SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM

Inside the Corporate Boardroom with Nick Graziano

Episode 1
Paving a Pathway Forward: The Journey Between Activist and Board
Special Guests:
David A. Katz, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Eleazer Klein, Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

Episode 2
When an Activist Investor Wants a Board Seat: Do's and Don'ts from Our Panel of Experts
Special Guests:
David A. Katz, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Eleazer Klein, Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP

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Proxy Fights and Press Releases: Two Legal Minds Talk About Shaping Boardroom Narrative

Activist investing isn’t for the faint of heart and neither is this show. With 20+ years in the trenches, our host, Activist Investor and Board Director Nick Graziano, dives into the proxy season’s biggest battles with top attorneys from both sides of the boardroom table. Are activists gaining ground, or are boards just getting better at playing defense? Let’s find out.

Activist Edge: Inside Crescendo’s Playbook on Value, SPACs & Canadian Advantage

From hostile boardroom battles to SPAC strategy, this episode of Michael Levin's Activist Investor dives into Crescendo’s activist-investing approach. Discover why Canada offers unique advantages for shareholder action, how Crescendo targets undervalued companies, and why real operating businesses—not hype—drive their SPAC success. A masterclass in value creation and strategic control.

CAPITAL MARKETS

The Case for Space with Tim Chrisman

Episode 1
Galactic Gold Rush: Nations and Industries Competing for Space Dominance
Special Guests:
Peter Garretson, Senior Fellow in Defense Studies, American Foreign Policy Council, Space & Defense Strategist
Namrata Goswami, Independent Scholar, Space Policy Expert, Author of Scramble for the Skies
Kevin O'Connell, Former Director, Office of Space Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce, Space Economy & National Security Expert

Episode 2
NASA to Wall Street: Space as the New Frontier Market
Special Guests:
Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President, Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation, Innovation & Market Strategy Expert
Michael Mealing, General Partner, Starbridge Venture Capital, Space Investment & Entrepreneurship Expert
Kevin O'Connell, Former Director, Office of Space Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce, Space Economy, National Security Expert

Space Isn't Out There—It's Here

Space isn’t out there, it’s here, woven into everyday life. From GPS and stock trades to biotech breakthroughs and, even baking cookies, in orbit, space tech is revolutionizing Earth’s industries. Join former CIA Space Analyst, Tim Chrisman, and top experts as they explore how this innovation frontier is transforming our world.

To the Point: Former CIA Head of Digital Innovation Jennifer Ewbank on Emerging Cyber Threats, AI Intrusions & More

Join our host, Jeremy Fielding, CEO of the communications firm KekstCNC and Jennifer Ewbank, former CIA Deputy Director of Digital Innovation, joins us for a sharp, unflinching look at the convergence of national security and corporate cybersecurity. From state-sponsored attacks to SEC mandates, M&A vulnerabilities, and the rise of Gen AI and Deep Fakes—this is the executive briefing you can’t afford to miss.

CYBER RESILIENCE

Fixing Cyber Security with Larry Clinton

Episode 1
Cybersecurity in Focus: U.S. Policy and Global Challenges
Special Guest:
J. Michael Daniel, White House Cyber Czar for President Obama and National Leader on Cyber Resilience

Episode 2
Cyber Shield: Strategies to Outpace the Bad Guys
Special Guest:
Lisa Beury Russo, Associate Director for Exercises, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Expert

Episode 3
Boardroom Defense: Preparing for Cyber Storms
Special Guest:
Peter Gleason, President & CEO, National Association of Corporate Directors, Corporate Governance & Board Leadership Expert

Cyber War Goes Corporate: Leading CISO Speaks Out on
Nation-State Attacks and the New Front Lines

Cyber war has gone corporate. Leidos CISO JR Williamson joins Larry Clinton to expose how nation-states now target private companies—from telecoms to energy grids—placing them on the front lines of global conflict. Discover how cyber threats are evolving, why hack-back is dangerous, and what it means for national security.

Decrypting the Future: Quantum Expert Bob Liscouski AI and Cybersecurity

In this episode of Intelligence Briefing, Chuck Brooks welcomes Bob Liscouski, former DHS official, law enforcement veteran, and founder of Nasdaq Listed Company, Quantum Computing Inc., to unpack the real-world power of quantum tech. From breaking encryption to solving global-scale optimization problems, Bob explores the race for quantum supremacy and its cybersecurity stakes.

Cyber Shadows and Strategic Clarity: A Conversation with Former UK National Security Advisor, John Lindsay

John Lindsay, former UK national security advisor and now a leading cybersecurity strategist, joins Chuck Brooks to unpack how AI, quantum computing, and insider threats are transforming the geopolitical risk landscape. From hybrid warfare to boardroom vulnerabilities, Lindsay offers rare insight into the future of digital conflict and resilience.

