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How Does the Art World Work?
Jessica Stoller
In this episode, artist Jessica Stoller invites us inside her powerful solo exhibition Split, on view at New York’s PPOW Gallery. Through meticulously crafted porcelain sculptures, she explores themes of bodily autonomy, feminism, aging, and the tension between beauty and the grotesque.Stoller discusses the personal and political forces that shaped the work—from the overturning of Roe v. Wade to the overlooked realities of perimenopause. She also unpacks her deep connection to ceramics, the challenges of navigating the art world, and how form and material can carry radical meaning. A conversation about art, rage, and the...
2025-04-01
38 min
Business & Society with Senthil Nathan
#20 The Monopoly Problem: How Market Power is Reshaping Our Economy with Matt Stoller
Have you ever wondered why essential goods like baby formula, eggs, and lifesaving medications keep facing shortages? The answer lies in monopoly power—a force reshaping our world in ways both visible and hidden.Matt Stoller, director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project and author of "Goliath: The Hundred-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy," joins us for a profound exploration of how concentrated economic power threatens not just markets but the systems that keep us alive. Drawing from his experiences working with the Financial Services Committee during the financial crisis and his popular monopoly-focused ne...
2025-03-18
49 min
Undercurrents
Matt Stoller: MAGA is taking on Big Business
Become a supporter of the show - just $1 for the first month: https://unherd.com/undercurrents/Matt Stoller, co-host of the Organized Money podcast and author of the BIG newsletter, joins Emily to walk through Trump 2.0’s early decisions on Big Business. Stoller argues the picture is complicated and, at times, contradictory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-14
37 min
System Update with Glenn Greenwald
Will Trump's Second Term Promote Economic Populism? Matt Stoller On Cabinet Picks To Fight Corporate Power; Should Liberals Cut Off Pro-Trump Friends & Family?
Will Trump's cabinet picks fight corporate power and promote economic populism? Antitrust expert Matt Stoller joins System Update to weigh in on the next administration's approach to labor, unions, and more. PLUS: Should liberals cut off family members who voted for Trump? ---- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community - - - Follow Matt Stoller's Reporting: https://www.thebignewsletter.com/ Follow Glenn: Twitter Instagram
2024-11-27
1h 06
TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up
313: TC & Randy Chop Session (ft. Matt Stoller)
Tron and Randy are back to chop it up this week. They offer a few mea culpas to begin before turning their attention to life, sports, and news stories from around the world. Then, at the 41:25 mark, they welcome Matt Stoller on the show to examine the current state of antitrust. He talks about the Google case specifically, the monopolistic behavior of pharmacy benefit managers, whether the Krogers/Albertsons merger will go through, and a lot more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-30
1h 30
LIMINAL NEWS with Daniel Pinchbeck
Matt Stoller - Why We Need Government To Rein In Big Tech
Matt Stoller is the Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project. He is the author of the Simon and Schuster book "Goliath: The Hundred Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy", which Business Insider called “one of the year’s best books on how to rethink capitalism and improve the economy.” David Cicilline, Chairman of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, has called Stoller’s work “an inspiration.” Stoller is a former policy advisor to the U.S. Senate Budget Committee. He also worked for a member of the Financial Services Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives during the f...
2024-09-16
1h 18
Better Offline
Matt Stoller Explains Monopolies
In this episode, Ed Zitron sits down with Matt Stoller, author of the BIG Newsletter and Research Director of the American Economic Liberties Project to explain what a monopoly is, why they're so pervasive, how America entered a "monopoly crisis," and what all of this means for Google, Apple, Meta, and the rest of big tech. Want to read the transcript of this episode? Go to wheresyoured.at/stoller BIG by Matt Stoller https://www.thebignewsletter.com/ Matt Stoller on Twitter https://x.com/matthewstoller Newsletter: wheresyoured.at Reddit: htt...
