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Zynex was a medical device company on the rise. After experiencing decades of growth, Zynex's founder Thomas Sandgaard had hopes of becoming a billionaire — until The Capitol Forum revealed how they were fraudulently billing insurers, patients and even the U.S. government for tens of millions of dollars. In this episode of The Capitol Forum Investigates, reporter Michael Williams reveals how Zynex misled customers into entering predatory financial arrangements. He also unpacks Sandgaard's efforts to quash his reporting, including efforts to target Williams and his family.
The Department of Justice has intensified antitrust scrutiny of real estate commission structures, signaling that decades-old MLS rules and broker fee norms may face forced change as legal, pricing, and platform pressures accelerate.—Ready to kill the rat race?This free "Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing in 2025" will show you exactly how to start, even if you're broke, busy, or scared to death of losing a dime.It's short. It's simple. It's real.Download now: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/freeguide/—Helping you learn how to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/
Computational methods are increasingly used by competition law regulators worldwide. But what are these and can companies also take advantage? Todd Davies, PhD candidate in competition law at University College London, joins Matthew Hall and Anora Wang to discuss the issues raised by the use of computational antitrust. Listen to this episode to learn more about the pros and cons of adoption by regulators, new tools available to companies, possible responses by regulators and key takeaways for practitioners and companies. With special guest: Todd Davies, University College London Related Links: Todd Davies, The Dark Side of Computational Antitrust: When AI is Used to Evade the Law, Kluwer Competition Law Blog (October 28, 2025) Thibault Schrepel, Computational Antitrust: An Introduction and Research Agenda (January 15, 2021) Thibault Schrepel and Teodora Groza, Computational Antitrust Worldwide: Fourth Cross-Agency Report (June 18, 2025) Hosted by: Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods and Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter
In this episode of Second Request, Executive Editor Teddy Downey sits down with Michael Murray, Katherine Wyszkowski, and Daniel Hanley to discuss their recent research about the antitrust risk posed by U.S. electric utilities — especially as it relates to their control over consumer energy‑usage data, potential exclusionary conduct, and the broader consequences for competition, consumers, and market transparency.To learn more about The Capitol Forum click here.
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for friday, december 26th. explore the latest in tech news: microsoft & openai partnership: microsoft commits an additional $1 billion to openai, aiming to integrate advanced ai models into its products, particularly azure, enhancing ai capabilities for businesses globally. amazon's green initiative: amazon pledges to purchase 100,000 electric delivery vans as part of their strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, showcasing commitment to sustainability. google under scrutiny: european regulators investigate google for alleged unfair promotion of its services in search results, with potential significant implications for its business model and advertising strategies. zoom's rise: zoom shares soar after surpassing earnings expectations, with a growing user base fueled by the pandemic and continual enhancements in security and user experience. that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!
Il Governo pone fiducia sul testo al Senato: ne parliamo con Francesco Cancellato, Direttore di FanPage.Ryanair, maxi-multa da 255 milioni dall'Antitrust: sentiamo Andrea Giuricin, CEO di Tra consulting e docente di Economia dei Trasporti presso l'Università Milano Bicocca.Il Canto degli Italiani, niente più "sì" alla fine: con noi Michele D'Andrea, storico, araldista e studioso di cerimoniale e musica del Risorgimento.
Is the United States already at war with Venezuela—and if so, who authorized it? The Law Talk crew reconvenes for a wide-ranging debate over presidential war powers, congressional passivity, and how far modern practice has drifted from constitutional text. The conversation then pivots to Netflix's attempt to buy Warner Bros antitrust and whether or not in these […]
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, december 22nd. amazon's project kuiper: amazon announces its new satellite internet service aiming to deliver high-speed connectivity in remote areas worldwide, directly competing with spacex's starlink. initial satellite launches are expected in early 2024, with service trials soon after. google under antitrust scrutiny: european regulators intensify investigations into google's advertising practices as part of efforts to regulate big tech dominance. google pledges cooperation with the probe and adherence to competition laws. microsoft ai advancements: microsoft introduces new ai-powered tools aimed at enhancing productivity within its office suite. these tools include writing assistants and advanced data analysis features, set to be available to users shortly. that's all for today's tech briefing. we'll see you back here tomorrow for more updates.
