
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Wants to Be Set Free
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Mon Oct 06 2025
Show Notes
Last month, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quitthe brand after 47 years, accusing parent company Unilever of not allowing the company to speak out on social issues. Host Jessica Mendoza talks to Ben Cohen, the co-founder who stayed, about why he’s not leaving, whathe wants next for the company, and why political messaging is important for his ice cream brand.
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