Best Valley Labor Report Podcasts (2025)

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OVERTIME: Fighting Attacks on the Postal Service w/ APWU President Dimondstein - TVLR 6/14/25 1:22:01

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We have on a representative of the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum to talk about Camp Solidarity. After that, we've got APWU President Mark Dimondstein on to discuss the attacks on the postal service and how APWU is fighting back. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fair…

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Australia’s top aerobatic pilot Paul Bennet will make his NT debut at the Darwin Supercars this weekend, telling Katie Woolf it’s all about making planes do the impossible with his tricks including forward ... 8:01

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NT Police Association President Nathan Finn says the union is still going through the detail on Police Public Safety Officers, with some members annoyed a new stream of officers has been announced amid ... 9:28

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Acting Assistant Commissioner James O’Brien says police public safety officers will do the same training at police college as PALIs and will carry guns and OC spray, targeting anti-social behaviour in ... 12:32

29m ago12:32

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The Week That Was - 20th June 2025 43:39

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Border Patrol agents at Dodger Stadium, DTLA businesses welcome curfew's end, Juneteenth events — The P.M. Edition 5:00

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We bring you a report from Dodgers Stadium, where federal Homeland Security officials were present earlier today. Downtown L.A. businesses are welcoming the end of the city's curfew. We have some events you can check out to celebrate Juneteenth. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visi…

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Pasadena ICE protests, Andrew Do assets returned to taxpayers, LAUSD cell phone ban success— The A.M. Edition 4:27

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Pasadena protesters hit the streets to denounce ICE arrests. There's justice for taxpayers in the aftermath of the Andrew Do scandal. And now that the school year is over, the verdict seems to be in on L-A Unified cell phone ban. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/…

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Captain Australia, Simon Harvey, who’s walking over 15,000 km’s across the country to raise money for childhood cancer research after his own cancer battle has made it to Darwin, telling Katie Woolf he ... 8:32

17h ago8:32

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CPSU NT Regional Secretary David Villegas says Transit Safety and Public Housing Officers weren’t consulted or aware of the government’s plan to transition their roles to police, with some not wanting ... 8:49

18h ago8:49

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Red CentreNATS Event Manager Dale McIver says Lasseters Centre of Excellence will be transformed into a central hub for the event this year, which will deliver elite vehicles, a night market and a motorbike ... 8:07

18h ago8:07

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Transport Workers Union NT Secretary Sam McIntosh says a new stream of police, Public Safety Officers, will give drivers and passengers more confidence and help keep them safe on the bus network, with ... 6:54

18h ago6:54

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Palmerston Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell says residents are in for a 4.9 per cent rate rise due to Venture Housing not having to pay rates, adding that she’s seeking a public hearing with the Liquor Commission ... 13:41

18h ago13:41

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Member for Solomon Luke Gosling say the Federal Health Minister acknowledges NT Hospitals have been underfunded for years with talks ongoing to secure greater investment and he provides an update on Labor ... 15:46

19h ago15:46

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Member for Araluen Robyn Lambley welcomes plans to upgrade auxiliary liquor inspectors and transit safety and public housing officers to police officers but acknowledges some may be concerned about them ... 12:19

20h ago12:19

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Santa Ana residents protest at city council, L.A. clinic says they turned away federal agents, LA Zoo welcomes 10 new condor chicks — The P.M. Edition 5:00

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Santa Ana residents protested the city's response to anti-ICE protests at its council meeting last night. St. John's Community Health says it turned away people they suspect to be immigration agents at a clinic. Some cute conservation news for you: The L.A. Zoo welcomes 10 California condor chicks. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at…

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Business owners celebrate end of downtown curfew, Police commission promises protest investigation, Bleak CA economy outlook— The A.M. Edition 4:52

1d ago4:52

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Downtown business owners celebrate the end of LA's curfew. Police are promising to investigate their own, over the recent immigration protests. The bleak outlook for California's economy, and who experts say is to blame. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to …

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NT Stingers Michelle Coleman and Sandie Hyde are heading to Singapore in seven weeks for the World Aquatic Masters Championships, telling Katie Woolf how their training is going and the categories they ... 10:31

1d ago10:31

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NT Major Events Company Executive Director Aimee Luxton says the Supercars action heads to Palmerston this afternoon, then Darwin Esplanade tomorrow before three days of racing revs up at Hidden Valley ... 6:59

