Best Andrew Bates Podcasts (2025)

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 49:49

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Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's recent national convention, the election of a new national commander and the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America’…

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Jared Cassidy, SMART-TD | Davida Russell, North Coast Labor Federation 53:00

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Jared Cassidy, National Safety and Legislative Director for the SMART Transportation Division, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss rail safety, the potential Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and the removal of Surface Transportation Board member Robert Primus. Davida Russell, Vice President of the North Coast Labor Federat…

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Anders Lindall and Myia Brown, AFSCME | Debbie Goldman, CWA 58:27

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Myia Brown, President of AFSCME Local 35 and Anders Lindall, Public Affairs Director of AFSCME Illinois Council 31, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the surge in union organizing among cultural workers. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office, features Debbie Goldman, former Research Director for th…

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Melissa Cropper, OFT | Kelly Goodman, Harvard University 56:48

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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss innovative career technical education programs in New Lexington, Ohio, library censorship concerns and the impact of the gubernatorial race on education. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office, features …

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Jennifer Sherer, Economic Policy Institute | Joel Suarez, Harvard University 1:02:01

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Jennifer Sherer, Deputy Director of the Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN) at the Economic Policy Institute, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss workers' rights. Sherer highlighted the urgent need for state-level action to protect workers, the importance of union organizing and the ongoing threats to labor standards …

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Incredible Things, with Tom Schmidt: Luke 5:26 9:10

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In a healing story shared by the first three Gospels, Luke reports a uniquely worded response of onlookers, translated in the NIV as, “We have seen remarkable things today.” The key Greek word is παράδοξα (paradoxa), which is in fact noncommittal on the morality of what is in view. Dr. Thomas Schmidt is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at …

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Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer | Christopher Shaw, UC Berkeley 53:02

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Andrew Strom, a labor lawyer based in New York City and Adjunct Professor at the Brooklyn Law School, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential unconstitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the need for a new labor court system and the forgotten struggle of Amazon workers. On today’s edition of Labor…

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Alfred Munoz, Teamsters Local 396 | DMac Marquis, LAWCHA 1:04:07

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Alfred Munoz, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) driver and member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 396, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Amazon's challenging working conditions and ongoing unionization efforts. On today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office, Dr. Mac Marquis,…

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Ep 164 GAME, PLAY: Conflict, Cards and Creativity with Urusaro Rwagaju 48:36

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In this episode we talk to Urusaro Rwagaju as we get a taste of the physical craft of Game Design. Saro is a design strategist, award-winning vocalist & songwriter, and the creative lead at the Museum of Sticks and Stones. Her work explores how creativity, dialogue, play, and design can bring people together to foster social cohesion and build comm…

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Erik Bernardino, Bates College | Anders Lindall & CeCe Phillips, AFSCME 57:30

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This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Erik Bernardino, an Assistant Professor of History at Bates College, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the 1938 Pecan Sheller Strike in San Antonio. Anders Lindall, Director of Public Affairs for AFSCME Co…

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Frank Mathews, CWA | Charlie Fanning, FSC 45:17

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Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of District 4 for the Communication Workers of America, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's efforts to hold Republican politicians accountable for their votes, the impact of recent legislation on working families and updates on broadband deployment across the Midwest. Today’s e…

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Trish Kahle, Georgetown University | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO 47:40

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Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Trish Kahle, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her research on the influence of coal miners on U.S. energy policy and workers' rights. Tim Burga, P…

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Finding Jesus Inside the Shema, with N. T. Wright: 1 Corinthians 8:6 13:16

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As of Paul’s first (existing) letter to them, the Corinthians are still struggling to understand and practice their faith in their native, non-Jewish environment. In a passage centering on the knowledge of God and idolatry (1 Corinthians 8-10), Paul begins by stating the central Christian confession of the true God, which is a modified version of t…

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Episode 113 - Jeff Bryant 1:05:56

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Jeff Bryant’s fire service career began in 2007 when he joined his small town volunteer fire department as a third-generation firefighter. He served a couple of suburban fire departments until 2014 when he was hired by the Aurora (IL) Fire Department. He is currently assigned to Central Station Truck 2.Bryant’s true passion lies in training and cul…

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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 47:55

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the New Albany Intel construction project's three-year anniversary, ongoing construction in Central Ohio and a labor dispute involving Teamsters Local 284 and fire truck manufact…

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Episode 183: Tzvi Novick - "Judaism: A Guide for Christians" 1:02:39

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Today on the podcast, Chad sits down with Dr. Tzvi Novick, the Abrams Jewish Thought and Culture Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Novick’s research focuses on early Jewish law and ethics. His latest book, and the focus of today's conversation, is titled "Judaism: A Guide for Christians," out now with Eerdmans Press. He and…

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Sarah McNamara, TAMU | Elena Lopez, CWA 53:23

