Best Free Float Media Podcasts (2025)

Mike talks with Francine McKenna, writer and lecturer on public accounting, on current issues and controversies in accounting and corporate governance.By Free Float Media

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Andrew Droste, Columbia Threadneedle 38:26

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Mike talks with Andrew Droste of Columbia Threadneedle about leading corporate governance at a prominent investment fund.By Free Float Media

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Prof. Joe Grundfest and attorney Joel Fleming on Delaware contingency fees 1:22:35

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Ann and Mike talk to Prof. Joe Grundfest of Stamford Law and Delaware attorney Joel Fleming about contingency fees in Delaware securities litigation [email protected] Free Float Media

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Stretch, twist and noodle yourself into a black hole 🕳️ 13:53

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Join Charlie as he crosses the event horizon, and slips into a black hole! If you enjoyed today’s episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About Audiomoves Audiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series …

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How big can a black hole get? 🕳️ Q&A with an Astronomer. 12:51

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Ever wondered what’s inside a black hole? 🕳️ Or what ‘Spaghettification’ means? 🍝 Greg Brown, Senior Public Astronomy Officer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more. If you enjoyed hearing from today’s astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it’s the perfect place t…

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How activists and companies make life hard for each other 38:53

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Ann and Mike talk about the things activists and companies do to make life hard for each other.By Free Float Media

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Twinkle, sparkle, and beam like a star 💫 10:23

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Join Charlie as he explores a beautiful nebula, and the colourful stars that are born there ✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About Audiomoves Audiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, …

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Why do stars twinkle? ✨ Q&A with an Astronomer 12:14

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Do stars fall down? 💫 Is the North star the brightest star in the sky? 🌟 Catherine Muller, Astronomy Education Officer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more. If you enjoyed hearing from today’s astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it’s the perfect place to expan…

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Company towns with Brian Highsmith, Harvard Law School 43:22

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Mike talks with Brian Highsmith at Harvard Law School about company towns and the connection to corporate governance.By Free Float Media

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Spin, swirl, and orbit through space 🪐 15:31

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Join Charlie as he spins on his axis, twisting and turning through space like a planet. If you enjoyed today’s episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About Audiomoves Audiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in…

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How do planets decide which direction to go? 🪐 Q&A with an Astronomer 11:17

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Why do planets stay in their orbits and not just fly away? And do planets spin whilst orbiting? Anna Gammon-Ross, Senior Planetarium Astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more. If you enjoyed hearing from today’s astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it’s t…

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Texas and the internal affairs doctrine 46:44

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Ann and Mike talk about Texas’s corporate governance changes and their challenge to the internal affairs doctrine.By Free Float Media

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Blast off and explore the solar system 🚀 14:35

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From volcanoes on Venus, to diamond rain on Neptune - join Charlie on a cosmic adventure to discover the planets in our solar system 🪐 If you enjoyed today’s episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About Audiomoves Audiomoves …

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Can we live on other planets? 🚀 Q&A with an Astronomer 12:53

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Why are planets different colours? 🌈 What would happen if a planet got sucked into a black hole? 🕳️ Jessica Lee, Astronomy Education Officer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more. If you enjoyed hearing from today’s astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it’s the …

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Join a meteoroid space race ☄️ 13:22

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Space rocks… 🤘in more ways than one… Join Charlie as he plays tennis with dust and rocks in space 🎾, and gets caught up in a meteoroid space race. If you enjoyed today’s episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About Audiomoves…

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What are meteors? ☄️ Q&A with an Astronomer 10:22

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Ever wondered how asteroids form? Or the difference between a meteor, a meteorite, and a meteoroid? Jake Foster, Public Astronomy Officer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more. If you enjoyed hearing from today’s astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it’s the per…

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Earnout disputes, proxy advisors 39:57

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Ann and Mike talk about earnout disputes and litigation thereof, and the services of proxy advisors.By Free Float Media

