In 1982, the Bell telecommunications monopoly in the US was broken up after a landmark antitrust suit, ushering in a wave of innovation and competition. 

Today, companies like Alphabet and Facebook are capturing an unprecedented – and increasing – share of the world’s attention. Should we be thinking about breaking them up, too? We ask Gene Kimmelman of Public Knowledge.

In 1982, the Bell telecommunications monopoly in the US was broken up after a landmark antitrust suit, ushering in a wave of innovation and competition. Today, companies like Alphabet and Facebook are capturing an unprecedented – and increasing – share of the world’s attention. Should we be thinking about breaking them up, too? We ask Gene Kimmelman of Public Knowledge.

EPISODE 8: Should the tech giants of Silicon Valley be broken up? (S1)

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EPISODE 8: Should the tech giants of Silicon Valley be broken up? (S1)