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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Haymarket Originals is a new home for audio deep dives, by and for the left—brought to you by Haymarket Books. The first Haymarket Originals project is FRAGILE JUGGERNAUT: WHAT WAS THE CIO? Through a limited run of twenty episodes, a group of labor historians and organizers will revisit the near-mythical history of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)—and the high water mark of US labor activity in the 1930s and 1940s—in the context of today’s critical juncture in the labor movemen ...
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Podcast by CUNY SLU
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Organizing a collective platform for working class people to record, access and share the history of our ongoing struggles and wins in the international labor movement.
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”Communicating with You, the Member” is a podcast from APWU President Mark Dimondstein that will get you the latest news and updates about our union’s fights for the welfare of postal workers but also underscores the pivotal role they play in delivering a vital public service. By fostering dialogue and knowledge-sharing, this podcast ushers in a new era of discourse, solidifying our union’s commitment to growing the labor movement and the advancement of postal excellence. Tune in and learn m ...
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News from the front lines of the labor movement.
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Laborvision podcast is a place to discuss the labor movement and how everyone is affected by it. You will hear from organized labor, unorganized labor, Community Activists, elected officials, faith-based organizations, Folks in leadership and you the people. Folks will be able to tell us what they believe and why they believe. We don’t have to agree but listen to their point of view.
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Laura Flanders and Friends: Solution Journalism on Democracy, Movements, Society and Culture
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Uncensored history meets bold voices with Laura Flanders, award winning journalist and author. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 300 US markets, and airs on 60+ community radio stations via PRX Exchange and Pacifica, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Subscribers receive lots of video and audio web ...
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The Harry Bridges School of Labor aims to educate the workers of America on the strength of unions and to foster a class-conscious workforce through Labor United Educational League. We aim to connect the struggles of the past with the struggles of today to empower the labor movement to transform from their present hopeless defensive fight into an aggressive attack upon Capital. We plan to empower workers with knowledge regardless of industry or type of work, bringing all workers to a class-o ...
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Saturday Night Live w/ PhillyLabor Radio” is a weekly talk radio show hosted by Business Manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades, Phila. AFL-CIO Pres, Pat Eiding, Joe Doc Jr and Joe Krause that airs every Saturday night from 7pm to 8pm on Philadelphia’s legendary talk radio station 1210 WPHT and presents an insider’s look at the Philadelphia area labor movement.
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Kansas has always been more than just wheat fields and conservative politics, it’s been a battleground for radical change. From Indigenous resistance to abolitionist uprisings, from labor and tenant farmer strikes to disability rights, everyday people in Kansas have fought back, organized, and reshaped history. Hosted by lifelong Kansan, Lindsay Love, and brought to you by Radical Civics, this podcast tells the stories of real people who stood up, fought back, and changed Kansas history. You ...
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The Upsurge is a podcast about the future of the American labor movement, produced by Teddy Ostrow & Ruby Walsh, in partnership with In These Times & The Real News Network.
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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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Laborwave Radio focuses on work and labor organizing from an anti-capitalist perspective. We're a part of the Channel Zero Network and Labor Radio Network.
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A brief history of the labor movement in the United States, from the colonial era to today - hosted by Liam and Owen
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The ”Progressive Action Tramell Thompson” podcast focuses on issues related to labor, particularly those affecting transit workers, union activities, and broader social and political topics. It often discusses challenges and advocacy efforts within the labor movement, with a strong emphasis on improving working conditions and rights for workers. The podcast may also delve into national politics, community issues, and other topics relevant to the host and the audience.
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A daily, pocket-sized history of America's working people, brought to you by The Rick Smith Show team.
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Welcome to Trickle-Down Socialism, where we discuss how the US currently has a system of socialism for the super rich and corporations, we try to defang the term “socialism” and explore how government, with a major shift in priorities, could be a force for good in all of our lives. Capitalism kills, economic justice, campaign finance reform, Progressive politics, Labor Unions, Labor Movement Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trickledownsocialism/support
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Hosted by Dr. Lisa Patel, a pediatrician and Executive Director of the Consortium, this podcast focuses on how health professionals, policy makers, advocates, communicators, and activists are working to tackle the different sides of the greatest health crisis facing us today—climate change. The movement for climate and health justice is a broad one, and there are so many ways to fight for a healthier future. On Healthy Climate America, we'll talk with infectious disease experts, mental healt ...
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Perhaps you've heard about pension reform on the news? Multiemployer benefit funds provide retirement, paid sick leave, vacation, and other paid benefits to millions of middle and working-class Americans and retirees, but these funds are complex. Join Traci Dority-Shanklin, the client and union advocate with over 20 years of managing Taft-Hartley funds, as she navigates the complex world of Taft-Hartley and speaks with the experts who help guide these plans. Guests will share the latest deve ...
