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Are Platforms Breaking Antitrust?
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Are Platforms Breaking Antitrust?

Three Types of Platforms — And Why They Change Everything

What happens when the “market” isn’t a product—but a platform?

In this episode, we unpack why traditional antitrust tools struggle with platforms and introduce a new way to think about them. From credit cards to Google to sports leagues, not all platforms work the same way—and that distinction matters more than you think.


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