Show page available at: https://ilsr.org/whole-foods-amazon-episode-28-of-the-building-local-power-podcast. In this episode of the Building Local Power podcast, ILSR researchers Stacy Mitchell and Christopher Mitchell discuss the impact of the recently approved Amazon-Whole Foods merger. Topics covered in this conversation include: how Amazon has gained significant market share by selling everything at a loss [5:51]; the role Amazon plays as the marketplace, distributor, and a producer [11:04]; the curious fact that we haven't seen significant technological innovation impacted by startups since major tech companies have been ascendant [16:32]; and the ways that a diverse marketplace thwarts consolidation [23:37]. Listen to all of our Building Local Power podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/building-local-power. Don't forget to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a recommendation on our podcast feeds, and join the conversation using the #BuildingLocalPower hashtag!