2024-08-28
58 min
System Update with Glenn Greenwald
Massive Loss for Google After Court Rules It's An Illegal Monopoly with Antitrust Expert Matt Stoller; The U.S. Faces Multiple Crises: Who is Running the Government?; Top Dem Warned That Congress Will Ban Trump If He Wins
TIMESTAMPS: Intro (0:00) Google Ruled an Illegal Monopoly (6:31) Interview with Matt Stoller (31:27) Who Is In Charge? (52:32) Threats to Disqualify Trump (1:15:24) Outro (1:24:38) - - - Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community - - - Follow Glenn: Twitter Instagram Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok
2024-08-06
1h 26
Lead-Lag Live
Matt Stoller on U.S. Monopolies, Political Dynamics of Corporate Power, and Antitrust Enforcement Challenges
What if the American economy's foundation was built on small businesses rather than colossal corporations? Discover how we shifted from a decentralized landscape in the 1970s to today's monopolistic giants with our guest, Matt Stoller, an eminent public intellectual and author on monopolies and finance. Stoller reveals the philosophical shift that prioritized consumerism over citizenship, leading to a relaxation in antitrust laws and a landscape dominated by corporate mega-powers. Learn how this transition has created an economy riddled with extraction and bottlenecks, and how recent administrations are hinting at potential reforms to address these seismic changes.We...
2024-07-31
50 min
PBM on the Rocks
Special FTC Episode LIVE with Matt Stoller
Join our host Lord Dr Jeremy as he discusses PBM antitrust issues, and the newly released FTC 6b study interim report with experts Matt Stoller and Greg Reybold.Opening music by JuliusH
2024-07-24
1h 05
New Books in American Politics
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2024-07-20
55 min
New Books in Law
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2024-07-20
55 min
New Books in American Studies
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2024-07-20
55 min
New Books in Economic and Business History
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2024-07-20
55 min
New Books in Public Policy
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2024-07-20
55 min
New Books in Economics
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2024-07-20
55 min
TriVO Pursuits: A voiceover and trivia show
Episode 19: Everybody Loves Fred Stoller
The unbelievably talented Fred Stoller joins us on the pod and due to a little mix up, did not have trivia questions ready! But the consummate comedian he is, he was able to improv them ON THE SPOT~ way to go, Fred!!You know Fred from his memorable guest-starring roles in Everybody Loves Raymond, Seinfeld, and Friends just to name a few. He's also written episodes of Seinfeld, a memoir called, "Maybe We'll Have You Back" which you can find on Amazon but wasn't actually narrated by him :-)Find us on...
2024-06-19
45 min
Outside the Box with Ben Cominos
05/15/24| Interview- Matt Stoller- FTC Bombshell Report Highlights Alleged Price Collusion
I chat with Matt Stoller, Anti-Trust experty and Director of Research with teh American Economic Liberties Project, about a recent report from the FTC highlighting collusion with one oil and gas company with OPEC.
2024-05-15
17 min
Laura Flanders and Friends: Intersectional Solution Centered Journalism on Democracy, Movements, Society and Culture
Trust-Busting 2024 with Stacy Mitchell & Matt Stoller: A Bipartisan Battle Against Monopoly Power
Is 2024 the year of trust-busting? This bipartisan issue of small versus big is a fight taking place on the streets and in the federal and state courts; led by grassroots movements and consumer protest. The Biden administration has stepped up anti-trust action, but the number of merger filings is also up. What should we make of this moment? To help answer that question, Laura is joined by two experts on anti-trust action: Stacy Mitchell, Co-Executive Director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and Matt Stoller, author of “Goliath: The Hundred Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy” and publisher of t...
2024-04-15
29 min
System Update with Glenn Greenwald
IDF General Admits War Impossible Without US Support. Unprecedented Trump Aide Sentence Exposes Dangerous Establishment Lawfare. Josh Hawley’s Revealing Takedown of Biden Judicial Nominee, w/ Matt Stoller
TIMESTAMPS: Intro (0:00) No Aid Getting Into Gaza (7:01) Israel Defies Biden’s Red Line (17:36) Peter Navarro Sentenced (41:10) Populist Energy in the Senate (53:48) Interview with Matt Stoller (1:08:39) Outro (1:33:39) - - - Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET: https://rumble.com/c/GGreenwald Become part of our Locals community: https://greenwald.locals.com/ - - - Follow Glenn: Twitter: https://twitter.com...
