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PROXY COUNTDOWN

Free Float Media, Inc.
Tesla
Disney
Corporate Governance
Starbucks
Netflix
Elon Musk
Southwest Airlines
Activist Investors
Tyson Foods
Boeing
Parker Hannifin
Vanguard
Norfolk Southern Corporation
KT&G
Korea Tobacco & Ginseng
Tobacco Business
SEC
Walmart
Apple
Pfizer

In the style of ESPN, The Proxy Countdown is an American pre-game show broadcast by Free Float as part of the company's coverage of the the executives and directors who control the corporate world. The show spotlights important CEO transitions, features contentious boardroom battles, and highlights shareholder votes at the alternative democracy of annual corporate shareholder meetings. Because unl... more

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Trade WireTop Stories: 130 Filings since June 18thThe headlinesDOMINOS PIZZA: CEO Russell J. Weiner resigning, will become Executive Chair;Executive Chair David A. Brandon resigningCOO Joseph H. Jordan appointed CEO and director$3M golden helloNIKE: ... more

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Lead independent directors continue to be CEOs-in-trainingLachlan Murdoch give himself more money but promises he had nothing to do with itInvestors hate ONE company’s payExxon hearts Texas and loathes ESGAnd on the Big Vote, Matt puts on some LuluLe... more

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This is Proxy Countdown. Welcome to the big show for the week of May 25, 2026 alongside my tag team partner Matt Moscardi. I'm Damion Rallis. On today’s countdown:BP Ousts a BullyNo foosball tables for the new CFO at AmgenAn activist investor calls a... more

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Proof that Berkshire Hathaway has always been fake frugalCompanies following their own rulesVictoria’s Secret rejects a Brett BlundyA wrap-up of 150 meeting results over the past 2 weeksAnd on the Big Vote, Matt accepts the BlackRock, JP Morgan, Nort... more

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Recent Guests

Jing Zhao
Classicist shareholder proponent
Episode: Blackrock’s board conflict, plus 97 votes and fun perks for retirements
Sarah Haan
Corporate law professor from Washington and Lee School of Law
Washington and Lee School of Law
Episode: Corporate democracy with Sarah Haan
Mike Levin
Co-host of the Shareholder Primacy Podcast
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Episode: Copy/paste anti-ESG proposals at Apple and Deere, plus guest Mike Levin on activism in 2025
Sunghyun Lee
Activist investor at Flashlight Capital and former head of Korea at Carlisle Group
Flashlight Capital
Episode: Think like an activist: Korea Tobacco & Ginseng with Sunghyun Lee at Flashlight Capital

Hosts

Damion Rallis
Host of Proxy Countdown (co-presenter), frequently part of the two-host format
Damian Rollis
Co-host and host of the countdown; central voice on governance analysis
Matt Mascardi
Co-host and governance analyst; frequent data-driven contributions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • I don’t know why any shareholder wouldn’t listen

    This is the information everyone needs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jed123p
    United States2 years ago
  • Loved it

    Do more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Capitalismrules 😏
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic info

    Super timely

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Proxyvoter
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome

    Alternative democratic please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flagboy67
    United States3 years ago
  • I’m not buying autozone

    Legit good information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Rhoades
    United States3 years ago

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Awesome, Alternative democratic please
Who knew boards were... interesting? Seriously, they treat boards like sports teams. Like sports center for corporations. Super useful.
Fantastic info, Super timely
I don't know why any shareholder wouldn't listen, This is the information everyone needs.
I'm not buying autozone, Legit good information.
The content I never knew I needed, I don't know how these guys make AGMs this entertaining. It's as informative as it is dramatic. Every investor needs to tune into this show.
Loved it, Do more!

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Surveys: directors want you to vote them out, plus a vote out at John Wiley and female replacement theory
Q: How important is voting out a director?
93% of executives believe at least one director should be replaced, suggesting it is extremely important to them.
Corporate democracy with Sarah Haan
Q: Why is the zealotry not ported back? Why do we not see it from investors in proxy voting?
The corporate economy has discouraged active investment by asset managers, leading to shareholder passivity and a culture of deferring to elites.
Corporate democracy with Sarah Haan
Q: If you live at the intersection, the corporate democracy and the regular democracy, where is President Musk?
Elon Musk is at the top of the heap in corporate democracy, now moving into political democracy and doing it through back channels rather than conventional political channels.
Think like an activist: Korea Tobacco & Ginseng with Sunghyun Lee at Flashlight Capital
Q: How do you approach the culture of Korean corporate governance while trying to implement changes?
Lee emphasizes a soft communication style, using methods like YouTube videos and gentle shaming to encourage board action against shareholder interests.
Think like an activist: Korea Tobacco & Ginseng with Sunghyun Lee at Flashlight Capital
Q: What are your main proposals for KT&G moving forward?
Lee outlines that the priority is to propose a distribution policy and push for the spin-off of the ginseng business to address the company's capital structure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PROXY COUNTDOWN

What is PROXY COUNTDOWN about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, data-driven pre-game show focused on corporate governance, proxy voting, and CEO/boardroom moves. Hosts analyze high-profile governance moments, executive pay, and activist campaigns with a sports-commentary rhythm, often weaving in company-specific stories (Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, Adobe, Wells Fargo, Tesla, U.S. boards) to illustrate how leadership choices shape shareholder value. The style blends rigorous analysis, brisk banter, and memorable metaphors, likely appealing to investors, governance professionals, and corporate watchdogs who want practical takeaways for voting strategies and boardroom trends. A standout trait is the team's ability to translate complex governance concepts into accessible, opinionated narratives, so... more

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