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Our Curious Amalgam

American Bar Association
Antitrust Law
Consumer Protection
Competition Law
Artificial Intelligence
Federal Trade Commission
Data Protection
Privacy Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Antitrust
European Commission
Competition
Antitrust Laws
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act
Consumer Protection Law
Merger Control
Data Privacy
Competition Policy
Healthcare
Digital Markets Act
Cryptocurrency

Our Curious Amalgam explores topics in antitrust, competition, consumer protection, data protection, and privacy law around the world with leading experts in those areas. It is an amalgam because it is a group of diverse topics all in one place. It is curious because it gets the experts and asks them in-depth questions.

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State legislatures across the country are taking aim at subscription traps and deceptive cancellation practices — but what does effective consumer protection actually look like at the state level? Erin Witte, Senior Counsel to the New Jersey Attorney... more

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Singapore's Competition and Consumer Commission — CCS — has been enforcing competition law for roughly two decades and more recently consumer protection laws as well. How does a small, open, trade-dependent city-state design and enforce a competition... more

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Competition law isn't just for antitrust lawyers anymore—it's increasingly a boardroom issue. What questions should directors be asking to ensure their companies are identifying and managing competition risk before it becomes a crisis? Julie Goshorn,... more

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Digital financial services are transforming the way we bank, borrow, save, invest, and make payments. But are these innovations creating more competitive markets, or are they simply fostering new forms of market power? On this episode of Our Curious ... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Witte
Senior Counsel to the New Jersey Attorney General and consumer protection advocate
New Jersey Attorney General's Office
Episode: #391 Have States Found the Answer to Subscription Traps? Click-to-Cancel and Beyond
Loke Shiu Meng
Senior representative, Assistant Chief Executive at CCS (Singapore's CCS)
Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS)
Episode: #390 Circuits, Cargos, and Cures: How Does Singapore Run Competition and Consumer Protection?
Julie Goshorn
Antitrust advisor with experience at DOJ, FTC, Arnold & Porter, and Visa
Former DOJ Antitrust Division, FTC; Global Competition Compliance Program at Visa
Episode: #389 What Should Directors Be Asking? Antitrust in the Boardroom
Beatriz Marques
Competition expert in the OECD Competition Division
OECD Competition Division
Episode: #388 Who's Minding the Money? The Role of Competition Authorities in Digital Finance
Charles Hodgson
Assistant Professor of Economics, Yale University; Faculty Research Fellow, NBER
Yale University; NBER
Episode: #387 Can Potential Vertical Integration Harm Be (Silver) Screened Horizontally?
Shilong Sun
Senior Economist, Compass Lexicon
Compass Lexicon
Episode: #387 Can Potential Vertical Integration Harm Be (Silver) Screened Horizontally?
Daniel Schwarz
Co-founder of CompetitionAI
CompetitionAI
Episode: #386 How Is AI Changing the Practice of Antitrust Law? A Discussion With Daniel Schwarz of CompetitionAI
Gabrielle Kohlmeier
Former Verizon antitrust and AI leader; officer of the ABA Antitrust Law Section
Former Verizon; Antitrust Law Section, ABA
Episode: #385 How Do We Level the AI Fluency Playing Field? The 21 Days of AI Grit and Growth Mindset Challenge
Nicolas Bremer
Partner, Bremer; heads antitrust and M&A; oversees Riyadh and Cairo offices
Bremer
Episode: #384 What's Up? Enforcement Updates From the Middle East and Africa

Hosts

Anora Wang
Host of the show; affiliation consistently tied to ABA Antitrust Law Section
Matthew Hall
Host of the show; long-time ABA Antitrust Law Section member

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Enjoying the depth of this podcast greatly.

    Thanks and please keep up with the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xy bububu
    United States5 years ago
  • Do not write as you record

    I’m not sure if you’re aware, but your pencil comes through very clearly and annoyingly as your guest is speaking. Fan of what y’all are doing, as a whole.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Austin flake
    United States5 years ago
  • So-so

    Interesting topics, but needs better interviewers. The interviewers sound awkward and don’t ask very good questions. They rarely press the speaker with anything challenging.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Curio25
    United States5 years ago
  • Loving the podcast

    I adore the podcast! I think you guys are doing a wonderful job! I’m hoping to work on anti-trust myself one day and this podcast if giving me amazing entail on the subject matter! Thank you! And even if I don’t agree with all opinions presented I still appreciate them a lot!

    It’s professional, on new and update topics, and with very interesting and educated guests! I’d call this the whole package!

    PS: please add more European related issues 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    z2604
    Germany5 years ago
  • Loving the podcast

    I adore the podcast! I think you guys are doing a wonderful job! I’m hoping to work on anti-trust myself one day and this podcast if giving me amazing entail on the subject matter! Thank you! And even if I don’t agree with all opinions presented I still appreciate them a lot!

    It’s professional, on new and update topics, and with very interesting and educated guests! I’d call this the whole package!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    z2604
    Germany6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Depth and breadth in topics and guests; strong practitioner insight.
Broad, international guest mix adds valuable regulatory perspectives.
Polished production with high-quality guests; some listeners want tougher questions.
Highly accessible yet sophisticated coverage of antitrust and digital regulation.
Consistently professional, with a good balance of theory and practical guidance.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#169
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#186
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#229
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#16
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#16
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#23
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#391 Have States Found the Answer to Subscription Traps? Click-to-Cancel and Beyond
Q: How do subscription traps and dark patterns intersect with click to cancel legislation, and what are states doing to address these issues?
States are crafting comprehensive approaches that emphasize informed consumer choice, a straightforward cancellation mechanism, reminders about upcoming charges, and broad applicability with few exemptions. The aim is to mirror the best aspects of the FTC rule while leveraging state enforcement and private rights of action to ensure better consumer outcomes.
#391 Have States Found the Answer to Subscription Traps? Click-to-Cancel and Beyond
Q: Click to cancel has become a widely recognized phrase. What frustrates people about subscriptions and automatic renewals?
The core frustration is the inability to click to cancel; friction and opaque processes, retention tactics, and deceptive design patterns make it hard to exit even when people want to stop paying. This is compounded by FTC rulemaking and related discussions about updating the underlying negative option rule.
#389 What Should Directors Be Asking? Antitrust in the Boardroom
Q: What is the value of outside experts for board oversight on fast-moving antitrust issues?
Outside advisors help boards stay current on evolving risk areas (platforms, AI, data, labor) and prevent getting lost in weeds, ensuring a continuous enterprise risk lens.
#389 What Should Directors Be Asking? Antitrust in the Boardroom
Q: How should boards view the deal process in terms of antitrust risk?
Boards should assess the risk spectrum of a deal, determine who pays if it doesn't clear, and establish guardrails to avoid gun-jumping or prematurely sharing sensitive information.
#389 What Should Directors Be Asking? Antitrust in the Boardroom
Q: What should a new director ask first to manage competition risk?
Identify who owns antitrust risk, ensure there is a fast path to the board for critical issues, and confirm there is a competent owner with real resources connected to the board.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Curious Amalgam

What is Our Curious Amalgam about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on antitrust, competition, consumer protection, and data/privacy law through candid conversations with leading practitioners, regulators, and academics from around the world. Episodes blend policy, enforcement priorities, and practical implications for dealmaking, governance, and digital markets, often featuring regional perspectives from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. Notable strengths include a deep roster of expert guests (regulators, economists, and senior lawyers) and a clear emphasis on how competition policy interacts with technology, platforms, and AI. Listeners likely gain practical takeaways for risk assessment, regulatory strategy, and strategic communications in high-stakes competition m... more

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7. Daniel Schwarz
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