2024-03-21
1h 35
Hey Not The Face! Podcast
Matt Stoller's advice for UFC fighters fearing retaliation | Ep. 15
UFC antitrust suit historyAt the end of 2014, a group of UFC fighters (some retired and some not) banded together and filed a class action lawsuit against the UFC and its parent company at the time, Zuffa, LLC. Fighters like Cung Le, Jon Fitch and Brandon Vera were named class representatives with a claim that the UFC manipulated the mixed martial arts industry in a way that harmed fighters’ abilities to secure fair employment within the sector.The lawsuit seeks between $800 million and $1.6 billion in damages and in the course of the nearly nine years si...
2024-03-11
36 min
At the Water's Edge
E8: Matt Stoller, Why America is Out of Ammunition
Send us a textAmerica is struggling to produce enough ammunition and other hardware to support our allies in a time of need, which has exposed deep cracks in our defense industrial base. Matt Stoller looked at how a series of consolidations among America's defense contractors has increased the costs while reducing the output of military equipment, and how there is no incentive among private industry to address the issue. Link to his article here: https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/why-america-is-out-of-ammunitionContact: atthewatersedgewp@gmail.comSupport the show
2024-01-05
40 min
dongdongbrot
[Pdf] [download] Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy by Matt Stoller
[Pdf] [download] Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy by Matt Stoller Read Online Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy by Matt Stoller is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/48575212-goliath **Download Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/48575212-goliath Book Synopsis : A startling look at how concentrated financial power and consumerism transformed American politics, resulting in the emergence of populism...
2023-09-01
10 min
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[Pdf] [download] Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy by Matt Stoller
[Pdf] [download] Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy by Matt Stoller Read Online Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy by Matt Stoller is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/48575212-goliath **Download Book Here ==> https://nembesanga.blogspot.com/48575212-goliath Book Synopsis : A startling look at how concentrated financial power and consumerism transformed...
2023-09-01
00 min
3P Champions
3P Champion Matt Santangelo
Matt Santangelo exemplifies the 3Ps - passion, purpose and principle. After having been an over-achieving HS basketball star in Portland, Oregon, Matt became the 3-time all-league point guard at Gonzaga University, leading them to their first ever Elite 8 NCAA appearance, and National exposure. Top 10 all-time in assists and scoring at Gonzaga, Matt was a member of the 1999 Gold Medal-winning USA Men’s Team at the World University games, and then played professionally in Greece, Spain, Italy, and Russia. From 2014-2021 Matt served as the Executive Director of HOOPFEST, the world's largest three-on-three basketball event (non-profit), hosting over 7000 teams annually. Ma...
2023-08-21
41 min
Heilman & Haver - The Stage & Screen Experience
Heilman & Haver - Episode 78 (Guest Matt Stoller)
Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 78. We hope you enjoy the show! Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and at heilmanandhaver.com. The Hollywood strike has now passed the 100 day mark with no end in sight. Just one week ago, on August 4, Writers Guild of America negotiators met for the very first time in three months with representatives of the major studios to discuss whether contract talks can resume. According to Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw, they “made zero progress...
2023-08-11
00 min
SportsWise: A Podcast About Sports and the Law
Episode 40: The PGA Tour-LIV Tour Saga with Matt Stoller
Send us a textOn this episode, I dive into one of the craziest, most sensational sports stories in my lifetime– the PGA Tour, LIV Tour, DP Tour, Saudi Government saga. Joining me to help make sense of it all is one of the dominant voices in antitrust law- Matt Stoller, the Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project, the author of the book Goliath: The Hundred Year War between Monopoly Power and Democracy, and the creator of the monopoly-focused newsletter Big.Thank you for listening! For the...
2023-06-13
44 min
The Smylie Show
O Canada! Nick Taylor's thrilling win in Toronto, the PGAT/DPWT/PIF deal with Matt Stoller, and the US Open at LACC
A wild week in the world of golf went out with a bang as Nick Taylor made a 72-foot eagle putt on the fourth playoff hole to become the first Canadian to win the national open since 1954. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss Taylor's win, the latest updates on the bombshell news last week that the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Public Investment Fund struck a deal to pool commercial interests, and preview the third major of the year - the US Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Matt Stoller, the author of "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between...
2023-06-12
1h 00
In Love with the Process Podcast
EP252 | Time to Break Up Hollywood (w/ Matt Stoller)
On this weeks episode of ILWP, host Mike Pecci and author Matt Stoller examine the political steps that helped create the current monopolies that control Hollywood. The conversation goes deep into the importance of the now WGA & SAG strike against the studios and what is at stake. Our guest, Matt Stoller, is the Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project. He is the author of the Simon and Schuster book Goliath: The Hundred Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy. Strap in for a look at the history of American business and how all these huge mergers were...
