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Labor Express Radio

Jerry Mead - Lucero

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Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only English language labor news and current affairs radio program. “News for working people, by working people.” Our program covers issues in the labor movement locally, nationally, and internationally. The program also addresses issues of concern to working people such as housing, education, health care, immigrants rights, the environment and U.S. foreign policy, from a working class viewpoint. Labor Express Radio airs Sunday nights at 8:00 PM on Chicago's ...
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Heartland Labor Forum

KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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This podcast tracks the audio archives for the “Heartland Labor Forum” radio show. The Heartland Labor Forum is Kansas City’s only program about the workplace. It’s radio that talks back to the boss! Whether you’re a union member or your workplace isn’t organized, Heartland Labor Forum (HLF) has stories for you, guaranteed to inspire, educate, or enrage you.
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The Oklahoma Unions Podcast

Bronte Yardley, Tim O'Connor

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The Oklahoma Unions Podcast brings you inside the world of working people across our state. Each week, we sit down with labor leaders, union members, and community voices to talk about the fights, the history, and the victories that shape the lives of Oklahoma’s workers. From the picket line to the Capitol, hear real stories about solidarity, organizing, and the future of labor in our state.
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Economist Michael Zweig discusses recent developments on the labor front and delves into the history of the struggles of working people for union representation and economic justice. The Monthly Labor Report airs the first Tuesday of each month on WPKN and is hosted by Richard Hill.
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Fitter Talk

Curtis Ohlde

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A podcast for Pipefitters L.U. 533, United Association Members and their customers to learn more about Pipefitters Local 533 of Kansas and the Mechanical Piping and HVAC Service Industry in both Kansas City and from across the country. Hosted by Curtis Ohlde of L.U. 533, listen in as new episodes will drop every other week with Bonus Episodes in between scheduled weeks.
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Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

Commonwealth Club of California

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The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's largest public affairs forum. The nonpartisan and nonprofit Club produces and distributes programs featuring diverse viewpoints from thought leaders on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast — the oldest in the U.S., since 1924 — is carried on hundreds of stations. Our website features audio and video of our programs. This podcast feed is usually updated multiple times each week.
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Wrestling Real Talk

Rox-Tv & Throwdown Theatre

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WWrestling Real Talk is the no-filter podcast that brings the heat every week, hosted by wrestling lifers Rude Boy and A.T. Huck. From legendary feuds and locker room chaos to untold stories and controversial takes, this show dives deep into the world of pro wrestling — past, present, and everything in between. Fueled by decades in the game and powered by Throwdown Theatre and ROX-TV, Wrestling Real Talk is where old-school knowledge meets raw, uncut discussion. Whether you're a diehard fan ...
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Welcome to our scrappy podcast. Bob Buzzanco and Scott Parkin co-host a regular podcast to discuss radical environmental and anti-capitalist politics with organizers, academics, artists and more. Bob Buzzanco is a professor of history at the University of Houston. He specializes in, writes about and talks on the Vietnam War era, foreign policy, Vietnam, radical social movements, economics, and other stuff. Scott Parkin is climate organizer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has organize ...
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Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra talks with local journalists about what’s happening in the greatest region in the country. It’s the context and analysis you need to make sense of the news, with help from the people who know it best. New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
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Expertly-curated progressive politics, news, and culture produced by leftist humans, not algorithms or AI. This is an award-winning podcast that dives deeply into a wide range of national and international issues facing society and governments. We draw from hundreds of sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006. Save time by listening to a range of perspectives on a focused topic in each episode and be introduced to new sources you will not have come across on your own!
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Talking Appalachian is a podcast about the Appalachian Mountain region's language or "voiceplaces," cultures, and communities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Amy Clark, a Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. The podcast is based on her 2013 co-edited book Talking Appalachian: Voice, Identity, and Community. Her writing on Appalachia has appeared in the New York Times, Oxford American Magazine, Sal ...
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Each week, host Scott Harris conducts interviews on a wide range of political, economic and social topics with individuals and representatives of organizations not ordinarily accessible in the mainstream media. This show airs weekly on WPKN (wpkn.org) and streams here in podcast form.
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Working People

Working People

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Working People: A podcast by, for, and about the working class today (now in partnership with In These Times magazine and The Real News Network). Working People is a podcast about working-class lives in 21st-century America. In every episode, you'll hear interviews with workers from around the country, from all walks of life. We'll talk about their life stories, their jobs, politics, and families, their joys and hopes and frustrations. Overall, Working People aims to share and celebrate the ...
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Living in the USA

