A new bill would give the f t c and d o j the power to block mergers without a court order. The bill targets mergers valued at more than five billion dollars, among other criteria. Senator amy clobachar, chair of the senate anti trust sub committee, says she worries that it's overreached.
Kara and Scott talk about universities cutting ties with Russia, this week's antitrust action against Amazon, and the Fed raising interest rates for the first time in three years. Also, Tesla prices are going up, and there's a big switch-up at Starbucks. Friend of Pivot Preet Bharara joins to discuss his upcoming live event, and more.
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