In the late 70s, Ben Cohen was a rootless pottery teacher, laid off when his school closed down. Jerry Greenfield was a diligent pre-med, realizing he was never going to get into med school. They'd formed a deep friendship years earlier, as the two chu
Oct 6
From the Archives: Lang Lang
Dubbed “the hottest artist on the classical music planet” by The New York Times, pianist Lang Lang has reached a level of stardom rare for classical musicians. But his prominence is hard-won. Alec, who adores Lang Lang's charisma and talent, elicits from his guest stories of hard ... Show More
47m 51s
Sep 29
Illeana Douglas’ Love of Movies Knows No Bounds
Illeana Douglas is an Emmy-nominated actress, writer, producer, director, and author whose career spans film, television, and classic-cinema preservation. The granddaughter of two-time Academy Award-winning actor Melvyn Douglas, Illeana Douglas has appeared in acclaimed films suc ... Show More
49m 22s
Nov 2017
Ben & Jerry's: Ben Cohen And Jerry Greenfield
In the mid-1970s two childhood friends, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield decided to open an ice cream shop in Burlington, Vermont. Their quirky little shop packaged and sold unusual flavors like Honey Coffee, Mocha Walnut, and Mint with Oreo Cookies. In 1981, the regional brand spr ... Show More
56m 58s
Mar 2020
Ben & Jerry's: Ben Cohen And Jerry Greenfield (2017)
In the mid-1970s two childhood friends, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield decided to open an ice cream shop in Burlington, Vermont. Their quirky little shop packaged and sold unusual flavors like Honey Coffee, Mocha Walnut, and Mint with Oreo Cookies. In 1981, the regional brand spr ... Show More
56m 29s
May 2023
Ben & Jerry's vs Häagen-Dazs | L’âge de glaces | 1
Dans les années 1970, deux amis, Ben Cohen et Jerry Greefield décident de devenir glaciers et d’ouvrir ensemble une boutique, dans le Vermont. Au départ, c’est presque une blague : ces deux hippies gourmands veulent juste s’amuser à faire des crèmes glacées à leur goût.Mais au fu ... Show More
25m 24s
Oct 2025
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Wants to Be Set Free
Last month, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quit the brand after 47 years, accusing parent company Unilever of not allowing the company to speak out on social issues. Host Jessica Mendoza talks to Ben Cohen, the co-founder who stayed, about why he’s not leaving, what he ... Show More
23m 27s
Mar 2025
"Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist" - Ben & Jerry’s Founder SLAMS The Rich, Capitalism & Corporate Greed | PBD Podcast | Ep. 560
<p>Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, joins Patrick Bet-David to discuss his journey from ice cream mogul to activist. </p><p>Once a staunch Bernie Sanders supporter, Cohen now backs Elon Musk’s DOGE, challenging big government waste. In this fiery exchange, capitalism v ... Show More
1h 45m