The Jesse Kelly Show

Hour 2: Corporations Catering to Commies

Sep 19, 2025
The discussion dives into why corporations are fed up with catering to activist demands and how the corporate world is changing. A humorous interlude features a hilarious restroom story about dry hands, followed by a debate on the ultimate ballpark menu. The conversation also takes a serious turn, examining the politicization within medicine and tackling a quirky comparison of countries in a 'crappiest country' tournament, highlighting the dangers of Afghanistan versus Italy.
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INSIGHT

Corporate Politics Shifted Over Time

  • Jesse Kelly argues corporate America shifted from neutral to politically active as HR and executives embraced leftist causes.
  • He says corporations once avoided politics but were later pressured by activist campaigns into public stances.
INSIGHT

Activists Exploit Corporate Fear

  • Kelly explains activists weaponize corporate risk aversion by acting outraged to force companies to capitulate.
  • He claims businesses often 'bend the knee' to loud activist pressure to avoid market losses.
ADVICE

Prioritize Mission-Fit In Hiring

  • Avoid hiring employees who prioritize activism over the company's mission, Kelly urges employers to remove such influences.
  • He suggests hiring outside traditional college pipelines to reduce ideological hiring risks.
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