Newsday Tuesday - December 31, 2024 | Costco Sets Gold Standard Example of Corporate Citizenship

On this episode of Richie & John the hosts reflect on the challenges and triumphs of 2024 while looking forward to 2025. They discuss Costco's strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the face of shareholder challenges, contrasting it with Chick-fil-A's controversial reputation and its attempts to rebrand in the UK. The conversation also highlights community responses to discrimination in business, emphasizing the importance of supporting companies that align with values of inclusivity and equality. In this episode, Richie Roy and John McMullen discuss various topics including the controversial decision of a Tennessee pizzeria to refuse service for a wedding, the ongoing issue of book bans particularly targeting LGBTQ literature, and the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. They also touch on the importance of media consumption and staying informed in today's fast-paced information environment.

Takeaways:

• 2024 had its challenges, but there's hope for 2025.

• Costco stands firm on its DEI commitments despite external pressures.

• Chick-fil-A's PR efforts may not be enough to change its reputation.

• Community support is crucial in responding to discrimination.

• Shopping at companies that support DEI is a choice we can make.

• Costco's business model benefits from its commitment to diversity.

• Chick-fil-A's history complicates its current PR strategy.

• Local businesses can face backlash for discriminatory practices.

• The LGBTQ community's response to discrimination is vital.

• Supporting inclusive businesses strengthens community values.

•Local businesses should consider the implications of their political stances.

• Book bans often disproportionately target LGBTQ content.

• The Bible's removal from school libraries highlights hypocrisy in book banning.

• Jimmy Carter's humanitarian efforts had a significant impact on public health.

• Decent leadership is often overlooked in favor of more dramatic figures.

• Media consumption should be moderated to avoid burnout.

• Podcasts can provide a more digestible form of news.

• Community engagement is crucial for grassroots movements.

• Information control is a tactic used to suppress dissenting views.

#2024LGBTQNews #Costco #DEI #AntiLGBTQChickfilA, #corporateresponsibility #communitysupport #discrimination #badpublicrelations #HomophobicPizzaParlor #BookBansLGBTQ #JimmyCarter #LGBTQRights #RichieAndJohnPodcast #LGBTQPodcast #MutualBroadcastingSystem #RichieRoy #JohnMcMullen #Costco #CostcoShareholdersDEI #TrumpSucks #QueerRights #FuckMAGA #FuckElonMusk #FuckRepublicans