Is the United States already at war with Venezuela—and if so, who authorized it? The Law Talk crew reconvenes for a wide-ranging debate over presidential war powers, congressional passivity, and how far modern practice has drifted from constitutional text. The conversation then pivots to Netflix's attempt to buy Warner Bros antitrust and whether or not in these big mergers consumer welfare still matters at all. The episode closes with a sharp examination of the most feverish legal question of the moment: could a president really serve a third term—or is that pure constitutional fantasy?
Is the United States already at war with Venezuela—and if so, who authorized it? The Law Talk crew reconvenes for a wide-ranging debate over presidential war powers, congressional passivity, and how far modern practice has drifted from constitutional text. The conversation then pivots to Netflix's attempt to buy Warner Bros antitrust and whether or not in these big mergers consumer welfare still matters at all. The episode closes with a sharp examination of the most feverish legal question of the moment: could a president really serve a third term—or is that pure constitutional fantasy?
For decades the amount of small homebuilders in the United States has been dwindling. One reason is the shuttering of local financial networks. Today on Second Request, Executive Editor Teddy Downey sits down with Laurel Kilgour Policy Director at the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) to discuss the findings of Kilgour's recent report Capital Crunch: How the Fall of Local Finance and the Rise of Shareholder Primacy Warped Single-Family Homebuilding in America — And What to Do About It. Follow The Capitol Forum on X, Bluesky or Linkedin.Read Laurel Kilgour's paper here.
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw), and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) return with a wide-ranging episode covering some of the most consequential legal and governance issues currently facing our sports world.The trio opens with a discussion of the Michigan football coaching scandal involving Sherrone Moore. Dan and Tarun break down the allegations, the disturbing off-field conduct, and -critically- the contract and employment law implications surrounding termination for cause, morals clauses, and whether Michigan's prior knowledge of the relationship could have complicated its ability to fire Moore absent subsequent criminal conduct. Dan walks through the key contractual language, while the group debates how timing, performance, and internal investigations factor into university exposure.Next, the conversation turns to Georgia's aggressive attempt to enforce an NIL agreement against former defensive standout Damon Wilson II following his transfer. The group analyzes why this marks one of the first public efforts by a school to pursue liquidated damages, how arbitration provisions and assignment clauses come into play, and what this signals for collectives, players, and the evolving enforcement landscape in college athletics.From there, the team shifts gears to NASCAR's landmark antitrust settlement involving 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. Mike recaps how the lawsuit reshaped NASCAR's charter system, revenue sharing model, and governance structure—fundamentally altering the sport's business framework and strengthening team autonomy in a way rarely seen in motorsports.Dan, Mike, and Tarun then tackle the ongoing NBA controversy surrounding Terry Rozier, betting investigations, and the Miami Heat's frustration over trade disclosures. The group evaluates Adam Silver's carefully worded response, whether teams are entitled to know about active criminal investigations during trades, and how this situation compares to prior precedent involving injuries, discipline, and league approval of transactions.Finally, the show touches on NBA expansion timelines, potential markets like Las Vegas and Seattle, Knicks history, fantasy chaos, and concludes with a farewell as Tarun Sharma makes his final appearance on the podcast for the foreseeable future, reflecting on mentorship, career growth, and lessons for aspiring sports lawyers.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw), and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) return with a wide-ranging episode covering some of the most consequential legal and governance issues currently facing our sports world.The trio opens with a discussion of the Michigan football coaching scandal involving Sherrone Moore. Dan and Tarun break down the allegations, the disturbing off-field conduct, and -critically- the contract and employment law implications surrounding termination for cause, morals clauses, and whether Michigan's prior knowledge of the relationship could have complicated its ability to fire Moore absent subsequent criminal conduct. Dan walks through the key contractual language, while the group debates how timing, performance, and internal investigations factor into university exposure.Next, the conversation turns to Georgia's aggressive attempt to enforce an NIL agreement against former defensive standout Damon Wilson II following his transfer. The group analyzes why this marks one of the first public efforts by a school to pursue liquidated damages, how