Best Paul Baer Podcasts (2024)

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

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

21d 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

21d 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

21d 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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Transforming the Water Industry with Its Advanced Purification Technology - Raz Razgaitis of FloWater | 212 1:22:17

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212. FloWater | Rich Razgaitis is the CEO and Co-Founder of FloWater. Raz, as most people call him, is passionate about creating a brand new, amazing type of water that’s at the epicenter of the sustainable movement. Their vision is to inspire the world with water, eliminate single use plastic water bottles, and provide everyone access to the world…

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The Tale of GoTab: How Tim McLaughlin Turned a Restaurant’s Challenge into a Tech-Based Opportunity | 211 1:17:09

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211. GoTab | Tim McLaughlin is Co-Founder of GoTab, a leading contactless ordering and payment platform serving full-service food & beverage establishments in almost thirty states and still growing. GoTab launched in 2016 as a code on the receipt for mobile payment of restaurant tabs. In 2018 it became a QR code. The idea started in 2015 when Tim c…

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Staring & Growing an Internet Service Provider with Terry Koosed, the Founder of Bel Air Internet | 210 2:10:31

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210. Bel Air Internet | Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepre…

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The Blazy Susan Story: How Will Breakell Turned His Passion for Cannabis into a Thriving Smoking Accessories Business | 209 1:26:16

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209. Blazy Susan | Will Breakell is the brainchild and founder of the Blazy Susan brand. Will is a young entrepreneur from Roanoke, Virginia. Although Will graduated from the esteemed Virginia Military Institute, he soon realized that he was meant to take a different path than the majority of his peers. The mountains of Colorado were calling for hi…

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Disrupting the Backyard Pool Industry with this Innovative Shipping Container Design - Paul Rathnam of ModPools | 208 1:13:17

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208. ModPools | Paul Rathnam was diagnosed with a learning disability early in his life, Paul Rathnam persevered through all the challenges and reached success by becoming the business owner of a unique and innovative company called ModPools. His very first company was ModPro, which customizes shipping containers for a variety of client's needs. Co…

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The Levels Effect: A Biowearable Startup that Empowers People to Take Control of Their Health | 207 1:11:03

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207. Levels Metabolic Health | Josh Clemente spent the first half of his professional career working at SpaceX and Hyperloop– two companies, one founded by and the other supported by Elon Musk. At SpaceX, Josh spent six years working on rocket and spacecraft systems, while at Hyperloop, Josh worked on infrastructure level engineering and life suppo…

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How DiamondBack Truck Covers Survived (then Thrived) after 10 Years of Challenges: A Convo with Ethan Wendle | 206 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

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206. DiamondBack Truck Covers | Ethan Wendle in 2003 was attending an Engineering Entrepreneurial class when he met Matt Chverchko. They partnered in a classroom project that grew from a garage operation to a real full-time enterprise. Thus, DiamondBack Truck Covers was born. Ethan attended Penn State University from 2000 to 2003 and took up Civil …

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

2M 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

2M ago47:53

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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

2M ago28:40

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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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The Light Bulb Moment that Led Grant Morgan to Build R-Zero. A Biosafety Co that Delivers Hospital-Grade Disinfection. | 205 1:22:17

2M ago1:22:17

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205. R-Zero | Grant Morgan was developing a powerful UV-C disinfection device capable of destroying over 99.99% of pathogens to make commercial space as safe as possible for employees and customers. Grant, along with his co-founders, runs R-Zero Systems, which is a biosafety company dedicated to making safer everyday spaces and common places. Among…

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Designing & Developing Engaging Games for Learning w/ Stephen Baer of The Game Agency | 204 49:17

2M ago49:17

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204. The Game Agency | Stephen Baer launched The Game Agency 13 years ago and The Training Arcade 3 years ago, Stephen Baer has developed award-winning games for new-employee on-boarding, sales and product training, leadership development, safety, security, compliance, systems & processes, customer service, and many other training topics. Listen to…

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Succeeding in Digital Marketing & SEO with Igor Avidon of Avidon Marketing Group | 203 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

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203. Avidon Marketing Group | Igor Avidon is a digital marketing expert with a decade of experience in online marketing & advertising. He is also the founder of Avidon Marketing Group, which is a boutique SEO company. His career began with a personal interest in helping his family's business survive the 2008 economic recession. During this period, …