2d ago6:59

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Commander David Moore Parap says a number of police units and resources were required for a coordinated arrest in Parap on Monday because the target was previously known to have weapons, adding that he ... 11:03

2d ago11:03

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COGSO Executive Officer Michelle Parker welcomes a national recruitment campaign and the expansion of criteria to attract more counselling professionals to NT schools 8:25

2d ago8:25

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CEO EnergyQuest Rick Wilkinson says the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s cash bid to take over Santos is quite serious and is likely to be successful, adding that they have deep pockets and a long term ... 7:44

2d ago7:44

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AMA NT Branch President Dr John Zorbas says capacity issues are still plaguing RDH despite no code yellows being called since the CLP came to power, adding that there haven’t been enough beds since 2016 ... 11:07

2d ago11:07

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DTLA curfew lifted for now, Padilla rebukes Trump in Senate, Lebron eyes his 23rd season — The P.M. Edition 4:59

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There's no more curfew in downtown L.A., at least for now. California Senator Alex Padilla rebuked the federal government on the Senate floor today. Could #23 be in for a historic 23rd season? Lebron James is thinking about it. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/L…

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Trump vs Newsom round 2, The future of the downtown curfew, CA's "No Secret Police Act"— The A.M. Edition 4:57

2d ago4:57

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It's Round 2 in court for President Trump and Governor Newsom, and LA's federal troop presence hangs in the balance. LA City Council decides if the downtown curfew stays or goes. The bill to ban law enforcement from covering their faces. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.pre…

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How Labor is Responding to Attacks on Immigrant Workers w/ Luis Leon - TVLR 6/14/25 1:28:04

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DOGE FIRED a senior leader for telling the truth about the project. We break it down. Also, we have Luis Leon on to discuss the protests against the attacks on immigrants. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the…

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Darwin Rotary Club’s Peter Hopton says they’re hosting an art auction at CDU’s city campus next month to raise more than $100,000 for budding art students across Northern Australia to study art in the ... 10:28

3d ago10:28

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CDU Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive TAFE Michael Hamilton says there’s been an increase in enrolments, adding that apprenticeship numbers are up about 10 per cent, with strong growth in regional ... 7:49

3d ago7:49

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Grattan Institute Health Program Director Peter Breadon says their study found about 1 million Australians needing specialist care aren’t getting it because of the costs, which have gone up by 73 per cent ... 10:33

3d ago10:33

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Darwin’s Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis says the entire Smith Street project is due to be complete by the end of August but the section outside of shops will be finished in less than two weeks after Darwin City ... 9:20

3d ago9:20

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Attorney-General Marie Claire Boothby says fewer people are being granted bail following the government’s tough on crime changes, with 550 more people in prison than before the CLP came to power 16:35

3d ago16:35

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Opposition Leader Selena Uibo says budget estimates revealed that $8.7 million of upgrades to Ali Curung School have been cut, with the Education Minister failing to confirm whether she informed Cabinet ... 15:12

3d ago15:12

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City of LA reveals cost of its protest response, Legislature votes to freeze Medi-Cal expansion, Shohei to hit the mound tonight — The P.M. Edition 4:41

3d ago4:41

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L.A. city leaders have revealed how much its response to the anti-ICE protests has cost so far. The California legislature puts a freeze on Medi-Cal enrollment for immigrants without legal status. Shohei Ohtani is expected to make his long-awaited first pitch for the Dodgers tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join…

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Work Week Radio; Green and Red; Work Stoppage; Union Talk; Buwa Basebetsi Updates 32:45

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: WorkWeek Radio: Cliff Smith of Roofers Local 36 joins Steve Zeltzer to sound the alarm on ICE raids and rising fascism, calling for immediate labor action to defend immigrant workers. Green and Red Podcast: Organizer Estuardo Mazariegos of ACE Los Angeles details how neighbors, workers, and community group…

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Trump calls for more ICE action in LA, Street vendors go underground, Search for LA internet vandals— The A.M. Edition 4:57

3d ago4:57

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President Trump calls for the expansion of ICE action in Los Angeles. Federal Arrests are keeping Street Vendors away and turning parts of LA into a ghost town. The search for the vandals who caused a massive LA internet outage. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/L…