arbitration provisions and assignment clauses come into play, and what this signals for collectives, players, and the evolving enforcement landscape in college athletics.From there, the team shifts gears to NASCAR's landmark antitrust settlement involving 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. Mike recaps how the lawsuit reshaped NASCAR's charter system, revenue sharing model, and governance structure—fundamentally altering the sport's business framework and strengthening team autonomy in a way rarely seen in motorsports.Dan, Mike, and Tarun then tackle the ongoing NBA controversy surrounding Terry Rozier, betting investigations, and the Miami Heat's frustration over trade disclosures. The group evaluates Adam Silver's carefully worded response, whether teams are entitled to know about active criminal investigations during trades, and how this situation compares to prior precedent involving injuries, discipline, and league approval of transactions.Finally, the show touches on NBA expansion timelines, potential markets like Las Vegas and Seattle, Knicks history, fantasy chaos, and concludes with a farewell as Tarun Sharma makes his final appearance on the podcast for the foreseeable future, reflecting on mentorship, career growth, and lessons for aspiring sports lawyers.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
In episode 37, Teodora Groza and Thibault Schrepel talk to Nuno Cunha Rodrigues, President of the Portuguese Competition Authority since 2023. They discuss the tools developed by the agency, how its lawyers work with economists and computer scientists, and the future of the field. Follow the Stanford Computational Antitrust project at https://law.stanford.edu/computationalantitrust
Matt is joined by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren to discuss what should happen to Warner Bros., why it should not go to Netflix or Paramount Skydance, whether Democrats and Republicans could unite to block this sale, and how Hollywood should fight to survive in the era of big tech consolidation (02:08). Matt finishes the show reacting to the Oscars moving exclusively to YouTube in 2029 (25:29). For a 20 percent discount on Matt's Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I'm Hearing ...,' click here.Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Senator Elizabeth Warren Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie LopezTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As pay transparency laws rapidly expand across U.S. jurisdictions, companies are facing complex intersections between labor law, antitrust compliance, and pay-equity analytics. Where are the high risk areas? Ye Zhang, a labor economist and director at Resolution Economics, joins Anora Wang and Alicia Downey to unpack how state law disclosure mandates interact with competitive dynamics in labor markets, when pay benchmarking can cross antitrust lines, and how firms can design compensation systems that are both transparent and compliant. With special guest: Ye Zhang, Director, Resolution Economics Related Links: U.S. Dep't of Justice & Federal Trade Commission, FTC-DOJ Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers (Jan. 2025) Hosted by: Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Alicia Downey, Downey Law
Netflix (NFLX) remains in the spotlight as the stock trades nearly 30% off its all-time high. James Czerniawski calls its bidding war between Paramount Skydance (PSKY) for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) "fascinating" as talks are expected to continue for months, even years. James adds that those talks can face criticism from antitrust firms. Tom White offers an example options trade for Netflix. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe 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
The Supreme Court appears ready to let Donald Trump fire Federal Trade Commission members at will. On this week's On the Media, why the court's expansion of presidential powers would impact the entire government. Plus, how two Hollywood giants are squaring off over a massive merger. [02:47] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Noah Rosenblum, associate professor of law at New York University, to discuss how the Supreme Court's pending decision in Trump v. Slaughter could radically expand the president's power, and the history behind the case. [23:02] Host Micah Loewinger talks with Oliver Darcy, lead author of the newsletter Status and co-host of the podcast Power Lines, about the moguls at Netflix and Paramount Skydance battling over Warner Brothers Discovery, and what this means for the future of CNN, which is owned by Warner Brothers Discovery, and Hollywood. [37:41] Micah speaks with Joel Simon, founding director of the Journalism Protection Initiative at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, about what happened with Blake Lively's legal team subpoenaed Perez Hilton, the gossip blogger, and why expanding the legal framework of journalistic protections is essential. Further reading / watching:The Supreme Court Is About to Hand Trump a Cudgel in the Paramount-Netflix Fight, by Mark Joseph SternThe CNN Sacrifice, by Oliver DarcyThe O.G. News Influencer, by Joel Simon On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.