CSR & SUSTAINABILITY

Extreme Weather with Chris Gloninger

Episode 1
Weathering the Storm: Business and Taxpayer Impact
Special Guest:
Daniel Zarrilli, Chief Climate & Sustainability Officer, Columbia University, Former Chief Climate Policy Advisor, NYC Mayor’s Office

Episode 2
Storm Planning Crisis: Weather Policy Implications
Special Guest:
Dr. Samantha Montano, Assistant Professor of Emergency Management, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Disaster Policy & Climate Crisis Expert

Episode 3
Strategic Weather: National Security Impacts
Special Guest:
Admiral Michael Franken, Former Deputy Commander, U.S. Africa Command, Defense & National Security Strategist

Climate Expert and Leading Research Academic Dr. Genevieve Guenther Breaks the Ice on Climate Truth in a World of Denial

Climate denial is deadly and the silence around it even more so. In this gripping episode of Meteorologist, Climate Expert, and Host of Skytop's Extreme Weather, Chris Gloninger confronts the rising tide of climate disasters and shrinking media coverage. Dr. Genevieve Guenther, founder of End Climate Silence, joins us to expose why ignoring the science puts lives at risk.

Truth to Power: Human Rights Warrior Benjamin Skinner on Forced Labor, Supply Chains, and Corporate Accountability

Skytop Host and Human Rights Leader, Emmanuelle Diehl, speaks with Benjamin Skinner, founder of Transparentem, about uncovering forced labor in Mauritius’s apparel industry. Drawing on his roots as an investigative journalist, Skinner reveals how migrant workers are exploited, and how brands must choose between silence or action. A gripping look at ethics, evidence, and accountability.

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Corporate Rapporteur with Richard Howitt

Episode 1
Former Member of the EU Parliament, Richard Howitt on Disclosure Dynamics: SEC's Climate Rule Controversy
Special Guest:
Jay Clayton, Former Chairman, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission and Retired Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell

Episode 2
Global Risk Reframe: A Conservative's Perspective
Special Guest:
L. Todd Wood, CEO, Creative Destruction Media, Veteran National Security Columnist & Investigative Journalist

Episode 3
ESG Backlash: Understanding the Opposition
Special Guest:
Andy Behar, CEO, As You Sow, Shareholder Advocacy & ESG Expert, Author of The Shareholder Action Guide

Former Member of the EU Parliament, Richard Howitt on Disclosure Dynamics: SEC's Climate Rule Controversy

In this incisive interview, former SEC Chair Jay Clayton argues that the agency’s climate disclosure rule was “destined for failure.” He critiques its lack of industry-specific nuance, unrealistic comparability goals, and absence of a national transition plan. Clayton calls for pragmatic ESG disclosure rooted in financial materiality, not regulatory overreach.

Investors Hedge Disaster Through Profit with Purpose: Cat-Bonds

Welcome to Profit & Purpose, where capital markets meet climate resilience. Host and Capital Markets Trailblazer, Ethan Powell, explores catastrophe bonds with Rick Pagnani, a pioneer innovator in insurance-linked securities. From hurricanes to hard assets, we unpack how investors, companies and governments can earn yield, transfer risk, and build social impact. Can finance really fix what nature breaks? Watch and enjoy learning more.

WASHINGTON & THE WORLD

Washington & Beyond with Kandie Stroud

Episode 1
Terry McCauliffe: Then and Now
Special Guest:
Terry McAuliffe, Former Governor of Virginia, Democratic Party Leader, Political Strategist

Episode 2
Christopher Dodd: From Congress to K Street
Special Guest:
Christopher Dodd, Former Senator (D-CT)

Episode 3
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend: A Pension Initiative to Fund Retirement Security
Special Guest:
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, Public Policy Advocate, Democratic Strategist

Supply Chain Under Siege: Former Homeland Security Secretary, Michael Chertoff, on Geopolitics, Cyber Threats, and Economic Warfare

On Washington and Beyond, host Kandie Stroud interviews Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security, about the fragility of global supply chains. From undersea cables to rare earths, Chertoff reveals how adversaries like China and Russia weaponize economic tools and cyber intrusions, threatening food, energy, and digital infrastructure.

Benghazi Revisited: CIA Insider Sarah Adams on Leadership, Failure, and the Fight Against Disinformation

On Strategic Intelligence, host and former CIA operative, Luke Bencie, interviews Sarah Adams, former CIA lead investigator of the 2012 Benghazi attacks. Adams exposes failures in crisis communication, leadership, and intelligence coordination. From disinformation campaigns to lessons in OSINT and AI, this episode is a masterclass in national security accountability.