Best Developer Relations Radio Podcasts (2025)

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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: TTC Money-back-guarantee and Quebec wants to regulate schoolyard snowbanks? 12:40

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THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's w…

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Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with Paweł Sawicki, Deputy Spokesman at Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum 45:07

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Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. is an incredible opportunity for people in Cincinnati and the surrounding regions to experience hundreds of authentic artifacts from Auscwhitz. In this episode, we're talking to Paweł Sawicki, Deputy Spokesman at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum about the the mission of the museum, the importance of remembe…

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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Niagara's refresh/rebrand and Trump Eulogizes Rob Reiner 22:35

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THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.…

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Resistance Teach-In with the Guy from ET (aka Peter Coyote) 1:00:17

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What do you get when you cross two of the most popular concepts in modern-era: mindfulness and resistance? You guessed it: a teach-in by Hollywood film actor and Zen Buddhist priest Peter Coyote. He’ll be radicalizing us this week on the Heartland Labor Forum and telling us about the Theatre of Protest. Our feature is Know Your Rights with Michael …

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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: All Hail Joe Bowen and the OPP probes a Skills Development Fund Recipient 21:19

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THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.…

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We Ask: What Are Unions Doing about Members’ Mental Health? 59:22

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Mental health problems are on the rise, and finding help can be tough. To make matters worse, people often don’t want to talk about it. So, this week on The Heartland Labor Forum we’re going to talk about it and ask what our local unions do to support union leaders’, members’ and their families’ mental health. We’ll talk with two unions – the Plumb…

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Jon Jon, Radio Personality on KISS 107.1 57:41

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If you're a radio listener in Cincinnati, you know his voice. Now get to know the man behind the mic. In this episode, we've got Jon Jon in the studio to get the inside scoop on how he made it to the airwaves, his thoughts on a rapidly changing media landscape, and how to stay relevant in a world of influencers and AI.…

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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Luxury Home Tax Hikes inToronto and Out of Control Healthcare Billings 13:50

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THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: . I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's…

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Randi Weingarten: Why Fascists Fear Teachers and Wage Theft: Employers Steal Billions from Workers’ Wages Each Year 1:00:05

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Authoritarians fear teachers. Why? Because propaganda and fear lose their grip when students become critical thinkers. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten will talk about her book "Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.” Then, one of the most common and…

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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL: Still no delivery date "Soon Come Express" aka The Eglinton Crosstown. 11:01

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THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I had the chance to join Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY OF TWO. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's w…

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RADIO DAYS SPECIAL:Wipers Up? Wipers Down? Gene and Dave tackle the pressing questions! 23:43

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THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT! This week: I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk. You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X And you can leave us a voice comment here! For more information go to Dave's website.…

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Turkey and Corn - Past Forward at Cincinnati Museum Center 14:57

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Cincinnati Museum Center is gearing up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. As part of our Past Forward at CMC series, we'll post a handful of podcast shorts diving into topics across American history through the lens of our collections. Today, we're talking about two American icons - turkey and corn - with Bob Genheimer, ou…

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Thanks for the Labor and Work Songs 59:29

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As we did last Thanksgiving, this week we are giving thanks for labor songs and working music on the Heartland Labor Forum. Work songs would alleviate boredom and synchronize the work, while also providing important social commentary about working conditions and progressive ideals. We'll hear tracks from old favorites Pete Seeger and Anne Feeney, a…

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KU Med Hires Union Buster to Stop Pharmacy Techs from Organizing and Union Leader Series: Joey Flickner of the Painters Union 1:00:02

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Pharmacy techs at KU Medical Center want a union. The Med Center has hired a union busting law firm. It’s not the first time. We’ll ask workers why they’re organizing. Then, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, or IUPAT, is one of the most progressive in the country. That goes for the KC Painters as well. We’ll talk to Painters Di…

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Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. with Luis Ferreiro, Director of Musealia 48:38

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Today, Auschwitz is remembered as the primary example of the Holocaust, one of the darkest chapters of human history. In our latest featured exhibition, Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away., visitors can experience this story through a selection of over 500 artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland and from 20 institutions arou…

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Amelia Earhart inspired to fly when she visited Armour Heights in Toronto 21:08

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Amelia Earhart is one of the best known women in aviation in the world, but most have no idea she has deep roots in Toronto. In fact, some say a Toronto woman was the last person to ever hear Earhart over a shortwave radio. Featured voices in this episode: Chantal Gagnon, Historica Canada Ken Swartz, Canadian Aviation Historical Society Ric Gillesp…