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Head of AFL NT Sam Gibson says a major review is underway into the competition, with a focus on the fly-in player rules and points system to ensure there is a level playing field for all clubs as well ... 7:35

4d ago7:35

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RSPCA NT Operations Manager Charles Giliam says the shelter is at full capacity, following a spike in pets being surrendered due to cost-of-living pressures and he’s urging people to think carefully and ... 11:18

4d ago11:18

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Australian Strategic Policy Institute Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy, Dr Malcolm Davis expects Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will face significant pressure when meeting with Donald Trump to increase ... 11:22

4d ago11:22

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Detective Senior Sergeant Toby Wilson says police have charged a 29-year-old man who allegedly broke into a Parap home and indecently assaulted a woman, who woke up to the man naked on top of her, adding ... 8:12

4d ago8:12

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Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro sheds more light on the OC spray trial, rejecting concerns by AMSANT and the Opposition that it will worsen racial division and do little to improve community safety 17:51

4d ago17:51

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Dozens arrested during “No Kings” protest in downtown L.A., Altadena heals through ink, and L.A. soccer history — Sunday Edition 14:10

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Dozens of people were arrested during Saturday's "No Kings" protest in downtown L.A., according to police. An Altadena tattoo parlor helps give survivors a sense of permanence. The history of soccer in Los Angeles as the FIFA Club World Cup kicks off. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Live from 'No Kings' protests, Culver City restaurant helps pollinators, Altadena train display is back on — Saturday Edition 10:24

5d ago10:24

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Downtown Los Angeles sees thousands of Angelenos gather for the "No Kings" protests. A Culver City restaurant tries to help pollinators by giving away native plants. In conjunction with Pride celebrations at the Altadena library, Christmas Tree Lane resident Rob Caves is reopening his massive backyard train display. Support The L.A. Report by donat…

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Marines deployed in Westwood, LAPD's use of force draws scrutiny, CHLA to stop offering gender-affirming care — The P.M. Edition 5:25

6d ago5:25

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After back and forth legal rulings, Marines have been deployed to protect a federal building in Westwood. Legal experts say LAPD's use of less lethal weapons in the last week might have been unlawful. Children's Hospital L.A. has announced it's closing its trans healthcare center. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join an…

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National Guard fight heads to appeal court, Possible exemptions from ICE arrests, CA launches State Farm investigation— The A.M. Edition 6:00

6d ago6:00

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The future of the National Guard in LA heads to an appeal court after an initial win for Gavin Newsom. President Trump seems to be making some exceptions when it comes to ICE arrests. Wildfire survivors celebrate a new investigation into State Farm. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com V…

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Senior Sergeant Meacham King, Senior Constable First Class Matthew Unwin and Patrol Dog Trainee Leo join Katie Woolf in the studio for an update on how police dog training is going and explain the involvement ... 7:11

7d ago7:11

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Hospitality NT CEO Cathy Simmonds says the industry is already highly regulated and there’s not much more it can do to help address alcohol issues in places like Katherine, putting the onus back on the ... 10:16

7d ago10:16

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The Week That Was - 13th June 2025 44:29

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Judge blocks troop deployment in LA, Padilla removed from press conference, Trump blocks CA Clean Air Act rules— The P.M. Edition 5:19

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*UPDATE: This episode of The L.A. Report was updated to reflect a federal judge's temporary restraining order against the use of military personnel in Los Angeles, which was issued after the initial P.M. Edition was published. A judge has temporarily blocked the deployment of the National Guard and Marines in the L.A. protests. Senator Alex Padilla…

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Newsom VS Trump in court, LA announces protest-related charges, Grocery workers authorize strike— The A.M. Edition 5:37

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Governor Newsom and the Trump administration prepare for a face-off in court. More than a dozen people are facing charges in connection with recent immigration protests. Tens of thousands of SoCal grocery store workers are preparing for a possible strike. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…

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OVERTIME: Reviewing the APWU's New Tentative Agreement and Taking Callers - TVLR 6/7/25 1:35:00

8d ago1:35:00

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In OVERTIME, we've got the co-chair of the National Political Committee of DSA on to talk about the organization and how it relates to unions and the South. We'll also discuss Zohran Mamdani's campaign and implications it could have for southern organizing. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating st…