF ALL LOCAL TV-RADIO REVENUE …PHASE IN CAP …LARRY BIRD-RETAIN FA RULE 2)…MLB NOTEBOOK “NAMES IN NEWS” WANDER FRANCO BOB HORNER JACOB MISIROWSKI ————- 3)…NBA PLAYOFFS “SUPER TEAM-VS-UPSTART” OKC SPURS NY KNICKS 4)…NBA NOTEBOOK “TRADE RUMORS” OKC-BULLS BOSTON-LAKERS GOLDEN STATE-MIAMI —————- 5)…NFL LOSES IN SUPREME COURT…ROGER GOODELL/BRIAN FLORES “RACISM SUIT TO TRIAL” 6)…NFL NOTEBOOK…EAGLES/AJ BROWN “TRADE OFFERS” LA RAMS …PATRIOTS CHIEFS…JAGUARS CHARGERS-CHIEFS RAMS-RAIDERS PACKERS-FALCONS ============== (HALFTIME…DIXIELINE LUMBER) ============== 7)…CONGRESS-TO DO INTERVENTION ON NCAA PROBLEMS…TEXAS TECH “ANTI TRUST & GAMBLING” ———– 8)…NHL NOTEBOOK…KINGS/DUCKS/LEAFS/CANADIENS “COACHES-GM STORIES” ———— 9)…WORLD CUP ROSTERS SET…TEAM USA/MAURICIO POCHETTINO “TEAM USA-WORLD CUP” ============ #MLB #PADRES #mannymachado #fernandotatisjr #jakecronenworth #robmanfred #MLBPA #BRUCEMEYER #nfl #PATRIOTS #JAGUARS #CHIEFS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #EAGLES #PACKERS #FALCONS #fernandomendoza #joehortiz #BRIANFLORES #ROGERGOODELL #ROONEYRULE #lakers #knicks #celtics #bucks #thunder #spurs #WARRIORS #BULLS #GIANNISANTETOKOUNMPO #KARLANTHONYTOWNS #VICTORWEMBENYAMA #TEXASTECH #nhl #MAPLELEAFS #DUCKS #KINGS #goldenknights #canadiens #CLAUDELEMIEUX #teamusa #christianpulisic #MauricioPochettino #worldcup2026 Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com

This Day in Legal History: Rhode Island Ratifies the Constitution, 1790On this day in 1790, Rhode Island became the thirteenth and final original state to ratify the United States Constitution, doing so by a margin of 34 to 32 at a convention in Newport. Rhode Island's hesitation had been considerable: the state refused to send delegates to the Philadelphia Convention in 1787, and twice rejected ratification in popular referenda — a curiously democratic method for refusing to join a constitutional union founded in part on the premise that pure direct democracy is dangerous. The state's small-farmer and debtor classes, the same constituencies that had backed the paper-money policies that horrified Madison, were deeply suspicious of a strong federal government that would constrain state-issued currency, ban impairment of debt contracts (Article I, Section 10), and override state-level debtor protections.Ratification finally came under the gun: Congress, frustrated by the foot-dragging, was openly threatening to treat Rhode Island as a foreign nation for tariff purposes, which would have devastated the Providence merchants. The convention's narrow margin reflected a hostile deal more than a meeting of constitutional minds.Importantly, Rhode Island's ratification was conditioned on a lengthy list of proposed amendments — many of them mirroring the Bill of Rights that James Madison had already shepherded through Congress in September 1789 and that would be ratified in December 1791. With Rhode Island in, the original Union was at last complete, and the practical question of whether the new federal government could function with one stubborn holdout fell away. The episode is a useful reminder that the constitutional founding was not so much a singular moment as a slow, contested, occasionally coerced bargain — one that ended in Newport on a humid Saturday in May.The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday handed down a narrow 5-4 ruling in Pitchford v. Cain, reviving a Mississippi death row inmate's challenge to the prosecutor's race-based use of peremptory strikes at his 2006 capital trial. Justice Kavanaugh, writing for a majority that included Chief Justice Roberts plus Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson, held that the Mississippi Supreme Court unreasonably applied Batson v. Kentucky's three-step framework for challenges to peremptory strikes.The Court found the trial judge accepted the prosecutor's race-neutral explanations without giving defense counsel a meaningful opportunity to argue that those reasons were pretextual, and the state appellate court compounded the error by treating that omission as a waiver. The prosecutor, Doug Evans, used four of his twelve strikes to remove four of the five Black prospective jurors, leaving a jury of eleven white jurors and one Black juror in a Mississippi county that was then roughly 40 percent Black.The Court leaned heavily on its 2019 Flowers v. Mississippi decision, which involved the same prosecutor and the same trial judge and had already found Evans's pattern of striking Black jurors discriminatory. Federal habeas relief was appropriate because the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act's deferential “no fair-minded jurist could agree” standard cannot rescue a state-court ruling that simply skips Batson's third step. Justice Gorsuch dissented, joined by Justices Alito, Thomas, and Barrett, arguing the record showed counsel chose silence rather than being denied an opportunity. The case now returns to the Fifth Circuit for further proceedings.Justices Revive Mississippi Death Row Inmate's Batson Claim | Law360Caesars Entertainment agreed Thursday to be acquired by Tilman Fertitta's privately-held Fertitta Entertainment in an all-cash deal valued at roughly $17.6 billion, including the assumption of approximately $11.9 billion of Caesars' outstanding debt. Shareholders will receive $31 per share, a 49 percent premium over Caesars' unaffected share price as of February 25, and the company will be delisted from Nasdaq upon closing. The agreement includes a go-shop period running through approximately July 11 — a Delaware deal-protection mechanism that lets the target board solicit competing bids without triggering a termination fee, and that helps insulate the sale process from a Revlon-flavored fiduciary-duty challenge by signaling the board actively tested the market after signing.Latham & Watkins and Skadden are representing Caesars (the latter on antitrust), White & Case is advising Fertitta, and Freshfields is counseling the Carano family, which holds a roughly 5 percent stake and will roll part of its equity into the combined entity. The combined company would control more than 60 casino resorts and over 200 retail sports betting locations under the William Hill brand. Antitrust review will be the inflection point given the overlap on the Las Vegas Strip — where Caesars operates eight properties — and across digital betting. Funding will come from Fertitta equity and committed debt financing arranged by a syndicate of ten banks.4 Firms Steer Fertitta's $17.6B Caesars Entertainment Buy | Law360The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday finalized a long-awaited overhaul of the federal Independent Dispute Resolution process under the No Surprises Act of 2021, the statute that pulls most out-of-network billing fights out of the patient's hands and into a baseball-style arbitration between provider and payer. The headline change slashes the per-party administrative fee from $115 to $15 per case, undoing a sharp 2023 hike that providers had successfully challenged in the Eastern District of Texas as having been adopted without notice-and-comment rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act.The rule also expands batching, so economically similar items and services can be bundled into a single arbitration, which the agency says will cut transaction costs and ease the chronic IDR backlog. HHS is also rolling out a centralized federal dispute portal and a payer registry intended to fix the persistent problem of providers being unable to identify which entity is actually on the hook in any given case. Reactions from physician and radiology groups have been mixed, with broad support for the fee cut but lingering concern that the qualifying payment amount methodology — the benchmark arbitrators must consider — still tilts the field toward insurers. APA Section 706 challenges to portions of the earlier IDR framework remain pending in the Fifth Circuit.US HHS finalizes rule to streamline dispute resolution under No Surprises Act | ReutersABC's New York affiliate WABC-TV filed an objection with the FCC on Thursday, calling Chairman Brendan Carr's April order requiring early license renewals for all eight ABC-owned stations an “unconstitutional” act of viewpoint-based retaliation barred by the First Amendment. WABC submitted its renewal under protest, arguing the agency has not demanded simultaneous early renewals from a commonly owned station group in more than fifty years and that the Media Bureau's stated rationale — possible violations of the Communications Act of 1934 and the FCC's nondiscrimination rules — is pretext for punishing disfavored editorial speech.The doctrinal hook is the Bantam Books line of cases through last term's NRA v. Vullo, which holds that government officials cannot use the implicit threat of regulatory sanction to coerce private intermediaries into suppressing protected expression. The order followed a separate FCC inquiry into whether “The View” has been violating the agency's equal-time rule for political candidates, and came against the backdrop of repeated White House demands that Disney fire Jimmy Kimmel. Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez has openly urged Disney not to “flinch.”On the same day, the FCC issued a broader notice warning all broadcasters that licenses could be reviewed early if stations are deemed to be failing their statutory public-interest obligation — a posture that drops the question of broadcast licensing back into Red Lion-era First Amendment territory.FCC Targeting ABC Licenses To Punish Speech, Station Says | Law360 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The third panel discussion from the Gray Center's Fall 2025 conference featuring: Noah Phillips, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP Matt Stoller, American Economic Liberties Project Moderator: Senior Judge Douglas Ginsburg, D.C. Circuit

