Ana and Deep host Left in the Attic with special guest Hetal Doshi, a first-generation American, former deputy in the DOJ Antitrust Division under the Biden-Harris administration, now running for Colorado Attorney General. They discuss International Women’s Day and the value of multigenerational spaces, then Doshi shares her upbringing across the Deep South and how civil rights history shaped her path to law. Doshi explains antitrust as protecting competition, wages, and fair prices, and argues states must enforce existing laws as federal e...
Ana and Deep host Left in the Attic with special guest Hetal Doshi, a first-generation American, former deputy in the DOJ Antitrust Division under the Biden-Harris administration, now running for Colorado Attorney General. They discuss International Women’s Day and the value of multigenerational spaces, then Doshi shares her upbringing across the Deep South and how civil rights history shaped her path to law. Doshi explains antitrust as protecting competition, wages, and fair prices, and argues states must enforce existing laws as federal enforcers fall short. She outlines priorities as AG: defending Colorado from a lawless federal administration, “Trump-proofing” the economy through antitrust/consumer protection/workers’ rights, and protecting environmental freedom. They cover the DOJ’s Ticketmaster/Live Nation case, concerns about a sudden DOJ settlement, and broader media consolidation, ending with calls to support local businesses and submit public comments.
Hetal’s campaign website: hetaltothemetal.com
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:23 International Women's Day Chat
01:35 Astrology and Apps
03:08 Why Intergenerational Matters
05:04 Meet Hala Doshi
06:09 Origin Story and the South
09:02 Finding Antitrust Work
12:07 Antitrust Explained Simply
13:22 Colorado AG Race Context
15:13 Why Run for Attorney General
19:56 Three Priorities as AG
22:36 Ticketmaster and Swifties
23:12 Ticketmaster Case Overview
24:33 How Big Is Ticketmaster
26:09 Jury Trial And Sudden Settlement
27:29 Affordability And Fee Squeeze
29:46 Big Tech Monopolies And AI
31:42 What A Real Remedy Looks Like
33:00 States Can Keep Fighting
34:00 Media Megamergers Ellison
35:45 Why Paramount Warner Deal Matters
38:08 Call To Action And Public Comments
40:21 Where To Find The Campaign
42:33 Wrap Up And Thanks
Meet Your Hosts
Ana Mitchell, Ph.D., is a former CDC scientist who was swept up in federal cuts and is now reinventing herself as a civic coach and creator. After a decade reducing disparities in health and education, she’s building Civically Fit (see civicallyfit.org) to make civic engagement accessible, authentic, and sustainable. A proud Latina and Colorado native, Ana is focused on helping people build community and power through everyday civic action.
Deep Singh Badhesha is an attorney, political strategist, and government affairs professional with over a decade of experience shaping political campaigns and policy in Colorado. A former public school math teacher, Colorado Supreme Court clerk, and senior policy analyst, he now works across campaigns, ballot initiatives, and legislative fights. He’s South Asian, a new dad, and a longtime organizer who believes community—not saviors—will rebuild the Left. He also has way too many hot takes on everything stemming from food and sports to politics.
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