Best Oligopoly Podcasts (2024)

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

14d ago52:57

52:57

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

22d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

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

22d 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

22d ago51:42

51:42

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

1M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

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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What we listen to 22:16

2M ago22:16

22:16

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

2M ago56:32

56:32

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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Running a Tournament Part 2: The Retribution 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

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

2M ago50:15

50:15

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

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

2M ago58:42

58:42

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

2M ago59:32

59:32

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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High Altitude Low Opening Return From Adepticon 2024 54:35

3M ago54:35

54:35

Brian and I meet up again so he might regain me with the stories of his adventures in the Chicagoland area.By James

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Spearhead in Adepticon 2024 with Black Powder Read Earth 24:33

3M ago24:33

24:33

Jon joins us on his way to Adepticon 2024 where he is showing of the third and final expansion of Black Powder Red Earth: Spearhead. In this expansion the Mustard Gas est muy caliente.By James

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John Newman on Antitrust, AI and Current FTC Cases 48:02

3M ago48:02

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On this episode of Second Request, The Capitol Forum’s Teddy Downey speaks with former FTC deputy director and DOJ trial attorney, John Newman, about the current antitrust landscape in the US. Currently a Professor of Law at Miami University, John is an expert on antitrust and competition law, with a primary focus on the economics and regulation of…

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2024 Presidential Election Outlook with Michael Podhorzer 47:53

3M ago47:53

47:53

Experienced election analyst Michael Podhorzer talks to Executive Editor of The Capitol Forum, Teddy Downey, about the 2024 presidential election. Listen to the podcast to learn more about what polling and historical voting patterns can and can’t tell us about prospective outcomes. They also discuss the roles and responsibilities of the press durin…

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How Hackers Dox Doctors to Order Mountains of Oxy and Adderall 28:40

3M ago28:40

28:40

404 Media co-founder and journalist Joseph Cox discusses his latest investigation into how hackers and fraudsters are illegally accessing sensitive drug ordering tools and then advertising some of the most tightly controlled drugs in the country, including fentanyl. Communicating directly with the hackers and fraudsters themselves, Joseph was able …

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Paint Brian, Paint...Adepticon is Coming 39:14

3M ago39:14

39:14

Brian and I catch up as we talk about getting ready for Adoption 2024. Some day I will make it.By James

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On The Edge of BLKOUT 53:24

4M ago53:24

53:24

Julian with Enemy Spotted Studios stops in again to discuss his new game BLKOUT. Set in the Killwager universe BLKOUT pushes the timeline forward and gives you the feel of Edge of Tomorrow and Elysium in a tabletop miniature wargaming experience.By James

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Force of Virtue: Renaissance skirmish 1:10:44

5M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

I talk to Sam and Jack about their Renaissance Skirmish game Force of Virtue. If you have Warhammer Old World miniatures you are already half way there; and the rulebook is up for free download so that the rest of the way. You do not have an excuse not to play.By James

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Brian and LVO in Las Vegas 1:00:22

5M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Brian is back from LVO. Did he actually go to LVO - kinda. But, he shopped and competed.By James

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White House Competition Priorities: A Conversation with Bharat Ramamurti 36:16

5M ago36:16

36:16

On this episode of Second Request, Executive Editor of The Capitol Forum, Teddy Downey, speaks to former Deputy Director for the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti about the White House’s approach to improving competition across all sectors of the economy. During his time on the National Economic Council, Bharat played a key role in develop…

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Gaddis Gaming: I love the smell of Weird Warfare in the morning 51:13

5M ago51:13

51:13

We meet up with Gaddis Gaming to talk about The GUARDS system pushing into the Cold War starting with the Second Indochina War (aka Vietnam War).By James

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2022 is Done: Review of Failed Expectations 1:04:37

6M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

No plan survives first contact with it designer.By James

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A Discussion with Clean Virginia’s Brennan Gilmore 53:39

6M ago53:39

53:39

On this episode of Second Request, executive director of Clean Virginia, Brennan Gilmore, discusses the biggest successes and challenges Clean Virginia has experienced working to advance clean government and clean energy. Listen to the podcast to learn about the history of Virginia’s monopoly utility regulation and the influence Dominion Energy, Vi…

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Unpacking the Litigation Against the National Association of Realtors with Real Estate Executive Jack Ryan and Antitrust Attorney Darren McCarty 1:03:18

7M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Jack Ryan, cofounder and CEO of the real estate brokerage REX, and Darren McCarty, lead lawyer in the current antitrust litigation for REX, discuss the recent litigation against the National Association of Realtors and what it means for the future of residential real estate.

