Jonathan Kanter, the Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, joins the discussion to analyze the recent Google antitrust ruling and its far-reaching implications for the tech industry. He highlights the need for effective remedies to combat monopolistic practices. The hosts also dive into the stock market sell-off and Berkshire Hathaway's significant shift with Apple. The conversation extends into ongoing political dynamics, including Donald Trump's debate strategy and the impact of corporate dominance on market competition.

Jonathan Kanter, the assistant attorney general for antitrust at the DOJ, dives into the recent landmark ruling declaring Google a monopolist in search. He discusses the significance of this decision, likening it to the historic Microsoft case, and emphasizes the urgent need for remedies to restore competition. Kanter shares insights on how this ruling may reshape antitrust law and outlines the challenges ahead for major tech companies. The conversation highlights the broader implications for innovation and market dynamics in the tech industry.

A key plank of the Biden administration's "Bidenomics" involves stronger antitrust enforcement and we've seen the White House empower agencies like the Department of Justice to step up actions on monopolies and other behaviors that reduce competition. But what exactly counts as anti-competitive nowadays? And how does promoting competition sit alongside the administration's more proactive public investment and industrial policies? In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Kanter, assistant attorney general for the Antitrust Division at the DOJ, about how he's thinking about these issues. We also talk competition in banking after a wave of consolidation in the space, as well as new challenges posed by Big Tech and artificial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division at the Department of Justice, Jonathan Kanter, discusses ongoing cases against tech giants, the concept of monopoly, the role of the advocacy policy arm of the Antitrust Division, and the importance of competition in fueling innovation and regulating big tech companies.

The Fed eases up on the brakes, Elon Musk looks for new ways to monetize Twitter, and Snap has another rough quarter. Also: Meta may have prevailed in a fight with the FTC. Today’s Friend of Pivot is Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division at the DOJ. He stops by to discuss Google, antitrust, and his agency's fight against monopolies.Send us your questions! Call 855-51-PIVOT or go to nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent Twitter ban, Jack Dorsey's hopes for a bitcoin "world peace," and the "joyless" Olympics. Kara has high hopes for Jonathan Kanter, Biden's pick for the Justice Department's anti-trust division. Things look a little more glum for privacy after the Pegasus Project revelations. And in listener mail, we get a question on every Zoomer's mind: Should I even bother planning for retirement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General, discusses DOJ's lawsuit against Ticketmaster for monopoly, facing debates on antitrust laws. Exploring Live Nation's alleged monopolistic practices and the need for breakup. Detailing the importance of promoting competitive markets through antitrust measures.

Jonathan Kanter and Doha Mekki from the DOJ's Antitrust Division dive into how antitrust law can drive progressive social change. They discuss the implications of unregulated ghost guns and their impact on public safety. Kanter emphasizes the role of young progressives in advocating for antitrust enforcement as a means to promote equity, touching on its intersections with labor rights and healthcare. The conversation unveils a fascinating perspective on using legal frameworks to address systemic inequalities and empower communities.

Jonathan Kanter, U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, discusses the landmark ruling against Google, labeling it a monopolist and its implications for future antitrust regulation. Harold Krent, a law professor, examines the 8th Circuit's block of the Biden administration’s SAVE student loan relief program, affecting millions. They explore the complex interplay of legal frameworks and consumer behavior in antitrust cases, and dissect the legal obstacles for student debt relief amid significant court rulings.

Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's antitrust division, dives into the landmark ruling against Google, highlighting its implications for competition in tech. He elaborates on the importance of fostering innovation and the role of regulation. The hosts also discuss the financial markets rebounding from a major sell-off, spotlighting strong earnings from firms like Caterpillar and Uber, and touch on broader economic sentiment and the political landscape as it relates to big tech.