John is joined by Jeffrey L. Kessler, Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn LLP. They discuss the remarkable antitrust trial Jeff won involving Live Nation and Ticketmaster.In that case, the Department of Justice, 33 states, and the District of Columbia sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster, only for the DOJ to settle and withdraw from the case one week into the trial. The remaining states continued litigating and brought in Jeff as their new lead trial lawyer midway through the proceedings, an unprecedented action in major antitrust litigation. This required Jeff's team to enter a complex jury trial with almost no preparation time, review a massive evidentiary record with the assistance of AI, coordinate with dozens of state attorneys general, and quickly reorganize witness presentations and trial themes.The case centered on allegations that Live Nation and Ticketmaster unlawfully maintained monopoly power through long-term exclusive agreements, threats to withhold concert talent from venues using rival ticketing companies, and other conduct designed to block competition in ticket sales. The plaintiffs highlighted damaging internal company documents, including references to “boiling the frogs,” “digging a moat around the castle,” and using a “velvet hammer” to pressure venues, all of which became powerful evidence supporting claims of anti-competitive intent. The plaintiffs also relied on economic testimony and evidence showing that the companies internally acknowledged serious service and quality problems while publicly claiming their products were superior.Jeff's trial strategy included simplifying complicated antitrust theories for jurors, narrowing claims, reducing witnesses, and using AI tools to rapidly analyze deposition transcripts and evidence. After a lengthy trial and four days of jury deliberations, the plaintiffs secured a major verdict against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, with further proceedings still pending regarding damages and possible structural remedies, including the separation of Ticketmaster from Live Nation.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

The third panel discussion from the Gray Center's Fall 2025 conference featuring:Noah Phillips, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPMatt Stoller, American Economic Liberties ProjectModerator:Senior Judge Douglas Ginsburg, D.C. Circuit

Twelve months ago, Daniele Calisti, Head of Unit for Merger Policy and Case Support at the European Commission, joined us to discuss the launch of the Commission's public consultation on the revision of the EU Merger Guidelines. Now, with a draft text on the table, host Jenn Mellott welcomes him back — alongside economist David Foster of Frontier Economics and Brussels partner Thomas Janssens — to get the insider's perspective on the most significant rewrite of EU merger control in over twenty years. The conversation goes beyond the published text to explore the Commission's own thinking on the revamped efficiencies and "theory of benefit" framework, the new dynamic theories of harm, the differentiated evidential standard, resilience as a parameter of competition, and the Innovation Shield for acquisitions of small innovative companies. Whether you're a friend of the podcast or a new listener, you'll find everything you need in this episode to navigate the reform with confidence. With the consultation closing on 26 June and the Commission already applying the new principles informally, this episode delivers the insight your deal team needs — directly from the source.

In questo episodio, analizziamo come il mercato del lavoro sia diventato un nuovo campo d'azione anche per l'enforcement antitrust in Europa e in Italia. Dalle recenti linee guida della Commissione Europea che contemplano anche gli accordi c.d. no-poach e wage-fixing, fino alle prime sanzioni in diversi Paesi del mondo, esploriamo come le pratiche che limitano la mobilità dei lavoratori stiano entrando nel mirino delle autorità della concorrenza.  

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Seven Chinese nationals and four Chinese companies have been indicted by the US Department of Justice for price-fixing during the pandemic. The indictment alleges the men - through their companies - limited the production of dry good shipping containers in order to constrain the supply and drive up prices from late November 2019 through 2024. Plus, is Pax Americana ending? It doesn't have to. And that just might explain why President Trump is doing what he's doing on the international stage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Send us Fan MailGoogle just revealed the future of Search at Google I/O and Google Marketing Live — and it's far more personal, predictive, and invasive than most people realize.In this episode of Near Memo, Mike Blumenthal and Greg Sterling break down:A massive fake Google Business Profile fraud case involving 15,000 fake listings and $79 million in alleged fraudHow Google already infers your income, politics, preferences, and buying habits — even WITHOUT opting into “Personal Intelligence”The rise of AI-native advertising formatsWhy AI Mode may fundamentally reshape search, local discovery, Google Maps, and online commerceHow Google's ecosystem strategy could create unprecedented user lock-inThey also discuss:AI-powered personalizationGoogle's “good enough” AI strategyAI agents and transactional searchWhy antitrust rulings may have changed nothingThe future of ads inside AI search experiencesSubscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Let's dive into the latest happenings shaping the landscape of this dynamic industry. The pharmaceutical and biotech sectors are navigating a complex landscape replete with scientific advancements and regulatory challenges. A significant legal development comes from Takeda, which faces an $885 million verdict in a landmark pay-for-delay antitrust case. This ruling highlights the intense scrutiny of pharmaceutical companies over antitrust regulations, with potential implications for drug pricing strategies and industry practices. The possibility of tripling damages under these laws could set a precedent affecting future business operations, as Takeda plans to appeal, underscoring the high stakes involved in such litigation. Meanwhile, on the regulatory front, the White House's decision to include 600 generic medications in the TrumpRx purchasing portal marks a strategic effort to improve drug affordability. While its overall impact remains uncertain, this initiative aims to bridge gaps in medication accessibility for cost-sensitive populations. Similarly, Roche's licensing agreement with the Medicines Patent Pool to allow generic versions of Xofluza in 129 developing countries is a noteworthy step towards enhancing global access to essential medicines. These efforts underscore ongoing attempts to address affordability and accessibility concerns on a global scale. In clinical developments, UCB's Bimzelx has shown promising results against AbbVie's Skyrizi in treating psoriatic arthritis, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in disease activity compared to Skyrizi in a Phase 3b trial. With nearly half of the patients showing improved outcomes at week 16, Bimzelx is poised to become a competitive therapeutic option, potentially redefining treatment protocols for psoriatic arthritis. Novartis's termination of its contract with Chinese CDMO Porton Pharma Solutions due to regulatory issues underscores the challenges inherent in cross-border pharmaceutical partnerships. The $64 million legal claims looming over this decision highlight the financial and operational risks associated with international collaborations. Meanwhile, biopharmaceutical buyers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and local expertise to navigate rising licensing costs in China. Sanofi and Wave Life Sciences are making progress in addressing α1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), a genetic disorder that has witnessed limited therapeutic innovation for decades. Their efforts were highlighted at the American Thoracic Society meeting, showcasing ongoing attempts to bridge treatment gaps for rare diseases through next-generation approaches. Strategic investments continue to shape the industry, as evidenced by Lauxera Capital Partners' successful EUR520 million fundraising aimed at advancing healthcare technologies. Additionally, Merck's agreement to supply Keytruda for Exelixis' colorectal cancer trial exemplifies collaborative efforts crucial for advancing cancer research. These developments reflect an industry balancing innovation with regulatory compliance and market dynamics. Scientific progress is also evident in Relay Therapeutics' advancement with its PI3K inhibitor, which has shown promising Phase 2 data in treating blood vessel disorders. This underscores the potential of PI3K inhibitors to address unmet medical needs by targeting pathways significant in cancer and other diseases. The integration of artificial intelligence into drug discovery processes is another critical trend. Incyte's collaboration with Edison Scientific aims to enhance decision-making and streamline drug discovery, showcasing AI's potential to revolutionize R&D efficiency. However, persistent challenges remain as AI scales up but doesn't yet resolve clinical trial protocol issues fully. On the business front, Bristol Myers Squibb considers investing $1 billion in a Houston manufacturing plant, emphasizing strategic infrastructure investments crucial for meeting growing pharmaceutical demands. In drug approvals, AstraZeneca's Baxfendy has received FDA approval for treating uncontrolled hypertension by targeting aldosterone synthesis—offering a novel approach as a combination therapy. Moreover, Merck & Co.'s sacituzumab tirumotecan has achieved Phase 3 success in endometrial cancer trials, demonstrating superior survival outcomes compared to chemotherapy. This highlights the growing impact of targeted therapies in oncology and the ongoing shift towards precision medicine. Despite these positive developments, challenges persist. BioMarin Pharmaceutical's BMN 401 faced setbacks after missing key Phase 3 endpoints for skeletal healing in ENPP1 deficiency patients—highlighting complexities in rare disease drug development. In conclusion, these diverse developments reflect an industry steadfastly committed to advancing healthcare through scientific innovation while navigating regulatory hurdles and operational challenges. As these sectors evolve further, maintaining a balance between rapid innovation and rigorous oversight remains essential to ensuring impactful treatments reach patients worldwide promptly. Thank you for tuning in to Pharma Daily—stay informed and stay ahead of industry trends with us tomorrow!Support the show

