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Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Wants to Be Set Free by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

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.


Further Listening:


- WhyBen & Jerry’s Is Suing its Parent Company Over Israel

- Kraft Heinz’s Big Breakup

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