Prof G Markets The Next Era Of Antitrust — ft. DOJ’s Jonathan Kanter
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Mar 6, 2025 
Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, shares his insights on the future of antitrust enforcement. He emphasizes the critical need for regulators to prioritize healthcare to prevent monopolistic practices. Kanter discusses the ongoing Google antitrust lawsuit and the challenges posed by tech monopolies, particularly in the AI sector. Additionally, he reveals how lobbyists influence antitrust cases, underlining the importance of tough scrutiny in industries heavily impacted by consolidation.
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Antitrust Priorities
- The current administration prioritizes big tech and workers in antitrust enforcement.
- Healthcare should also be a top priority due to increasing concentration.
Healthcare Monopolies
- The healthcare market resembles big tech in 2016-2017, with growing platform monopolies.
- These platforms control the healthcare system, impacting doctors, nurses, and pharmacists.
Public Interest Focus
- Jonathan Kanter prioritized the public interest while leading the antitrust division.
- He resisted political pressure and lobbying efforts influencing enforcement.