<![CDATA[The Fair Fight with Alvaro & Max]]>How about a show like "Car Talk," but for the messed-up economy? You've found The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former government enforcers take your questions and listen to your stories about corporate power and the unfair economy. With a little fun and attitude, they'll provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.

Give them a call at 920-WE-FIGHT (933-4448). And sign up for updates at www.thefairfightpod.com!

]]>www.thefairfightpod.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 17:59:11 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2026 23:05:58 GMT60Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller<p>How about a show like "Car Talk," but for the messed-up economy? You've found The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya &amp; Max M. Miller. Two former government enforcers take your questions and listen to your stories about corporate power and the unfair economy. With a little fun and attitude, they'll provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.</p><p></p><p>Give them a call at 920-WE-FIGHT (933-4448). And sign up for updates at www.thefairfightpod.com!</p>episodicAlvaro Bedoya & Max M. Millermaxmmiller@protonmail.comyes<![CDATA[S1Ep01 - Why is the Internet So Messed Up for Our Kids?]]>In this premier episode of The Fair Fight, Alvaro and Max take your questions to Dr. Jenny Radesky, the Division Director of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School. As the top expert on the internet and its impact on our kids, Dr. Radesky answers listeners' questions and walks us through the ways we, as parents, can take on the challenge of raising kids in the digital age.

Thanks to Brad Flickinger for the episode image, used under a Creative Commons license. Original image available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/56155476@N08/6660032213.

]]>248f11c7-2b0c-4519-84eb-c88760f181b8Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>In this premier episode of The Fair Fight, Alvaro and Max take your questions to Dr. Jenny Radesky, the Division Director of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School. As the top expert on the internet and its impact on our kids, Dr. Radesky answers listeners' questions and walks us through the ways we, as parents, can take on the challenge of raising kids in the digital age.</p><p></p><p>Thanks to Brad Flickinger for the episode image, used under a Creative Commons license. Original image available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/56155476@N08/6660032213" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/56155476@N08/6660032213</a>.</p>no01:16:5711S1Ep01 - Why is the Internet So Messed Up for Our Kids?full<![CDATA[What Trump's Slush Fund Could Pay For]]>You've heard about the President's slush fund from his IRS lawsuit, but have you thought about how that money could be better spent? Healthcare subsidies are left unfunded, gas and groceries are emptying Americans' bank accounts, and farming bankruptcies are reaching crisis levels. Alvaro & Max will discuss how this unprecedented and unaccountable pool of money, which has been left to the discretion of the President, compares to the costs of addressing real problems facing all Americans.

Also, check out Alvaro's new Washington Monthly article on labor union victories over AI: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/05/20/ai-companies-organized-labor-actors-fight-back/

]]>d2e6fc00-fdf3-45d7-9aeb-ae911846231cFri, 22 May 2026 20:06:19 GMT<p>You've heard about the President's slush fund from his IRS lawsuit, but have you thought about how that money could be better spent? Healthcare subsidies are left unfunded, gas and groceries are emptying Americans' bank accounts, and farming bankruptcies are reaching crisis levels. Alvaro &amp; Max will discuss how this unprecedented and unaccountable pool of money, which has been left to the discretion of the President, compares to the costs of addressing real problems facing all Americans.</p><p></p><p>Also, check out Alvaro's new Washington Monthly article on labor union victories over AI: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/05/20/ai-companies-organized-labor-actors-fight-back/" target="_blank">https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/05/20/ai-companies-organized-labor-actors-fight-back/</a></p>no01:16:00What Trump's Slush Fund Could Pay Forbonus<![CDATA[Big Rigs & Footlongs: Conversation with a Truck Driver Subway Shop Owner]]>Billy Randal spent decades hauling freight on the open road. Now he runs Truckers Movement for Justice. Keith Miller turned a Silicon Valley gig into a chain of Subway franchises. Now he advocates for the rights of franchisees. The two share their stories and their struggles with Alvaro & Max.

Images courtesy of Josselin Berger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130459164@N08/16486845153) and Time_Anchor (https://www.flickr.com/photos/58990192@N03/5995717376) under Creative Commons licenses.

]]>6a71f5e7-f40e-4ad8-9527-0d4a40d0ed8eFri, 15 May 2026 12:42:30 GMT<p>Billy Randal spent decades hauling freight on the open road. Now he runs Truckers Movement for Justice. Keith Miller turned a Silicon Valley gig into a chain of Subway franchises. Now he advocates for the rights of franchisees. The two share their stories and their struggles with Alvaro &amp; Max.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Images courtesy of Josselin Berger (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/130459164@N08/16486845153" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/130459164@N08/16486845153</a>) and Time_Anchor (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/58990192@N03/5995717376" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/58990192@N03/5995717376</a>) under Creative Commons licenses.</p>no01:19:12Big Rigs & Footlongs: Conversation with a Truck Driver Subway Shop Ownerbonus<![CDATA[What do an Iowa Farmer and a NYC Rideshare Driver Have in Common? LIVE! 4.24.26]]>Aaron Lehman is a fifth-generation family farmer in Iowa. Amadou is an immigrant rideshare driver in New York City. It might seem that Aaron and Amadou have nothing in common. In reality, both of their livelihoods are shaped by corporate power. Join Alvaro and Max as they find common ground with Aaron and Amadou in the ongoing fight for a fair economy.

