Topic: Trump Boycott

Activists launched the "We Ain't Buying It" (WABBIT) campaign, urging consumers to boycott Target, Home Depot, and Amazon due to their perceived alignment with Trump administration policies. Led by groups like Black Voters Matter, the campaign targets corporations that have abandoned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. The effort is linked to the Act Blue donation platform, suggesting a partisan political motivation.

Boycott organizers are targeting Amazon for its $1 million contribution to the presidential inauguration and its pursuit of municipal tax breaks. The "We Ain't Buying It" campaign demands that corporations remain accountable to customers rather than aligning with the administration. Despite the protest, early data indicated record-breaking online holiday spending.

Fitness brands Equinox and Soul Cycle faced consumer boycotts after it was revealed that their owner, Stephen Ross, hosted a fundraiser for President Donald Trump. In response, the companies implemented "community rides" where fees are donated to charities chosen by instructors to appease social justice-oriented members. The incident highlights the increasing pressure on corporations to align with the political leanings of their customer base.

High-end fitness brands SoulCycle and Equinox faced a massive boycott after it was revealed that their owner, billionaire Stephen Ross, hosted a fundraiser for President Trump. Celebrities and members cancelled memberships in protest, though the companies issued statements distancing themselves from Ross's personal political activities. In Texas, Joaquin Castro faced criticism for "outing" local Trump donors on social media, a move some believe will ultimately hurt media advertising revenue.

Activist Naomi Klein is promoting a "nuisance" strategy to disrupt Donald Trump's businesses, including making and then canceling hotel reservations. The hosts mock the idea, noting that credit card cancellation fees would likely benefit the Trump Organization. Klein's suggestions are viewed as ineffective compared to the "World of Warcraft" and "weed" culture of modern protesters.

The hosts discuss the mounting sexual harassment allegations against Bill O'Reilly and the subsequent exodus of over 44 advertisers from his show. They analyze President Trump's defense of O'Reilly and speculate that the controversy is being orchestrated to replace O'Reilly with Tucker Carlson. They define the term "masher" in the context of aggressive sexual behavior.

Donald Trump faced criticism for tweets calling for a "revolution" following the 2012 election results. Financial analyst Marc Faber, speaking from Thailand, expressed surprise that the S&P 500 did not drop 50% upon Obama's re-election, citing concerns over excessive debt and central bank money printing.