What Next: Can DeSantis Beat Disney?

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News, News Commentary, Politics

4.6 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 8 May 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

To hear Ron DeSantis tell it, “Disney” represents “wokeness.” To the state of Florida, though, the company represents tourist dollars and tax revenue. As the war between Mickey and the Florida governor heads to the courts, Disney CEO Bob Iger doesn’t seem worried. Is DeSantis? Guest: Lori Rozsa, the Washington Post’s Florida correspondent. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicus—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Make an impact this Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	One thing we can all agree on, no one wants another energy crisis.
0:07.1	But just talking about it won't make it go away.
0:09.7	Here's what we're actually doing at British Gas.
0:11.9	We're increasing the UK's gas storage so that we can help make energy prices more predictable
0:16.9	for everyone.
0:18.5	And so the 7.5 million homes and businesses who rely on us for their energy today can
0:23.2	rely on us tomorrow too.
0:25.4	That's enough talking.
0:26.4	Let's get on with the doing.
0:28.3	British Gas.
0:30.0	Hey everyone, quick disclosure for me at the top.
0:35.0	This episode is about Disney.
0:36.9	And I am a former Disney employee.
0:39.4	I worked at ABC News a few lifetimes ago.
0:42.4	They still have some retirement funds for me.
0:44.7	Okay, on with a show.
0:51.3	When you think about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his relationship with the Walt Disney
0:55.7	company, I want you to forget what you think you know.
0:59.5	And instead, consider this.
1:02.0	Before the governor went on an anti-woke crusade, he didn't hate Disney.
1:06.6	In fact, he was a bit of a Disney adult.
1:14.1	His wife Casey, her family, their big Disney fans.
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