3 chapters across the catalog
The media and Democratic Party react with "panic" to former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's announcement that he is considering an independent run for president. A montage of news clips shows pundits claiming Schultz's candidacy would be a "gift to Donald Trump" and could "destroy democracy." The hosts compare the situation to Ross Perot's 1992 run and Ralph Nader's 2000 run, noting the intense pressure on Schultz to run as a Democrat instead.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and Economic Anxiety
Leaked audio of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz suggests he is blaming "episodic chaos" from the Trump presidency for a decline in consumer sentiment. The hosts interpret this as a defensive move ahead of a potentially poor quarterly earnings report and suggest shorting the stock.
The resignation of Howard Schultz as CEO of Starbucks is discussed. The hosts question why this is treated as major national news, suggesting it is either a result of effective PR or a native advertisement intended to "stroke" corporate partners.
