Morning Wire Political Activism At Disney & The Open App Market Act | 12.2.22
Dec 2, 2022
Disney's CEO suggests a shift away from political activism, raising questions about storytelling and audience trust. In San Francisco, a new financial initiative supports transgender residents, igniting debates over its exclusivity. The podcast also discusses the tensions within Disney regarding corporate values and LGBTQ representation. Furthermore, the complexities of Universal Basic Income for gender non-conforming individuals are examined alongside legislative efforts like the Open App Markets Act to improve app distribution fairness in the tech industry.
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Disney's Balancing Act
- Disney CEO Bob Iger hints at easing political activism to respect audiences.
- He acknowledges a delicate balance between storytelling and audience reception.
Mixed Reactions to Iger's Stance
- Leaked video shows Iger addressing Disney employees about political activism.
- Some staffers believe Iger is signaling moderation, while others feel he reaffirmed commitments.
Strange World Speculation
- Disney employees in the LGBT Pride Slack channel speculated about the animated feature "Strange World".
- They theorized its failure was intentional to justify not centering more films on LGBT characters.