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 15 Maggio 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.   Investimenti, Mercati e FinanzaTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / MF / La Stampa / Corriere della Sera / Repubblica* Consob ancora senza vertice. La nomina del presidente resta bloccata dopo un nuovo nulla di fatto nella maggioranza. Il tema è rilevante perché riguarda la governance del mercato finanziario italiano e la credibilità delle authority in una fase di forte volatilità regolatoria.* EGM: 207 società quotate e 11 miliardi di capitalizzazione. MF fotografa un mercato alternativo ancora vitale, utile per Pmi e scale-up che cercano capitale senza passare dai circuiti tradizionali. Il dato positivo è che esiste ancora una piattaforma domestica per accompagnare crescita, passaggi generazionali e internazionalizzazione.* Criptovalute: primo stop italiano e sequestro milionario a Coinbase. La Stampa segnala un intervento che conferma l'inasprimento della vigilanza sugli operatori crypto. Per gli investitori istituzionali il messaggio è chiaro: il settore resta interessante, ma solo con presìdi di compliance robusti.* Monete digitali private sotto osservazione. Il Sole 24 Ore richiama i rischi sistemici legati a stablecoin e strumenti digitali non pienamente regolati. Il lato positivo è che la regolamentazione può rafforzare la fiducia degli investitori e aprire spazio a operatori più solidi.Banche, Credito e ImpreseTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / MF / Corriere della Sera / Repubblica* Da Simest 4,3 miliardi in 3 mesi. MF evidenzia un'accelerazione degli strumenti a supporto dell'export e dell'internazionalizzazione. È un segnale favorevole per le imprese italiane: liquidità, garanzie e finanza agevolata restano leve centrali per presidiare mercati esteri complessi.* Demanio: patrimonio da 63 miliardi e 5 miliardi da investire. Il Sole 24 Ore segnala il potenziale economico del patrimonio pubblico. La valorizzazione degli asset immobiliari dello Stato può diventare una leva di investimento, rigenerazione urbana e collaborazione pubblico-privato.* Authority e nomine: Consob, Antitrust e Rai in stallo. Più testate riportano tensioni sulle nomine pubbliche. Per il mondo economico il punto non è solo politico: la stabilità delle autorità indipendenti incide direttamente su mercati, concorrenza e fiducia degli operatori.Fisco, Normativa e CasaTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Corriere della Sera / La Stampa* Rottamazione estesa anche alle multe. Il Corriere segnala che nel decreto fiscale entra anche il tema delle sanzioni amministrative. Il valore complessivo della rottamazione viene indicato in 48 miliardi. Il beneficio potenziale è una maggiore capacità di recupero crediti per gli enti, ma resta il rischio di stratificare nuove sanatorie.* IMU, Tari e multe: doppie sanatorie locali. Il Sole 24 Ore descrive un quadro fiscale frammentato, con enti locali chiamati a gestire regole non sempre lineari. Per famiglie e imprese la priorità resta la certezza delle scadenze e dei perimetri applicativi.* Concordato preventivo: nel mirino 1,4 milioni di partite IVA considerate inaffidabili. Il Sole 24 Ore segnala una stretta selettiva sul rapporto tra Fisco e autonomi. Il dato è rilevante perché può spingere verso maggiore trasparenza, ma richiede attenzione per non penalizzare chi ha anomalie formali e non evasive.* Piano casa: previsto un maxi bonus di volumetria per gli interventi privati. La misura può attivare investimenti edilizi senza replicare gli eccessi del Superbonus. Il punto positivo è la possibilità di mobilitare capitale privato, riqualificazione urbana e offerta abitativa.Industria, Export e DifesaTestate: MF / La Verità / Il Foglio / La Stampa / Corriere della Sera* Export di armi italiane a 9 miliardi: Leonardo domina. MF segnala una forte crescita del comparto difesa. È un settore sempre più strategico, sia per ragioni geopolitiche sia industriali: alta tecnologia, occupazione qualificata e filiere nazionali diventano asset competitivi.* La finanza investe nel defence tech italiano. La Verità evidenzia l'interesse crescente dei capitali privati verso tecnologie dual use, sicurezza, spazio, cyber e difesa. Il dato positivo è la nascita di un ecosistema dove startup, industria e finanza possono convergere.* Ferretti: cambio di governance e crescente peso cinese. La Verità e Il Tempo leggono il dossier come caso simbolico di presidio estero su un marchio industriale italiano. Il rischio è la perdita di controllo strategico; l'opportunità è rafforzare strumenti nazionali per proteggere competenze e filiere pregiate.* Electrolux e industria europea. La Verità segnala il tema della tenuta occupazionale e competitiva. Il nodo resta il costo industriale europeo: energia, regolazione e concorrenza internazionale. In positivo, la crisi può accelerare politiche industriali più pragmatiche.Energia e GeopoliticaTestate: Corriere della Sera / Repubblica / Il Sole 24 Ore / Domani / Il Foglio / Il Giornale* Gasdotto Nigeria-Marocco-Europa: piano da 25 miliardi. Il Sole 24 Ore segnala un progetto infrastrutturale di grande scala. Per l'Europa è una potenziale leva di diversificazione energetica, utile a ridurre dipendenze e vulnerabilità.* Hormuz sotto pressione: altre due navi colpite. Corriere, Repubblica e altre testate descrivono l'escalation nello Stretto. L'impatto economico è diretto su energia, trasporti e premi assicurativi. La possibile intesa con Teheran viene letta come tentativo di stabilizzazione.* USA-Cina: accordi su carne, Boeing e chip, ma Taiwan resta il nodo. Repubblica e Il Giornale riportano aperture commerciali, inclusa la partita sugli aerei Boeing e sui semiconduttori. Il messaggio per le imprese è duplice: qualche spazio di normalizzazione c'è, ma la catena tecnologica resta terreno di scontro.* Draghi: Europa sola, servono impegni comuni sulla difesa. Corriere, Repubblica, Messaggero, Domani e Foglio convergono sul messaggio dell'ex premier. Per il business europeo significa più spesa comune, più industria continentale, più coordinamento strategico.Lavoro, Formazione e Capitale UmanoTestate: Repubblica / Il Sole 24 Ore / Il Foglio / Espresso* Bonus assunzioni sempre meno utilizzati. Repubblica segnala un calo dell'efficacia degli incentivi al lavoro. Il tema centrale è che il mercato non si sblocca solo con bonus: servono competenze, formazione e semplificazione.* Medicina: l'80% degli aspiranti resta nel sistema universitario. Il Sole 24 Ore evidenzia un dato positivo sul capitale umano sanitario. La sfida è trasformare l'accesso in percorsi formativi sostenibili, con effetti di lungo periodo su sanità e occupazione qualificata.* IA a scuola: insegnarla per governarla. L'Espresso porta il tema dell'intelligenza artificiale nella formazione. È una priorità economica, non solo educativa: alfabetizzazione digitale e competenze AI saranno decisive per produttività e competitività.

