Disney's Iger Says He'll Stay on Trump Advisory Panel

The transcript discusses an activist request for Bob Iger to step down from the president's strategic and policy forum, highlighting the charged environment and various political questions raised. Bob Iger's response emphasized the importance of Disney being involved with the president to reflect their values. The discussion also compares Disney's approach to Uber's, noting differences in investor bases. Bob Iger's tenure and investor satisfaction are examined, with a focus on ESPN's subscriber challenges. The fiscal year anomalies due to past box office successes and future growth expectations are also covered.

What was Bob Iger's reasoning for staying in the president's strategic and policy forum?

• To support the president's policies

• To avoid political backlash

• To maintain Disney's influence in the White House

• To focus on Disney's internal policies

How did the investor base of Uber differ from that of Disney according to the discussion?

• Uber's investors were more supportive of political engagement

• Disney's investors were more supportive of political engagement

• Uber's investors were more focused on environmental issues

• Disney's investors were less concerned with financial performance

What was a major concern for Disney's investors regarding ESPN?

• The competition from other networks

• The decline in cable subscribers

• The lack of new content

• The increase in production costs

Why was the current fiscal year considered an anomaly for Disney?

• Due to unexpected losses in the stock market

• Because of a lack of new movie releases

• Due to the previous year's exceptional box office success

• Because of changes in leadership

What future event were investors looking forward to for Disney's growth?

• The acquisition of a new company

• The release of a new theme park

• The launch of a new streaming service

• The NBA contract anniversary