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monopoly

[muh-nop-uh-lee] / məˈnɒp ə li /


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The hosts discuss what led to the federal jury ruling that the concert behemoth was acting as a monopoly.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Live Nation denied that it was an illegal monopoly and said the states’ case exaggerated its market power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Shares of Live Nation sank on Wednesday after a jury found that the Ticketmaster parent had acted as an illegal monopoly over the ticketing industry, according to reports.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

A Manhattan federal jury found Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster held a monopoly over live event ticket sales.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Use the monopoly of force to promote happiness, by maintaining public order and curbing violence.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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