Antitrust, the process: America’s competition cops
Jun 29, 2023
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Lena Kahn, Chair of the FTC, advocates for a bold stance on antitrust issues, particularly in the high-stakes battle against Microsoft over its Activision merger. Don Wineland examines the troubling stagnation in China's post-pandemic recovery, emphasizing government efforts to stimulate the economy. Meanwhile, Josie DeLapp celebrates the cultural significance of Tayto crisps, sharing how their unique flavors resonate with Irish identity and nostalgia. The discussion weaves through modern economic challenges and cherished traditions.
This week’s court battle involving Microsoft and Activision, giants of tech and gaming, reflects a sea change under way in America’s trustbusting machinery; it may not go as far as the top competition cop might like. A boom in China’s post-pandemic economy now seems to be sputtering (11:29). And a paean to the Tayto crisp—cheese-and-onion flavour, naturally (18:29).
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