Apple and Epic go to trial and Friend of Pivot Senator Amy Klobuchar
May 4, 2021
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Senator Amy Klobuchar, a prominent advocate for antitrust reform, joins the conversation to discuss the ongoing trial between Apple and Epic Games. They dive into the implications of monopolistic practices in the tech world and the critical need for legislative changes. Klobuchar also shares her insights on how public perception shapes competition policy and highlights the challenges of corporate lobbying. The discussion is both insightful and sprinkled with humor, reflecting on her career in a male-dominated political landscape.
Kara and Scott talk about Apple going to trial with Epic over its choice to kick Fortnite out of the app store. They also discuss the upcoming Facebook Oversight Board decision on whether to uphold the ban on Donald Trump. Then in Friend of Pivot, we're joined by US Senator Amy Klobuchar to talk about the future of antitrust.