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MPI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to the study of the movement of people worldwide.
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Welcome to The Birth Link, where we dive into the overwhelming and transformative experience of pregnancy, addressing your biggest fears, concerns, and need for connection among expecting mothers. I’m your host, Colette, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. This podcast is here to connect you with a community of fellow moms, expert advice, and reliable medical information. Each episode is designed to empower you with personal stories, practical tips, and the latest medical ...
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Welcome to Policy for the People, a show that explores the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians. This show is a collaboration between KMUZ radio (kmuz.org) and the Oregon Center for Public Policy (ocpp.org).
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Want to know why there is very little coverage of working class issues? Or why the media is generally pro-war? Want to know why we never hear about the ruling class? Maybe it's the fact that just a handful of multinational corporations control 90% of the media in America. I created this podcast to hold in-depth conversations about topics not usually covered by the mainstream media, including oligarchy, the class divide, corporate consolidation of the media, the healthcare crisis, the growing ...
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They changed the world. So can you. Each week, award-winning journalist Aarti Shahani meets fascinating humans who've done big things. They answer two questions: (1) How does power work in the real world, anyway? (2) How has wielding power changed you? The movement begins here. Listen now. Let your volcano erupt.
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Stories on labor history, Detroit, and Wayne State University
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INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTS BELOW! Click on "Show More" A podcast about the history, strategy, and significance of the Congress of Industrial Organizations from the Center for Work & Democracy at Arizona State University and Jacobin Magazine. All clip, song, and quote references, as well as links to individual interview transcripts, at soundcloud.com/organizetheunorganized. Interview with Jeremy Brecher: https://jacobin.com/2024/01/organize-the-unorganized-congress-of-industrial-organizations-labo ...
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The Listen, Organize, Act podcast focuses on the history and contemporary practice of community organizing and democratic politics. Alongside this specific focus are two others: the first is to explore how organizing connects democracy and religion, particularly at a local level; the second is to explore the visions and practices that shape small 'd,' participatory democratic politics. The name of the podcast reflects these concerns. Through a series of conversations with folk who live and b ...
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Mocean365 Radio is dedicated to inspiring content in and around the world of movement, action and adventure from mountain biking to physical culture, surf, physical labor, music and more.
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Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.
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Michael C. Dawson, founder and former Director of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture and is the John D. MacArthur Professor of Political Science and the College at the University of Chicago, is the host of this Race and Capitalism Project-initiated podcast series, New Dawn. He invites guests to discuss their research related to race and capitalism. Many episodes have generously been supported by Scholarly Borderlands and Social Science Research Council.
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Which companies are on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence? What’s the next major breakthrough in healthcare? How do iconic brands reinvent themselves to appeal to the next generation? Most Innovative Companies is where tech, business, and innovation convene. Join hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen as they bring you the latest innovations transforming business and society—and highlights the companies that are reshaping industries and culture.
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The Know Your Rights Camp Podcast hopes to inform, inspire and provide tools for the next generation of Black and Brown youth in a collective fight against systemic oppression.
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America faces the greatest challenges our nation has ever confronted. Extreme wealth inequality, a crippling health and economic crisis, a looming climate catastrophe, and untended wounds from our past keep our democracy in shackles. Listen in with your hosts Richard Dien Winfield and Chris Tidwell in the pursuit of an America Unchained.
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Peoplesworld.org is a daily news website of, for and by the 99% and the direct descendant of the Daily Worker. Published by Long View Publishing Co., People's World reports on the movements for jobs, peace, equality, democracy, civil rights and liberties, labor, immigrant, LGBT and women's rights, protection of the environment, and more.
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Independent Black News podcast focusing on Black Issues.
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Serious Danger is a podcast about our broken political system and its greatest threat: the Greens. Join traitorous SJWs Emerald Moon and Tom Ballard as they discuss the #auspol news of the week, chat to key figures from the left movement, and talk about how to win a future for all of us. This is NOT an official Greens party podcast, but it IS the official podcast of trying to not go insane while experiencing the sh*tshow that is Australian politics. / Produced by Michael Griffin / Twitter & ...
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Beyond The Page is the podcast companion to People's World. Beyond the Page brings you in-depth interviews with journalists and activists on the most pressing stories on progressive politics, labor, and the struggle for socialism in the US.
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You found us! Thank you! Unless you don’t like us. In that case, may a deity turn your heart, and if they cannot turn your heart, may they turn your ankles so that we may know you by your limping. Seriously though, this podcast is a labor of love by mostly one person that works too damned often during the week and one other person with a social schedule unthought of in the world the first person grew up in. We do in fact focus primarily on right-wing political media influencer entertainer Ca ...
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How can democracy be renewed and defended today? A collaboration of the Thomas Mann House, the Goethe Institute, Wunderbar Together, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.
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Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation
Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan
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Join hosts Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan for intimate conversations with leading vegan activists, animal rights advocates, and changemakers transforming our world. Each week, Our Hen House brings you inspiring stories from the frontlines of animal liberation, practical activism strategies, and the latest developments in the fight for animal rights. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or newly vegan, discover how to make a difference for animals through engaging interviews and actionable ...
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The Docker Podcast! Labor related news and discussions with rank and file dock workers and their guests. ***ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY OFFICIAL OPINION OF THE ILWU, ANY AFFILIATED LOCALS, OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS. ALL UNION BRANDING IS USED WITH PERMISSION***
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On this day in Labor History the year was 1905. That was the day that revolutionary black scholar W.E.B. DuBois helped found the Niagara Movement. It was named for the “mighty current” of change the group hoped to bring about. The initial organizing meeting was held near Niagara Falls, New York.By The Rick Smith Show
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The Hen Report: “Hens before Mens” | Greenwashing Methane, Welfare Trade Wars, and Monkey Labor
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In this delightfully chaotic episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan stumble through podcast identity confusion before diving into pressing animal rights news and media recommendations. The pair balance serious discussions about animal welfare trade policies and methane production with lighthearted moments about Jasmin’s new s…
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Countering an Authoritarian Takeover with the Labor Movement: Alex Han & Tarso Ramos [Episode Cut]
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In a candid discussion with Laura, veteran union organizer Alex Han and U.S. Right Wing expert Tarso Ramos explore how workers are uniting against rising authoritarianism. - Watch the episode released on YouTube July 4th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel June 6th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via z…
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On this day in Labor History and we are going all the way back to the year of 1381. That was the day John Ball, the leader of the Peasants’ Revolt in England was executed. Due to the plague, the Black Death, in 1348, many peasants had died.By The Rick Smith Show
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Egg Lawsuits, Salmonella Deaths, and Dairy Delusions: Animal Ag’s Anxiety Spiral | Rising Anxieties
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In this delightfully sardonic edition of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan takes us on a whirlwind tour through the landscape of animal agriculture’s latest woes. From the Trump administration’s absurd lawsuit blaming California’s modest animal welfare laws (not bird flu!) for egg price hikes, to the stomach-turning news of deadly salmonella outbr…
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For 11 years, Joy Reid was one of the most prominent journalists at MSNBC, spearheading three shows for the network, including The Reid Report, A.M. Joy, and The ReidOut. Her sharp commentary earned her top ratings, a loyal following, an Emmy nomination, and an NAACP Image Award. However, she was unexpectedly fired in February when MSNBC announced …
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On this day in Labor History the year was 1877. That was the day that what would come to be known as the “Great Upheaval” or “Great Uprising” began in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Railroad workers were angry. They had seen their wages cut twice in six months by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.By The Rick Smith Show
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184: Trump screws PBS, Labor screws arms dealers
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Meet the new Labor MPs and their many houses but few unions. Emerald and Tom assess the brewing threat that Trump and Big Pharma are coming after the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (12:41). First they came for the affordable medicine, and I did not speak out, because I needed that medicine to live. Then, ew, news this week that defence minist…
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On this day in Labor History the year was 1917. That was the day that miners in Bisbee, Arizona were rounded up, taken by train and left in the desert on the New Mexico/Arizona border.By The Rick Smith Show
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Brian Salisbury [Uncut Conversation]. Special Report: The Lucas Plan at 50: A Radical Investment in Society, Not the War Machine
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Synopsis: Fifty years ago, factory floor workers at Lucas Aerospace challenged their company's focus on war machines with an innovative plan for socially useful production - and it could be just as relevant today. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our mem…
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Abran Maldonado on Leading Diversity in Culture, Community & AI
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Send us a text Host: Tat Wza (@tatwza) Guest: Abran Maldonado (@Abran_ai ) In this powerful episode of the Know Your Rights Camp podcast, Tat Wza and Abran Maldonado dive into how AI is leveling the playing field for Black and Brown creators, visionaries, and solopreneurs. No longer tethered to Hollywood or Silicon Valley, anyone with a dream can n…
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On this day in Labor History the year was 1892. Striking silver miners in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho blew up the Frisco Mill. The miners were upset because the company had hired Pinkerton guards to infiltrate the mine.By The Rick Smith Show
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Meat’s Moral Reckoning: Philosopher John Sanbonmatsu on “The Omnivore’s Deception”
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In this thought-provoking episode of Our Hen House, Mariann Sullivan interviews philosopher John Sanbonmatsu about his groundbreaking book The Omnivore’s Deception: What We Get Wrong About Meat, Animals, and Ourselves. With intellectual rigor and a touch of irreverence, Sanbonmatsu dismantles the cultural narratives that keep some people comfortabl…
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Bilt to last? Inside the points-obsessed startup that rewards you for paying rent
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On today's episode, co-host Josh Christensen is joined by Fast Company associate editor David Salazar to discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include the details of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”; the return of liberation day tariffs; and the stepping down of CEO of Elon Musk’s X, Linda Yaccarino. (00:38) Next, Josh…
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Bonus: Inside the Greens #9: Gillard, carbon tax, BDS & Bob Brown retires
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In this bonus series for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald talk through chapter 9 of author Paddy Manning’s epic history of the Australian Greens movement, “Inside The Greens: The Origins and Future of the Party, the People and the Politics.” In this instalment - Lee Rhiannon becomes leader, Adam Bandt gets elected, Julia Gillard behaves badly, …
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It's hard to overstate the danger that lies ahead for many families in Oregon and across the country, especially the families already struggling the most to stay afloat economically, as a result of the budget reconciliation law passed by Congress. This law will leave many Oregon families less healthy, hungrier and poorer.…
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The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Housing
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Guest host Dr. Neda Frayha sits down with Delaney Nolan, a freelance journalist based in New Orleans, to talk about the critical intersection of extreme heat and housing. They discuss the risks, what solutions are needed, and how health professionals can better support populations who may not have access to the resources they need to stay safe. ‘Th…
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On this day in Labor History the year was 1902. A powerful gas and dust explosion occurred in the Rolling Mill Mine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Johnstown was rich in coal resources. The coal industry in Cambria County gradually grew thanks to the rise of the industry in the region.By The Rick Smith Show
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On this day in Labor History the year was1984. Jacqueline Vaughn became President of the Chicago Teachers’ Union. Jacqueline started out as a teacher and became a member of the collective bargaining team in 1968. She was elected Vice President of the CTU in 1972 and then became the first black woman to head up the third largest teacher’s union in t…
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On this day in Labor History the year was 1862. Ella Reeves “Mother” Bloor was born in Staten Island, New York. She was a labor activist who investigated child labor in glass factories and mines.By The Rick Smith Show
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The Great Water Heist: How Meat Production Is Draining America’s Aquifers | Rising Anxieties
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In this week’s parched edition of Rising Anxieties, Mariann dives into the meat industry’s growing water crisis – where aquifers are disappearing faster than industry excuses. While Texas suffers floods, livestock regions face exceptional drought conditions with vital aquifers dropping several feet annually. The meat industry’s brilliant solution? …
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How Expensify landed brand pole position in Brad Pitt’s blockbuster F1
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Here are some deets fresh off the Croisette from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity—basically the ad industry’s Oscars but also the global epicenter of brand culture—that happened in mid-June. Brands, marketers, ad agencies, tech companies, platforms, people from entertainment and sports, and anyone and everyone part of the brand…
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Countering an Authoritarian Takeover with the Labor Movement: Alex Han & Tarso Ramos [Rewind-Uncut Conversation]
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In a candid discussion with Laura, veteran union organizer Alex Han and U.S. Right Wing expert Tarso Ramos explore how workers are uniting against rising authoritarianism. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncu…
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35. Taking Control: How Knowledge Shapes Your Birth with The Smart Doula
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Charlotte, also known as The Smart Doula, is a Virtual Doula based in the UK, providing evidence-based pregnancy support to families who want an empowering birth. With 10 years + of clinical research experience, a biomedical science degree, and two hospital births of her own under her belt, she uses her knowledge to provide pregnancy support to hel…
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On this day in Labor History the year was 1905. It was the tenth day of the convention in Chicago, Illinois, where William (“Big Bill”) Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners, and Daniel De Leon and Eugene V. Debs of the Socialist Party founded the Industrial Workers of the World.By The Rick Smith Show
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On this day in Labor History the year was 1892. At 3 AM an alarm sounded in the town of Homestead, Pennsylvania. The steelworkers who lived in the town were on strike. Andrew Carnegie was the owner of the mill, located just outside of Pittsburgh.By The Rick Smith Show
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183: Palestine protests & childcare crisis ft. Sen. Steph Hodgins-May
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DJ Albo picks his favourite dad-rock. Emerald and Tom talk about recent news on protests for Palestine (9:17) - former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas might lose sight in an eye after police intervened in a peaceful protest, and UK catches fire after Bob Vylan and Kneecap speak out at Glastonbury. Then they are joined by Greens spokesperson for earl…
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The great orator and abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, was invited to speak at the Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York. The speech he gave that day would go down as one of his most powerful.By The Rick Smith Show
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Episode 34 A Shot In the Dark Part 8 - DTaP Part 2 Pertussis
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Candace Owens spent an hour getting Pertussis vaccine information wrong, as is her way, but of course we dove into the morass and came out better? Worse? No idea, but anyway, here are the episode links. https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/whooping-cough-diagnosis Whooping Cough Test Info https://web.archive.org/web/20250118080914/https://www.latimes.…
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