The American Prospect: After Hyper-Globalization
May 31, 2022 — Rethink Trade Director Lori Wallach spoke with The American Prospect about the failures of the WTO and what the next trading system should look like.
Breaking Points: Matt Stoller: The Market, Govt Forces BEHIND The Baby Formula Shortage Crisis | Breaking Points
May 29, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Research Director Matt Stoller joined Breaking Points to break down the market and regulatory forces that led to the baby formula crisis happening and how the Biden administration is tackling it.
Payday Report: Over 200 Walkouts Over Gun Control – Apple Workers Union Cancel Union Election – 400 Mental Health Workers Strike in Minnesota
May 27, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Policy Analyst Shahid Naeem explained to Payday Report how, if allowed to proceed, the Frontier-Spirit merger would “raise prices for consumers, drive job cuts, encourage service reductions, and enable more airline market power abuse.”
USDA Must Bring Transparency to Poultry Pricing
May 26, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement in response to a new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would enhance enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act and require meatpackers to be more transparent in their dealings with contract farmers.
KCRW – To The Point: Baby formula crisis reveals dangers of too little competition in US economy
May 26, 2022 — Economic Liberties’ Executive Director Sarah Miller joined KCRW’s To The Point to discuss the baby formula shortages and explain why they are another clear and horrific example of the extreme harms caused by consolidated markets.