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Antitrust policy during much of the Obama Administration was a continuation of the Bush Administration’s minimal involvement in the market. However, at the end of President Obama’s term, there was a significant pivot to investigations and blocks of high profile mergers such as Halliburton-Baker Hughes, Comcast-Time Warner Cable, Staples-Office Depot, Sysco-US Foods, and Aetna-Humana and Anthem-Cigna. How will or should the new Administration analyze proposed mergers, including certain high profile deals like Walgreens-Rite Aid, AT&T-Time Warner, Inc., and DraftKings-FanDuel? -- This lively luncheon panel discussion covered these topics and the anticipated future of antitrust enforcement. This event was held on June 9, 2017, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. -- Speakers: Albert A. Foer, Founder and Senior Fellow, American Antitrust Institute; Prof. Geoffrey A. Manne, Executive Director, International Center for Law & Economics; and Hon. Joshua D. Wright, Professor of Law, George Mason University School of Law. Moderator: Hon. Ronald A. Cass, Dean Emeritus, Boston University School of Law and President, Cass & Associates, PC.
The news surrounding the merger of Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications was predicted by many after the FCC shot down the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger. In addition to that, Charter will be buying the smaller Bright House Networks.
This week A.J. and Mikah talk about their newly procured Apple Watches, discuss highlights from the Microsoft Build Developer Conference, and ponder the failed Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger.Integrate TopicsA.J.: Do Not DisturbMikah: Newsify--Produced by Katie HilerMusic provided by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com.Follow Integrate on Twitter, and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes and Stitcher.Links and Show NotesApple WatchJohn Gruber’s Daring FireballCondé Nast International Luxury ConferenceIKEA charging furnitureMicrosoft Build ConferenceAndroid and iOS apps on WindowsMicrosoft Surface Pro 3Project Spartan (Microsoft Edge)Microsoft HoloLensGoogle GlassComcast & Time Warner failed to mergeMacStoriesRelay FM
Motley Fool analysts Sean O'Reilly and Vincent Shen discuss why the Comcast / Time Warner Cable merger fell apart and where the industry goes from here.
Nate hosts the thirteenth episode of the podcast, co-hosted by Chris, Josh, and Ryan. Topics in this episode: Amazon has started a new Pilot Season: will this change the way new shows get made now that more and more people are cord cutting; Google now provides gigabit internet in some parts of the country, how will this impact current broadband offerings elsewhere; and is there any silver lining to the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger or the Netflix/Comcast deal?
Last week Kansas citizens revolted fiercely against a proposed state legislation that would have nuked broadband competition from municipalities in that state. All forms of media exploded with public advocates railing against the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger's threat to competition. Many consumers decry the lack of competition. But what's the private sector's take? Executives from two companies that provide highspeed services offer private-sector perspectives on the state of U.S. broadband competition. Large telecom and cable companies tell us all is well. Many rural communities say they barely have dial-up services. What's the real deal? And if the source of problems is lack of competition, what can or should the private sector do about it? Jerry Cady, the Director of Sales and Marketing at LS Networks, and Mark Scully, President of Comspan Communications tackle serious issues on the topic. in communities where broadband is lacking, is the private sector alone capable of resolving the problem;what role do state and local governments have in increasing competition;are the FCC's potential actions regarding net neutrality, easing restrictions on municipalities and expanding the Connect America Fund (CAF) likely to impact competition; and will a transition from traditional network to IP technologies add to or reduce competitors in various markets?
This week the guys discuss same sex reproduction, MREs innovation, The New Warriors comic series, auto-lacing shoes, Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger, Beetlejuice 2, Robocop, and much more.
The Comcast Time Warner Cable merger -- not exactly popular in the Lowcountry, the Democrats attempt to get the IRS to harrass conservative groups running negative ads against them, couples who are still in love after years of marriage. What is their secret? Plus Olympics stuff, ice storm coverage and much more. (66:50)
The Comcast Time Warner Cable merger -- not exactly popular in the Lowcountry, the Democrats attempt to get the IRS to harrass conservative groups running negative ads against them, couples who are still in love after years of marriage. What is their secret? Plus Olympics stuff, ice storm coverage and much more. (66:50)
Mike, Nathan, and Mahler discuss ethnic-religious cleansing, chemical weapons, Skinny Puppy, the beauty of mathematics, stroke weather, plastic shopping bag fuel, the minimum wage, the debt ceiling, the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger, C. Ray Nagin, Freedom Industries, mammograms, and America's Most Literate Cities.