In a twist of events, the speaker admits being wrong about Nelson getting board seats. However, they still believe it would have been a smart move to avoid distractions. They compare the situation to an election, where the outcome depends on shareholder votes. The speaker predicts that Nelson will go for board seats instead of a control stake. The stock price and market performance will play a crucial role in determining how shareholders vote. The speaker also mentions the involvement of a proxy solicitor who will analyze the situation and communicate with the relevant parties. Despite negotiations, Bob has chosen not to cooperate.
Kara and Scott discuss the Dow's record highs and home ownership's new lows. Then, George Santos leaves Congress like a "Scandal in the Wind," while the Newsom/DeSantis debate was a circus of another kind. Plus, Google is accused of suppressing evidence, Nelson Peltz continues his Disney proxy battle, and "rizz" is the word of the year (Do Kara and Scott have it?!). Our Friend of Pivot is Sixto Cancel, the CEO and Founder of Think of Us, who's on a mission to revolutionize the country's child welfare system.
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