April 17, 2024

DOJ Sues Live Nation Over Taylor Swift Fiasco & Tech Startup Market Scores $7B Boost

Live Nation is in the crosshairs of the DOJ’s quest to break up monopolies & a16z raises $7B to say the tech startup market is alive and well

Episode 303: Neal and Toby recap the DOJ’s latest target: Live Nation. It’s suing the ticketing platform over its mishandling of the infamous “Eras Tour” debacle. Then, prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is doubling down on the startup market. Next, the US government plays matchmaker between Microsoft and the United Arab Emirates to steer the UAW from China. Meanwhile, the UAW is looking for a momentous victory in the South, an area that is not too friendly to unions. Also, the Paris 2024 Olympics is 100 days away and there’s already been quite the stir around its athletes. Finally, Ikea wants to furnish the generation of gamers.

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