Why the DOJ Has a Daunting Battle Ahead in the AT&T Case

The transcript discusses the DOJ's challenge in proving that a merger involving Randall Stephenson is harmful to consumers. It highlights the outdated legal framework the DOJ relies on and the skepticism courts may have. The conversation also touches on the nature of vertical mergers and the lack of historical evidence for exclusionary conduct. The DOJ's task of predicting future anticompetitive behavior is deemed difficult, especially given the changes in competition since the Comcast-NBC merger. The discussion concludes with the idea that the DOJ's view may be too narrow, not accounting for future market dynamics.

In what ways has competition changed since the Comcast-NBC merger according to the speaker?

What alternatives exist for programmers and distributors regardless of the merger?