Images courtesy of Christian Collins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/17094005@N00/33368477815) and www.quotecatalog.com under a Creative Commons license.

]]>4e9407ab-03af-4366-9775-044118a3477aFri, 24 Apr 2026 18:33:24 GMT<p>Aaron Lehman is a fifth-generation family farmer in Iowa. Amadou is an immigrant rideshare driver in New York City. It might seem that Aaron and Amadou have nothing in common. In reality, both of their livelihoods are shaped by corporate power. Join Alvaro and Max as they find common ground with Aaron and Amadou in the ongoing fight for a fair economy.<br /><br />Images courtesy of Christian Collins (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/17094005@N00/33368477815" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/17094005@N00/33368477815</a>) and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.quotecatalog.com" target="_blank">www.quotecatalog.com</a> under a Creative Commons license.</p>no01:23:25What do an Iowa Farmer and a NYC Rideshare Driver Have in Common? LIVE! 4.24.26bonus<![CDATA[Gambling Away America: Corruption from Sports/Prediction Betting - LIVE! 4.10.26]]>Alvaro and Max discuss the rise of sports and event betting platforms and the negative consequences to our society. From devastated families to the corruption of government and markets, these platforms have serious costs for America that cannot be ignored.

How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.

Image courtesy of Baishapayan Ghose through a Creative Commons license. Available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/ghoseb/....

]]>c5866ee4-3c52-43f8-97bc-1908bc2bb34cFri, 10 Apr 2026 15:45:27 GMT<p>Alvaro and Max discuss the rise of sports and event betting platforms and the negative consequences to our society. From devastated families to the corruption of government and markets, these platforms have serious costs for America that cannot be ignored.</p><p></p><p>How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya &amp; Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.</p><p></p><p>Image courtesy of Baishapayan Ghose through a Creative Commons license. Available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ghoseb/" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/ghoseb/</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2xvdUo0d3lVMENrTTJCck13UmRyejJ0U3pfUXxBQ3Jtc0trakRPTDVhTFBMVmNVcTZtdHdnZTFNRFJHMHRaNDE4ZVJRSVRnM1ZMZDlobjJ6ZHFnTjJoYU5GdTRraEE0Z05jTHlocGs1anJLaFVNVUNwNFlJdGd1eDJKTDJiR0pXUG5pYS1wLVlzSXltSDdDUTl3aw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fghoseb%2F5186138071%2F&amp;v=iaVkGOwEAYY" target="_blank">...</a>.</p>yes01:17:20Gambling Away America: Corruption from Sports/Prediction Betting - LIVE! 4.10.26bonus<![CDATA[LIVE! #$&% Utility BIlls! | 3.27.26]]>Alvaro and Max discuss the recent online platform product liability verdicts in New Mexico and California, and then turn to the main topic -- your skyrocketing utility bills. Special Guest James Decker, Mayor of Stamford, TX, joins the guys to talk about how his rural Texas town has dealt with rising costs and a nearby data center project.

Image courtesy of Tom Taker under a Creative Commons license. Original available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/4981731....

How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.


]]>7f665a66-cf91-4b3f-98d1-5e3974404bbdSat, 28 Mar 2026 20:07:51 GMT<p>Alvaro and Max discuss the recent online platform product liability verdicts in New Mexico and California, and then turn to the main topic -- your skyrocketing utility bills. Special Guest James Decker, Mayor of Stamford, TX, joins the guys to talk about how his rural Texas town has dealt with rising costs and a nearby data center project. </p><p></p><p>Image courtesy of Tom Taker under a Creative Commons license. Original available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/4981731" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/4981731</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/4981731" target="_blank">...</a>.</p><p></p><p>How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya &amp; Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.</p><p><br /></p>yes01:29:40LIVE! #$&% Utility BIlls! | 3.27.26bonus<![CDATA[LIVE! DOJ Settles Live Nation, Music Fans Weep | 3.13.26]]>Music fans everywhere wanted to take out their frustration in the mosh pit this week as the Department of Justice entered a weak settlement of the Live Nation antitrust claims. All is not lost, though, as the states continue to fight for a fair live entertainment market while DOJ hits the exits. And you, the fans, can also let your voices be heard. Join Alvaro and Max as they crowd surf over the history of this problematic market and discuss ways you can make sure there's an encore to this important antitrust enforcement.

Picture courtesy of Rhys A. under a creative commons license, available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/5186722....

How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.