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Disrupting the Solar Industry with a Community Solar Model - Aviv Shalgi of Solar Simplified | 202 1:14:45

2M ago1:14:45

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202. Solar Simplified | Aviv Shalgi is a serial entrepreneur, and is the CEO of an energy tech startup Solar Simplified, which is a platform that matches renters and homeowners who care about the environment and want to save money on the electricity bill with local solar farms. For more than 6 years, Aviv has been a Board Member, Mentor, and Adviso…

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The Ficks Factor: How Ron Alvarado Crafted a Hard Seltzer that Stands Out from the Crowd | 201 1:52:19

2M ago1:52:19

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201. Ficks Beverage | Ron Alvarado co-founded Ficks Beverage Co, the leading manufacturer of better-for-you bar products with its line of pure fruit juice hard seltzers and wellness-focused cocktail mixers. They are based in San Francisco, California, and currently expanding their two main products to national retailers such as Whole Foods, H-E-B, …

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Launching a No-Code Website Platform with David Chen, CEO of Strikingly | 200 52:32

2M ago52:32

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200. Strikingly | David Chen dropped out from the University of Chicago to start Strikingly along with his two co founders, Teng Bao and Dafeng Guo. They moved to Silicon Valley with $100 in their pocket and were accepted into Y Combinator after eating ramen noodle in their 1-bedroom apartment for 5 months. Strikingly is a Y Combinator-backed start…

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The Future of Video Chat: Fritz Brumder on His Adventure from Brandlive to Zipcan | 199 1:05:55

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199. Zipcan | Fritz Brumder is an entrepreneur, video strategist, avid skier, proud dad & husband. In 2010 Fritz Brumder co-founded Brandlive, the leading SaaS live video events platform for brands and retailers. In 2020 he co-founded Zipcan.com - the fastest way to enable video chat inside your website or application. Zipcan's vision is to bring v…

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From Philly Frenetic to KeyMark: Jim Wanner’s Journey from Team Mascot to Artificial Intelligence Expert | 198 1:17:56

2M ago1:17:56

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198. KeyMark | Jim Wanner is the founder and Chief Expectations Officer at KeyMark, an intelligent automation systems integrator headquartered in Liberty, SC. KeyMark delivers capture (OCR), workflow (ECM), case management, virtual collaboration and robotic process automation (RPA) solutions to businesses and government organizations. KeyMark helps…

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How Ron Holt Grew Two Maids & a Mop from a Single Location to a $40 Million Franchise | 197 1:15:22

2M ago1:15:22

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197. Two Maids & A Mop | Ron Holt founded the original Two Maids & A Mop inside a 250 square foot office space on April Fools' Day way back in 2003. In their first year of operations, they cleaned less than one hundred homes and only staffed a few part-time employees. It took the business eighteen months to make its first dollar in profits and took…

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The Ups and Downs of Dating and Entrepreneurship: A Chat with Lori Cheek, the Founder of Cheekd | 196 57:41

2M ago57:41

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196. Cheekd | Lori Cheek is an architect turned entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Cheekd, a mobile dating app that makes missed connections obsolete. Cheekd uses a cross-platform low energy Bluetooth technology, which fosters hyper local engagement. The app connects people in real time, versus virtual time. After working in architecture, Lori came …

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Building a Niche Fundraising Platform with Howard Gottlieb, the Founder and CEO of Read-A-Thon | 195 1:07:43

2M ago1:07:43

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195. Read-a-Thon | Howard Gottlieb is the founder and CEO of Read-a-thon but in the office, everyone just calls him the Big Cheese. Howard spends most of his waking hours obsessing about how to make Read-a-thon the absolute best school fundraising idea anywhere on the planet Earth. Their goal is to have every elementary school and school library in…

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The Art and Science of Custom Clothing: A Conversation with Sonny Balani of Balani Custom Clothiers | 194 1:17:16

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194. Balani Custom Clothiers | Sonny Balani is CEO of Balani Custom Clothiers, which has re-imagined the custom clothing experience as it applies to today’s client. He has designed a contemporary showroom and developed a collaborative selection process, establishing Balani as the premier custom clothier in Chicago. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, C…

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How to Be an Alpha Male with Aaron Marino, the Founder of Alpha M | 193 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

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193. Alpha M. | Aaron Marino started a men’s image consulting firm, Alpha M. Image Consulting, to help average men with simple common-sense advice; aimed to enhance their image, style, grooming, fashion and most importantly their confidence. Aaron Marino has been featured in countless publications, as well as guest appearances on various television…

