What to Expect When Big Tech Goes Before Congress

The transcript discusses upcoming hearings on Facebook's Libra and Google's antitrust issues, focusing on anti-conservative bias, competition, and privacy concerns. It highlights the FTC's $5 billion fine on Facebook and the implications of cryptocurrency regulation. The discussion also covers Facebook's global competition stance and the potential outcomes of antitrust investigations. The urgency of congressional actions before the 2020 campaign is emphasized.

What concerns were raised regarding anti-conservative bias by major social media companies during the hearings?

What was the expected impact of the FTC's fine on Facebook, according to the discussion?

How did Treasury Secretary Mnuchin characterize the issue of cryptocurrency regulation?

What argument did David Marcus present regarding America's role in digital currency innovation?

What concerns did lawmakers express about Facebook's responsiveness to regulatory issues?

What potential changes to antitrust laws were discussed in relation to the hearings?

What is the significance of the congressional investigation in relation to antitrust issues?