]]>78c6fdec-8350-4e83-9864-e39b17dddefaFri, 13 Mar 2026 17:31:04 GMT<p>Music fans everywhere wanted to take out their frustration in the mosh pit this week as the Department of Justice entered a weak settlement of the Live Nation antitrust claims. All is not lost, though, as the states continue to fight for a fair live entertainment market while DOJ hits the exits. And you, the fans, can also let your voices be heard. Join Alvaro and Max as they crowd surf over the history of this problematic market and discuss ways you can make sure there's an encore to this important antitrust enforcement.</p><p></p><p>Picture courtesy of Rhys A. under a creative commons license, available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/5186722" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/5186722</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXdtYmEwX0h6QVdmTVpXcHJiU2JLWUVQeWFTd3xBQ3Jtc0ttN3R5ZUpDTG9MY3ktdHVSai1CSnEweXg3RFpFcGtmcEY3T1BMbjFvQ2FVX01zRnRHNGQ3QUhGVXp4NDlFb2RQU3lIcXBtYnhxRUN3Z0dGTHNkQ0MwQld0WEppTlZNVDMyNXBJajd3bGRiQ3NxWVg0cw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F51867225%40N08%2F5132535681&amp;v=-5oqZmcV-r4" target="_blank">...</a>.</p><p></p><p>How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya &amp; Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.</p>yes01:26:35LIVE! DOJ Settles Live Nation, Music Fans Weep | 3.13.26bonus<![CDATA[LIVE! Who Profits from the Iran War? | 3.6.26]]>Alvaro and Max discuss the week's news and then take a look at how the Iran War profits the few at the top at the expense of the rest of us.

Image courtesy of AK Rockefeller under a Creative Commons license. "One - Enter the Drone" Available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/7985444....

How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.

]]>f912afaf-816d-4c0b-ae8f-c8ba9a5b8658Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:30:00 GMT<p>Alvaro and Max discuss the week's news and then take a look at how the Iran War profits the few at the top at the expense of the rest of us.</p><p></p><p>Image courtesy of AK Rockefeller under a Creative Commons license. "One - Enter the Drone" Available at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/7985444" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/7985444</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFozM2dXS1p1MXp4eU5zdTZFeHBkV0dwYTJGQXxBQ3Jtc0ttUkRlUVh1aWxlME80X05tVHNZZDJMRGVSZHV1SWdfMHRXOENtb05ZQlExNC03WkRmOG83N0owckVOMkRQWHp2eXhfZWl3UWhEQTFGVzZ5T01tb3dudlZwWmRTU1d1WWpCSGdiRjdCNmdlamxFcG5lUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F79854445%40N06%2F14930596459&amp;v=cqbr8FFnzFw" target="_blank">...</a>.</p><p></p><p>How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya &amp; Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.</p>yes01:12:30LIVE! Who Profits from the Iran War? | 3.6.26bonus<![CDATA[LIVE! Paramount/Netflix Merger Mania | 2.27.26]]>Alvaro and Max discuss Netflix's abandoned bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount's winning bid with significant funding from Saudia Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.

]]>6f1c049c-ceb2-4c6e-bf0c-81a1ae819031Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:10:31 GMT<p>Alvaro and Max discuss Netflix's abandoned bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount's winning bid with significant funding from Saudia Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.</p><p></p><p>How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya &amp; Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.</p>yes01:16:57LIVE! Paramount/Netflix Merger Mania | 2.27.26bonus<![CDATA[LIVE! The Epstein Class & Make Argentina Great Again! | 2.13.26]]>Alvaro and Max break down the concentrated beef market and recent Trump Administration efforts to import more Argentine beef. And why do pedophiles and their protectors in the "Epstein Class" get the benefit of the doubt while those in ICE's crosshairs end up dead and in prison without anything looking like due process?

How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.

]]>47db3fb7-d2ee-40ff-aaa1-c55fb678f605Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:51:43 GMT<p>Alvaro and Max break down the concentrated beef market and recent Trump Administration efforts to import more Argentine beef. And why do pedophiles and their protectors in the "Epstein Class" get the benefit of the doubt while those in ICE's crosshairs end up dead and in prison without anything looking like due process?</p><p></p><p>How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya &amp; Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.</p>yes01:09:52LIVE! The Epstein Class & Make Argentina Great Again! | 2.13.26bonus<![CDATA[LIVE! The Deportation Industrial Complex | 1.30.26]]>Alvaro and Max discuss the big business and interests behind increased ICE funding and the surveillance state.

How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.

]]>bc911b4f-5a93-4904-bd94-09fda2ad46e4Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:07:40 GMT<p>Alvaro and Max discuss the big business and interests behind increased ICE funding and the surveillance state.</p><p></p><p>How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya &amp; Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.</p>yes01:22:27LIVE! The Deportation Industrial Complex | 1.30.26bonus<![CDATA[LIVE! Venezuela and Minneapolis | Jan 9 2026]]>In a special live session in preparation for the launch of The Fair Fight Podcast, Alvaro and Max discuss Trump's invasion of Venezuela and the ICE shooting of Renée Good in Minneapolis.

How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.

]]>a60a28fc-133a-4e33-83cf-d6d872693907Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:46:28 GMT<p>In a special live session in preparation for the launch of The Fair Fight Podcast, Alvaro and Max discuss Trump's invasion of Venezuela and the ICE shooting of Renée Good in Minneapolis.</p><p></p><p>How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya &amp; Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.</p>yes01:08:23LIVE! Venezuela and Minneapolis | Jan 9 2026bonus