Economic War Room
Economic War Room
Blaze Podcast Network
Ep 394 | ESG, DEI, and Taking Back Proxy Power
24 minutes Posted Apr 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
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This conversation reveals how major asset managers used client capital and proxy votes to push social agendas, reshaping corporate behavior without shareholder consent. Kevin Freeman and Derek Kreifels expose the risks to pensions, fiduciary duty, and returns when ESG and DEI mandates supersede performance. They outline concrete strategies — proxy voting audits, shareholder engagement, and value-aligned index design — to restore accountability. Learn how Prospr Aligned empowers investors to match capital with values and performance.