When Big Business Wades Into Big Social Issues
Today's CEOs don't just stay in their lane. We're seeing more business leaders going public with stances on social issues.
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Show Notes
"The President Stole Your Land." These words stood front and center on the website of outdoor gear company Patagonia last year. The message followed President Trump's announcement that he would severely reduce the size of several national monuments in Utah. Patagonia is one of many companies that have started taking public stances on social and political issues. We speak with Duke University associate professor Aaron Chatterji about what's motivating big business to get more political.