Antitrust expert Cristina Caffarra speaks with Hal Singer and Darren Bush about competition regulation in Europe, merger review, the U.S. Google Trial, and the U.S. entrenchment of the consumer welfare standard.

Stacy Mitchell, Co-director at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and author of the book “Big Box Swindle,” walks us through the Amazon complaint. (Interviewed by Hal Singer and Darren Bush)

Simcha Barkai walks us through his research on the labor share, including his latest findings that DOJ antitrust enforcement actions permanently increase employment and the labor share in the affected industry.

Matt Stoller from the American Economic Liberties Project shares his views on judges who have ruled against antitrust enforcement.

Steve Salop tells us his least favorite monopolization cases.

Hiba Hafiz, professor at Boston College Law School and expert advisor to the FTC, explains how antitrust law should apply to labor markets.

Cory Doctorow tells us about his latest book, “Chokepoint Capitalism,” and calls for the un-rigging of labor markets.

Upon returning to academia from the FTC, John Kwoka waxes eloquently on efficiency defenses, big tech, potential competition, and the forthcoming merger guidelines.

Discussing Evan Starr’s research on employment non-competes, Andrea’s work on FTC funding needs, and some short discussion on airlines.

Sanjukta Paul, professor at Michigan Law School, chats about the pending Microsoft-Activision merger, the FTC’s proposal to ban non-competes, and Elon Musk’s “libertarian antics” on Twitter.

In the inaugural episode of the Slingshot, the Sling crew debates the Kroger-Albertson’s merger, the Ticketmaster-Taylor Swift ticketing fiasco, and whether the railroad legislation was the best possible outcome for workers.