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Whitney Tilson: “Corporations, I think, are running pretty darn scared these…”

Featuring: Whitney Tilson, Democratic | Former Hedge Fund Manager, Candidate for New York City Mayor

Stansberry Investor Hour: Dan Ferriss and Cory McLaughlin Discuss Market Trends with Whitney Tilson

Published December 11, 2023 | Video Starts at 41:34

And if you're on this side, you're fine. If you're not, you're not. Does this affect corporations at all and businesses? Well, it does. And Corporations, I think, are running pretty darn scared these days. Exhibit A would be what happened to Bud Light, the number one selling beer in America. A trans influencer endorsed it. And the marketing people at Bud Light gave a little shout out or something saying, hey, thanks for endorsing us. (41:34–41:44)

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Asserts that corporations are fearful due to cultural issues, exemplified by Bud Light's situation.

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