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SPECIAL: The story of William Barker - the most decorated member of Canada's armed forces 28:55

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We all know Billy Bishop, the Toronto Island airport is named after him! So why don’t we know about William Barker? Barker was Bishop’s best friend and colleague, the most decorated serviceman in Commonwealth history and, to this date, his funeral was the largest ever to be held in Toronto. Featured voices in this episode: Jason Wilson, Professor o…

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Bernie Sanders and AOC at the Eugene Debs Foundation Award Ceremony on Debs’ Vision for Labor and Human Solidarity 1:00:00

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“While there is a lower class, I am in it. While there is a criminal element, I am of it. While there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” That’s the credo of the visionary labor leader Eugene Victor Debs. Last month Senator Bernie Sanders was awarded the 2025 Eugene V. Debs Award. AOC introduced him, and this week on the Heartland Labor Forum we’l…

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KU Professors Are Long Overdue for their First Contract and Can Labor and Management Really Cooperate?-An Interview with Bob Jacobi 59:53

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Over a year and a half ago, faculty and academic staff at the University of Kansas overwhelmingly voted in favor of unionization as the United Academics of KU. So why don’t they have a union contract by now? We’ll find out this week on the Heartland Labor Forum. Then, with the inherent adversarial relationship between labor and management, can the …

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The Future of Social Security and Shutdown and Resistance 59:53

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It’s all about shutdown and resistance. First, Jessica LaPointe is President of the American Federation of Government Employees Social Security Council. We’ll ask her and a local worker about the present and future of Social Security. Then, we’ll ask federal union leaders from HUD, the IRS the Army Corps of Engineers and Social Security how members…

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Kansas City’s Development Incentives and Responsible Bidder Ordinances 1:00:12

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Should your tax dollars that go to build publicly funded construction projects be used to pay for work done by companies that rip off their workers, don’t provide health insurance or pay for workers compensation insurance to cover on-the-job injuries or not pay employment taxes? We’ll talk to two leaders of unions in the building trades about what …

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Can Unions Live without the National Labor Relations Act? A Roundtable Discussion 1:00:02

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Since 1935, the rules for union organizing and bargaining for most private sector companies have been set by the National Labor Relations Act. Since 1935 corporate America has repeatedly undermined and weakened labor law so that now both Trump and the Supreme Court are poised to kill or paralyze it. We’ll have a roundtable discussion on where we ar…

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America’s Top-heavy Economy and Marcella Bencivenni: How Italian Immigrants Shaped the US Labor Movement 1:00:00

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Ever wonder why official economic reports don’t match your experience? We'll talk to economist Heather Long about how the rich are doing so well that it skews the overall economic data. Then, a century ago Arturo Giovannitti was nearly executed for speaking since union organizers were not permitted free speech rights. We’ll talk to Marcella Bencive…

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Michael Anderson, Director Public Relations & Photography, Cincinnati Reds 58:42

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Today we welcome our friend Michael Anderson to the show! Michael is the Director of PR & Photography for the Cincinnati Reds, which means it's his job to get the word out about the team and organization, both on and off the field. We'll talk to Michael about his experiences during his 17 years with the Reds, ballpark food and some of the various w…

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Was UAW President Walter Reuther Assassinated? and What Would a Pro- Worker Tariff Policy Look Like? 1:00:06

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Walter Reuther died in a plane crash in May 1970. The government ruled it an accident, but was it? Or was it something more nefarious? We'll talk with Rob McKenzie about his provocative new book The Assassination of Walter Reuther: Why They Did It, How We Know. Then, as Trump plays fast and loose with tariffs, we’ll ask what a pro-worker trade poli…

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UN High Seas treaty is officially approved w/ Victoria University Law Professor Joanna Mossop: 23 September, 2025

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Over the weekend, the United Nations High Seas treaty — also called the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, received its 60th and final required ratification to allow it to take effect, from January 2026. The treaty introduces historically significant measures for the protection of the ocean and marine biodiversity, especial…

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The Pittsburgh Post Gazette Workers Wonder How Long Can a Strike Last? And Gerrymandering Missouri? With Rep Keri Ingle 1:00:03

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Pittsburgh Post Gazette workers have been on strike for more than a thousand days. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum we’ll ask Jon Schleuss Vice President of their union, the News Guild, why it’s lasted so long and how the workers are still staying strong. Then, Representative Keri Ingle is back from the battle over gerrymandering and initiati…

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Cameron Schwalbach, Paleontology Collections Manager at CMC 51:43