Financial lines insurance trends are evolving with new legal rulings, DOJ antitrust activity and emerging AI-related risks impacting coverage and compliance. In this episode, Mike Radak and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, discuss a recent Ninth Circuit decision impacting D&O insurance coverage, recent Department of Justice enforcement signals and a case exploring AI and legal privilege. Together, they break down what these developments mean for policyholders and organizations, including how to challenge coverage denials, prepare for regulatory scrutiny and manage confidentiality risks associated with AI tools.

Welcome back to The Majority Report On today's program: National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett claims on CNBC that consumer confidence being at record lows is a result of the consumer becoming stressed out by Donald Trump fixing "all of the world's problems". As the economy continues to head straight towards a recession, Bloomberg shares a chart that shows the world's oil inventories are falling at record pace. Chief economist at Open Markets, Brian Callaci joins the program for a conversation about his new book "Chains of Command: The Rise and Cruel Reign of the Franchise Economy". In the Fun Half: Donald Trump gives a $6.9M no-bid contract to his personal pool guy to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explains why she is not willing to align herself with someone like Marjorie Taylor-Greene.  We take a look back at MTG's record on Palestine and what could've possibly led to her changing her position on Israel. Tom Steyer talking with Hasan Piker about how he went from being a billionaire hedge fund manager to a progressive candidate for Governor of Georgia Joe Rogan really wants to believe that the government has proof of aliens. Bill Maher and John Fetterman laugh about trump calling a woman a piggie. PDB and Terrence Howard have an interesting conversation about Game of Thrones. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: SMALLS: Get 60% off your cat's first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you go to Smalls.com/MAJORITY RIDGE WALLET: Get up to 40% off @Ridge with code MAJORITYREPORT at https://www.Ridge.com/MAJORITYREPORT FACTOR: Go to FactorMeals.com/majority50off and use code majority50off to get 50% off and free daily greens per box SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.

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We’re back in the Dixieline Studios for Hacksaw’s Headlines. The Padres bats have been cold. Dodgers Ohtani and Hernandez power outage? Angels injury bug. MLB Headlines from Tigers, Astros, Marlins, Pirates. Lakers and Thunder blowouts continue. NBA off the court news from NBA Lottery, Clippers, Bucks, Mavericks. QB issues with Jets, Cardinals, Steelers. NHL Playoffs and Lottery news with Ducks, Canadiens, Canucks, Maple Leafs, ESPN. PGA LIV War of Words involves Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm. Plus, Ted Turner, Formula 1 and WTA Tennis. Got a question or comment in the world of sports for Hacksaw? Drop your take in the live chat on YouTube, Facebook or X. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, May 7, 2026. 1)..PADRES BASEBALL-FULL OF QUESTIONS “HI PAYROLL-LOW VOLTAGE LINEUP” 2)..DODGERS-ANGELS UPDATES “POWER OUTAGE-INJURY ISSUES” 3)..MLB NOTEBOOK “BASEBALL HEADLINES” TIGERS ASTROS MARLINS PIRATES ——– 4)..LAKERS-OKLAHOMA CITY “BLOWOUTS CONTINUE” 5)..NBA NOTEBOOK “OFF THE COURT” NBA LOTTERY CLIPPERS BUCKS DALLAS =========== HALFTIME..DIXIELINE LUMBER =========== 6)..NFL NOTEBOOK…JETS/ARIZ/STEELERS “QB ISSUES” ———- 7)..NHL NOTEBOOK “PLAYOFFS & LOTTERY” DUCKS.. MONTREAL. VANCOUVER MAPLE LEAFS ESPN ———- 8)..PGA-LIV BACK IN THE HEADLINES “WAR OF WORDS” DE CHAMBEAU ..Expect severe PGA-penalties-Anti Trust suit RAHM ..No way out of this..LIV won’t release me..PGA won’t accept me 9)…SPORTSWIRE FORMULA 1 WTA TENNIS ———— 9)..TED TURNER PASSES AWAY “MOUTH OF THE SOUTH & HISTORY” ======== #MLB #tigers #astros #braves #marlins #pirates #PADRES #mannymachado #fernandotatisjr #jakecronenworth #mattwaldron #jacksonmerrill #DODGERS #tylerglasnow #shoheiohtani #teoscarhernandez #daltonrushing #justinwrobleski #ANGELS #artemoreno #perryminasian #tarikskubal #FRAMBERVALDEZ #josealtuve #nfl #DOLPHINS #JETS #STEELERS #CARDINALS #russellwilson #malikwilliams #lakers #lebronjames #lukadoncic #clippers #thunder #bucks #GIANNISANTETOKOUNMPO #SHAIGILGEOUSALEXANDER #ducks #LUKASDOSTAL #CUTTERGAUTHIER #nhl #MAPLELEAFS #canucks #canadiens #NICKSUZUKI #hockeynightincanada #doncherry #f1 #fifa #worldcup2026 #pga #livgolf #BRYSONDECHAMBEAU #jonrahm #cocogauff #tedturner #cnn #wtbs #tbs #tnt #thrashers #hawks Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com

