Organized Money
Organized Money is a podcast about how the business world really works, and how corporate consolidation and monopolies are dominating every sector of our economy. The series is hosted by writers and journalists Matt Stoller and David Dayen, both thought leaders in the antimonopoly movement. Organized Money is a fresh spin on business reporting, one that goes beyond supply and demand curves or odes to visionary entrepreneurs. Each week Matt and David break down the ways monopolies control everything from the food we eat, to the drugs we take, the way we communicate and even how we date. You’ll hear from workers, business leaders, antitrust lawyers, and policymakers who are on the front lines of the fight for open markets and fair competition.If you care about an economy that is free and open, one not controlled by a handful of corporations, Organized Money is for you. New episodes out every week until the end of the year. Organized Money is a Rock Creek Sound production, from executive producers Ari Saperstein and Ellen Weiss, and senior producer Benjamin Frisch.
Latest episodes
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Oct 22, 2024 • 55min
The Revolt of the Pharmacists Part 1: with Benjamin Jolley
What would you do if you owned an independent pharmacy and you discovered that the only way to actually make money would be to stop filling most prescriptions? This is what our guest Benjamin Jolley sees everyday. As a third generation independent pharmacist, he's watched as an industry of middlemen have taken control over a transaction that they literally have nothing to do with. Pharmacy Benefit Managers, PBMs decide which drugs, the pricing and the supply between patients trying to fill prescriptions and what a pharmacist gets paid. As a result, some 2000 plus pharmacies have closed this year. How did we get here? Matt and David go behind the pharmacy counter to break it all down with Benjamin Jolley.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 45min
The Real Supermarket Sweep: with Laurel Kilgour
Laurel Kilgour, an attorney and research manager at the American Economic Liberties Project, dives deep into the controversial merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. She highlights the potential impacts on competition, prices, and the workforce as these companies seek to consolidate power. Insights from the ongoing courtroom battles reveal the high stakes for consumers and how a merger could reshape the grocery landscape. Laurel also adds an engaging layer by discussing the courtroom dynamics and the complexities of corporate mergers in today's market.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 44min
The Search Monopoly: with Brody and Luke Mullins
Brody and Luke Mullins, investigative journalists and co-authors of "The Wolves of K Street," delve into Google’s antitrust challenges and lobbying strategies. They discuss why a critical antitrust trial took 11 years to materialize and the unseen influence Google wielded over political circles. The brothers share insights on the transformation of lobbying practices and the historical context of corporate power dynamics. With personal anecdotes and a deep dive into regulatory battles, they reveal the complex interplay between tech giants and government.
Oct 11, 2024 • 3min
Organized Money Trailer
On Organized Money, Matt Stoller & Dave Dayen break down the ways monopolies control the food we eat, the drugs we take, the way we communicate – and so much more. Coming October 15th.
