On a recent trip to San Francisco, I had the opportunity to sit down with author and Salon.com founder, David Zweig, to discuss his new book Money for Nothing. Money for Nothing, co-authored by Zweig and John Gillespie, a former investment banker, blows the whistle on corporate boards. We broke bread at a funky joint called Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café in Emeryville and yes I was the only one in the place with a tie on!

Money for Nothing looks at US corporate boards and shareholder rights. They point to directors asleep at the wheel as one of the major causes of the financial crisis. The authors go on to describe these boards as predominantly 60 year old white men who make decisions based on the fact that it’s not their money. Sadly the trickle-down effect onto ordinary people is enormous. Stories of mismanagement and scandalous behavior, add some melodrama fit for the big screen. Their recommendations could forever change boardroom culture, improve accountability, reduce conflicts of interest, and improve shareholder involvement. Money for Nothing is definitely a thought provoking and entertaining piece of literature.

I thought it would be fun to do some cross promotion with our users. The first 25 Moxy Vote users to vote on any ballot that has at least one advocate opinion will receive a free copy of Money for Nothing. You don’t have to vote along with the advocate, just vote on the ballot. After you vote, send me an email at mark@moxyvote.com with the name of the company you voted on and I will send you a copy of the book. Then hit the hammock or the coffee shop and enjoy!