Corporate America Retreats From Pride
Summary
Corporate sponsorship for Pride Month is notably decreasing this year, sparking debate about the role of businesses in the celebration. The episode explores the history of corporate involvement, personal experiences with increasingly commercialized Pride events, and the recent political shifts driving companies away. Contrasting with the pullback in big cities, the discussion highlights the unexpected growth and community focus found in grassroots Pride events in smaller, often conservative towns.Episode description
After years of bigger floats and bigger rainbow-ified logos, corporate sponsorship for Pride Month celebrations is dropping off this year. But, given that Pride is the commemoration of an uprising against police harassment, maybe that’s a good thing.
Guests:
Christina Cauterucci, Slate senior writer and the host of Outward, Slate’s podcast about LGBTQ+ life, and Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs.
Tessa Skara, comedian, musician, co-host of annual comedy show “Corporate Pride” with James Tom.
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Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Isabel Angell, and Rob Gunther.
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