The Tucker Carlson Show Anson Frericks: Bud Light’s Fall & Comeback Attempt, Zyn’s DEI Agenda, & Why Big Business Hates You
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Apr 7, 2025 
Anson Frericks, a former Anheuser-Busch executive, reflects on Bud Light's drastic fall from grace due to controversial corporate decisions. He discusses how stakeholder capitalism has undermined traditional business values, particularly in the wake of events like Covid and the George Floyd protests. Frericks critiques modern marketing strategies that prioritize social agendas over genuine consumer needs. He argues that big business increasingly operates against the interests of the very consumers who support them, highlighting a growing disconnect.
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Anheuser-Busch’s Downfall
- Anheuser-Busch, once a great American company, was taken over by InBev, changing its culture and focus.
- This shift included cost-cutting, moving the headquarters, and adopting ESG and DEI philosophies.
Purpose of a Corporation
- Two competing philosophies exist regarding a corporation's purpose: serving shareholders vs. serving stakeholders.
- The U.S. model, focused on shareholder value, has historically outperformed the European stakeholder model in terms of both financial returns and societal outcomes.
Rise of ESG and DEI
- The rise of ESG and DEI initiatives gained momentum after the 2008 financial crisis and Occupy Wall Street.
- Large asset managers like BlackRock began pushing these agendas, influencing corporate behavior and prioritizing stakeholders over shareholders.
