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The Capitol Forum

The Capitol Forum
Antitrust Law
Antitrust Enforcement
Biden Administration
Big Tech
Live Nation
Google
FTC
Housing Market
Ticketmaster
Roblox
Real Estate
Artificial Intelligence
Congress
Corporate Control Over Agriculture
Market Power
2024 Presidential Election
Unitedhealthcare
Trade Policy
DOJ
Amazon

Power in Washington isn't announced — it's revealed. The Capitol Forum brings you inside the policy discussions and corporate investigations that move markets and shape American life. Listen to Second Request with Teddy Downey for sharp, unfiltered analysis of antitrust policy in America. Then stay for TCF Investigates with Arjun Singh, a narrative documentary series bringing listeners inside the ... more

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Twelve states just sued to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would leave viewers with fewer choices and higher prices.

Today on Second Request, Executive Editor Teddy Downey sits down with The Ent... more

What happens if an AI chatbot tells someone to kill someone else? 

Tragically, this situation unfolded at a Florida school when a shooter asked ChatGPT for advice on how to conduct a school shooting. But do the creators of ChatGPT bear any responsib... more

In the second episode of The Surveillance Economy, a mini-series from The Capitol Forum Investigates, Arjun Singh sits down with Andrew G. Ferguson, a law professor and expert in policing and technology, to discuss his new book Your Data, Will Be Use... more

Corporations are spying on you — and you've given them permission to do it.

Every time we log on to a browser, open an app or share information with a business, that data is packaged and sold. This lucrative business, however, has turned consumer te... more

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Recent Guests

Erie Meyer
Senior Fellow at the Columbia Law School Center for Law and the Economy; former Chief Technologist at the CFPB
Columbia Law School / CFPB
Episode: Can an AI Chatbot Be Responsible for Murder? (Second Request)
Andrew Ferguson
Professor at George Washington University Law School; author of Your Data Will Be Used Against You, Policing in the Age of Surveillance
George Washington University Law School
Episode: The Surveillance Economy, Part Two (TCF Investigates)
Tom Kemp
Executive Director of the California Privacy Protection Agency
CalPrivacy
Episode: The Surveillance Economy, Part One (TCF Investigates)
Matthew Scherer
Fellow at the Open Markets Institute, author of No Bailouts for Big Tech Billionaires
Open Markets Institute - Technology Policy
Episode: What Happens If the AI Bubble Bursts? (Second Request)
Katie Van Dyck
Senior Legal Fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project
American Economic Liberties Project
Episode: The Future of Sports Streaming (Second Request)
Gene Burrus
Founder of Burrus Competition Strategies; former airline executive with focus on competition policy, pricing strategy, and regulatory issues
Burrus Competition Strategies
Episode: Who Runs the Skies? (Second Request)
Brendan Ballou
Former DOJ Antitrust Division attorney; founder of the Public Integrity Project
Public Integrity Project / Capitol Forum (guest)
Episode: The Secret History of Forced Arbitration (Second Request)
Courtney Radsch
Author of the report Same Gatekeepers, New Tollbooths; Open Markets Institute
Open Markets Institute
Episode: The New A.I. Gatekeepers (Second Request)
David Likin
Industry veteran, promoter figure
Independent promoter/industry veteran
Episode: Ticketmaster's Extraction Engine (TCF Investigates)

Hosts

Teddy Downey
Executive Editor and host; long-time host of The Capitol Forum Podcast; focuses on antitrust policy, market power, and regulatory reform.
Arjun Singh
Host and Senior/Co-host producer; guides interviews and provides analytical framing for antitrust policy discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Get a new narrator

    This narrator is not cutting it. Please get another one.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lilian Washington
    United States7 months ago
  • Top Notch

    This show is great and I’m not even interested in antitrust!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sydney MW
    United Statesa year ago
  • Super smart podcast

    Love how this podcast dives deep into monopoly and problems of corporate power

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sims97
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    As the title implies, this is an in-depth look into antitrust and how its enforcement is being transformed. The guests provide invaluable perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    competition2022
    United States4 years ago
  • Engaging podcast on present-day antitrust issues and headlines

    Great podcast to follow if you’re interested in understanding how the concentration of market power impacts industries and society in ways both big and small. Each episode thus far has featured a different speaker so the topics and perspectives are fresh and different for every program. The guests also do a good job of breaking down more complicated topics and showing their real-world implications in easy-to-follow language and terminology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    22DCListener
    United States4 years ago

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Insightful deep-dives into monopoly issues and enforcement strategy.
The host drives rigorous, data-informed dialogue with a clear policy lens.
Guests provide invaluable perspectives on antitrust policy and industry dynamics.

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The Surveillance Economy, Part One (TCF Investigates)
Q: Do you ever think that the pace of legislation can't keep up with technological innovation?
Yes, legislative processes lag behind tech advances, but states act as laboratories of democracy, allowing rapid policy experiments like CalPrivacy's DROP and related bills to test stronger protections.
What Happens If the AI Bubble Bursts? (Second Request)
Q: What should policymakers do if the AI bubble pops, especially regarding bailouts?
Policy should prioritize keeping essential financial-system functions running (e.g., through targeted resolution mechanisms or speed bankruptcy) while allowing non-systemic tech firms to fail, avoiding broad taxpayer bailouts and focusing on protecting households and essential services.
What Happens If the AI Bubble Bursts? (Second Request)
Q: Can you stay on that point about the Buffett indicator and what it signals for a bubble?
The Buffett indicator shows the stock market value relative to GDP, and at around 220 percent it suggests frothiness and over-investment in a few AI-related tech giants, indicating a risk of a bust if profit realization lags.
Who Runs the Skies? (Second Request)
Q: What role does data and dynamic pricing play in current airline pricing strategies?
Data access and analytics enable more precise, personalized pricing, potentially leading to discrimination based on willingness to pay, which creates regulatory and fairness concerns while offering efficiency in inventory management.
Who Runs the Skies? (Second Request)
Q: How has airline competition changed since deregulation, and what evidence do you see that matters today?
Competition has declined due to consolidation among the four major carriers, which has altered pricing dynamics and capacity planning; regulators have struggled to keep pace, creating a complex environment where price signaling and tacit coordination may be easier to sustain.

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What is The Capitol Forum about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous, policy-forward show that probes how concentrated market power shapes industries, from streaming and live entertainment to agriculture, tech, and finance. Episodes feature antitrust scholars, former regulators, industry veterans, journalists, and policy advocates who dissect enforcement history, proposed remedies, and regulatory reforms, often pairing deep legal analysis with practical implications for consumers, businesses, and policymakers. Noteworthy traits include high-caliber guest credentials, a steady focus on structural remedies and enforcement tools, and a willingness to challenge established narratives with historical context and data-driven debate. Listeners are likely marketers and sponsors seeking thought leadership ... more

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1. Erie Meyer
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3. Tom Kemp
4. Matthew Scherer
5. Katie Van Dyck
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