2023-06-07
1h 36
The Grant Williams Podcast
The Grant Williams Podcast Ep. 55 - Matt Stoller - PREVIEW
Joining me in this episode of The Grant Williams Podcast is Matt Stoller, former Congressional staffer and author of Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy and the excellent Substack BIG. Matt's work on the threat posed by monopoly power is exceptional and, in this fascinating conversation we cover the challenges he's faced in taking on Big Tech monopolies, the anti-capitalist consequences of monopolistic corporate power, his experiences on The Hill during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and his bipartisan approach to changing the current political landscape in the United States. There's so much at...
2023-05-26
12 min
El Podcast
E28: Matt Stoller on the Rise of Corporate Feudalism in America
Matt Stoller, author of Goliath, joins the show to expose how monopoly power reshaped American democracy—and how we can fight back.Guest Bio: Matt Stoller is the Director of Research at the American Economic Liberties Project and author of Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy. He previously served as a senior policy advisor in the U.S. House of Representatives, focusing on financial regulation, Dodd-Frank, and antitrust issues.Topics Covered:The rise and fall of anti-monopoly politics in AmericaWright Patman, the New Deal, and the Watergate Baby DemocratsThe 2008 financial crisis an...
2023-05-15
47 min
UnHerd with Freddie Sayers
Matt Stoller: The case against the SVB rescue
UnHerd's Freddie Sayers meets Matt Stoller to discuss the case against the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.Read the Post here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-15
41 min
The Freedom of Thought Podcast
Open Minds with Matt Stoller & Prof. Joshua Kleinfeld Part 1: What Sparked the Fascination With Economics and Government?
In Part 1 of Open Minds with Matt Stoller, we hear about how Matt's formative years shaped his interest in economics and government. Matt tells us about how he thinks about politics in a way that bends categories and how antitrust relates to contemporary problems.
2023-03-08
1h 07
The Jaybefaunt Show
Matt Stoller's Horrible Take | Southwest Under FIRE | Migrants Deported To VP Harris Home
Matt Stoller's Horrible Take | Southwest Under FIRE | Migrants Deported To VP Harris Home Journalist Matt Stoller has a interesting take on twitter and this narrative seems to be growing in liberal spaces. I break this down. Southwest Airlines is under fire for their many flight cancellations over Christmas weekend. Migrants were deported to Vice President Harris' home by Governor Abbott over the holiday weekend. https://twitter.com/matthewstoller/status/1607738163962724352 https://apnews.com/article/business-transportation-us-department-of-0925834b8cfcf1150358f874334d16d7?taid=63aaeff88ca104000178f270&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter https://www...
2023-02-26
2h 18
The Dynamist
Big Business Cop Drama w/ Matt Stoller
There's turmoil at the Federal Trade Commission—the agency charged with protecting consumers and one of two agencies that deal with antitrust issues, such as promoting competition and preventing monopolies. Last week, Republican FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson announced her resignation in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, citing FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan’s alleged disregard for the rule of law and due process. What does this FTC drama mean for the agency’s efforts to rein in Big Tech? Are there broader implications for antitrust policy going forward? Evan is joined by Matt Stoller, Director of Research at the American Econom...
2023-02-21
47 min
Just Another Mindset Podcast
Matt Stoller: Goliath - War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy | #054
In this episode, we talk about why monopolies and the consolidation of power are a root cause to fight. You will learn about Wright Patman and we discuss how monopolists got enabled to misuse their power. We talk about Mergers & Acquisitions and the inception of Private Equity. We talk about the early days at Wall Street and you will learn why companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon became so powerful. You will also learn what makes Matt hopeful in regard to fighting back against monopolistic power and we talk about decentralisation.Make sure to let me know your...
2023-02-07
38 min
The Realignment
336 | The Realignment Live Part I: Matt Stoller, Julius Krein, Elbridge Colby, Jane Coaston, Yuval Levin, and Jason Willick
Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/.REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail us at: realignmentpod@gmail.comLast week, Marshall and Saagar hosted The Realignment Live! in Washington, DC. Today's episode features multiple sessions including American Economic Liberties Project's Matt Stoller and American Affairs' Julius Krein on whether the "realignment" is real, the Marathon Initiative's Elbridge Colby on the right's foreign policy debates after Ukraine, the New...