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Mantras, Meditations, Yoga, & More with Uplifted Yoga | 192 1:04:11

3M ago1:04:11

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192. Uplifted Online Yoga | Brett Larkin is the founder of her award-winning YouTube channel, Uplifted Online Yoga Teacher Trainings, a successful entrepreneur, and sought-after online business consultant. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Brett Larkin In…

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How Trinity Air Ambulance pivoted their Biz idea & got off the Ground... | 191 1:09:43

3M ago1:09:43

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191. Trinity Air Medical | Seth Bacon founded Trinity Air Medical in 2013 after a successful career in the fire service. In 2015 the organization began providing health care transportation logistics specifically to transplant centers and Organ Procurement Organizations. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulo…

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Gift Wish Lists, Registries, Gift Ideas, & More - GiftHero.com | 190 1:05:04

3M ago1:05:04

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190. GiftHero | Suvendu Pal, also known as Du, is the brains behind Gift Hero. When he’s not dreaming of his next wish list to create, he enjoys long walks on the beach and candlelit dinners. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Suvendu Pal Interview. *** Go…

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A Platform that Predicts the 5% of Customers Driving 50% of Medical Spend w/ AMS Solutions | 189 54:53

3M ago54:53

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189. AMS Solutions | Peter Borans is the president of Advanced Medical Strategies (AMS) a company he co-founded in 2003. AMS (Advanced Medical Strategies) is a healthcare IT company focused on providing clients with intelligent clinical insights and financial analytics to identify, analyze and report on the 5% of members responsible for 50% of tota…

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Building a Fan that blew by the Competition - Big Ass Fans | 188 1:03:50

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188. Big Ass Fans | Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe. It made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 11 consecutive years — a feat achieved by only 34 others — and e…

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The Keys to Creating a Successful App for Andriod or iOS - RaizLabs | 187 50:32

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187. RaizLabs | Gregory Raiz is a leader, speaker, and innovator. “The thing that fuels me is the desire to make things that improve people’s lives.” Greg was the founder of Raizlabs, a four-time Inc. 5000 winner and national leader in mobile and technology design and development. The firm was sold in 2017 to Rightpoint where Greg stayed on as Chie…

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How to Buy or Sell your Business with the Biz Brokers of FE International | 186 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

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186. FE International | Thomas Smale began his career in the early 2000s when he began building and selling small online companies. This turned into a full-time career when he founded FE International in 2010, growing the business with zero funds from the ground up and consistently doubling annual revenue, as well as the average deal size. *** For …

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Custom Photo Books, Blankets, Gifts, & More... The Story of Collage.com | 185 1:08:38

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185. Collage.com | Kevin Borders grew up in White Lake, Michigan, and first met Collage.com co-founder Joe Golden in middle school. Kevin holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering and a Ph.D. in computer science engineering from the University of Michigan. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Q…

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21st Century Software for the Construction Industry (RoleModel Software) | 184 57:15

3M ago57:15

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184. RoleModel | Ken Auer as a Master Software Craftsman at RoleModel Software, Ken Auer leads some of the most talented software craftsmen in the creation of sustainable software systems. For over four decades, Ken has applied his craft as a leader of high-performance development teams. He founded RoleModel Software in 1997. *** For Show Notes, Ke…

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Specialized Staffing for Digital, Marketing, & Creative teams - Portfolio Creative | 183 59:52

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183. Portfolio Creative | Kristen Harris is a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association and serves on the ASA National Board of Directors. She is also the Co-Founder of Portfolio Creative, which is an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm that focuses solely on the creative industry. *** For Show Notes, Key Poin…

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

3M ago36:16

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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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Episode 425 Who Am I Becoming? Think 10 Years into The Future with Brandon T. Adams 14:14

4M ago14:14

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This is for me and my own Sanity as an Entrepreneur.By Brandon T. Adams

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

5M ago53:39

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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

5M ago1:03:18

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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

5M ago54:45

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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

5M ago58:58

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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

5M ago43:31

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

8M ago59:24

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

9M ago34:16

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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

10M ago41:00

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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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Ep 424 BTA is Back! Buy Your Time Back 27:54

10M ago27:54

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Check out more of BTA's best Podcasts at The Brandon T. Adams Audio Experience.By Brandon T. Adams

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

10M ago55:52

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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

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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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