Das Video vom Live Podcast auf der OMR kommt Samstag im Laufe des Tages. Wir lassen und die OMR 2026 und Pips Keynote Revue passieren. Wieso stimmt das Narrativ, dass Junior Entwickler keine Zukunft haben, wahrscheinlich nicht? Anthropic verpflichtet sich, $200 Mrd. an Google Cloud auszugeben. DeepSeek schließt eine $7-Mrd.-Finanzierungsrunde ab und plant erstmals eine echte Revenue-Strategie. Im Wettbewerbsbereich wird Google von Trivago wegen Antitrust verklagt – und in Brüssel werden schwere Vorwürfe gegen Ursula von der Leyen laut, weil eine geplante Google-Strafe gestoppt wurde. Cloudflare meldet Q1-Earnings und kündigt gleichzeitig Layoffs an, der CEO veröffentlicht ein Manifest unter dem Titel "Building for the Future". Das deutsche KI-Übersetzungs-Startup DeepL streicht rund ein Viertel seiner Stellen. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) OMR 2026 (00:08:14) Anthropic Google Chips & Elon (00:22:55) TokenMade.ai (00:26:45) Anthropic 200% net revenue retention?  (00:32:20) DeepSeek raised $7 Mrd., plant Revenue-Strategie (00:41:00) Trivago vs. Google: Antitrust-Klage (00:42:35) Vorwürfe gegen von der Leyen wegen gestoppter Google-Strafe (00:44:40) Cloudflare Earnings & DeepL Layoffs Shownotes Pips OMR-Keynote (Video) - youtube.com Pips OMR-Keynote (Slides) - substack.com Anthropic committed $200 Mrd. für Google Cloud Chips - theinformation.com Anthropic Claude Update auf X - xcancel.com Farzyness Tech-Post - xcancel.com Google AI Mode Share - share.google TokenMade Rückblick TokenMade.ai/01 DeepSeek raised $7 Mrd., plant Revenue-Strategie - theinformation.com Trivago vs. Google: Antitrust-Klage - phocuswire.com Vorwürfe gegen von der Leyen wegen Google-Strafe - heise.de Cloudflare Q1: Earnings und Layoffs - cnbc.com Cloudflare: Building for the Future - blog.cloudflare.com DeepL streicht ein Viertel der Stellen - handelsblatt.com

VLOG May 7: Live Nation hearing, partial unsealing win, FOIA pro bono? https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28060968-doj-denies-foia-request-after-it-settled-with-live-nation-now-deemed-a-monopolist-by-sdny-jury-so-inner-city-press-appeals/ Harvey Weinstein trial, SDNY angle, no exhibits https://matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/sovereign-district-in-harvey-weinstein Fed Governors shrug at antitrust? UN CAR corruption, @USUN zip https://innercitypress.com/ungate1minuscaicp050726.html

Antitrust populists claimed blocking the Spirit–JetBlue merger would protect competition and consumers. But their effort led to an intervention that strengthened the very oligopoly they set out to fight.Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-antitrust-populists-drove-spirit-airlines-out-business2026 is the Year of Rothbard—Murray's 100th birthday—and we're celebrating by giving away free copies of Anatomy of the State through May 31. Grab yours today at https://mises.org/gabfreebookBe sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 6 Maggio 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.   Fonti principali: Corriere della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore, Repubblica, La Stampa, MF, Italia Oggi, Il Foglio, Avvenire  Investimenti, mercati e scenario macroeconomicoIl tema dominante della giornata resta la crescente pressione sull'economia europea derivante dalla combinazione tra crisi energetica, tensioni geopolitiche e rallentamento della crescita.Il Fondo Monetario Internazionale stima per l'Italia un impatto potenziale fino a 2.270 euro per famiglia nello scenario peggiore, valore superiore alla media europea stimata in 1.750 euro.Nel confronto internazionale emergono differenze rilevanti: Slovacchia a 620 euro, Spagna a 450 euro.  Il quadro macro riportato nelle analisi mostra un'Eurozona ancora resiliente ma fragile:* crescita attesa al +1,3% nel 2026;* inflazione prevista al 2,6%;* tassi BCE stimati in area 2,5%;* spread Btp-Bund vicino agli 80 punti base;* rendimento del decennale italiano intorno al 3,80%.  In questo contesto Giorgetti apre a una possibile discussione europea sulla flessibilità dei conti pubblici, segnale importante perché certifica che anche i Paesi tradizionalmente rigoristi iniziano a considerare necessario un margine fiscale maggiore per fronteggiare shock energetici e rallentamento industriale. Il messaggio politico ed economico è prudente ma chiaro: se la situazione dovesse peggiorare, il governo è pronto a intervenire a sostegno di famiglie e imprese.  Dal punto di vista dei mercati finanziari, l'attenzione resta anche sulle nomine di Consob e Antitrust. La stampa economica sottolinea come il peso del Quirinale e delle istituzioni europee sarà decisivo per garantire continuità regolatoria e credibilità internazionale.  Il quadro generale resta quindi complesso, ma non recessivo. Gli investitori leggono positivamente la possibilità di un approccio europeo meno rigido sui bilanci pubblici, soprattutto se orientato a investimenti strategici e sicurezza energetica.Banche centrali, credito e tecnologia finanziariaUno dei temi più interessanti della giornata riguarda il ruolo delle banche centrali nell'era dell'intelligenza artificiale e della finanza digitale.Fabio Panetta ribadisce che la tecnologia può migliorare il sistema finanziario ma non può sostituire le banche centrali. Dietro questa affermazione si nasconde una riflessione molto più ampia sul controllo della moneta e sulla sovranità finanziaria europea.  L'idea centrale è che:* AI,* piattaforme fintech,* stablecoin,* wallet digitali,* Big Tech finanziariepossono rendere più efficienti pagamenti e credito, ma non possono garantire:* stabilità monetaria;* gestione delle crisi;* controllo dell'inflazione;* tutela dei depositi;* funzione di prestatore di ultima istanza.Il tema è strategico perché la vera sfida oggi non è più soltanto bancaria, ma geopolitica e industriale. Stati Uniti e Cina stanno accelerando sull'integrazione tra tecnologia e finanza, mentre l'Europa cerca di evitare una dipendenza sistemica da piattaforme private estere.Da qui l'accelerazione su:* euro digitale;* cybersecurity finanziaria;* regolamentazione AI;* sistemi europei di pagamento;* governance algoritmica.Panetta mette inoltre in guardia da un rischio meno visibile ma molto concreto: l'omologazione degli algoritmi finanziari. Se tutti gli operatori utilizzassero gli stessi modelli AI, i mercati potrebbero diventare più fragili e amplificare crisi e volatilità.Per il mondo corporate questo significa una cosa precisa: la regolazione finanziaria europea aumenterà, ma parallelamente cresceranno anche investimenti e opportunità nel fintech regolamentato.Sul fronte bancario resta molto seguita anche la vicenda MPS-Mediobanca, con le audizioni parlamentari e il tema delle chat tra esponenti politici e MEF. Più che l'impatto immediato sui conti, il mercato osserva il possibile effetto reputazionale sul sistema finanziario italiano.  Industria, PNRR e trasformazione produttivaSul fronte industriale emerge una doppia dinamica: da un lato rallentamento e tensioni sui costi, dall'altro forte accelerazione sugli investimenti pubblici.Il PNRR entra nella sua fase più operativa. A Roma si parla di una corsa finale per spendere 150 milioni di euro in due mesi, segnale della pressione crescente sugli enti locali ma anche della volontà di non perdere le risorse europee.  Molto rilevante anche il dossier casa. Il Sole 24 Ore parla di 53 mila immobili pubblici coinvolti nel piano abitativo nazionale, mentre altre fonti stimano fino a 60 mila alloggi da recuperare. Il comparto immobiliare pubblico potrebbe quindi trasformarsi in uno dei principali driver economici dei prossimi anni, con impatti positivi su:* edilizia;* rigenerazione urbana;* impiantistica;* servizi energetici;* filiere locali.  Sul fronte incentivi industriali continuano invece le tensioni sul decreto Transizione 5.0 e sui meccanismi di iperammortamento.Le imprese chiedono regole più semplici e maggiore prevedibilità, soprattutto per investimenti in:* automazione;* AI industriale;* efficienza energetica;* digitalizzazione produttiva.  Il lato positivo è che il sistema produttivo italiano continua a investire nonostante il contesto complesso. Molte aziende stanno accelerando sulla trasformazione tecnologica per recuperare produttività e ridurre dipendenza energetica.MF sottolinea inoltre la necessità di aumentare i fondi italiani destinati alle PMI, tema cruciale per rafforzare il capitale domestico e limitare la dipendenza da investitori esteri.  Energia e geopoliticaLa crisi dello Stretto di Hormuz continua a rappresentare il principale fattore di instabilità globale.Le testate descrivono uno scenario di forte tensione:* traffico marittimo rallentato;* navi protette militarmente;* rischio escalation regionale;* nuove rotte energetiche allo studio per bypassare Hormuz.Secondo diverse analisi, il mondo sta entrando in una nuova fase di frammentazione geopolitica in cui energia, logistica e sicurezza tornano centrali nelle strategie industriali.Per l'Italia il costo energetico resta superiore rispetto a molti partner europei. Alcune stime parlano di una pressione fino a 2.000 euro annui per famiglia.  Tuttavia, proprio questa crisi potrebbe accelerare:* diversificazione energetica;* investimenti infrastrutturali;* sviluppo rinnovabili;* autonomia strategica europea.Per molte imprese industriali si apre quindi una fase difficile nel breve periodo ma potenzialmente molto favorevole nel medio termine per chi investirà rapidamente in efficienza e indipendenza energetica. Fisco, lavoro e capitale umanoSul fronte fiscale il dato più rilevante riguarda l'aumento del gettito IVA, spinto dall'inflazione e dai prezzi energetici. Lo Stato incassa di più, ma il beneficio deriva soprattutto dall'aumento dei prezzi più che da una reale espansione economica.  Sul mercato del lavoro emergono invece alcune criticità strutturali:* bassa produttività;* mismatch di competenze;* ritardo nella formazione tecnica;* occupazione giovanile fragile.Il Corriere sottolinea come l'Italia resti in fondo alle classifiche europee per integrazione tra scuola e lavoro.  Repubblica evidenzia inoltre che i fondi per i bonus assunzioni di giovani, donne e Sud copriranno solo circa 110 mila beneficiari, numero ritenuto insufficiente rispetto al fabbisogno reale.  Parallelamente cresce il dibattito sul rapporto tra intelligenza artificiale e occupazione. Il Sole 24 Ore e Avvenire insistono sulla necessità di usare la contrattazione industriale per definire:* nuove professionalità;* tutele;* formazione continua;* governance dell'automazione.  Nel complesso emerge una visione meno ideologica e più pragmatica rispetto al passato: l'AI non viene più vista solo come rischio occupazionale, ma come leva necessaria per sostenere competitività e crescita.