2023-01-31
2h 06
What Do The Gays Think?
Under Queer Review | Billy Eichner and Nicholas Stoller's Bros
Bros, starring Billy Eichner and directed by Nicholas Stoller, is a 2022 romantic comedy film focusing on a gay relationship. It's one of the few major box-office LGBTQ+ films out, and in this episode of Under Queer Review, we take a critical lens to it! Does Bros pass the Queer Review?This linktree has links to all our content! https://linktr.ee/pridempireFollow Matt and Pat on Twitter! https://twitter.com/WDTGTPodcastFollow Jackie on Twitter! https://twitter.com/king_jakweenFollow Matt and Pat on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/whatdothegaymersthinkFollow Jackie...
2023-01-18
53 min
theAnalysis.news
Monopoly Power vs Democracy – Matt Stoller
Are antitrust laws effective as a mechanism to break up monopolies and Big Tech? How monopolies enable price-gouging and drive inflation. Talia Baroncelli speaks to Matt Stoller, Research Director at the American Economic Liberties Project.
2022-12-20
49 min
Waypoint Radio
WPR Episode 530 - Interview with Matt Stoller
Last week the FTC surprised everyone when they actually took action towards stopping the Microsoft/Activision merger. So much so that Rob had to reach out to an expert to get into the nitty gritty about what this really means. He interviewed Matt Stoller, author of “Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy,” and they discussed the history of monopolies in the US, and how Microsoft history weighs heavily on the FTC’s decision. But first, Ren has stories to tell from her time playing way too much Dwarf Fortress, including a late breaking story of a young dwarf...
2022-12-13
2h 27
Krystal Kyle & Friends
Episode 99 Audio: Matt Stoller
This week’s episode with writer Matt Stoller takes us to that million-dollar question (probably more than a million-dollar question, actually): Is crypto just a scam? After all, can’t we apply all of the negatives of crypto to fiat currency? Isn’t it all made-up on some level? Matt argues that the governmental institutions that support fiat currency, as well as its societal usage, draw an important distinction between, say, the dollar and the bitcoin. He also responds to the contention that crypto’s strengths lie in its decentralization and frictionless transfer by making the case for a stronger...
2022-11-20
1h 41
Krystal Kyle & Friends
Episode 99: Matt Stoller
We're joined by Matt Stoller to discuss antitrust politics in the age of Ticketmaster and crypto crashes.
2022-11-19
1h 41
Rising
Sinema Agrees To Democrats' Inflation Bill, China Responds To Pelosi's Taiwan Trip, Deep Dive Discussion With Matt Stoller, And More: Rising Fridays 8.5.22
Establishment touts INFLATION BILL, but it won't provide relief: Emily Jashinsky & Katie Halper (0:00) Emily Jashinsky: Climate HYPOCRITES want YOU to sacrifice while they fly PRIVATE JETS (12:126) DEEP DIVE: Did Wall Street DESTROY the military amid China conflict? Matt Stoller, Katie, & Emily (21:37) DeSantis SUSPENDS prosecutor for REFUSING to enforce abortion, Transgender surgery laws (45:02) CNN laughably asks Liz Cheney about 2024. Cheney predicts DEMOCRATS would vote for her: Katie & Emily (53:11) Biden's FBI quietly expands WATCHLIST after Jan 6: Ken Klippenstein (1:01:15) John Fetterman called 'Fake Populist' by Dr. Oz for receiving money from parents to which he admits (1:10:45) The right to be LAZY? Workers fight...
2022-08-05
1h 37
New Books in Public Policy
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2022-08-03
53 min
New Books in Economics
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2022-08-03
53 min
New Books in Politics and Polemics
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2022-08-03
53 min
New Books in Law
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2022-08-03
53 min
New Books in Economic and Business History
Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that many modern Americans never even knew existed. Today's bitter recriminations and panic represent more than just fear of the future, they reflect a basic confusion about what is happening and the historical backstory that brought us to this moment.The true effects of populism, a sh...
2022-08-03
53 min