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A Deep Dive into the Google Trial and Tech Landscape with Seth Bloom 54:45

7M ago54:45

54:45

Legal expert Seth Bloom delves into the Google antitrust trial, amidst the current legal landscape, tech trends, and evolving regulatory environment. Analyzing the trial's dynamics, he and host Teddy Downey explore the role of Judge Mehta, potential outcomes, and the broader implications for the tech industry. The conversation extends to AI, cloud …

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Kevin Erickson on Live Nation Entertainment 58:58

7M ago58:58

58:58

Kevin Erickson, director of the Future of Music Coalition, discusses the DOJ and State AGs’ monopolization investigations into Live Nation and how anticompetitive conduct in the industry hurts musicians and fans. Kevin and host Teddy Downey lay out what regulators, enforcers, and policymakers can do to encourage competition, diversity of practice, …

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Untapped Government Policy Options for Getting Cheaper Generics to Market with Dr. Michael J. Birrer 43:31

7M ago43:31

43:31

Dr. Michael J. Birrer, an expert in oncology, discusses the complexities of generic oncology drug shortages, exploring the root causes and potential solutions to this recurring problem. Dr. Birrer shares his perspectives on the impact of reimbursement policies, the role of government intervention, and the need for a more streamlined FDA process. Th…

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No One Plays Code One: What is the role of the simple game 46:23

9M ago46:23

46:23

Some game systems have simple rule versions or advanced play modes that just don't catch on. Does it make sense to have various versions of the same game and how different should those games be?By James

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Venture Predation: How Venture-Backed Startups Use Predatory Pricing to Suppress Competition 59:24

10M ago59:24

59:24

On the latest episode of Second Request, Associate Professor of Law Matthew Wansley and Professor of Law Samuel Weinstein of Cardozo School of Law discuss their recent article entitled “Venture Predation” published in the Journal of Corporation Law. Speaking with The Capitol Forum’s Teddy Downey, Matthew and Samuel explain the economics and history…

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You Got Product Design In My Game Design: Come Recon with Enemy Spotted Studios 36:38

10M ago36:38

36:38

We meet up with Julian from Enemy Spotted Studios and talk over the interconnectedness of game design with product design. That may appear like an evil capitalist plan to take money from customers, but is actually what customers expect to stay engaged; with just a sprinkle of community champions. Also, this is really what Julian sounds like. It is …

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NOVA 2023 Is Over: Time to Sleep 22:26

10M ago22:26

22:26

Nova is over and we share our thoughts on the convention before we go to bed.By James

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NOVA Open 2023: Parking Not Included 50:39

10M ago50:39

50:39

It is Friday at NOVA. We talk about what we have done and what we plan to do if Brian can stop swearing. Come one. This is a family friendly show.By James

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HISTORICON 2023: A Graves Report 1:12:45

11M ago1:12:45

1:12:45

Windham Graves returns to tell us about his time at HISTORICON 2023.By James

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More Gaddis, More Gaming 53:00

11M ago53:00

53:00

We interview Lee Gaddis of Gaddis Gaming as he launches his new Kickstarter: Empires Fall: Conflict in the East. The Ball Tanks in this game have gotten bigger. Check out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gaddisgaming/empires-fall-conflict-in-the-east?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=GaddisBy James

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A Discussion with Shaoul Sussman on the DOJ and FTC’s New Merger Guidelines 34:16

11M ago34:16

34:16

On this episode of Second Request, Teddy Downey and the FTC’s Shaoul Sussman discuss the new draft merger guidelines from the FTC and DOJ. Shaoul describes some of the market dynamics, economic conditions and case law reflected in the new guidelines, and why the agencies thought it was time for an update: The agencies “have a mandate to make the gu…

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Diana Moss to Swifties: This is How to Break Up Ticketmaster/Livenation 41:00

11M ago41:00

41:00

On July 20, Capitol Forum Executive Editor Teddy Downey spoke with Diana Moss, President of the American Antitrust Institute (AAI), about what a LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopoly breakup could look like. The AAI recently published a deep dive on vertical integration of Live Nation and Ticketmaster as well as proposed remedies. On the podcast, Diana …