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When you have a paleontology collection as large as ours, it's a full time job just to keep it organized. And the person in charge of keeping it organized is Cameron Schwalbach. As our Paleontology Collections Manager, Cameron keeps track of our massive collection, works in our Paleo Lab to prepare fossils, goes on field expeditions, and more! We'l…

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Creeping Fascism??? - Jason Stanley: Erasing History and A Young People’s Guide to Fascism 59:57

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Is Fascism creeping toward the USA or is it already here? We’ll hear about two books to help you decide. First fascism expert Jason Stanley on his book Erasing History; How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future. Then A Young Person’s Guide to Fascism by illustrator Sue Coe and writer Stephen Eisenman which explores the threads of fascism …

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Environmental impact of Artificial Intelligence w/ University of Waikato Dr Amanda Turnbull and Layer3 Solutions Director Daniel Bohan: 16 September, 2025

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This week on Green Desk, Wire Host Sara takes a deep-dive into the environmental issues surrounding the proliferation of AI technology, particularly in New Zealand. In the context of Luxon’s recent announcement about a $7.5 billion investment by Amazon Web Services into data centres in New Zealand, alongside the rapid adoption of generative AI in s…

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New Union Leader Matt Harris of Plumbers Local 8 and Donna Birks Takes the Lead at LEPCI 1:00:00

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Albert Einstein once said he’d rather have been a plumber. Here in KC Plumbers Local 8 has a new leader - Matt Harris. He’ll be on the Heartland Labor Forum this week. Then, Donna Birks rose through the ranks to become financial secretary of UAW Local 31 at the GM Fairfax plant, then led the Tri-County Labor Council and now in retirement is heading…

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Implementing AI in Your Business and Personal Life for Max Productivity, Natalie Contreraz with Jim Rohn International Founder, Kyle Wilson 1:05:14

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Jim Rohn International Founder Kyle Wilson has an in-depth conversation with AI expert Natalie Contreraz. Natalie shares why now is the time to go all-in on AI! She shares: How to use AI as your mentor and in checking 5-year goals How to build while you sleep: automation, datasets, and the new content engine How to go from zero to omnipresent: turn…

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Lauren Brewer, Manager of Memberships at CMC 55:16

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If you're a CMC Member, and you've attended any of our special Member exhibit previews, Member OMNIMAX screenings or special member hours, you should know that there's someone in particular that helped make them happen: Lauren Brewer, our Manager of Memberships! Not only does Lauren lead our efforts to increase our Member base, but she also acts as…

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Respect Missouri Voters Wants to Ban Politicians from Overruling the Will of the Voters and Boeing St. Louis on Strike 59:52

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This week the Missouri legislature will once again meet to undermine the will of the voters. On the Heartland Labor Forum we’ll talk to Benjamin Singer of Respect Missouri Voters […] The post Respect Missouri Voters Wants to Ban Politicians from Overruling the Will of the Voters and Boeing St. Louis on Strike appeared first on KKFI.…

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Tawaki Project takes a comprehensive look at New Zealand penguin populations w/ project co-leader Dr Thomas Mattern: September 2, 2025

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The Tawaki Project based at the University of Otago and driven by the mahi of international researchers, has taken a deep-dive into the population genetics of three Aotearoa crested penguin species – tawaki/Fiordland penguins, erect-crested penguins, and Eastern rockhopper penguins. Findings reveal how genetic health and marine habitat changes have…

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Ministry for Environment memo warns that NZ climate failings could impact our diplomatic relations w/ University of Auckland Associate Professor Maria Armoudian: 26 August, 2025

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A secret memo by the Ministry for the Environment intended for the central government reveals advice that New Zealand’s failures on climate action may negatively impact our diplomatic relations. The warning stated that, as New Zealand delays decisions and action on our commitments under the Paris Agreement, we may risk undermining our key alliances…

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Former NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. She was the best we’ve had and Trump fired her 59:55

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Jennifer Abruzzo was General Counsel to the National Labor Relations Board during the Biden administration. She pioneered changes to help restore the right to organize unions to American workers. Trump […] The post Former NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. She was the best we’ve had and Trump fired her appeared first on KKFI.…

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Celebrating 2 Years and Over 50 Episodes of Meanwhile... at the Museum 47:24

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Over the past two years, we've put out 50 episodes of Meanwhile... at the Museum. That's 50 incredible conversations with curators, exhibit designers, educators, scientists, movie directors, meteorologists, registrars, astronomers and so many more. In this episode, Cody and Mitch are looking back at the second year of the show and talking about som…

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Cuba Through the Eyes of Washburn University Students 59:59

