Elizabeth Wilkins

Former FTC Chief of Staff, Elizabeth Wilkins, discusses the agency's renewed focus on competition and antitrust enforcement, challenging corporate power. Topics include regulating power for public welfare, preventing monopolies, evolution of antitrust laws, and the benefits of market regulation for a fairer economy.

Elizabeth Wilkins, President and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute and former White House official, dives into the complexities of state capacity and antitrust issues. She critiques the left's response to the abundance agenda, advocating for reforms that enhance livelihoods and rebuild trust in government. Wilkins emphasizes the need for a compelling narrative to engage citizens, discusses the importance of small, tangible wins against corporate greed, and explores the role of 'villains' in political storytelling. Her insights urge a reimagining of government’s role in addressing societal grievances.