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The Monopoly Report

Alan Chapell
Ad Tech
Google
Privacy
Antitrust
Advertising
Digital Advertising
Privacy Regulations
Artificial Intelligence
GDPR
Privacy Law
Antitrust Law
Digital Media
Consumer Protection
Apple
China
Tiktok
Data Privacy
Department Of Justice
Antitrust Regulations
Data Protection

In-depth coverage of big tech's antitrust woes from Marketecture.tv. We are covering the Google search and ad tech trials and everything else happening. Subscribe to our newsletter at monopoly.marketecture.tv

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Alan Chapell sits down with Cindy Cohn, former Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and author of Privacy’s Defender. They discuss the landmark Bernstein encryption case, the Snowden revelations, surveillance, behavioral adv... more

At the NAI Summit 2026, Tony Ficarrotta, VP and General Counsel of the NAI, sat down with Tom Kemp, Executive Director of CalPrivacy, for an in-depth discussion on the California Delete Act, the DROP platform, data broker regulation, opt-out preferen... more

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Alan Chapell sits down with journalist, entrepreneur, and Wired co-founder John Battelle for a deep discussion on AI, privacy, data ownership, publishing, and the future of the internet. They unpack the “inner monologue bloom,” OpenAI’s ambitious ad ... more

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JP Schmetz, Chief of Search and Ads at Brave, joins Alan Chapell to debate the questions that most browser executives won't touch on the record. Should publishers stop outsourcing ad sales to Meta and Google? Is "first-party vs. third-party" a meanin... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Kemp
Executive Director of CalPrivacy
CalPrivacy
Episode: Episode 77: Tom Kemp & Tony Ficarrotta on California’s Delete Act, Data Brokers & Privacy Law
Tony Ficarrotta
General Counsel of the NAI
NAI (Network Advertising Initiative)
Episode: Episode 77: Tom Kemp & Tony Ficarrotta on California’s Delete Act, Data Brokers & Privacy Law
John Battelle
Journalist, entrepreneur, author and professor; co-founded Wired; former publisher/editor
Battele Media / LiveRamp board / Sovereign / Berkeley professor
Episode: Episode 76: John Battelle on AI, Data Ownership and the Future of the Open Internet
Jean-Paul Schmetz
Board observer and chief of search and ads at Brave
Brave Browser
Episode: Episode 75: Brave's JP Schmetz: ‘Publishers Need to Get Their Act Together'
Andrew Woods
General Counsel at Pubmatic
Pubmatic
Episode: Episode 73: Pubmatic isn’t messing around with Agentic Ads
Mark Meador
FTC Commissioner
Federal Trade Commission
Episode: Alan Chapell’s Fireside chat with FTC Commissioner Meador
Ajit Varma
Head of Firefox development and strategy
Mozilla
Episode: Episode 72: Can Mozilla succeed by doing right by its User base?
Kush Amlani
Director, Global Competition and Regulation
Mozilla
Episode: Episode 72: Can Mozilla succeed by doing right by its User base?
Mark Naples
Founder of WIT Strategy, former CMO/Privacy Officer with 24-7 Real Media
WIT Strategy
Episode: Episode 71. The Revisionist History of Privacy Self-Reg in the Ads Space

Host

Alan Chapell
Privacy and regulatory attorney; host of the show, frequently guiding conversations on antitrust, privacy governance, and industry self-regulation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • excellent

    there is nobody better on Privacy than Alan! he is also a talented interviewer and host. give it a listen , you will learn something

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emaildaniels
    United States9 months ago
  • Adtech Truth

    Perhaps I’m biased as I was a guest, but I’ve listened since episode one — interesting lineup of guests going into the weeds on the economics and privacy implications of advertising.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LordJoeman
    United States10 months ago
  • Pass GO or Go to Jail

    One sided and political at times. I’ll try another download and see if it stays in the player or not.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BlueIronPrairie
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners value the deep dives into economics and privacy implications of advertising.
Overall, the host is praised as a top privacy expert and interviewer.
Some feedback notes political leaning and one reviewer suggests trying more balanced perspectives.

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Episode 77: Tom Kemp & Tony Ficarrotta on California’s Delete Act, Data Brokers & Privacy Law
Q: Could you speak to current legislative initiatives that CalPrivacy is supporting in California and how they align with broader privacy goals?
He outlines SB 923, AB 1542, AB 883, and AB 566, detailing how these bills advance deletion rights, geolocation data restrictions, and opt-out mechanisms, while emphasizing collaboration with legislators and civil society.
Episode 77: Tom Kemp & Tony Ficarrotta on California’s Delete Act, Data Brokers & Privacy Law
Q: Tom, thank you so much for taking time to be at our summit this morning and to share your insights and perspectives on your leadership at CalPrivacy.
Tom explains his background, the path to leading CalPrivacy, and how his experience as an entrepreneur and advocate for privacy shaped the agency's focus on practical, scalable privacy protections, including the DROP and the DELETE Act.
Episode 76: John Battelle on AI, Data Ownership and the Future of the Open Internet
Q: What about a practical path to data portability and aToken Act-like approach?
A simple, implementable law that requires data collectors to provide data to consumers in a machine-readable format could unlock a new economy, though safeguards are needed to address bad actors and government access concerns.
Episode 76: John Battelle on AI, Data Ownership and the Future of the Open Internet
Q: But how will these changes affect publishers and ad-supported models?
Publishers struggle because they've lost marginal revenue from ads and face challenges in monetizing content in an AI-enabled ecosystem; a reliable, programmatic engine of exchange and better data governance could help, but it requires new coordination and models that reward quality content.
Episode 76: John Battelle on AI, Data Ownership and the Future of the Open Internet
Q: Hey John, thanks for coming on the pod. How are you?
I'm well, thanks. Happy to be here and discuss these ideas.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monopoly Report

What is The Monopoly Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers in-depth analysis of big tech's antitrust and privacy dynamics, focusing on ad tech, data governance, and regulation. Episodes thread together historical context, current policy debates, and practical industry implications, often featuring heavyweights from privacy advocacy, regulatory bodies, and major tech players. A standout angle is examining self-regulation versus formal governance, with thoughtful critiques of data capitalism, consent frameworks, and the economics of the open web. Listeners likely include privacy and policy professionals, ad-tech operators, and executives evaluating regulatory risk and platform power. The format tends to mix historical perspective with forward-looking governance discussions, making it... more

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2. Tony Ficarrotta
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