The Bottom Line

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Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show with insights from the people at the top.

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The Bottom Line: Woke or Broke?

Woke or Broke?

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Evan Davis asks if firms should keep their views to themselves.

Is the trend for companies to voice opinions on political issues good for business? From Disney to the Halifax, companies are taking a stance, but at what cost? With Evan Davis.

From Disney to the Halifax bank, companies are increasingly willing to take a stance on everything. But what is driving this trend and will it continue? Ultimately isn't it the job of a business to make money for its shareholders and not get involved in politics and contentious social issues? Evan Davis and guests discuss. 

GUESTS

Nina Bhatia, Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial Development, John Lewis Partnership

Ian Leslie, Journalist and Author of 'Conflicted' 

Becky Willan, CEO and Co-founder, Given Agency

Nicola Kilner, CEO and Co-founder of Deciem


Producer: Julie Ball
Sound:  James Beard
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Production Co-Ordinators: Siobhan Reed and Helena Warwick-Cross

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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