Prof G Markets The Next Era Of Antitrust — ft. DOJ’s Jonathan Kanter
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Mar 6, 2025 
Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, shares his insights on the future of antitrust enforcement. He emphasizes the critical need for regulators to prioritize healthcare to prevent monopolistic practices. Kanter discusses the ongoing Google antitrust lawsuit and the challenges posed by tech monopolies, particularly in the AI sector. Additionally, he reveals how lobbyists influence antitrust cases, underlining the importance of tough scrutiny in industries heavily impacted by consolidation.
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Antitrust Realignment
- Antitrust policy has realigned with economic populism.
- The goal is to control corporate power for workers, consumers, and entrepreneurs.
Regulation vs. Competition
- Jonathan Kanter views himself as a capitalist who believes in free markets.
- He believes regulation should be a last resort, preferring competition to control monopolies.
Antitrust Priorities
- The current administration prioritizes big tech and workers in antitrust enforcement.
- Healthcare should also be a top priority due to increasing concentration.