Best Oligopoly Podcasts (2024)

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Is Canada ready to get serious about tackling monopolies and oligopolies? A conversation with Denise Hearn 44:04

24d ago44:04

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Is Canada ready to get serious about tackling monopolies and oligopolies? You’ve heard it before, the old joke that Canada is three telecom companies in a trench coat. Or airlines. Or grocery stores. You’ve probably heard it here before. That’s because Canada has a monopoly and oligopoly problem – and it has for a long time. The United States has l…

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Open to Debate: Is Canada ready to get serious about tackling monopolies and oligopolies? A conversation with Denise Hearn 44:04

24d ago44:04

44:04

Is Canada ready to get serious about tackling monopolies and oligopolies? You’ve heard it before, the old joke that Canada is three telecom companies in a trench coat. Or airlines. Or grocery stores. You’ve probably heard it here before. That’s because Canada has a monopoly and oligopoly problem – and it has for a long time. The United States has l…

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There is Plenty of Room at the Bottom: Warhammer, Warlord Games, and Wargames Atlantic 56:18

4d ago56:18

56:18

Back form a long break we spend some time talking about the upcoming NOVA Open 2024 and the prevalence of smaller scales in the major wargaming companies. The title is based off the Richard Feynman quote about the utility of atomic scale physics. I drew a direct correlation between game companies pushing down into the smaller scales instead of ever…

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In conversation with Chief Crystal Smith: Update and Lessons from Haisla Nation 19:13

27d ago19:13

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annual Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is a…

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Economic Growth for the Next Generations 30:31

1M ago30:31

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annual Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is a…

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Building Long-term Sustainability 46:08

1M ago46:08

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annual Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is a…

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Strengthening Nation-to-Nation Relationships 39:39

1M ago39:39

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annual Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is a…

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In conversation with Seamus O'Regan: What does an anti-scab worker bill tell us about the state of labour in Canada? 48:02

1M ago48:02

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Canada has passed a law preventing federally-regulated businesses from using scab workers. Bill C-58 passed in June and marked a significant milestone in the progress of worker’s rights. That it passed is notable; that it passed unanimously in an era of increasingly toxic polarization is quite remarkable, and speaks to the moment that labour is hav…

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In conversation with Seamus O'Regan: What does an anti-scab worker bill tell us about the state of labour in Canada? 48:02

1M ago48:02

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Canada has passed a law preventing federally-regulated businesses from using scab workers. Bill C-58 passed in June and marked a significant milestone in the progress of worker’s rights. That it passed is notable; that it passed unanimously in an era of increasingly toxic polarization is quite remarkable, and speaks to the moment that labour is hav…

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The Hidden Costs of Electric Utility Monopoly Power with John Farrell 1:00:59

1M ago1:00:59

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Co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and director of the Energy Democracy Initiative, John Farrell, discusses his recent report on the 100-year-old business model granting private exclusive power over the public resource of electricity. Learn about the abuses that come from allowing private monopoly power to control electricity, inc…

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Supporting Indigenous Innovation with Minister Mary Ng 21:14

2M ago21:14

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annual Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is a…

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U.S. Case Study: Investing in Tribes, Investing in America 23:54

2M ago23:54

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annualEconomic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is at…

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Regional Development and Self-Determination with Minister Dan Vandal 32:29

2M ago32:29

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annual Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is a…

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In Conversation: National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Minister Patty Hajdu 50:20

2M ago50:20

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On May 29 and 30 in Ottawa, Canada 2020 hosted our annual Economic Reconciliation Summit: The Indigenous-led Economy 2024. This gathering brought together Indigenous leaders from across sectors and territories for a vital day of conversation and engagement to explore the balance between growth and sustainability, and ensure that reconciliation is a…

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I Didn't Hear No Bell: Warmachine, X-Wing, and Armada 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Every where I look I see dead games. We discuss Steamforged games consumption of Privateer Press in what some might say will be a rebirth of Warmachine, which we compare Asmodees euthanization of Star Wars X-Wing and Armada.By James

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The Recent NAR Settlement and the Future of Residential Real Estate 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

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On this episode of Second Request, The Capitol Forum’s Teddy Downey speaks with CEO of REX, Jack Ryan, and RealClearMarkets Editor John Tamny about the recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and its implications for the real estate industry and homeowners. Jack and John are the authors of a new book entitled Bringing…

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Antitrust Economics at a Time of Upheaval 1:05:08

2M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Hear the editors of the new book Antitrust Economics at a Time of Upheaval: Recent Competition Policy Cases on Two Continents discuss the recent resurgence and transformation in competition policy and economics in the US, the EU and the UK. Professors John Kwoka, Tommaso Valletti and Lawrence White talk to Capitol Forum Executive Editor Teddy Downe…

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Jason Kint on the US vs. Google Antitrust Trial 51:42

2M ago51:42

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CEO of Digital Content Next, Jason Kint, offers his analysis of the recently concluded Google trial proceedings. As one of the foremost authorities on digital media and tech policy, Jason offers invaluable insights into the implications and potential outcomes of this landmark case.