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The Rise of Textualism in Antitrust Enforcement: A Conversation with Bob Lande 55:52

12M ago55:52

55:52

In the latest episode of Second Request, Teddy interviews Bob Lande on the impact of textualism on merger analysis. Bob Lande is Venable Professor of Law Emeritus at the University of Baltimore School of Law and a board member for the American Antitrust Institute who has written about the use of textualism in antitrust enforcement and the way it af…

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s Antitrust Priorities 33:27

12M ago33:27

33:27

On April 23, 2021, Rob Bonta was sworn in as the 34th Attorney General of the State of California, the first person of Filipino descent and the second Asian-American to occupy the position. Attorney General Bonta's passion for justice and fairness was instilled in him by his parents, who served on the frontlines of some of America's most important …

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From Ashes to Leviathan 33:31

1y ago33:31

33:31

It is that time to gawk at a new Warhammer 40K edition. But what does it mean for, and do for, the local stores?By James

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The Real Reason Your Groceries Are Getting More Expensive with Stacy Mitchell 1:02:29

1y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Stacy Mitchell is Co-Executive Director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a research and advocacy organization that challenges concentrated corporate power and works to build thriving, equitable communities. ILSR has been a pioneering leader in the growing anti-monopoly movement and has a long track record of working alongside grassroots gr…

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FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya Argues for Robinson-Patman Act Revitalization 35:25

1y ago35:25

35:25

Alvaro Bedoya was sworn in May 16, 2022 as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. President Joe Biden named Bedoya to a term that expires on Sept. 25, 2026. Bedoya was the founding director of the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown University Law Center, where he was also a visiting professor of law. He has been influential in re…

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Alleged Anticompetitive Conduct by Drug Wholesalers with Luke Slindee 1:04:11

1y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

This week on Second Request, our host Teddy Downey is joined by Luke Slindee, Senior Pharmacy consultant at Myers and Stauffer LC. In this role, Luke helps facilitate the data collection, data analysis, and public posting of pharmacy actual acquisition cost benchmarks, reducing NADAC and multiple State AACs. Luke is widely recognized for his expert…

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Philip Mattera on Pay for Delay 28:49

1y ago28:49

28:49

This week on Second Request, the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 laid out a pathway for generic drugs to come to market as patent protections for brand name drugs expire. But brand-name producers have found a way to stave off competition: paying generic producers to delay market entry of their cheaper drugs.…

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Structural Presumption for Merger Review with Tommaso Valletti 47:33

1y ago47:33

47:33

Tommaso Valletti is Professor of Economics at Imperial College Business School and also the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" (on leave). He was formerly the Chief Competition Economist of the European Commission, In a recent paper, "Structuring a Structural Presumption for Merger Review," Tommaso and Filippo Lancieri discuss the key standards that …

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The Coming Antitrust Wars in the Alcohol Market, with Harry Schuhmacher 55:04

1y ago55:04

55:04

With the FTC already investigating the liquor distribution market as well as Big Soda as it tries to enter the beer market, and with the Department of Treasury's TTB undertaking a rulemaking to revamp alcohol competition law, the timing couldn't be better to hear from Harry Schuhmacher on his views on problematic conduct in the alcohol markets. Har…

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Adepticon 2023 Part II: The Wrath of Games 46:15

1y ago46:15

46:15

Brian goes over how he did on the tournament scene at Adepticon. He did well enough that he had plenty of time to demo and play test a bunch of games which he will go over in this episode. A lot of them were from Black Site Studios.By James

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Coming Down from Adepticon 2023: The Gluttony of Consumerism 55:33

1y ago55:33

55:33

Brian regales us with stories of his insatiable need to consume by walking through all the sings he bought and acquired during his trip to Adepticon 2023.By James

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Spotting Anticompetitive Conduct in Pharma Supply Chain, with Antonio Ciaccia 58:36

1y ago58:36

58:36

46brooklyn is a group of pharmacy experts who set out to educate others about what they had learned about the frustrating complexity of the U.S. drug pricing system. As 46brooklyn dug into the pharmaceutical supply chain, Ohio began uncovering hundreds of millions of dollars in state overspending on prescription drugs through its Ohio Medicaid prog…