Dean Budnick

Dean Budnick, co-author of "Ticketmaster: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped," discusses the monopolistic grip Ticketmaster has on live events. They dive into the chaos Taylor Swift fans faced during the Eras Tour ticket sales, sparked by a lack of competition. Budnick explains how 1980s policy changes fueled Ticketmaster's dominance and the shift in antitrust law that benefitted them. The recent Congressional hearings highlight the urgent calls for reform to protect consumers against such monopolies.