Calls for the regulation of so-called big tech are coming from all directions, and while the proposed interventions vary widely, a common refrain is that these companies have too much power.

Host Brian Wesolowski sits down with author Harold Feld, Senior Vice President of Public Knowledge, about his new e-book, The Case for the Digital Platform Act. It takes a deeper look at some of the challenges posed by the increased power of digital platforms, and proposes the creation of a new U.S. government oversight agency to shape regulations in the space.

More on the book: http://www.digitalplatformact.com/

More on Harold: https://twitter.com/haroldfeld

More on our host, Brian: bit.ly/cdtbrian

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