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Pantsuits and Lawsuits with Attorneys General Kris Mayes and Dana Nessel

Ever wonder who's fighting for fairness when corporations grow too powerful? Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes pull back the curtain on the world of antitrust enforcement with special guest Lina Khan, the groundbreaking former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission.
This episode of Pantsuits and Lawsuits kicks off with a stark warning: without strong federal support, states like Michigan are left powerless against corporate abuse. AGs Nessel and Mayes join FTC Chair Lina Khan to unpack how weakened consumer protections, corporate mergers, and AI-driven “surveillance pricing” are putting everyday Americans at risk—and what’s being done to fight back.
Throughout the episode, one message resonates clearly: corporate accountability requires vigilant state-federal partnerships that stand firm against powerful interests. As Khan notes, there's growing energy among young lawyers wanting to become "trust busters" - providing hope that the next generation is ready to continue this essential work.
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Chapters

1. Welcome and Consumer Protection Basics (00:00:00)

2. State AG Challenges Without FTC Support (00:03:35)

3. Non-Competes and Subscription Traps (00:09:00)

4. FTC's Role in Corporate Accountability (00:16:25)

5. Technology Abuses and Data Privacy Concerns (00:21:00)

6. Housing Costs and Future Priorities (00:24:30)

7. Rebuilding Consumer Protection Agencies (00:28:05)