After a federal judge rejected the Federal Trade Commission's argument that Meta has an illegal monopoly in the personal social media market, regulators are debating what the decision means for future enforcement of section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. In this episode of Second Request, Teddy Downey discusses the Meta decision with Joel Thayer, President of the Digital Progress Institute.
23XI and Front Row Motorsports lawyers wrap up their case today, and the NASCAR Antitrust trial moves into NASCAR's defense. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were back in the courtroom as NASCAR cross examined Jim France and heard testimony from NASCAR CFO Greg Motto and one of the leading engineers of the Next Gen car, John Probst. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A settlement has been reached in the historic NASCAR Antitrust trial. Our resident reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi check-in for an emergency episode to fill listeners in on what the two sides agreed upon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
There's a word that's gained a lot of popularity in the last year: “ensh*ttification”. It refers to a trajectory many see with digital platforms: they initially offer immense value to users, only to systematically degrade that quality over time in order to extract maximum surplus for shareholders. We invited the coiner of this term, science fiction author and activist Cory Doctorow, on the podcast to discuss whether he thinks this decline is an inevitable feature of digital markets or a consequence of specific policy failures. And, most importantly, how he thinks it could be reversed.For Doctorow, "ensh*ttification" is not simply a result of "revealed preferences", where users tolerate worse service because they value the platform, but rather the outcome of a regulatory environment that has permitted the creation of high switching costs and the elimination of competitors. Doctorow also argues that historically, interoperability acted as an engine of dynamism, allowing new entrants to lower the barriers to entry. But current IP frameworks, such as anti-circumvention laws, have been "weaponized" to prevent this, effectively allowing firms to enforce cartels and engage in rent-seeking behavior.Finally, Doctorow offers a critical assessment of the current AI boom, arguing that the sector is creating "reverse centaurs", where human labor is conscripted to correct algorithmic errors, and warns of a potential asset bubble driven by inflated revenue attribution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NASCAR has settled a federal antitrust case involving a racing team owned by a former NBA great. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
NASCAR settled the suit brought by two racing teams alleging violations of federal antitrust laws on Thursday. The details of the settlement are only trickling out, but we have enough to begin to get a sense of how things are going to play out going forward. AFP contributor Rod Mullins joins the show to break down what we know.
We had a blockbuster day in the NASCAR Antitrust Trial, as Steve Phelps, Richard Childress and Jim France all took the stand. Thankfully, our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case, and the took over the airwaves tonight to fill listeners in on everything that transpired during day seven. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We are officially in the second week in the trial of the century. We started out hearing more cross examination of RTA Executive Director Jonathan Marshall and we also heard expert testimony from Edward Snyder. Our resident reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were back in the courtroom, and they fill listeners in on everything that happened during day six. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Investors are on edge ahead of an all-but-certain interest rate cut from the Fed, with futures steady after the market's first down day in five. Plus, a big bump for Nvidia as the White House greenlights chip sales to China — but is the demand even there? And later, first it was Meta, then X… now Google finds itself in EU regulators' crosshairs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The SPX didn't experience the rotation Kevin Green hoped to see on Monday. He explains why investors may want to "question" the index with more downside possible. KG then tackles Nvidia (NVDA) and the Trump administration allowing the company to sell its H200 A.I. chips to China. However, it comes with a 25% tax. Alphabet (GOOGL) also drew headlines when the EU hit it with a new antitrust probe. ======== 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 – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Week one of the NASCAR trial gave us some entertaining moments. We break down all the early drama in the Antitrust showdown. Plus: what the Charter extension REALLY says, how much teams pay for Wi-Fi (seriously), and the latest NASCAR News.The Rundown:- Charter extension details- The 7-year option that…isn't really an option- Why teams could be stuck with 2025 money in 2039- NASCAR can still say “no” even if teams say “yes”- Denny Hamlin testifies first - and the reason for it- Did NASCAR help put Germain out of business? Probably- $168k…for Internet??- One of the Steves calls the new deal “a step back to 1998”- Bob Jenkins is the star of the show- NASCAR lawyers get scolded by the judge — twice- NASCAR News- Chris Gabehart from JGR to Spire?- Trackhouse developing their own AI system- Sponsor NewsFind the latest episodes at InTheDraftShow.com, follow on Bluesky and Instagram @InTheDraftShow – and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/InTheDraftShowThanks for listening!
