Challenges in Antitrust Litigation and Regulating Big Tech

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This chapter examines the appointment of the new chair of the FTC and their approach to antitrust regulations, including challenging problematic deals. It delves into the ongoing cases against Facebook and Google, the slow progress of litigation, and the potential consequences of the Amazon complaint.

The Federal Trade Commission has brought a landmark antitrust suit against Amazon. The Verge’s Makena Kelly and former FTC director Bill Baer explain how it’s part of chair Lina Khan’s effort to change the way the US regulates monopolies.

This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Haleema Shah, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and Jon Ehrens, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

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