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Washburn University students from Topeka joined a Witness for Peace delegation to Cuba to learn about race, environment and the U.S. economic blockade aimed at undoing the Cuban revolution. They […] The post Cuba Through the Eyes of Washburn University Students appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Labor Leader Series: Federal Unions and Workers in the Crosshairs of DOGE 1:00:00

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The Trump administration has attacked the federal workforce with firings, union busting, weakened job protections, reduced telework, and speedups. This week in our continuing labor leader series on the Heartland […] The post Labor Leader Series: Federal Unions and Workers in the Crosshairs of DOGE appeared first on KKFI.…

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What the Boss Doesn’t You To Know. . .and NAFTA-USMCA Renegotiation: Where Is Trade Justice? 1:00:06

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In an age of Amazon, Starbucks and Google it may seem impossible for workers to win a union. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, we’ll talk with Olivia Geho, […] The post What the Boss Doesn’t You To Know. . .and NAFTA-USMCA Renegotiation: Where Is Trade Justice? appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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John Auer, Director of Featured Exhibitions and Exhibits Business Development at CMC 53:09

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Cincinnati Museum Center is a rare museum in that we have our own in-house Exhibits team that can do it all, from design to fabrication and installation. This team also manages the featured exhibitions that we bring to Cincinnati, like Barbie: A Cultural Icon (open through Sept. 1, 2025), Pompeii: The Exhibition or the upcoming Auschwitz: Not long …

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Richard Wolff: How Will Trump’s Economic Plans Change Our Working Class? 59:50

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Economist Richard Wolff – podcaster, professor, Marxist and strong advocate for worker-owned cooperatives is more relevant today than ever. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum we’ll ask Rick Wolff […] The post Richard Wolff: How Will Trump’s Economic Plans Change Our Working Class? appeared first on KKFI.…

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Jason Perkins, Vice President of Technology at CMC 53:35

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Have you noticed how everything these days, from refrigerators to televisions, is connected over the internet? Our VP of Technology Jason Perkins sure has - because he's the one who has to keep it all running! From interactives in the exhibits to employee computers to our website and ticketing systems, the Museum is full of tech that needs to be ma…

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How to Have a Successful Strike and Should We Get Rid of Taxes on Tips? It’s KKFI’s SUMMER PLEDGE DRIVE 59:42

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Unions that haven’t gone on strike in years are facing doing so as an increasing number of bosses refuse to bargain in good faith. This week on the Heartland Labor […] The post How to Have a Successful Strike and Should We Get Rid of Taxes on Tips? It’s KKFI’s SUMMER PLEDGE DRIVE appeared first on KKFI.…

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Who’s Raising Hell in KC? Boots on the Ground and the Kansas City Defender 59:59

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Two women started Boots on the Ground Midwest on a whim and full of despair. It’s evolved quickly mobilizing and motivating citizens to protest creeping fascism. We’ll hear their experiences […] The post Who’s Raising Hell in KC? Boots on the Ground and the Kansas City Defender appeared first on KKFI.…

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Dean Regas, Astronomer 1:04:02

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In his over 25 year career as an astronomer, Dean Regas has been the lead astronomer at Cincinnati Observatory, the host of the podcast Looking Up, co-host of the PBS show Star Gazers, a contributing writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer and so much more. Now flying solo, Dean is a rogue astronomer out to show you the wonders of the universe. We'll ch…

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Rachel Kushner: Novelist of Activism, Revolution and Intrigue and What’s a Workers’ Center? 1:00:00

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We are thrilled to welcome back award-winning novelist Rachel Kushner for a second in-depth interview—this time about her gripping new corporate-surveillance, bad guy spy-thriller, Creation Lake. This is a twisted tale […] The post Rachel Kushner: Novelist of Activism, Revolution and Intrigue and What’s a Workers’ Center? appeared first on KKFI.…

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Olivia Chow's Communications Crisis 48:43

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Now and Next – June 24, 2025 Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Anne-Marie Aikins (AMA Communications), Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy), Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) In the final episode before a summer break, host Dave Trafford and the NOW AND NEXT C.A.S.T., (Comms And Strategy Team), tackle growing concerns over Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s …

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What’s a Member-Run Union? Carl Rosen, President of UE – the United Electrical Radio and Machines Workers Union 1:00:24

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The United Electrical, Radio and Machine workers is a union that’s much more than just those occupations. UE as it’s called, has organized thirty thousand graduate workers in the last […] The post What’s a Member-Run Union? Carl Rosen, President of UE – the United Electrical Radio and Machines Workers Union appeared first on KKFI.…