-Google can add another probe to its list: The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into the company surrounding the content used for its AI tools. -NVIDIA is now allowed to sell its second-best H200 processors to China, rather than just the sanction-approved H20 model that China had previously declined to buy. -According to a statement from the Public Interest Research Group, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 has removed language that would have granted the US military the right to repair its own equipment rather than requiring it to use official defense contractors for maintenance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, host Nate Thurston returns after a brief hiatus to discuss various major happenings, including the potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Brothers, the impact of antitrust laws, and the economic consequences. Nate critiques the concept of antitrust laws, citing them as anti-American and anti-capitalism while explaining how historical market shifts, like Netflix's rise over Blockbuster, demonstrate the dynamic nature of markets. Furthermore, the episode digs into political reactions from figures like Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, the role of government in business consolidations, and implications for consumer choice and competition. Additional topics include recent revelations from Venezuela, healthcare cost proposals from Josh Hawley, and public reaction to the potential merger. The show wraps up with an examination of Dan Goldman's 'Robinhood Act' proposal aimed at taxing billionaires' lines of credit, scrutinizing its feasibility and economic rationale. 00:00 Intro 01:46 Upcoming Topics and Antitrust Laws 05:33 Netflix and Warner Brothers Merger 13:03 Government's Role in Antitrust 16:42 Public Reactions and Criticisms 23:49 Right-Wing Concerns and Free Market Debate 35:41 Exploring Anti-Competitive Barriers 36:20 The Rise of Netflix 37:10 Debating Antitrust Laws 40:34 The Blockbuster Monopoly 43:28 Netflix's Market Disruption 46:55 The Future of Streaming Content 52:44 Taxing the Rich: The Robinhood Act 01:08:40 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off
Send us a textNetflix just shocked Hollywood with a $72B bid for Warner Bros, the biggest media deal of the decade. But behind the headlines is a fight over market share, regulation, and the future of streaming.In this episode, we break down:Why Netflix is suddenly willing to buy instead of buildHow HBO, Warner Bros, and gaming change Netflix's strategyThe regulatory risk (and why Trump and Paramount matter)Whether this deal can ever pay for itselfWhat this means for the future of streaming bundles and pricingPartner Links:Learn more about NordStellar's Threat Exposure Management Program; unlock 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY20 until Dec. 10, 2025Episode Links:Netflix press releaseNetflix set to buy Warner Bros. in deal valued at $83 billion (ABC News)Netflix Co-Founder LinkedIn PostChapters: 01:20 Christmas tree banter and setting the stakes 03:05 What Netflix is actually buying from Warner Bros 07:00 Why Netflix wants Warner Bros and HBO 11:45 Can this $72B deal ever pay off? 16:30 Ads, bundles and the future Netflix business model 20:50 Antitrust risk, Trump factor and hostile bids 24:30 Disney, YouTube and the real competitive set 28:10 When M&A stops being rationalListen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.