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This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Sarah McNamara, Associate Professor of History and Latino and Mexican American studies at Texas A&M University, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of Latina anti-fascist resistance in Florida du…

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Dave Megenhardt, United Labor Agency | Justine Modica, Cornell 49:37

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Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the upcoming launch of a union job board and the annual Unsung Heroes of the Labor Movement dinner. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Justin…

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Tom Buffenbarger, IAM | Eileen Boris, LACHA 53:39

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Tom Buffenbarger, former General President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss pressing economic issues affecting American workers. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Eileen Bo…

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Donna Haverty-Stacke, CUNY | Mike Knisley, OSBT 59:23

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This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Donna Haverty-Stacke, Professor of History and Roosevelt House Faculty Associate at Hunter College, City University of New York, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the intertwined history of May Day and Lab…

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Tina Wei, FIU | Merrilee Logue and Mark Talluto, BCBSA 53:13

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Tina Wei, Assistant Professor of History at Florida International University, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss workplace fatigue, the impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets and the challenges facing scientific research funding. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Bl…

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Kimberly Kam, ABOC | Steven Beda, University of Oregon 50:57

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Kimberly Kam, Senior Vice President and Sales Director for Union Commercial Services at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the trend of big banks ending relationships with unions, ABOC's unique approach to serving union clients and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in banking. This …

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Ep 163 GAME, PLAY: An Introduction to Gamification with Dr Zac Fitz-Walter 35:45

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In this episode we talk to Dr Zac Fitz-Walter on all things Gamification. Zac has a PhD in user experience, gamification, and motivational science. He’s the co-founder of the Make It Toolkit, co-runs a game and design studio called Eat More Pixels, and lectures in university Game Design courses. Join us as we discuss the evolution of gamification, …

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Hamilton Baiden, Youturn Health | John Shelton, AFT Wisconsin 1:01:17

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Hamilton Baiden, CEO of Youturn Health, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss innovative approaches to behavioral health treatment. Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features John Shelton, President of AFT Wisconsin and professor at the University of Wi…

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Augustus Wood, UIUC | Syd Hyer, PCPSPA 47:41

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This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Augustus Wood, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois' Labor Education Program, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his book, "Class Warfare in Black Atlanta." Syd Hyer, Vice President and Executi…

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Kalani Kauwe, SEIU Local 1107 | Max Krochmal, UNO 1:04:31

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Kalani Kauwe, a physical therapist and member of SEIU Local 1107, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing struggle for healthcare workers’ rights at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. On this edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Max Krochmal, Professor of Hi…

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Praising the Lord in Hebrew, with Chandler Dean: Psalm 150 9:24

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Hebrew poetry is rich in parallelism of sound (phonological), words (lexical), meaning (semantic), and grammar, through which meaning is conveyed. Psalm 150 illustrates these devices, and manages to strike its climactic note through the breaking of them. Chandler Dean is working on her M.A. in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton Graduate School. Check out…

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Donnie Blatt, USW District 1 | Jesse Halvorsen, Labor 131 51:10

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Donnie Blatt, District 1 Director of the United Steelworkers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing contract dispute at Libby Glass in Toledo, Ohio. Blatt outlined the workers' past sacrifices to save the company, the current contract negotiations and the potential for a strike. On this edition of Labor 131, presented…

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Terry Mogilles and Heidi Tujague, NNU | Jeff Schuhrke, SUNY 1:02:25

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Heidi Tujague and Terry Mogilles, registered nurses and members of National Nurses United (NNU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their recent strike at University Medical Center in New Orleans. Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Jeff Schuh…

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Guest: Tom Moses 55:53

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In this 73rd episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Tom Moses, Executive Vice President of The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), joins the show to discuss an array of timely industry topics. The episode begins with Tom giving his perspective on the current downturn in the diamond market and how it stacks up against others tha…

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Kristine Kavanagh, Dale Pierson and Marty Durkan, IUOE Local 150 | Jason Resnikoff, University of Groningen 1:05:24

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Operating Engineers Local 150 representatives Dale Pierson, Kristine Kavanagh and Marty Durkan joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing strike at QSL America's Chicago port facility. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Jason Resnikoff, Assi…

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Melissa Cropper, Ohio Federation of Teachers | Tom Alter, TSU 54:34

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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers and Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction, political challenges in Ohio's education landscape and the importance of Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign. Today’s edition of Labor …

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Stacey Smith, OSU | Jeff Stoffer, American Legion 55:01

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Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Stacey Smith, Associate Professor of History at Oregon State University, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Anti-Peonage Act of 1867, its impact on labor practices and how debt bondage persists in mo…

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Oversight for the Sake of Peace, with Pat Miller: Hebrews 12:14-16 11:00