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Bounce, float and skate across the moon 🌒 16:33

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Can you imagine skateboarding on the moon!? Well that’s exactly what Charlie is up to in this episode. Join in as he glides, flips, and carves out shapes across the lunar landscape. 🏂 If you enjoyed today’s episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions…

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How does the moon affect the ocean? 🌒 Q&A with an Astronomer 11:51

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Ever wondered how many craters there are on the moon? Or why the moon is grey and not rainbow coloured? Imo Bell, Astronomy Education Assistant at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more. If you enjoyed hearing from today’s astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it’s t…

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TSLA projections 36:50

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Ann and Mike talk about Elon Musk’s projections about TSLA’s business and PSLRA safe harbor for litigating themBy Free Float Media

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Explode like a supernova 💥 9:48

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Stars don’t just twinkle - sometimes they explode. Witness the spectacular end of a star’s life and discover how it gives rise to new stars, black holes, and the building blocks of life itself. Content warning: please be aware that this episode features sounds of fireworks and explosions throughout. If you enjoyed today’s episode, why not dive into…

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What is a supernova? 💥 Q&A with an Astronomer 13:56

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Why do some stars explode? What different shapes can a nebula can be? Sam Imperato, Planetarium Astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more. If you enjoyed hearing from today’s astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it’s the perfect place to expand your cosmi…

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Sizzle, melt, and bubble Like plasma ☀️ 11:35

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Move along with Charlie as he buzzes with energy from the sun! If you enjoyed today’s episode, why not dive into one of our Question & Answer episodes? You can hear from real scientists and astronomers answering curious questions about the universe. About Audiomoves Audiomoves is a podcast for little ones to move to, and in this series we're blasti…

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How hot is the sun? ☀️ Q&A with an Astronomer 15:14

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Does every solar system have a sun? How can astronomers study the sun when it’s so bright? Tania de Sales Marques, Senior Astronomy Manager at Royal Observatory Greenwich, answers these questions and more. If you enjoyed hearing from today’s astronomer, why not take your curiosity even further? Check out the Royal Observatory Greenwich - it’s the p…

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Target lawsuit, soliciting explained 40:30

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Ann and Mike talk about a securities fraud lawsuit against Target on ESG, and about the definition of proxy solicitationBy Free Float Media

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Audiomoves in Space - Trailer 🚀 🪐 🌎 ✨ 1:07

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We’ve partnered with the Royal Observatory Greenwich to take young listeners on a journey with Audiomoves in Space. Hear primary school children chat with real astronomers about planets, black holes and orbits 🔭 Move along with episodes about the sun, moon, stars and supernovas 💃 Audiomoves in Space is perfect for kids aged 4+ in the classroom, at …

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Proxy season so far, with Matt Moscardi 47:38

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Mike talks with Matt Moscardi of Free Float Analytics about the current proxy season, including what we’ve seen so far along with some interesting activist situations that have developedBy Free Float Media

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Nell Minow, ValueEdge Advisors 39:47

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Mike talks with Nell Minow of Value Edge Advisors about her long and illustrious work in corporate governance and activism, and her views on current questions and controversiesBy Free Float Media

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Twitter securities lawsuit against Musk, bad corp gov 33:50

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Ann and Mike talk about a securities lawsuit against Musk concerning his acquisition of Twitter, and the Certificate of Bad Corp Gov.By Free Float Media

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Delaware statute amendments 50:34

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Ann and Mike talk about how the statute amendments in Delaware, and the impact on companies, activists, shareholders, and the state itself.By Free Float Media

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Private company investors, withhold votes 36:16

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Ann and Mike talk about how companies count their investors, and withhold the vote campaigns. https://www.businesslawprofessors.com/2024/10/openai-stuff/ https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Yes--Vote-No--Maybe---.html?soid=1102906894819&aid=Cuxt8c1JmtIBy Free Float Media

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Sarah Haan, Washington & Lee School of Law 45:02