Spirit Airlines is gone. And Washington is already trying to blame everyone else. In this Good Morning Liberty breakdown, Nate and Chuck look at the collapse of Spirit Airlines, the blocked JetBlue merger, Elizabeth Warren's "Biden win for flyers," Robert Reich's airline consolidation argument, and the government's very normal habit of breaking things in the name of helping consumers. Was it fuel prices? Was it the Biden DOJ blocking the JetBlue Spirit merger? Was it bad business? The answer from GML: there is blame to go around, but the deeper problem is politicians and regulators having the power to jack with markets in the first place. Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, airline antitrust, Elizabeth Warren, Robert Reich, airline consolidation, consumer prices, and the myth of government-managed competition all collide in this one. Chapters: 00:00 Good Morning Liberty intro 00:01 Spirit Airlines is done 00:03 The left and right fight over blame 00:06 Both sides are a little bit right 00:07 The DOJ blocking the merger 00:09 Spirit CEO on the JetBlue offer 00:11 Was the merger actually "illegal"? 00:14 Sean Duffy, Biden DOJ, and competition 00:16 Government got involved, travelers lost 00:20 Robert Reich's airline argument 00:27 Airline deregulation and cheaper airfare 00:40 Elizabeth Warren's "win for flyers" ages badly Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club @ joingml.com All links @ gml.bio.link Subscribe, like, comment, and share. Then leave a rating and review on the podcast app because unlike Spirit, we are still accepting baggage.  

Spirit Airlines is gone.And Washington is already trying to blame everyone else. In this Good Morning Liberty breakdown, Nate and Chuck look at the collapse of Spirit Airlines, the blocked JetBlue merger, Elizabeth Warren's "Biden win for flyers," Robert Reich's airline consolidation argument, and the government's very normal habit of breaking things in the name of helping consumers. Was it fuel prices? Was it the Biden DOJ blocking the JetBlue Spirit merger? Was it bad business? The answer from GML: there is blame to go around, but the deeper problem is politicians and regulators having the power to jack with markets in the first place. Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, airline antitrust, Elizabeth Warren, Robert Reich, airline consolidation, consumer prices, and the myth of government-managed competition all collide in this one. Chapters:00:00 Good Morning Liberty intro00:01 Spirit Airlines is done00:03 The left and right fight over blame00:06 Both sides are a little bit right00:07 The DOJ blocking the merger00:09 Spirit CEO on the JetBlue offer00:11 Was the merger actually "illegal"?00:14 Sean Duffy, Biden DOJ, and competition00:16 Government got involved, travelers lost00:20 Robert Reich's airline argument00:27 Airline deregulation and cheaper airfare00:40 Elizabeth Warren's "win for flyers" ages badly Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhAWatch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2Join the Fed Haters Club @ joingml.comAll links @ gml.bio.link Subscribe, like, comment, and share. Then leave a rating and review on the podcast app because unlike Spirit, we are still accepting baggage.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

The European Commission's draft merger guidelines land at a moment of real geopolitical flux — and its changes cut both ways. Scale, resilience, innovation and supply chain security are now embedded in the competitive assessment as key factors, and a new "theory of benefit" framework enables parties to argue efficiencies in novel and more comprehensive ways. At the same time, the Commission has equipped itself with a significantly expanded enforcement toolkit — from entrenchment and dynamic foreclosure to labour market effects and minority shareholdings. In this episode of the Essential Antitrust podcast, Freshfields partners Jenn Mellott, Andreas von Bonin and Paul van den Berg discuss what has actually changed in practice: how the new innovation shield works for start-up acquisitions, where the new theories of harm create risk that deal teams need to plan for from day one, and what the expanded efficiencies framework means for how you build and present your deal to the Commission.