Re-Air Date: 12–2-25 Unless you were a member in May of 2024, this episode of SOLVED! will be brand new to you! If you were a member back then, THANK YOU and this one is worth a re-listen. We're slowing down production for a little bit to reorganize our production processes, so enjoy this episode from our archives (and B.Y: before YouTube) where Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - How supply and demand economics is not about "distribution of goods with the greatest efficiency" and is instead about nothing more than predatory greed Ch. 2 - How what we value as humans goes far beyond the price of commodities Ch. 3 - More examples of "enshitification" as companies reach inside our homes to control things we already bought Ch. 4 - How companies are restricting functionality to extract even more from us FOLLOW US ON: YouTube (This full episode premieres on YouTube on Friday - please share!) Bluesky Instagram Facebook Mastadon REFERENCES: WELCOME TO PRICING HELL - The Atlantic The Gap Between the Price You See and What You Pay Is Getting Worse - The Wall Street Journal Welcome to the Golden Age of User Hostility - The Atlantic My Printer Is Extorting Me - The Atlantic Bought a Model Y? Tesla may charge you to use the battery's full range - Yahoo! Finance Corporate America Knows We're Miserable. Is a Toilet Bomb the Answer? - The Wall Street Journal EXTRAS: 00:12:53 "Not everything that counts can be counted" by Billy Bragg 00:42:41 Best of the Left Ep. #1629 - "Hitting Where it Hurts in Our Era of Negative Partisanship: Messaging left-wing politics amid cultish politics" (Air Date: May 2024) 00:48:44 Best of the Left Ep. #1628 - "New Era of Antitrust for a New Era of Capitalism, Mega-Corporations and Big Tech" (Air Date: May 2024) Join our Discord Server Reach us via Signal: Bestoftheleft.01 Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening!
We have reach the end of the first week of the NASCAR anti-trust trial, and what a way to wrap up the week. After hearing testimony from NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell and co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing Heather Gibbs, none other than Michael Jordan took the stand. Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi continued to take notes in the courtroom, and they again took to the airwaves this evening to fill listeners one what transpired in day five. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The trial of the century continues on. Today we continue to hear cross examination of Front Row Motorsports' owner Bob Jenkins. After his testimony concluded, NASCAR President Steve O'Donnell took the stand. Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi continue their excellent courthouse coverage as the trial rolls towards the end of its first week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Netflix has reached a deal to buy Warner Brothers Discovery film and streaming assets, ending a dramatic bidding war between Paramount Skydance, Comcast, and Netflix. Andrew Ross Sorkin, Becky Quick, and Joe Kernen examine the terms, the break-up fees, the regulatory risks, and the math for shareholders with CNBC's David Faber. Together, they consider whether Paramount Skydance owner David Ellison will pay the breakup fee and what players are willing to pay for key intellectual property. Entertainment journalist and Puck founding partner Matt Belloni offers his insight from sources inside Hollywood and warns, many creatives in the industry are not happy about the deal. David Faber - 10:41Matt Belloni - 21:05 In this episode:Matt Belloni, @MattBelloniDavid Faber, @davidfaberBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and Michael Santoli began the hour with a deluge of data: with PCE, Consumer Sentiment, Personal Savings and more crossing the wires. Bridgewater's former Chief Investment Strategist helped the team break it all down - before key analysis later on about what it all means for the Fed decision next week with Goldman Sach's Chief Economist. Plus: details on the deal rocking the media world today - Netflix buying Warner Brothers' film and steaming assets... Hear former DOJ Antitrust Chief Jonathan Kanter's take on whether the deal will pass regulatory scrutiny... and more on what it means for the film industry with the head of the world's largest movie theater trade group (who calls it an "unprecedented threat"). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are joined by Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) to run the gamut of sports law stories on our radar this week. The trio kicks off with a dive into the NASCAR antitrust trial, welcoming attorney Landis Barber back to the podcast to explain why this is the most consequential case in NASCAR history. Landis lays out the origins of the charter system, the escalating dispute between teams and the privately-owned NASCAR organization, and why Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing sits at the center of the fight. The group breaks down Judge Bell's early rulings, potential remedies, and what a win for Jordan's camp could mean for the future of stock-car racing.Next, we shift to the college football coaching carousel, starting with the latest on Brian Kelly's firing at LSU and the massive buyout implications. Dan revisits the timeline that began with James Franklin's firing at Penn State, drawing a straight line between Franklin's dismissal and the pressure that built on LSU to move on from Kelly. The trio then unpacks the unprecedented mid-season move of Lane Kiffin to LSU, discussing why Ole Miss blocked Kiffin from coaching in the College Football Playoff, the bizarre contract provisions that survived his departure, and the broader lack of enforcement mechanisms in the current NCAA landscape. Landis highlights the recruiting-calendar pressure that fuels these rapid exits while Dan revisits the failed SCORE Act and the slipping influence of the NCAA's proposed governance reforms.The episode wraps with a breakdown of the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation in Milwaukee, where a week of trade-rumor smoke was followed immediately by a suspiciously timed calf injury. Mike walks through the reporting cycle, the collective bargaining rules around veteran no-trade clauses, and how this compares to prior superstar standoffs involving Jimmy Butler and James Harden. Dan lays out why the timeline raises questions, predicts that Giannis's “two-to-four-week” injury may quietly stretch longer, and explains how this could depress the Bucks' leverage while increasing the Knicks' pursuit options.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Landis Barber (@LandisBarber)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) , and Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube) are joined by Landis Barber (@LandisBarber) to run the gamut of sports law stories on our radar this week. The trio kicks off with a dive into the NASCAR antitrust trial, welcoming attorney Landis Barber back to the podcast to explain why this is the most consequential case in NASCAR history. Landis lays out the origins of the charter system, the escalating dispute between teams and the privately-owned NASCAR organization, and why Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing sits at the center of the fight. The group breaks down Judge Bell's early rulings, potential remedies, and what a win for Jordan's camp could mean for the future of stock-car racing.Next, we shift to the college football coaching carousel, starting with the latest on Brian Kelly's firing at LSU and the massive buyout implications. Dan revisits the timeline that began with James Franklin's firing at Penn State, drawing a straight line between Franklin's dismissal and the pressure that built on LSU to move on from Kelly. The trio then unpacks the unprecedented mid-season move of Lane Kiffin to LSU, discussing why Ole Miss blocked Kiffin from coaching in the College Football Playoff, the bizarre contract provisions that survived his departure, and the broader lack of enforcement mechanisms in the current NCAA landscape. Landis highlights the recruiting-calendar pressure that fuels these rapid exits while Dan revisits the failed SCORE Act and the slipping influence of the NCAA's proposed governance reforms.The episode wraps with a breakdown of the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation in Milwaukee, where a week of trade-rumor smoke was followed immediately by a suspiciously timed calf injury. Mike walks through the reporting cycle, the collective bargaining rules around veteran no-trade clauses, and how this compares to prior superstar standoffs involving Jimmy Butler and James Harden. Dan lays out why the timeline raises questions, predicts that Giannis's “two-to-four-week” injury may quietly stretch longer, and explains how this could depress the Bucks' leverage while increasing the Knicks' pursuit options.Let us know your thoughts!***Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team.As always, this episode is sponsored by Themis Bar Review: https://www.themisbarsocial.com/conductdetrimental Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) Featuring: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube), Landis Barber (@LandisBarber)Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email
Why is it so expensive to build a house in America? That's a question economists, politicians and pundits have argued at length about, but can't agree on. In today's episode of Second Request, executive editor Teddy Downey sits down with Steven Xiao, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management and Ph.D candidate Zheng Liu for a robust discussion about how concentration in the homebuilding sector has led to increased costs and prices. To learn more about The Capitol Forum click here.
