Show 2021-10 Segment 1 Using Their Platform Or Alienating Customers: The House Of Mouse Goes Liberal. Should Big Business Get Back To Neutral?

American Viewpoints

English - March 15, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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National Center for Public Policy Research Vice President David Almasi discusses his brief exchange with Disney CEO Bob Chapek over what Almasi says are cultural and business double standards.
Almasi asked Chapek about Disney’s decision to fire conservative actress Gina Carano after she posted controversial statements on social media but did not respond to controversial posts & tweets from liberal actors. The exchange was part of a Disney shareholder meeting.
Almasi the addresses the trend of businesses, particularly culture-influencing ones, taking political and social positions. He explains why he believes businesses should “get back to neutral” and how consumers can help push back against corporate activism with which they disagree.