Can corporations help repair society? (with Ben & Jerry)

Business leaders can use their power and resources to make meaningful change, but should they? Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the founders of iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, have navigated the landscape between business and activism since the 1970’s. They share their thoughts and experiences as well as their latest mission: ending qualified immunity. 

This episode was originally recorded and released in April 2021.

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are the co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. They’re also leaders of the Campaign to End Qualified Immunity, a police reform and criminal justice campaign.

Ben’s twitter: @YoBenCohen

https://campaigntoendqualifiedimmunity.org

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Twitter: @PitchforkEcon

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Nick’s twitter: @NickHanauer