The Flawed Logic of the FTC's Crusade Against Meta — Jessica Melugin — Melugin analyzes the failed FTCcomplaint against Meta, arguing the agency fundamentally abandoned the "consumer welfare standard" governing antitrust doctrine to prioritize competitor protection over demonstrable consumer harm. Melugin emphasizes that the FTC's characterization of Meta's acquisitions as anti-competitive ignores the critical reality that Meta services are provided at zero cost to users, who have demonstrably benefited from continuous service improvements and technological innovation arising from Meta's competitive acquisitions. 1954
Federal Judge Dismisses FTC Antitrust Complaint Against Meta — Jessica Melugin — Judge Boasberg dismissed the FTC's monopoly complaint on the foundational grounds that the agency failed to properly define the relevant market, artificially inflating Meta's competitive share by excluding dominant competitors including TikTok and YouTube. Melugin documents that proper market definition analysis places Meta's competitive share at approximately 30–50%, insufficient to constitute monopoly status under established antitrust doctrine, with the decision correctly emphasizing forward-looking statutory authority rather than retroactive punishment of 2020 historical behavior. 1953
Day 3 of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit began with NASCAR executive Scott Prime returning to the stand. Later, Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins provided witness testimony. During the proceedings, the jury had reactions to some of the questions asked, and with the jury out of the room, Judge Bell addressed NASCAR's lawyers regarding two matters related to evidentiary orders.Legal analyst Shannon McMinimee also joined the discussion to break down the day's events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A recent proposal by Lina Khan, co-chair of Zohran Mamdani's mayoral transition team, to cap the price of beer at stadiums in New York City sparked a debate on X last month. At the center of that debate was Matthew Yglesias, editor and author the Slow Boring newsletter, who argued that the modern antitrust movement has become "slipshod" and is ignoring basic economic trade-offs in favor of political wins.In this episode, Yglesias joins Luigi and Bethany to discuss his views on the theoretical and practical limitations of the "Neo-Brandeisian" approach to antitrust. He contends that proposals like price caps for complementary goods like stadium concessions reveals a lack of economic rigor, arguing that such measures often result in higher ticket prices rather than consumer savings . He suggests that the movement increasingly attempts to use antitrust law as a universal tool for societal grievances.Bethany and Luigi debate Yglesias on the limits of this modern anti-monopoly movement, arguing that he sounds like a "Chicago economist circa 1970" who assumes markets are always efficient and rational. From the lobbying might of the banking industry to the extractive fees of Amazon, Luigi argues that economic concentration inevitably morphs into political power which standard price theory often ignores. He posits that even if consolidated industries remain price-efficient, their size allows for the capture of the regulatory process—citing the banking and tobacco industries as historical precedents.Of course, antitrust enforcement isn't the only proposal on the table to address people's concerns about price levels, as the current excitement around the "affordability" and "abundance" movements demonstrate. But Yglesias argues neither abundance, affordability nor antitrust is going to drive down nominal prices. As he puts it: the only thing that could do that is “a catastrophic depression…but that's not going to make people happier". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and Michael Santoli kicked off the hour with new jobs data before Cantor Fitzgerald's Chief Macro Strategist gave his bull case for bonds, Bitcoin, and equities into year-end. Plus: one tech analyst gave his take on Meta's potential move away from the metaverse - sending shares soaring today - while Sara brought exclusive color from the CEO of PVH following new numbers there. Also in focus: new headlines around the bids for Warner Brothers Discovery - including some potential Washington pushback... Former antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter joined the team with his take on things, and who he says would face the least hurdles. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PREVIEW — Jessica Melugin (Civitas Outlook) — The Flawed Logic of the FTC's Meta Lawsuit. Melugin argues that the Federal Trade Commission's failed antitrust litigation against Meta Platforms fundamentally abandoned the traditional "consumer welfare standard" governing antitrust jurisprudence, instead prioritizing protection of corporate competitors over demonstrable consumer harm. Melugin emphasizes that because Meta provides innovative digital platforms offering zero-cost access to billions of users, the FTC could not satisfy the burden of proving consumer detriment required to successfully prosecute monopoly charges under established antitrust legal doctrine. Melugincontends that the FTC's regulatory overreach reflects ideological hostility toward successful technology companies rather than coherent consumer protection theory, establishing precedent for prosecuting businesses solely for competitive dominance absent documented consumer injury. 1923 SCOTUS
Day 2 of the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit saw fiery and combative testimony from Denny Hamlin, followed by NASCAR executive Scott Prime, who was questioned on NASCAR's potentially monopolistic practices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports trial is underway in Charlotte. Jeff and Jordan share all the key details from Day 1, including Denny Hamlin's testimony, opening statements and jury selection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Motorsports writers Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi are joined by attorney Shannon McMinimee to preview the 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports vs. NASCAR monopoly trial, which begins Dec. 1 in Charlotte, N.C. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What happens when the AI bubble bursts, how did Meta get away with it yet again, and…is Elon “Bubba”? Max Fisher pays Offline a visit to take stock of the year in memes, conspiracy theories, and information siloes. He and Jon meet the ghosts of twitter fights past and future, compare notes on staying off their phones, and chat about what they're watching right now…besides Zohran and Trump flirting.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.