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The Greek of Heb. 12:14-16, though rendered into separate sentences in some English translations, is a single Greek sentence. Paying close attention to the internal structure, especially a participle at the beginning of v. 15, sharpens our understanding of the integrated thought: The pursuit of true peace can involve conflict, albeit a conflict for…

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Guest: Richa Singh 54:26

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In this 72nd episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Richa Singh, the Natural Diamond Council’s (NDC) Managing Director for India, joins the show for the first time. The episode begins with Paul recollecting his experience of being in India last year, especially as it pertains to the size of the gems and jewelry industry in Mumbai a…

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James Benton, Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor | Pat Gallagher, USW 47:43

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On this edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, James Benton, Director of the Race and Economic Empowerment Project at Georgetown University's Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of trade deals in A…

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Martin O’Malley, SSA | Ian Fritz, IATSE Local 415 54:24

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Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Martin O’Malley, former Maryland governor and Social Security Commissioner, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the 90th anniversary of Social Security, current threats to the program and potential soluti…

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Andrew Strom, NLRB | Tom Suhrbur, ILHS 55:16

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Andrew Strom, labor lawyer and adjunct professor at Brooklyn Law School, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the current state of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). On today’s Labor 131 segment, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Tom Suhrbur, author and retired organizer fo…

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Frank Mathews, CWA | Jessie Wilkerson, University of Tennessee 59:06

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Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Jessie Wilkerson, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, who shared her insights on the 1929 Elizabethton textile strike, highlighting the role of young female workers and the harsh conditions they faced…

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Lauren Braun-Strumfels, Cedar Crest College | Jenny Bueno, UAW 1:02:56

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This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Lauren Braun-Strumfels, an Associate Professor of History at Cedar Crest College, who discussed her research on Italian immigration and its influence on U.S. labor history. Jenny Bueno, a paralegal at CAMBA Legal Services and a memb…

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The Sound of Meaning, with Rabbi Steven Bob: Genesis 1:1-5 8:30

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The opening lines of Genesis illustrate the way Hebrew relies on the sounds of words to convey meaning, for example, the menacing Hebrew word for ‘darkness.’ Rabbi Steven Bob, who has contributed several episodes to this podcast series, is Rabbi Emeritus at Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard, Il and guest faculty at Wheaton College. He is the author…

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Andrea Ringer, TSU (131) | Rob Dorans ACT Ohio 57:58

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Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Andrea Ringer, Associate Professor of History at Tennessee State University, who shared her insights on the labor history of circus workers from the late 19th to mid-20th century. Rob Dorans, President Pro Tem of the Columbus Cit…

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Carie Rael, LAWCHA | Tim Smith, UAW 59:40

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On this edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Carie Rael, Assistant Professor in History at California State University, Long Beach, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the 1984 Disneyland strike, recent labor victories and the evolving landscape of union represe…

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Rudi Batzell, UAW | Ken Margolies, Union Search 1:01:41

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This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Rudi Batzell, Associate Professor of History at Lake Forest College and former UAW Staff Organizer, who joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his book “Organizing Workers in the Shadow of Slavery.” Ken Margolies, …

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Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO | D. Caleb Smith, Mount Holyoke College 55:03

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On this edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, D. Caleb Smith, Assistant Professor of History at Mount Holyoke College, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the origins and evolution of affirmative action. Smith explored the term's roots in the 1935 National Labor …

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Justin Jackson, UMass Amherst | Jennifer Bacon and Alan Bond, IATSE Local 15 59:24

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In honor of the 131st year of Labor Day, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast has partnered with the National Labor Office of Blue Cross Blue Shield to bring you Labor 131. Visiting lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Justin Jackson, joined the podcast to discuss the intertwining of labor history and warfare in the U.S. Jennifer …

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Episode 112 - Mitch Gourley 54:33

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Mitch is a 3rd generation firefighter from Ontario, Canada.He has been on the job for over a decade and has merged my passion for fitness and firefighting to found Everyday Heroes, a platform that allows first responders to realize their true potential and prioritize their physical and mental health.He has felt firsthand how the job and life can pi…

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Faith as Loyalty, with Matthew Bates: Romans 3:2-3 10:21

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At a crucial juncture in his argument and in the space of two verses Paul uses four terms related to the πιστ- word-group, usually rendered as “faith” or “belief.” Background and the context of Romans favor hearing the ideas of “loyalty” and “faithfulness” in v. 3. Dr. Bates, who has been on this podcast before, is Professor of New Testament at Nor…

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Episode 183: Episode 182: Ephraim Radner- "Mortal Goods" 52:35

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Welcome back to A History of Christian Theology! This week, Chad sits down with Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner to discuss his latest book, "Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty" (Baker Academic). Chad recently used the book in a Sunday school class on Christianity and politics. Dr. Radner is Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology at Wycli…

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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 46:15

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the region's construction boom, infrastructure investments and workforce development efforts. Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer, joined the America’s Work Force Union Pod…