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Are universities ready to modernize? 42:42

3M ago42:42

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Universities are medieval, risk averse institutions. Some like to think of them as bastions of radicalism, but they’re actually quite conservative by nature – and in desperate need of modernization, a process of technological development that would serve students, faculty, and administrators alike. If there was ever any doubt about the need for pos…

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Open to Debate: Are universities ready to modernize? 42:42

3M ago42:42

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Universities are medieval, risk averse institutions. Some like to think of them as bastions of radicalism, but they’re actually quite conservative by nature – and in desperate need of modernization, a process of technological development that would serve students, faculty, and administrators alike. If there was ever any doubt about the need for pos…

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Games Workshop: Reluctant Monopoly or Benevolent Oligopoly? 1:08:07

3M ago1:08:07

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Every podcast has to do the "is GW a monopoly episode." This is ours. BLUF: They Are not a monopoly because they do not want to be one, but they do not have a problem being the standard setting body for miniature wargaming.By James

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Open to Debate: What are the hidden costs of climate change? 45:56

3M ago45:56

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This week, we have good news and bad news. The bad news, you know already. Climate change is catching up to us. We’re feeling its effects and they stand to get worse. We’re not doing enough, and what we are doing, we’re not doing as quickly as we ought to. Moreover, the hidden costs of climate change are also adding up. The good news? We are making…

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What are the hidden costs of climate change? 45:56

3M ago45:56

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This week, we have good news and bad news. The bad news, you know already. Climate change is catching up to us. We’re feeling its effects and they stand to get worse. We’re not doing enough, and what we are doing, we’re not doing as quickly as we ought to. Moreover, the hidden costs of climate change are also adding up. The good news? We are making…

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What we listen to 22:16

3M ago22:16

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This is a short episode where Brian and I talk about what we listen to while hobbying.By James

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The Re-Monopolization of the U.S. Sports Trading Card Industry 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Listen in as Capitol Forum Executive Editor Teddy Downey interviews the authors of a recent paper entitled “The Re-Monopolization of the U.S. Sports Trading Card Industry.” Authors Marc Edelman, Nathaniel Grow and John Holden discuss the history of US sports trading cards leading up to sports retailer Fanatics’ consolidation of the $8B industry. Le…

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What is AI and is Canada ready for it? 43:26

3M ago43:26

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Artificial intelligence means different things to different people. As an amorphous set of technologies deployed in countless applications, AI is tricky to understand, regulate, and integrate into our social and economic lives. This is especially true when conversations about it, even among experts, may be premised on misunderstandings – or multipl…

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Open to Debate: What is AI and is Canada ready for it? 43:26

3M ago43:26

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Artificial intelligence means different things to different people. As an amorphous set of technologies deployed in countless applications, AI is tricky to understand, regulate, and integrate into our social and economic lives. This is especially true when conversations about it, even among experts, may be premised on misunderstandings – or multipl…

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In Conversation: Economic Lookahead with Mark Carney 59:34

4M ago59:34

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In 2024, Canada finds itself at a crossroads of several immense transformations sweeping the world, whether through the rewiring of the global economy and geopolitics, of our energy systems, or with rapid advances in A.I., even of intelligence itself. In this time of great transitions, Canadians are facing new worries together about their homes, th…

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Open to Debate: What is Kenneyism and why should we care? 52:13

4M ago52:13

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A few weeks back, we spoke with Tiffany Balducci about the Alberta NDP leadership race. This week, we’re keeping on theme, but instead of looking ahead, we’re looking back. You may have forgotten Jason Kenney. After his dismal leadership review, the Harper-era Cabinet minister resigned as premier of Alberta and left politics. But Kenney’s legacy co…

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What is Kenneyism and why should we care? 52:13

4M ago52:13

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A few weeks back, we spoke with Tiffany Balducci about the Alberta NDP leadership race. This week, we’re keeping on theme, but instead of looking ahead, we’re looking back. You may have forgotten Jason Kenney. After his dismal leadership review, the Harper-era Cabinet minister resigned as premier of Alberta and left politics. But Kenney’s legacy co…

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Running a Tournament Part 2: The Retribution 38:35

4M ago38:35

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In the first season Brian told us the sad tale of his failure running a once popular Infinity tournament. Now he is back...and this time it is personal. He wants Retribution. Learn more about the Rio Grande Retribution 2024.By James

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Capital One/Discover: A Competition Policy and Regulatory Deep Dive 50:15

4M ago50:15

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Hear senior policy analyst at Economic Liberties Shahid Naeem discuss his findings from a recent report on the proposed Capital One/Discover merger, which, if approved, would create the U.S.’s sixth-largest bank and No. 1 credit card issuer. Shahid evaluates the strength of Capital One’s “merge-to-compete” defense in an increasingly challenging enf…

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Antitrust Enforcement - Past, Present, & Future with Bill Baer 58:42

4M ago58:42

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On the latest episode of The Capitol Forum’s Second Request podcast, Executive Editor Teddy Downey speaks with one of the world’s best known and most respected antitrust/competition enforcers, Bill Baer. As the only person to have led antitrust enforcement at both U.S. antitrust agencies, Bill offers unique insight into how antitrust enforcement ha…

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Exploring Shifts in the Global Antitrust Landscape with Cristina Caffarra 59:32

4M ago59:32

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On this episode of Second Request, renowned antitrust expert Cristina Caffarra talks to Executive Editor of The Capitol Forum, Teddy Downey, about how the major shift underway in US antitrust is propagating across the globe. Listen to the podcast to learn what implications the shift has for antitrust, trade and industrial policy across the US, Euro…

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How is life becoming “enshitified"? 49:26

4M ago49:26

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There’s no sharper way to assess the state of life in the early 21st century than through a lens of “enshitification,” a term this week's guest coined. It’s described as the slow and steady worsening of each and every bit of our daily existence, and as Cory Doctorow has argued, particularly as it pertains to the work of technology companies that ha…

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