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Diana Moss: How Corporate Monopolies Threaten Free-Market Competition
Published · Featuring Diana Moss of Progressive Policy Institute
Diana Moss, Vice President at the Progressive Policy Institute, discusses how corporate monopolies undermine free-market competition in the latest Powering Amer
Diana Moss, Vice President and Director of Competition Policy at the Progressive Policy Institute, discusses the critical issues of antitrust enforcement, market competition, consumer rights, and technological innovation in the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining competitive markets to protect consumers and foster innovation.
WASHINGTON — October 13, 2026 — Diana Moss appeared on the Powering America Podcast to discuss the implications of corporate monopolies on free-market competition. Moss emphasized the need for active antitrust enforcement to protect consumer rights and ensure market competition, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
Moss outlined the historical significance of U.S. antitrust laws, which were established to prevent monopolistic practices that harm consumers. She noted that "active, vigorous antitrust enforcement is the best way to stop this kind of anti-competitive consolidation and conduct so that consumers can see fair, competitive market prices, lots of quality, lots of variety." The discussion also addressed the challenges posed by the current political climate, which can influence the enforcement of these laws.
The conversation highlighted the potential risks of regulatory capture, where large firms may seek to manipulate regulations to maintain their market power. Moss stated, "Whenever you have a natural monopoly, single firm serving the market at very low cost... you do often get a very subtle background dynamic going where big regulated firms are actually seeking regulation that allows them to maintain their market power." She underscored the importance of vigilance in antitrust enforcement, especially as industries evolve with technological advancements.
The Progressive Policy Institute is a center-left nonprofit think tank that develops pragmatic solutions for pressing policy challenges, focusing on issues such as economic growth, energy access, and consumer affordability.
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About the Guest
Diana Moss — Vice president and Director of competition policy
Diana Moss is an economist and Vice President and Director of Competition Policy at the Progressive Policy Institute. She specializes in antitrust enforcement, corporate consolidation, and competition across industries including energy, technology, agriculture, and healthcare. Previously, she served as president of the American Antitrust Institute from 2015 to 2023 and worked at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, coordinating merger analysis. She holds a Ph.D. from the Colorado School of Mines.
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