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Mike talks with Sarah Haan of Washington & Lee School of Law, about the connections between shareholder democracy and civic democracy, and how they inform our understanding of current trends in activist investingBy Free Float Media

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Jeff Gramm, Bandera Partners 37:58

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Mike talks with Jeff Gramm of Bandera Partners about his fund, his book Dear Chairman, and activist investing these days.By Free Float Media

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Delaware statute amendments 55:48

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Ann and Mike talk about prospective changes to Delaware corporation law, and the impact of these changes on activists, companies, shareholders, and the state of Delaware itself.By Free Float Media

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Form 13D/G filing rules 35:17

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Ann and Mike talk about the revisions to the rules about how investors disclosure their intentions on SEC Forms 13D and 13G, and the implications of these revisions for activists, shareholders, and companies. https://wowlw.com/Article/Index/30?utm_campaign=Corporate&utm_content=Link&utm_medium=social&utm_source=LinkedIn https://www.gibsondunn.com/p…

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Activism so far in 2025, with Matt Moscardi of Free Float Analytics 40:13

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Mike and Matt Moscardi talk about what activists, companies, and shareholders can expect at annual meetings in the coming 2025 proxy season.By Free Float Media

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Companies staying private, rational apathy 34:42

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Ann and Mike talk about companies staying private, and about investor apathyBy Free Float Media

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Sleeping under the stars ✨ 🏕️ Audiomoves x Koala Moon 15:28

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Join Audiomoves narrator Charlie and Abbe from the Koala Moon podcast as they explore the tranquil sleepy forest. Together, they embark on a magical camping adventure that blends storytelling with gentle movement. From setting up camp and stargazing to roasting marshmallows over the fire, this journey is perfect for stretching, unwinding, and drift…

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Lauren Thomas, Wall Street Journal 34:35

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Mike talks with Lauren Thomas, lead deals reporter at the Wall Street Journal, about notable activist situations, trends in activism, and what it’s like covering activism as a reporter.By Free Float Media

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AGM control with Adriana Robertson and Slava Fos 33:33

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Mike talks with Adriana Robertson of the University of Chicago and Slava Fos of Boston College about ways companies control and sometimes manipulate annual shareholder meetings. https://www.yalejreg.com/print/hidden-agendas-in-shareholder-voting/ https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-financial-and-quantitative-analysis/article/distribu…

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American Airlines and climate change, National Association of Corporate Directors 40:43

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Ann and Mike talk about the ERISA case against American Airlines, and the National Association of Corporate Directors.By Free Float Media

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Nasdaq diversity rules, how proxy advisors serve corporations 38:49

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Ann and Mike talk about the decision striking the Nasdaq diversity rules, and about ISS and Glass Lewis’s consulting services.By Free Float Media

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Fiduciary breaches, empty voting 34:33

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Ann and Mike talk about how investors aid and abet fiduciary breaches, and about empty voting in proxy contestsBy Free Float Media

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2024 recap 40:49

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Ann and Mike talk about what happened in 2024 and what’s on the horizon for 2025.By Free Float Media

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Tornetta update 38:20

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Ann and Mike talk about Chancellor McCormick’s final decision in Tornetta, refusing to give effect to the revote on Musk’s pay, and awarding attorney’s fees.By Free Float Media

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Audiomoves Presents: Koala Moon’s Disco The Dragon 🐉 🪩 40:27

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From our friends at the Koala Moon podcast, enjoy this sleepy story designed to make bedtime a dream. Hosted by the world's biggest fan of bedtime stories, Abbe Opher, Koala Moon makes snoozy stories for kids and really big kids from 0 to 100, so settle down tonight and unwind with Koko and his Sleepy Forest friends. Find Koala Moon wherever you ge…

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Caremark, Working with Broadridge 34:45

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Ann and Mike talk about Delaware’s Caremark doctrine, and how it might change in the future. They also look at Broadridge and how activists can work constructively with it on their projects.By Free Float Media