Jason covers a busy week in RV and camping news as Washington's Department of Natural Resources will fully close four campgrounds for the 2026 season and reduce services elsewhere; California proposes three new state parks in the Central Valley; An update on the potential Lippert (LCI) and Patrick Industries merger includes a letter from Senator Mike Lee seeking details due to antitrust concerns; RV shipments fell in March, and more. 'Get free shipping on orders over $99 at Etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 ****************************** Connect with RV Miles:  RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers Tickets for HOMECOMING go on sale for Mile Marker members on April 1st and for the general public on May 1st. Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming 00:00 Intro 00:28 Washington Campground Cuts 01:41 California Park Expansion 02:46 Alabama Gulf RV Resort 03:47 Sponsor Etrailer 04:33 Merger Antitrust Scrutiny 08:28 RV Shipments Slide 09:26 Airstream Parts Policy 10:08 Airstream F1 Track Tow 10:32 Grand Design Roof Upgrade 11:18 Fantasy Raises Money 12:09 Outro

Dan Currell, former Department of Education official, joins the podcast to break down how colleges and law schools use opaque pricing, fake tuition numbers, and binding early decision contracts to maximize returns from students.Study with our Free Plan⁠⁠Download our iOS app⁠Watch Episode 556 on YouTubeCheck out all of our “What's the Deal With” segmentsGet caught up with our ⁠Word of the Week⁠⁠ library0:00 The Early Decision Racket5:30 How College Pricing Actually Works14:54 The Hidden Price Problem22:13 Antitrust, Regulation, and Who Could Fix This33:18 Who Pays Full Price?41:59 Southern School Surge and Demographics50:19 Record Law School Applications and Final Advice

In this episode of Second Request, Executive Editor Teddy Downey sits down with John Newman, an antitrust expert and professor at the University of Memphis, to discuss Newman's recent paper "Lawless Antitrust" and the how antitrust enforcement has deviated from statutory text. 

Send us Fan MailGreg and Mike discuss the shifting landscape of local search. From the FTC's latest crackdown on incentivized reviews to Yelp's attempt to fast-forward their antitrust case against Google using recent federal rulings. We also explore the expansion of LSAs and the transition from the "Local Pack" to AI-driven "Ask Maps."Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

Jay Campbell is BACK... and this time he's talking about all the cutting edge peptides for building muscle. We're talking follistatin derivatives with 19 day half lives, super retatrutide that you might only need to inject once every TWO MONTHS, and why these compounds could be the future of building lean mass without the brutal side effects. Jay tells stories about the legendary Dan Duchaine. You'll learn the REAL history of cyclical ketogenic dieting, why going zero carb all week then carb loading on weekends was revolutionary for bodybuilders in the 90s. Here's where it gets controversial... Jay explains why aromatase inhibitors are absolutely DESTROYING modern bodybuilding physiques. SPONSORS Huel — huel.com/mindpump MP Hormones — mphormones.com MAPS PPL — mapsppl.com   KEY TOPICS • Cyclical ketogenic dieting protocol: zero carb Monday through Friday, depletion workout Saturday morning, then unlimited carbs until Sunday night • Long term ketogenic dieting can retard insulin metabolism and increase A1C levels even without eating carbs • Aromatase inhibitors prevent bodybuilders from achieving true shredded condition by blocking fat loss below 7 to 8% body fat • Estrogen ratio to testosterone matters more than absolute estrogen levels for men on TRT • New follistatin derivative FLGR has a 19 day half life and binds only to non organ sensitive androgen receptors • Super retatrutide may only require injection once every two months due to extended efficacy • Dan Duchaine pioneered the ephedra caffeine aspirin stack and introduced carb cycling to bodybuilding • High dose insulin combined with carbohydrate manipulation was the real secret of 90s mass monster physiques   TIMESTAMPS 0:24 Jay Campbell 1:42 Dan Duchaine 5:21 The cyclical ketogenic diet 6:26 crash test dummy research 7:52 long term keto 9:21 carb loading protocol 11:54 Insulin resistance symptoms 14:26 Why AIs are destroying physiques 18:58 New follistatin FLGR peptide 27:15 Recovery Stack 32:46 Bio Regulators and Prostate Peptides 35:33 Legal Gray Area 39:48 Company Operations Explained 40:38 New Hair and Face Launch 41:41 GLP Patent Crackdown 44:07 Small Molecules 45:29 Microdosing GLP Side Effects 48:40 Antitrust and Innovation Fears 51:09 Bodybuilding 52:50 Klotho Anti Aging Breakdown 59:42 Cerebrolysin Brain Benefits 01:07:13 Jail Story 01:16:11 Product Timeline   PEOPLE MENTIONED Jay Campbell — Guest and peptide expert who specializes in cutting edge hormone optimization Dan Duchaine — Legendary bodybuilding guru who wrote The Underground Steroid Handbook and pioneered the ECA stack and carb cycling Mauro DiPasquale — Doctor who wrote The Anabolic Diet book and was instrumental in low carb bodybuilding research Lyle McDonald — Author of the cyclical ketogenic diet book who Jay describes as brilliant but crazy Hans Hobstock — Bodybuilder who appeared on the cover of Dan Duchaine's Body Opus book and trained at Jay's gym Ben Pakulski — Professional bodybuilder who described aromatase inhibitors as the worst drugs he ever took Charles Poliquin — Strength coach referenced for his quote about earning your carbs through training Paul Saladino — Carnivore diet advocate who changed his position to include honey and fruit

