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In this podcast episode, Seema Arora and Dr. Gregory Werden delve into the complexities of the Epic Games vs. Google antitrust case, exploring the economic implications of in-app purchases, the role of competition in app stores, and the future of Android and Chrome. They discuss the jury's verdict, the relevance of market definitions, and the potential consequences of government remedies. The conversation highlights the challenges of navigating antitrust law in the tech industry and the need for a broader perspective on competition.

In this podcast episode, Seema Arora and Dr. Gregory Werden delve into the complexities of the Epic Games vs. Google antitrust case, exploring the economic implications of in-app purchases, the role of competition in app stores, and the future of Android and Chrome. They discuss the jury's verdict, the relevance of market definitions, and the potential consequences of government remedies. The conversation highlights the challenges of navigating antitrust law in the tech industry and the need for a broader perspective on competition.

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In this episode, I examine the current US energy landscape with my guest. We examine the pivot to the new energy policies in the context of energy security, energy independence, economy, and the environment. Finally we examine policies and challenges in California.

In this podcast, the host Seema Arora conducts a conversation with Mr. William Kane Reilly, who served 4 US Presidents including Presidents Nixon, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and Obama. They explore the evolution of environmental policy in the United States, focusing on the pivotal role of Richard Nixon and the establishment of the EPA. It discusses the challenges and successes of environmental regulations, the importance of corporate responsibility, and the influence of NGOs. The dialogue also touches on the complexities of nuclear energy and the necessity of bipartisanship in advancing environmental legislation.  They discuss critical themes surrounding nuclear safety, renewable energy investments, innovations in environmental regulation, international climate agreements, water issues, and environmental justice. They reflect on the past. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of accountability in the energy sector, the need for effective environmental policies, and the challenges posed by political and public attitudes towards climate action.

In this podcast episode, the host Dr. Seema Arora discusses sustainability and ESG solutions with Dr. Christian Butzlaff, the chief sustainability architect at SAP. They explore the importance of integrating sustainability into business processes, the role of SAP in providing tools for measuring and reporting sustainability impacts, and the significance of a modular approach to sustainability solutions. The conversation also touches on the global demand for sustainability practices, the impact of AI on sustainability reporting, and the necessity for companies to proactively engage in sustainability efforts to remain competitive.

This podcast episode discusses the landmark ruling against Google for engaging in anti-competitive practices. The guest, Dr. Gregory Werden, former Senior Economic Counsel with the Antitrust division, provides insights into the case and the role of antitrust in bringing it about. The conversation explores the history of antitrust law, the complexity of the Google case, and the interpretation of the Sherman Act. The focus is on the arguments made in the courtroom regarding Google's exclusionary practices and the impact of default settings on user behavior. The discussion also touches on Google's partnerships with Apple and the Android ecosystem. The conversation discusses the lack of documentary evidence in the case and the possible reasons for it. It also explores the relationship between Google's Android system and the prices charged to end consumers. The conversation touches on the complexity of analyzing data in antitrust cases and the limitations of available data. It highlights the challenges of applying the hypothetical monopolist test and the role of generational differences in accessing search. The potential ramifications of the ruling for Big Tech are discussed, as well as the timing and possible remedies in the case against Google. The distinction between harm to competitors and harm to the competitive process is also addressed.

I talk to Dame Frances a British journalist, economist, and an academic about the pressing economic problems facing humanity -climate change, demographic changes, immigration, and the threat of wars. We discuss the UK economy and the challenges for the new government and conclude with a hopeful note. Dame Frances was an economics correspondent with the Guardian and served as the Environmental Editor and subsequently Management Editor with the Economist magazine. She was knighted in 2004 and 2015. She continues her work and impact in various academic positions.