Organized Money Breaking Monopolies from the Inside with Jonathan Kanter
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Apr 10, 2025 
Jonathan Kanter, the former head of the DOJ's antitrust division and current CNBC contributor, shares his thrilling experiences battling major corporations like Google and Ticketmaster. He reveals the courtroom drama and hilarious moments he faced while leading a small team against powerful monopolies. Kanter discusses Apple’s monopolistic practices and the challenges of fostering innovation in a competitive market. His insights on evolving antitrust strategies emphasize the ongoing fight against corporate power, shedding light on the complexities of promoting fair competition.
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David vs. Goliath
- Jonathan Kanter faced large teams of corporate lawyers with vast resources.
- His smaller government team developed strong skills and experience, allowing them to successfully compete.
Motivated by Mission
- Representing the public motivates government lawyers.
- This sense of mission empowers them to outperform corporate lawyers despite resource disparities.
Groucho Marx Glasses
- Businesses often provide information to the DOJ's antitrust division about monopolistic practices.
- Kanter humorously acknowledged this by offering Groucho Marx disguises to visiting business representatives.