# Woke or Joke

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Podcast: [Brenda You’re on Mute - The Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brenda-you-re-on-mute-the-podcast-7496522)
Published: 2025-09-09T15:58:12+00:00
Episode link: https://brendayoureonmute.podbean.com/e/woke-or-joke/
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## Resource

Episode 1: Woke or Joke 🎙️ In our debut episode, Heather and Rakhee tackle the sometimes absurd, often contradictory world of corporate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. Inspired by the wave of corporate pledges following George Floyd’s murder five years ago, we ask the big question: are companies genuinely committed to change, or is it just PR panic? From Microsoft’s multi-million-dollar DEI programs to Walmart’s recent backtracking, and even the surprising business case of Gregg’s vegan sausage roll, we explore the wins, the fails, and the eyebrow-raising “woke or joke” moments along the way. Expect a mix of sharp satire, real-world insights, and playful games, all designed to make you laugh, think, and maybe side-eye your own office. Because in the world of business, sometimes if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.

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