EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 22 MIN
The Bureaucrat Who Broke Big Tech
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In 2011, a mid-level FTC attorney named Seth Bloom made a decision that Silicon Valley executives are still cursing today. His little-known investigation into Google's business practices created the playbook that regulators now use to go after Amazon, Apple, and Facebook—despite his bosses killing his original case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 2011, a mid-level FTC attorney named Seth Bloom made a decision that Silicon Valley executives are still cursing today. His little-known investigation into Google's business practices created the playbook that regulators now use to go after Amazon, Apple, and Facebook—despite his bosses killing his original case.
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