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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
European Commission
Competition
Antitrust
Antitrust Laws
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act
Consumer Protection Law
Data Privacy
Competition Policy
Merger Control
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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Latest Episodes

The OECD's Competition Division carries out the organisation's work on worldwide competition law, policy and enforcement. But what does this mean in practice? Ori Schwartz, Head of the Competition Division, joins Matthew Hall to discuss the Division'... more

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What are the latest trends and developments in competition law enforcement in Ireland, Brazil, and Paraguay? Geoffrey Gray of the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), joins Lexi Michaud to discuss his agency's efforts to refin... more

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Benchmarking and information sharing can be procompetitive, but modern data tools can also make it easier for rivals to coordinate on prices. But when does benchmarking cross the line into unlawful antitrust conduct? Norman Lee Morris, Attorney for M... more

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What is happening in competition enforcement in Australia and New Zealand? Luke Woodward, Commissioner at the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), joins Lexi Michaud to discuss the ACCC's distinctive joint competition and consumer pro... more

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Recent Guests

Ori Schwartz
Head of OECD Competition Division
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Episode: #380 What Is Happening at the OECD Competition Division? A Discussion With Ori Schwartz
Geoffrey Gray
Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission official
Ireland CCPC
Episode: #379 What's Up? Enforcement Updates from Ireland, Brazil, and Paraguay
Gustavo de Lima
Interim president of CADE Tribunal
CADE (Brazil)
Episode: #379 What's Up? Enforcement Updates from Ireland, Brazil, and Paraguay
Lee Morris
Special Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division, Mississippi Attorney General's Office
Mississippi Attorney General's Office
Episode: #378 How Do Enforcers Approach Information Sharing and Benchmarking?
Luke Woodward
Commissioner, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
Episode: #377 What's Up? Enforcement Updates From Australia and New Zealand
Luke Becker
Chief Legal Counsel of Competition, New Zealand Commerce Commission
New Zealand Commerce Commission
Episode: #377 What's Up? Enforcement Updates From Australia and New Zealand
Blanche Savary de Beauregard
General Counsel at Mistral AI
Mistral AI
Episode: #376 Where Is Europe's Path Forward in AI? Mistral AI's Case for Rethinking Competition Policy
Rose Healy
Director at Resolution Economics; expert in labor and employment pay equity, discrimination, and predictive analytics
Resolution Economics
Episode: #374 What if Robots Are Setting My Pay to Employees? Economic Tools To Avoid Compliance Pitfalls
Iskandar Ismail
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Competition Commission (MYCC)
Malaysia Competition Commission (MYCC)
Episode: #373 What's Up? Competition Enforcement Updates From Malaysia and Hong Kong

Hosts

Alysha Pannu
Host of Our Curious Amalgam
Anora Wang
Host of Our Curious Amalgam
Lexi Michaud
Host of Our Curious Amalgam

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 States4 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
    Germany5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners desire tougher questioning and more challenging asks from interviewers.
Professional production and high-caliber guest roster are recurring strengths.
Engaging hosts and experienced guests drive insightful discussions.

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#162
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#215
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#9
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#136
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#142
Germany/Government
Apple Podcasts
#16
Ukraine/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#378 How Do Enforcers Approach Information Sharing and Benchmarking?
Q: How should audiences understand algorithm benchmarking and information sharing in general, and how do state AG perspectives differ from the DOJ?
The host explains that benchmarking involves collecting and disseminating competitive data to understand pricing dynamics, but it must be carefully managed to avoid facilitating collusion; state AGs share the DOJ's cautious stance and emphasize a risk-based, fact-specific analysis.
#377 What's Up? Enforcement Updates From Australia and New Zealand
Q: Could you share a couple of examples where your agency took action in a way that balanced speed of remedy with meaningful deterrence?
We highlighted cases like Google Search and Equifax where we used settlements and commitments to rapidly restore competitive conditions while ensuring long-term compliance, demonstrating flexibility in enforcement without compromising deterrence.
#377 What's Up? Enforcement Updates From Australia and New Zealand
Q: What is the ACCC's perspective on the broader trend toward deregulation as a tool to unlock innovation and growth, and how does that align with enforcement?
Deregulation is a government priority, but it must be balanced with robust competition policy. We see deregulation as compatible with strong competition policy and enforcement, provided it does not stifle competition or raise barriers to entry.
#377 What's Up? Enforcement Updates From Australia and New Zealand
Q: Australia has a somewhat distinctive model when it comes to combining competition and consumer protection under one agency. How does this integrated mandate influence your approach to regulation?
The integrated mandate allows us to see consumer harms and competitive harms together, enabling us to use a range of tools—from investigation and enforcement to guidance and market monitoring—to protect consumers and sustain competitive markets.
#376 Where Is Europe's Path Forward in AI? Mistral AI's Case for Rethinking Competition Policy
Q: What role do mergers and threshold powers play in AI markets, and how should policy adapt?
Thresholds should reflect market realities to avoid disadvantaging European champions; clear, predictable rules help reassure investors and sustain long-term growth across regions.

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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?

A deep-dike series exploring antitrust, competition policy, consumer protection, data privacy, and related regulatory issues with leading experts from law, economics, and government. The discussions span enforcement trends across jurisdictions, merger control, AI and digital markets, and the economics of remedies, often featuring practical case studies and how regulators balance pro-competitive data exchanges with anti-competitive coordination. Notable throughlines include the role of economic analysis in decision-making, cross-border cooperation in enforcement, and the evolving tools and doctrines shaping modern competition policy. The show tends to attract professionals in law, economics, policy, and business regulation, seeking rigorous ... more

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4. Lee Morris
5. Luke Woodward
6. Luke Becker
7. Blanche Savary de Beauregard
8. Rose Healy

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