Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

A Yale leadership scholar known for convening Fortune 500 CEOs to organize collective opposition to Trump administration policies, particularly on tariffs. He has been featured in discussions about how unified corporate action can mitigate individual retaliation risks and influence policy outcomes. Podcasts discuss his work on CEO mobilization and collective business resistance to executive power.

Appears On

All In with Chris Hayes On with Kara Swisher The Daily Beast Podcast

Episode Appearances

All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 21, 2026

‘Like a baby’: Schumer BLASTS Trump’s tantrum over tariff defeat

“Yale leadership scholar discussing CEO opposition to tariffs and Trump's preference for personal power over policy”

Tariff Policy and Constitutional AuthorityExecutive Power vs. Congressional AuthorityTrade Policy Economic Impact

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On with Kara Swisher · Feb 16, 2026

Scott Galloway: How to Hit Trump Where it Hurts (Unsubscribe)

“Yale leadership professor; organizing Fortune 500 CEOs to collectively oppose Trump administration policies to neutralize individual retaliation risk”

Economic boycotts and consumer activism strategyTech company CEO political alignment with Trump administrationSubscription economy vulnerability to coordinated cancellations

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The Daily Beast Podcast · Feb 12, 2026

I Know the Secret of How to Cripple Trump

“Yale professor who convenes CEO meetings; discussed with Galloway about collective action barriers”

Consumer activism through subscription cancellationTech company market sensitivity and valuation metricsCEO fiduciary obligations versus ethical responsibility

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