Using Corporate Scandals to Drive Political Change with Professor Pepper Culpepper

Using Corporate Scandals to Drive Political Change with Professor Pepper Culpepper

From The Home Front by Reed Galen

March 9, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Reed Galen and Professor Pepper Culpepper discuss the impact of corporate scandals on democracy and regulation, exploring political change and the role of emerging technologies.

Today, Reed Galen and Professor Pepper Culpepper discuss the themes of corporate scandals and their impact on democracy, regulation, and public opinion. They explore how scandals like Dieselgate and the Exxon scandal can catalyze political change and regulatory responses, particularly in the context of differing approaches between the US and Europe. The discussion also delves into the implications of emerging technologies like AI and the FTX scandal, highlighting the polarized responses from different political factions. Ultimately, they discuss the need for a balanced approach to regulation that protects democracy and small businesses while addressing the challenges posed by powerful corporations. Find Pepper's book here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/billionaire-backlash-9781399424127/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Reed Galen

Guest: Professor Pepper Culpepper

Topics covered

  • corporate scandals
  • political change
  • democracy
  • regulation
  • public opinion
  • emerging technologies
  • polarized responses

Keywords

  • corporate scandals
  • political change
  • regulation
  • democracy
  • public opinion
  • AI
  • FTX
  • Dieselgate
  • Exxon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dieselgate, Exxon, AI, FTX, Bloomsbury

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