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Jan 2024
15m 53s

Boardroom games

Financial Times & Pushkin Industries
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New rules about how board members are elected could change how corporate America is governed. In March, the Starbucks shareholder meeting may be a first test for new powers long sought by unions and other activists. Today on the show, FT reporter Ortenca Aliaj joins host Ethan Wu to discuss a sea change in boardroom behaviour. Also we go long M&A and short the Oscars. 


Link: How unions are fighting a boardroom battle at Starbucks


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