Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Wants to Be Set Free
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23 min
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What It Covers
Ben Cohen discusses his battle with Unilever over Ben and Jerry's political activism, Jerry Greenfield's departure, and efforts to buy back the company.
Notable Moment
Cohen reveals his tolerance for conflict exceeds Jerry's, explaining why he remains to fight Unilever while his co-founder departed for his mental wellbeing.
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