Living in the USA

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Talking about politics, thinking about the Left. Hosted by Jon Wiener, co-author of "Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties," contributing editor at The Nation, and broadcast live at KPFK 90.7FM in LA Thursdays at 4.
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Where worker's stories are front and center, this is On the Picket Line.Everyday, workers across the globe are rising up to defend their humanity and fight for their dignity on the job. As the class struggle advances, the stories of workers are front and center here. Tune in for your weekly labor news, analysis and history. This is On the Picket Line with Monica Cruz.
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Los Angeles is at a turning point. We are living in a defining moment. What happens next is up to us. Over the past few years, problems and challenges have shaken this city -- and tremendous opportunities for change have presented themselves. How do we rise to this moment and emerge a better place to live? What will it take to create a more just and a more equitable community? Working together, how are we going to create a stronger, forward-thinking Los Angeles? Mike Bonin, writer, teacher, ...
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Welcome truth seeker. You’re here for a reason. Something’s not right. Things don’t make sense. Deep down you know this yet you can’t connect the dots. There are too many nonsensical parts, a barrage of contradictory information floating about. We know. We understand. The Mel K Show is here to help make sense of the senseless. Who’s Mel K? Mel K is a devoted lover of truth, facts, history, God, and America. After graduating with honors from NYU, she spent twenty years in media, film, and inv ...
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A reproduction of shows featuring legendary folk singer Bruce Utah Phillips. A collage of rants, poetry, tales and reminiscences mixed with little known music and talk from over 1,000 tapes of everything under the sun, from tramping and labor (historic and contemporary) to baseball and old friends...from unreleased Lord Buckley to animals, children, tall tales, Paul Robeson, and most of what you need to know about life on the open road...and always music.
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ART FOR YOUR EAR brings you stories from some of my favorite contemporary artists. When I studied Art History, the best part was, well, the gossip. I loved finding out why artists did certain things, what was going on in their personal lives, and behind-the-scenes details about other artists they knew and worked with. This podcast is exactly that ... inside-scoop stories from the artsiest people I know. You'll hear first-hand from these talented, successful, full-time artists (who also happe ...
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The Bully's Pulpit: Trump v. The First Amendment

Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University

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“The Bully’s Pulpit: Trump v. The First Amendment,” a weekly podcast from the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, follows the Trump administration’s assault on the freedoms of speech and the press and features the people, communities, and institutions that are fighting back. Hosted by legal journalist Cristian Farias and advocates from the Knight Institute, each episode explores a major First Amendment story in the news and features the people most affected.
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And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith Seeking the truth, Exposing the lies. #AATWD https://linktr.ee/andanotherthingwithdave I take a deep dive into stories and topics you will never hear on the LAMEstream media. I delve into conspiracy FACT not theory. Thank you for tuning in! If you are digging what I am doing, and picking up what I'm putting down, please follow and share the podcast on social media and with friends A review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Podcasts would be greatly appre ...
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A podcast where we delve into any range of topics including but not limited to space, conspiracies, the paranormal, history, politics, and the world around us to seek the truth. So please come seek the truth with us and take the Red Pill.
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We are Project Censored and after 40 years of creating an annual book showcasing media censorship we are bringing the fight to your ears and eyes. The Project Censored Show is a weekly public affairs program that discusses independent journalism, media censorship, deconstructing propaganda, and supporting a truly free press. The program focuses on “The News That Didn’t Make the News” and each week we conduct in depth interviews with guests and offer hard hitting commentary and analysis on th ...
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The Continuous Action explores the ongoing labor of democracy through conversations with those who do that work every day. Join Walter Shaub, former director of the Office of Government Ethics, as he talks with journalists, activists, government leaders, and philanthropists about their work — and what it takes to hold our government accountable to the people it serves. The inspiration for the title “The Continuous Action” comes from the admonition by John Lewis that “freedom is not a state; ...
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Lady Charlotte Schreiber, Extraordinary Art Collector (Lund Humphries, 2025) emphasises Lady Charlotte Schreiber (1812-1895) — also known as Lady Charlotte Guest, née Bertie — as one of the most significant women in the history of collecting. An extraordinary collector, historian and philanthropist, Charlotte subverted gendered norms and challenged…
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On 9/11, the United States suffered the deadliest terrorist attack in its history, an event that reshaped American foreign policy for generations to come. In the years that followed, the Global War on Terror consumed national focus, leaving little room to craft a broader grand strategy that addressed rising global powers, shifting alliances, and em…
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Learn more about Cynthia Chung and her work: https://risingtidefoundation.net https://cynthiachung.substack.com 🔹 Welcome to The Mel K Show 🔹 This is where truth has no filter. Every week, I sit down with warriors, whistleblowers, and freedom-loving experts to expose what the mainstream won’t touch, from global corruption and historical deception t…
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Trump is trying to stop speech that criticizes him and his administration. Last week began with JD Vance complaining about an article in The Nation that criticized the ideas of Charlie Kirk. Two days after that, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel. And a few days after that, a protest movement forced ABC to put him back on the air. Bhaskar Sunkara comments …
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Guest Lindsey Cormack, Political Science Professor and author "How to Raise a Citizen", joins to discuss how to raise a new generation of proper citizens. Discussion of civility with society, civic engagement, priority of activism, and more. Is the indictment of James Comey "retribution and revenge" from the Trump admin, or exposing corruption from…
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Within the federal government, science — especially climate science — has taken a beating. The Trump administration has moved from climate denial to climate erasure, firing thousands of career scientists across departments, rolling back established landmark protections, and undermining its own authority to regulate pollutants like carbon emissions.…
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Girls’ flag football is exploding in popularity at high schools across the Bay Area, especially since the sport was officially sanctioned by California in 2023. It coincides with the rise of professional women’s sports teams like the Golden State Valkyries and Bay FC, cementing the Bay’s status as a leader in women's sports. Links: How the Bay beca…
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Two hundred fifty years after the nation’s founding, Harvard professor of history and law Jill Lepore comes to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to delve into the foundational document of the country, the Constitution. It’s one of the oldest constitutions in the world, but it has also been criticized for being one of the hardest to change. Lepore exp…
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Original Air Date: 11/15/2022 Today, we take a look at our extremely steady history of political violence from the Revolution, through the Civil War, Reconstruction and Jim Crow, into the Civil Rights era, the Militia Movement and domestic terrorism, and now to our current once-again-radicalized, right-wing movement willing to use and tacitly condo…
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This week is United Nations Climate Week in New York City. During his address to the U.N., Trump talked about the climate crisis being a hoax and how "the environmentalists want to kill all the cow." To discuss the climate crisis with a lens of resistance and militancy, Scott talks with Prof. John Maerhofer, lecturer at Rutgers, and author of "Guer…
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Follow Autry Pruitt: https://autrypruitt.com https://x.com/autry https://www.instagram.com/autrypruitt 🔹 Welcome to The Mel K Show 🔹 This is where truth has no filter. Every week, I sit down with warriors, whistleblowers, and freedom-loving experts to expose what the mainstream won’t touch, from global corruption and historical deception to spiritu…
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Guest Andrew Handel, American Legislative Exchange Council, joins to discuss latest report nationwide of states with successful education, and states with not so successful education systems. Discussion of how much money is spent, reasons for a decrease in education quality, strain on higher education, and more. Did President Trump finally find lev…
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What is the fuss about ULA, the measure Los Angeles city voters approved in 2022? The debate over its impact may be more hotly contested today than it was when it was on the ballot. Measure ULA, dubbed “the mansion tax" by supporters, imposes a transfer tax on property sales above approximately $5 million. Funds go toward affordable housing product…
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Recognized as one of the nation’s top food destinations, San Francisco’s culinary scene thrives on fresh, local ingredients, diverse cultural influences, and a constant drive to innovate. Chefs here are known for pushing boundaries, blending tradition with creativity to deliver unforgettable dining experiences. Tonight’s program showcases acclaimed…
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In celebration of the Reuther Library’s 50th anniversary, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride reflects on the role the union’s history and archives play in current and future labor actions and organizing campaigns. Related Resources: AFSCME History Related Collections: AFSCME collections at the Reuther Library Episode Credits Interviewee: Eli…
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Justin takes the show on the road to Jolly Roger Restaurant at milepost 6 3/4 on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills. He talks with owner Carol Ann Angelos and General Manager Andrea Sullivan about the restaurant's history, the food, their new bar area, entertainment and what the future holds for Jolly's as they set sail for new adventures!…
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The American-born folklorist and musician Margaret Fay Shaw’s passion for the Hebrides led her to the island of South Uist in 1929 and then to Canna in 1935 as the wife of the eminent folklorist John Lorne Campbell. Her extraordinary work in documenting and preserving traditional Gaelic songs and customs remains a vital resource for understanding H…
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In the years after World War II, as women were being pushed from wartime jobs for returning soldiers, government and business leaders—and women themselves—saw small business ownership as a viable economic solution. In just five years, US women owned nearly a million of the nation’s businesses. In the decades since, women have moved increasingly int…
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Follow Jovan Hutton Pulitzer: https://x.com/JovanHPulitzer http://jovanhuttonpulitzer.locals.com 🔹 Welcome to The Mel K Show 🔹 This is where truth has no filter. Every week, I sit down with warriors, whistleblowers, and freedom-loving experts to expose what the mainstream won’t touch, from global corruption and historical deception to spiritual war…
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n the latest G&R, Scott talks with street theater organizer and "stable" creative genius Jeff Grubler (@jeffgrubler) about his troupe's recent actions against Peter Theil's five-part lecture on the anti-christ at San Francisco's Commonwealth ClubBio//Jeff Grubler, the founder of Bad Taste For A Good Cause, is a proud Jewish American and Marxist (of…
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Guest Ryan Mulvey, Senior Policy Council with Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss the battle for Constitutional limitations. Discussion of growing size of federal government, 4th branch of government, court limitations, and the US Supreme Court putting restrictions on government powers. More violent rhetoric leads to more violence. Breakdown…
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In Ep 228, "Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise," we break down the media convention of assuming the rich are per se experts on everything from education to "the economy" to poverty in Africa when, in reality, they are Just Some Guys. With guest Rob Larson.…
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Jonny interviews Billy of Golden Rainbows of Illinois South (GRIS) and Juniper, the coordinator of the Paulette Curkin Pride Resource Center--Southern Illinois University's LGBTQIA+ resource center. They discuss the upcoming events for LGBTQIA+ History Month in October. In the Back half of the show, Jonny talks with nomadic co-host Heather from the…
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Join us for the second event in the Women Empowering Women series: The Art of Transformation, an evening focused on navigating career shifts, balancing work and family, battling imposter syndrome, and taking bold steps toward meaningful change. You’ll hear from a dynamic panel of women leaders—Debbie Chinn, Vera Maslova, Debra Reabock, and Sawyer R…
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Send us a text Rudy and A.T. return to break down the wild weekend of wrestling at Chicano Fest 4! From high spots to hilarious moments, they cover what went down in Southwest Detroit—including fan reactions, behind-the-scenes stories, and the cultural energy that made this event one to remember. Catch their thoughts on the matches, the crowd, and …
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San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood has the highest concentration of children in the city. But stories about the Tenderloin often overlook this fact. Reporter Cami Dominguez worked with a local nonprofit to give kids in the neighborhood disposable cameras for a week. Today, we talk about what the photos show. Links: Photos Capture SF’s Tenderlo…
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Guest Emily Ekshian, Crypto Council for Innovation, joins to discuss latest regulation push on crypto currency from the federal government. Discussion of a transitioning economy to digital and crypto, oversight from the federal government, and how to prepare for the change in currency. President Trump speaks at the United Nations, calling out hypoc…
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Federal whistleblowers are going public with an emergency message from within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). According to their formal complaint, under President Trump’s administration, “HUD leadership has already violated the law” and taken actions that “will result in legal violations, gross mismanagement, gross waste of f…
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We The People must stand strong, stay united, resolute, calm, and focus on the mission. Get Golden Revive at goldenrevive.com/melk Stock up on Ultra Liver at tryultraliver.com/melk Order Mel’s New Book: Americans Anonymous: Restoring Power to the People One Citizen at a Time https://themelkshow.com/book The Show’s Partners Page: https://themelkshow…
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In May 1894, President Grover Cleveland gave a speech thanking those who gathered “to worship at this national shrine.” He was not referring to the battlefields at Gettysburg or Antietam, nor to Mount Vernon, but to the gravesite of Mary Ball Washington, mother of George. While dedicating the new monument that marked it in Fredericksburg, Virginia,…
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Air Date 9/23/2025 All that is happening in the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination was quite predictable because we've actually seen this game plan play out before. The only thing we didn't know was what would be the catalyst to really put the autocracy into high gear. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us …
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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…
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This is the full 9-14-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Interviews and speeches from Labor Day 2025 in Chicago, including with members of Teamsters Local 705, on strike for three months at Mauser Packaging Solutions, in the La Villita neighborhood, who demand their employer agree to protections against ICE raids at their workplace. L…
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Get the full 15 year ad-free archive, including all 2 hour extended interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps with a custom RSS feed or at TheHighersideChats.com Subscribe via Patreon if Spotify playback & payment through Paypal are important to you. About Today’s Guest: Richard Grove is a visi…
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Guest Brittany Madni, Executive VP EPIC, joins to discuss ongoing budget battles. Could we see a government shutdown next week or will Congress pass the Continuing Resolution? Discussion of out of touch spending proposals from the left, federal debt, and new reforms under reconciliation process. President Trump and RFK Jr announce study on cause of…
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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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In the first half of the show, co-host Eleanor Goldfield speaks with Professor Richard Wolff about the state of our economy as a record number of Americans polled cant pay for everyday necessities, speaking to a rising and chronic crisis-level economic anxiety. Professor Wolff outlines the extreme economic inequality, how… The post Economic Inequal…
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