Woke or Broke?
Evan Davis asks if firms should keep their views to themselves.
The Bottom Line · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
From Disney to the Halifax bank, companies are increasingly willing to take a stance on everything. But what is driving this trend and will it continue? Ultimately isn't it the job of a business to make money for its shareholders and not get involved in politics and contentious social issues? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
GUESTS
Nina Bhatia, Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial Development, John Lewis Partnership
Ian Leslie, Journalist and Author of 'Conflicted'
Becky Willan, CEO and Co-founder, Given Agency
Nicola Kilner, CEO and Co-founder of Deciem
Producer: Julie Ball Sound: James Beard Editor: Jon Bithrey Production Co-Ordinators: Siobhan Reed and Helena Warwick-Cross