We talk to a marketing professor about the conservative boycott of Bud Light beer and the way our politics influence our purchasing decisions. Then, a financial security professor joins us to look at what led to the collapse of the First Republic Bank.
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Bud Light backlash: When politics shape our purchases
Many conservatives started boycotting Bud Light beer after Anheuser-Busch partnered with a social media influencer who is transgender. A marketing professor joins us to look at the ways our politics influence what we choose to buy or not buy.
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What to make of the latest bank failure
We talk about why First Republic Bank was seized by regulators, whether we’re in the middle of a larger banking crisis, and what individuals should know going forward.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Nooshin Warren Guest
- J. Michael Collins Guest
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