The Case Against the AT&T-Time Warner Deal

The transcript discusses the AT&T and Time Warner merger, highlighting arguments for and against it. Concerns include market power and competition, especially in vertical integration. The complexity of such deals is noted, with potential changes and conditions discussed. The future of media mergers is also speculated upon, considering the fast-evolving sector.

What conditions have been proposed in the past to address potential harms from mergers?

What concerns are raised about the enforcement of merger conditions?

What implications does the AT&T and Time Warner merger have for future media and telecom mergers?