Matt Stoller

Craig Aaron, Co-CEO of Free Press and a local TV ownership expert, teams up with Matt Stoller, an authority on antitrust issues, to dissect the troubling trends in corporate media. They discuss how the recent cancellations of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel reflect deeper issues of corporate power and regulatory pressures under the Trump administration. The duo also explores the chilling effects of media consolidation on creativity and free speech, while suggesting practical ways to combat these trends and promote independent media.

Matt Stoller, a Fellow at the Open Markets Institute, dives into the fallout from a Houston Rockets executive's tweet supporting Hong Kong protests. He discusses the NBA's delicate balancing act between free expression and its financial ties to China. Stoller highlights the historical context of U.S.-China relations and the implications for American corporations in navigating autocracy. Their conversation reveals how sports, politics, and international economics intertwine in today's global landscape.

Matt Stoller, a Fellow at the Open Markets Institute and an expert on antitrust, dives into the complexities of monopoly power in the tech industry. He discusses the impending regulatory actions against Big Tech, fueled by growing frustrations from smaller firms. Stoller highlights a political shift regarding monopolization and reflects on Silicon Valley's anti-monopoly roots. The conversation critiques historic antitrust cases and emphasizes the urgent need for stronger regulations to protect innovation and competition in a digital age.