This excerpt from "33. Federal Trade Commission.pdf" examines the evolving role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in regulating antitrust and consumer protection in the United States. The text explores conservative arguments about the FTC’s power, highlighting their concerns about the expansion of the administrative state, the potential for collusion between government and private actors, and the growing influence of big tech companies. It proposes that the FTC should focus on issues like ESG practices, cancel culture, and the impact of social media on children, all while considering the potential negative consequences of overregulation.