Plus: Businesses can now officially request tariff refunds from the U.S. government. And FBI director Kash Patel sues the Atlantic publication for defamation. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast, we are coming to you after a great trip to beautiful Backstage Access Napa Valley for an intimate conversation with one of country music's most captivating voices: Cyndi Thomson. Cyndi made history with her Gold-certified debut album My World and the #1 smash hit "What I Really Meant to Say." After famously walking away from the industry at the height of her stardom to prioritize her personal life, Cyndi has returned to the craft on her own terms. In this soulful chat, Cyndi opens up about the evolution of her artistry and the peace she's found off-stage. We discuss: The Power of Presence: Why "being present where you are" has become her ultimate guiding principle. Newfound Wisdom: How life experience has fundamentally changed her approach to the music business. Creative Freedom: Why she feels more liberated in her songwriting today than during her early chart-topping years. The Heart of Napa: We look ahead to the future and have a little fun imagining what her signature wine label would be. Jamie also breaks down the massive legal news that hit the industry last week. A federal jury officially found Live Nation and Ticketmaster guilty of operating an illegal monopoly. As a media executive and voting member of the Academy, Jrod explains: The "Smoking Gun" evidence that showed fans were consistently overcharged. Why 34 State Attorneys General refused to settle and took the fight to a jury. What this means for the future of live touring and your wallet. Follow Jrodconcerts: Instagram: @jrodconcertsmedia Web: www.jrodconcertsmedia.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share! __ Support the show: DoorDash: When life happens, get a little order delivered with DoorDash. Visit ⁠https://doordash.com⁠ today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 2043, Jack and guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra are joined by co-host of Brief Recess, Michael Foote, to discuss… The Use of ICE to Suppress the Vote / Disappear People, Ticketmaster And Live Nation Lose Antitrust Case and more! Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues Live Nation Lost Its Monopoly Trial. What’s Next — and Could Ticketmaster Really Be Sold? LISTEN: KARMA by SHIMASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lady who wore a penis costume to a No Kings protest in Fairhope, Alabama was acquitted of disturbing the peace.DNI Tulsi Gabbard referred the Ukraine Whistleblower and former Intelligence Community Inspector General to the DOJ for criminal prosecution. Crime: TBD.US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro continues to harass the Federal Reserve. This time she sent prosecutors to bang on the door demanding to inspect the ongoing renovations.The Trump administration uses the threat of administrative sanctions to force changes it can't get from Congress or the courts. The Justice Department extorted $17 million from IBM — which just so happens to have billions of dollars in government contracts! — for committing DEI “fraud.” And the FTC forced brand advisers to agree not to “discriminate” against conservative media outlets.On a more positive note, a judge in Maryland continues to block the ICE facility being constructed in the state, and Judge Richard Leon put the kibosh on Trump's ballroom … again.MAIN SHOW:A jury slapped Live Nation and Ticket Master in the antitrust lawsuit filed in New York. The feds noped out two days into trial, but the states who picked up the baton and ran with it. The jurors found the company liable on all counts. We talk about the ins and outs of the decision and some pending legal questions still waiting for resolution. We also break down a new lawsuit brought by a lawful resident of Maine with no criminal record who was seized by ICE during “Operation Catch of the Day” and brutalized. Can he sue under the Maine Civil Rights Act? And if so, is this a path forward for blue states to fill the gap left by inadequate federal laws?Penis costume protester prevails in courthttps://www.courthousenews.com/penis-costume-protester-prevails-in-court/Tulsi's “Criminal Referral” of the Ukraine Whistleblower and ICIGhttps://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2026/4154-pr-06-26Prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office tried to access Federal Reserve headquarters, but were turned awayhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/prosecutors-jeanine-pirro-office-visit-federal-reserve-headquarters-jerome-powell/Justice Department settles with IBM over alleged DEI practiceshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/04/16/justice-department-settles-with-ibm-over-alleged-dei-practices/Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative mediahttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/ad-firms-settle-with-trump-ftc-over-claims-they-boycotted-conservative-mediaMaryland v. Mullinhttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72313096/state-of-maryland-v-mullinNational Trust for Historic Preservation v. National Park Servicehttps://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72028010/national-trust-for-historic-preservation-in-the-united-states-v-nationalUS v. LiveNation [docket via CourtListener]https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68557723/united-states-of-america-v-live-nation-entertainment-inc/?order_by=desc&page=1Carvajal-Munoz v. Ravencamp [docket via CourtListener]https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73186770/carvajal-munoz-v-ravencamp/Maine Civil Rights Act, 5 M.R.S. 4682https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec4682.html“State Law, the Westfall Act, and the Nature of the Bivens Question,” [2013 U. Penn. L. Rev.]https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1976&context=facpubShow Links:https://www.lawandchaospod.com/BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPodThreads: @LawAndChaosPodTwitter: @LawAndChaosPodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You won’t believe the hot takes flying on this Tailgate Thursday Morning Rant! The Atlanta Braves keep their series streak alive, Alabama’s spring game reveals a clear QB frontrunner in Keelan Russell, and Rory McIlroy defends his Masters title. Will Cooper and Dave Garner chop it up on Hawks-Knicks playoff matchup, NASCAR standings, college football changes under Trump’s executive order, and the DOJ’s antitrust probe into NFL streaming. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 02:03 Braves Series Win and Early Season Takeaways 04:40 Masters Recap: Rory’s Repeat, DeChambeau Struggles, Broadcast Criticism 09:46 Alabama Spring Practice: QB Battle, Injuries, and Standout Receivers 15:25 College Football Changes and Trump’s Executive Order on Transfers 24:52 Diana Russini Resignation Drama and WrestleMania Preview 32:48 Hawks vs Knicks Playoff Preview and NBA Takeaways 37:56 Tomahawk Take: Braves Hot Start, Dominic Smith Tear, and Trivia 46:32 NASCAR Standings and Cooper Predictor Picks 52:10 Antitrust Investigation into NFL Streaming Services 58:52 Show Wrap-Up and Tomorrow’s Live Broadcast DetailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You won’t believe the hot takes flying on this Tailgate Thursday Morning Rant! The Atlanta Braves keep their series streak alive, Alabama’s spring game reveals a clear QB frontrunner in Keelan Russell, and Rory McIlroy defends his Masters title. Will Cooper and Dave Garner chop it up on Hawks-Knicks playoff matchup, NASCAR standings, college football changes under Trump’s executive order, and the DOJ’s antitrust probe into NFL streaming. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 02:03 Braves Series Win and Early Season Takeaways 04:40 Masters Recap: Rory’s Repeat, DeChambeau Struggles, Broadcast Criticism 09:46 Alabama Spring Practice: QB Battle, Injuries, and Standout Receivers 15:25 College Football Changes and Trump’s Executive Order on Transfers 24:52 Diana Russini Resignation Drama and WrestleMania Preview 32:48 Hawks vs Knicks Playoff Preview and NBA Takeaways 37:56 Tomahawk Take: Braves Hot Start, Dominic Smith Tear, and Trivia 46:32 NASCAR Standings and Cooper Predictor Picks 52:10 Antitrust Investigation into NFL Streaming Services 58:52 Show Wrap-Up and Tomorrow’s Live Broadcast DetailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 820: Neal and Toby talk about the Justice Department's case against the NFL, alleging that the league is using anticompetitive tactics to monopolize the TV rights. Then, the US March inflation report is expected to show the impacts on prices from the Iran War. Then, Vanderbilt is now one of the hardest schools to get into. Meanwhile, American Airlines raises their bag fees, joining other airlines hiking up their fees. Finally, the Artemis II crew is coming home. Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Business of Sports, Andrew Brandt breaks down the latest news across the sports world including: The College Basketball Transfer Portal The NFL's Antitrust Investigation The NBA's plan to stop tanking And more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

Mike Florio of NBC and PFT joins Softy and Hugh Millen to discuss the situation with Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini and what happens next with both of their jobs, the new antitrust Department of Justice probe into the NFL relating to their affordability and an even playing field with broadcast rights, including the impact that will have on the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Okta CEO Todd McKinnon. Okta is a platform that big companies use to manage security and identity across all the many apps and platforms their employees use. Most of us run into it as login management at work. SaaS companies like Okta are under a lot of pressure in the age of AI, which Todd even said on an earnings call he's "paranoid" about. But you'll also hear Todd say that for Okta specifically, there's also a world of opportunity as the very concept of a digital "identity" has to expand into things that aren't really people. Links:  CEO ‘paranoid' as vibe coders stir SaaSpocalypse fears | The Register $300B evaporated. The SaaSpocalypse has begun | Forbes How AI assistants are moving the security goalposts | Krebs on Security What everyone's missing about AI and development | CRN Agents run amok: Identity lessons from Moltbook's experiment | Okta Breakup of IBM is Antitrust goal (1972) | New York Times Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, it appeared the US Department of Justice was off to a strong start in its antitrust case against Live Nation Ticketmaster. Then, this week, the two sides surprised everyone by settling. The Verge's Lauren Feiner joins the show to explain the stakes of the case, the facts of the settlement, and why things aren't entirely over just yet. Then, The Verge's Hayden Field catches us up on what's happening between Anthropic, OpenAI, and the Department of Defense. OpenAI got the contract, but it looks like Anthropic might be the real winner here. If the company's business can survive, that is. Finally, David answers a question on the Vergecast Hotline (call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com!) about whether you should get a foldable phone. And why foldable phones even exist. Further reading: Live Nation settles government antitrust suit — that probably doesn't include a breakup How Live Nation allegedly terrorized the concert industry Did Live Nation punish a venue by taking Billie Eilish away?  Inside Anthropic's existential negotiations with the Pentagon  We don't have to have unsupervised killer robots  How OpenAI caved to the Pentagon on AI surveillance  Trump orders federal agencies to drop Anthropic's AI  Iran Strikes: Anthropic Claude AI Helped US Attack. But How Exactly? - Bloomberg My favorite folding phone is the one that doesn't exist yet  Google Pixel Fold review: closing the gap Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) review: looking sharp Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices