Best Muscle Shoals Podcasts (2026)

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Walls of Sound Case Study: The Honky Tonk – Part One 46:44

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In Part One of this two-part episode, we look at the honky tonk as a real place, not the cartoon version people picture today. We talk about why these bars existed and who they were for. Honky tonks were working-class spaces where people went after long days to drink, dance, blow off steam, and get through the night. We trace how honky tonks grew o…

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OVERTIME: Building Worker Power in Texas and Beyond with AFLCIO's Leonard Aguilar and Labor Educator Bill Barry - TVLR 01/03/26 1:38:08

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In OVERTIME, we'll be talking to Texas AFLCIO President Leonard Aguilar about how their state federation is building worker power, and then to labor educator Bill Barry strategies for building worker power across the south and across the country. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for…

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How Can Workers Build Power in the South This Year? TVLR 1/3/26 1:29:04

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Welcome to 2026! We'll be opening the show with some of what to expect in Alabama politics this year, along with some important stories about the TVA and construction projects across the country. ✦ 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 a…

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San Francisco’s Post-Punk Era 41:25

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On this episode, we explore the San Francisco post punk scene from 1978 to 1984. A brief but explosive period that emerged from the collapse of the hippie era and the city’s long history of reinvention. We look at how disillusionment, politics, and geography helped fuel one of the most experimental and genre defying scenes in modern music. We trace…

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John Strohm: From Small Town Hardcore Punk to the Center of the Modern Music Industry. 51:43

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On this episode of Walls of Sound, we sit down with John Strohm, who went from being a teenage hardcore punk drummer to founding the Blake Babies and becoming the guitar player for the Lemonheads. He served as president of Rounder Records and has represented artists like Alabama Shakes, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Phoebe Bridgers, The Civil Wars, …

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OVERTIME: The Making of a Union Organizer w/ Jaz Brisack - TVLR 12/27/25 1:00:14

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We've got a couple of pretaped interviews, one with independent labor reporter Kalena Thomhave about home care worker rights, and another with renowned union organizer Jaz Brisack. ✦ 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 c…

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Union Members COMPLETELY VINDICATED as DOGE Collapses, a Failure - TVLR 12/27/25 1:48:57

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We've got a compilation of our DOGE coverage from the last year. We think it's aged well, what say you? ✦ 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 same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. …

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Born On The Bus: Katie from Jam Band News 46:59

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We trace Katie’s path from a childhood steeped in Grateful Dead lore to a career shaping how fans discover shows. Along the way, she shares a tender Fare Thee Well story, the rise of Jam Band News, her JamBase work, and why Westville Music Bowl feels like home. Thanks for riding along on So Many Roads. If you’re enjoying the journey, follow, rate, …

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OVERTIME: The King of Union Talk Radio Comes on Our Show - TVLR 12/20/25 51:35

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We've got a wide ranging conversation with Ed "Flash" Ference, host of America's Workforce, the only daily union talk radio program in the country, about the state of the US and the labor movement. ✦ 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…

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Sam Seder EXPERTLY Predicted Trump's Second Term With Us in February - TVLR 12/20/25 1:59:41

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We've got a pretaped interview with producers of the Alabama Solution, discussing the making of the movie and the state of Alabama's prisons. We also have an interview with Sam Seder from earlier this year talking about Trump's second term in the early days that has aged rather well. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio sh…

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OVERTIME: The US House Passes Protect America's Workforce Act, What Does That Mean For Federal Workers? TVLR 12/13/25 1:24:48

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In OVERTIME, we're joined by Chris Dols, Executive Director of the Federal Unionists Network to discuss the House's passage of the Protect America's Workforce Act, and what to expect from federal workers in 2026. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, …

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Fighting for Stronger Labor Protections on a Tennessee Nuclear Project - TVLR 12/13/25 1:29:58

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In the first half of the program we talk to Randy Hadley - president of the RWDSU Midsouth Council about their recent string of victories in Alabama. We also are joined by Beau Hawk, Business Representative for the Knoxville Building and Construction Trades Council about fighting for a Project Labor Agreement and building solidarity between unions.…

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OVERTIME: Is It Time to Abandon the Democrats? This Report Says Maybe - TVLR 12/6/25 1:34:39

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In OVERTIME, we've got Les Leopold and Jared Abbott on to talk about their recent report that shows the Democratic Party weighing down populists in swing states. ✦ 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 same, and…

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Southern Communities are FIGHTING to Hold Hyundai-Kia Accountable - TVLR 12/6/25 1:30:22

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In the first half of the program, we've got Lance Ingwersen on to talk about how campus workers are building power in Alabama. We also talk to Will Tucker about how southern communities are fighting back against Hyundai-Kia. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness …

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OVERTIME: Teamsters for a Democratic Union Endorses Sean O'Brien, What Does That Mean? TVLR 11/29/25 1:21:42

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We take a look at the TDU endorsing O'Brien and talk through some of the tensions. Leave us your thoughts at 844-899-TVLR. We also explain "right to work" laws, and why they're bad. ✦ 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 …

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Union Members React to Doug Jones Gubernatorial Campaign - TVLR 11/29/25 1:29:29

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We ask the big questions about Doug Jones' campaign. Can he win? Can he make a difference even if he doesn't? Also, we bring you an exciting story of building worker power in the public sector in Mississippi. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educ…

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OVERTIME: The Case for Optimism About the Labor Movement w/ Dave Kamper 1:01:49

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We get an update from a Minneapolis educator about how they won a new contract after a credible strike threat. We also talk to Dave Kamper about his new book - Who's Got the Power? ✦ 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 c…

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How Elon Musk's Company Got Huge OSHA Penalties Disappeared - TVLR 11/22/25 1:29:04

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We have a Starbucks worker in Alabama talk about the union's strike. We also talk to a former OSHA official about how Elon Musk got OSHA citations disappeared in Nevada. ✦ 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 s…

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Donna Jean’s Road: Muscle Shoals to the Grateful Dead 14:51

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In this episode, we honor Donna Jean Godchaux’s life and legacy, tracing her path from Muscle Shoals precision to the fearless edge of the Grateful Dead and the soulful warmth of the Jerry Garcia Band. Along the way, we revisit key tours, essential recordings, and the moments that define her lasting impact. • Muscle Shoals training and session craf…

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OVERTIME: Republicans are Firing Workers Over Protected Political Speech - TVLR 11/15/2025 1:24:08

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We focus on how Republicans are firing workers for protected speech. We also give you an update on the GTA union busting, Starbucks workers, and more. ✦ 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 same, and bringing r…

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New Orleans Nurse BREAKS DOWN Hospital Greed - TVLR 11/15/25 1:29:27

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We take your calls at 844-899-TVLR. We talk about how Trump is waffling between calling affordability a con job and saying he needs to work on it, and how he seems dead set on hiding the Epstein files. We also talk to a nurse in New Orleans who just came off a strike. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, e…

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OVERTIME: How State and Local Governments Can Advance Workers Rights Even Under Trump - TVLR 11/8/25 1:13:28

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We talk to Terri Gerstein about how workers are winning strong laws and protections at the state and local level. We talk to a teacher from the Minneapolis Federation of Educators about the strike they'll be going on next week. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairne…

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NEW REPORT EXPOSES Hyundai's Abuse of Prison Labor in Alabama Supply Chain - TVLR 11/8/25 1:23:57

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We talk about how the AEA has been in the news a lot lately, and break down a new report on prison labor in the Hyundai supply chain. ✦ 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 same, and bringing relevant news to w…

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OVERTIME: AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson on Building Worker Power - TVLR 11/1/25 1:19:42

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We've got Sara Nelson, President of the flight attendants union on to talk about the labor movement, Trump, and working class politics. ✦ 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 same, and bringing relevant news to…

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Why Privatizing the TVA Would be TERRIBLE for EVERYONE in the Tennessee Valley - TVLR 11/1/25 1:28:21

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We talk to David Clark, Director of Labor Relations with the United Way of Central Alabama about their work in the state. We also have a panel of folks talking about the TVA and the threat of privatization: Daniel Tait, Executive Director for Energy Alabama - a clean energy nonprofit; Zachary Barber, Representative for the Office and Professional E…

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The Unbroken Chain: Phil Lesh, Daniel Donato, and The Capital Theatre 25:41

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A room can change the way music moves — and The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester is one of those rare spaces where the past hums in the walls and every note cuts sharper. We follow a living thread from the Grateful Dead’s legendary 1971 run to Daniel Donato’s first headlining night, exploring how tradition and risk keep pushing each other forward. F…

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OVERTIME: Jesse Baum Sheds Light On Dollar Store Workers - TVLR 102525 1:19:37

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In OVERTIME, we're talking to a reporter who's done some really cool reporting on pre-majority unionism in the south. We'll also be talking about a recent hearing on labor law and the faster labor contracts act. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, e…

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Volkswagen's Bad Faith Bargaining Might Result in a Strike - TVLR 10/25/25 1:29:08

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We've got a lot to talk about today, but we don't have many guests so we'll also have plenty of time for calls! 844-899-TVLR if you want to call in. In the first half of the program, we're talking about the shutdown, responding to your emails, and giving you the latest on Volkswagen UAW negotiations. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only un…

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OVERTIME: Shutdown Continues as Trump Puts American Workers Last - TVLR 10/18/25 1:14:21

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We got Seth Harris, a top labor policy advisor for the Biden administration on to talk about politics and labor. ✦ 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 same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and…

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North Carolina's Unions Have a New, Young Leader: Braxton Winston - TVLR 10/18/25 1:29:23

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We talk about the shutdown and its impacts throughout the program today. We also have Lew Drass, a letter carrier from Huntsville on to talk about their union. We also have Braxton Winston, the North Carolina AFL-CIO president on to talk about his presidency and worker power in North Carolina. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union tal…

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OVERTIME: Trump FIRED More Federal Workers, We Talk to Their Local Union President 50:18

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We dive into the shutdown and how federal workers are reacting. We'd love to hear your thoughts! 844-899-TVLR ✦ 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 same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and be…

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Local TV News Workers Explain How Nexstar is Exploiting Workers and Raking in Billions - TVLR 10/11/25 1:29:02

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We talk more about the library situation in Huntsville. We're also talking to folks about Nexstar and their exploitation of local TV station workers. ✦ 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 same, and bringing re…

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Our First Thousand Miles Down The Road 16:25

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We look back on our whirlwind first 1,000 downloads. What started as a living room hobby and grew into a global, multi-format project. From viral clips and Primus encores to London street chats and Bay Area anniversaries, the through-line is simple: the scene lives because the people do. • origin story and early clips • viral Primus moment and back…

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OVERTIME: Should We Give Up on Building a Militant Labor Movement? TVLR 10/4/25 1:26:58

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We talk about the retaliation against last week's guest, who was fired for whistle blowing. We also react to an article written by a former Teamster who thinks that union reform efforts should be abandoned. And we'll take your calls at 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles f…

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The Shutdown is Normal Folks Versus Billionaires - TVLR 10/4/25 1:29:26

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By Jacob Morrison and Adam Keller

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Traci Thomas: Managing Jason Isbell, fostering the future of Muscle Shoals and more 47:24

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By Walls of Sound

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OVERTIME: How to Respond to Charlie Kirk's Assassination Like a Unionist - TVLR 9/27/25 1:54:29

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We talk to Meagan Day about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and how to respond like a unionist. We also take a look at attacks on social security, and talk to a whistleblower in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justi…

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UAW Responds to Volkswagen's "Final" Offer - TVLR 9/27/25 1:29:36

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We talk about the potential government shutdown, and how Huntsville is funding cops over libraries. We talk to Geoff Meldahl, a member of the Ironworkers Local 704 in Chattanooga and president of the labor council over there. AND we break down the state of negotiations between Volkswagen workers and the UAW ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the …

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Barton Hall Echoes: Deadhead Stories with Seth 33:54

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What happens when two old friends return to Ithaca, New York, to sneak into Barton Hall — the site of the Grateful Dead’s legendary May 8, 1977 show? In this episode, I sit down with my college friend Seth in the bleachers of Barton Hall and reflect on the music that drew us back. We talk about the Dead’s history at Cornell, the lore of 5/8/77, and…

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OVERTIME: What Teachers Are Facing Under Trump - TVLR 9/20/25 1:37:20

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In OVERTIME, we'll be breaking down some of the big labor news of the week, like the latest on Starbucks bargaining, nurses winning union elections, and more. ✦ 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 same, and br…

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Union Members React to Cancel Culture - TVLR 9/20/25 1:29:12

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Jacob is out, Whitney Washington is hanging out with us today! In the first half of the program we'll be talking to Matt Fullone about an exciting new campaign to secure a community benefits agreement at Neptune. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, …

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David Hood & Leland Sklar - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 68 49:32

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This episode features two of the most renowned bass players in history. David Hood is the bass player of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (aka The Swampers). He’s played on hit recordings by Aretha Franklin, Bob Seger, The Staple Singers, Paul Simon, Etta James, Willie Nelson and many others. Leland Sklar is a mainstay of the Los Angeles music scen…

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OVERTIME: Reacting to the Really Bad Hearing on "Anti-Semitism" in Unions - TVLR 9/13/25 1:56:37

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We talk to Colin Smalley of IFPTE about federal sector labor law enforcement, react to the recent congressional hearing on anti-Semitism, and take a look at Shawn Fain's recent town hall. ✦ 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…

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The Devastating Conditions of Alabama's Prisons - TVLR 9/13/25 1:23:26

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We talk to Matt Whalan and Eddie Burkhalter about Alabama's prisons. We also have AFM Local 80 president on to talk about the musicians union. ✦ 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 same, and bringing relevant …

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Charlie Feldman - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 67 48:04

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Charlie Feldman is a songwriter and music executive from Birmingham, Alabama. His journey led him to Muscle Shoals where he played in a band that later became Smith Perkins Smith and wrote songs for Wilson Pickett, Mel & Tim, Arthur Alexander and Sea Level. He later worked for Screen Gems Music/EMI Publishing in Nashville, where he had a hand in pl…

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OVERTIME: Unions RESPOND to MASSIVE ICE Raid in Georgia 1:28:53

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Luis Robledo, Senior Organizer for Jobs to Move America's Southern Team calls in to talk to us about the ICE raid in Georgia and them community's response. Additionally, Brian Garcia, a hotel worker on strike in Houston, talks to us about how UNITE HERE Local 23 is fighting for a $23/hr wage. We also give you an update on the GE strike. And we take…

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Chat, Are We Cooked? TVLR 9/6/25 1:29:13

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We talk to Lori Wallach, Director of Rethink Trade about Trump's tariffs, what is wrong with them, and if we can recover. We also talk to folks at the Orion about some of the shows that are coming up here in Huntsville. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on th…

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The Fabric Holds: Standing Amid 60 Years of Deadheads 22:14

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From London to San Francisco to Vegas, the threads of the Grateful Dead keep pulling me into unexpected connections. In this episode of So Many Roads, I follow those threads through a Dead & Company 60th anniversary show — from running into friends I first met in London, to a surprise backstage moment with Les Claypool, to standing among both brand…

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Gus Duffy - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 66 1:33:22

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Gus Duffy is a musician and world class architect. Duffy was a member of the Four Winds, Webster’s New Word and Captain Electric and the Flying Lapels. He even briefly played drums in an early incarnation of the Jefferson Airplane. Most recently he’s been playing with the Lefty Collective, the Mid Town Quartet and the Nashville Jazz Workshop. As an…

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Jesse Rifkin: This Must Be The Place NYC 45:13

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In this episode, Brian Teasley and Ryan Murphy talk with NYC music historian Jesse Rifkin, author of This Must Be the Place and creator of Walk on the Wild Side tours, about the vanished venues and shifting scenes of New York City. They explore how DIY culture, real estate, and memory collide in a city that keeps reinventing itself. It’s a love let…