LITA 14: Antitrust, Ticketmaster, and Taking On Corporate Monopolies with Hetal Doshi

Ana and Deep host Left in the Attic with special guest Hetal Doshi, a first-generation American, former deputy in the DOJ Antitrust Division under the Biden-Harris administration, now running for Colorado Attorney General. They discuss International Women’s Day and the value of multigenerational spaces, then Doshi shares her upbringing across the Deep South and how civil rights history shaped her path to law. Doshi explains antitrust as protecting competition, wages, and fair prices, and argues states must enforce existing laws as federal enforcers fall short. She outlines priorities as AG: defending Colorado from a lawless federal administration, “Trump-proofing” the economy through antitrust/consumer protection/workers’ rights, and protecting environmental freedom. They cover the DOJ’s Ticketmaster/Live Nation case, concerns about a sudden DOJ settlement, and broader media consolidation, ending with calls to support local businesses and submit public comments.

Hetal’s campaign website: hetaltothemetal.com

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:23 International Women's Day Chat

01:35 Astrology and Apps

03:08 Why Intergenerational Matters

05:04 Meet Hala Doshi

06:09 Origin Story and the South

09:02 Finding Antitrust Work

12:07 Antitrust Explained Simply

13:22 Colorado AG Race Context

15:13 Why Run for Attorney General

19:56 Three Priorities as AG

22:36 Ticketmaster and Swifties

23:12 Ticketmaster Case Overview

24:33 How Big Is Ticketmaster

26:09 Jury Trial And Sudden Settlement

27:29 Affordability And Fee Squeeze

29:46 Big Tech Monopolies And AI

31:42 What A Real Remedy Looks Like

33:00 States Can Keep Fighting

34:00 Media Megamergers Ellison

35:45 Why Paramount Warner Deal Matters

38:08 Call To Action And Public Comments

40:21 Where To Find The Campaign

42:33 Wrap Up And Thanks

Meet Your Hosts

Ana Mitchell, Ph.D., is a former CDC scientist who was swept up in federal cuts and is now reinventing herself as a civic coach and creator. After a decade reducing disparities in health and education, she’s building Civically Fit (see civicallyfit.org) to make civic engagement accessible, authentic, and sustainable. A proud Latina and Colorado native, Ana is focused on helping people build community and power through everyday civic action. 

Deep Singh Badhesha is an attorney, political strategist, and government affairs professional with over a decade of experience shaping political campaigns and policy in Colorado. A former public school math teacher, Colorado Supreme Court clerk, and senior policy analyst, he now works across campaigns, ballot initiatives, and legislative fights. He’s South Asian, a new dad, and a longtime organizer who believes community—not saviors—will rebuild the Left. He also has way too many hot takes on everything stemming from food and sports to politics.  

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