Best Drake University Podcasts (2025)

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Inside College Athletics with Brian Hardin: NIL, March Madness & the Making of a Golden Era 1:13:00

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Join us for an insider Everclass with Brian Hardin, Des Moines native and Director of Athletics at Drake University. Since 2017, Hardin has led Drake through its “golden era,” marked by record academic, competitive, and fundraising achievements. In this session, Hardin shares candid insights on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and its impact on stud…

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Amber Miller, USW | Jon Zumkehr, AFGE Local 4070 56:12

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Amber Miller, Director of the United Steelworkers' Rapid Response Program, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the program's 30-year history, current initiatives and efforts to combat gerrymandering. Jon Zumkehr, President of AFGE Local 4070, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the alarming suicide rate amo…

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Zaid Alrashid, CIR SEIU | Marleigh Flowers, Drake De Valcourt, MWWC 48:31

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Dr. Zaid Alrashid, internal medicine resident at Brookdale University and delegate of the Committee of Interns and Residents/-Service Employees International Union (CIR-SEIU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the critical role of immigrant doctors in the U.S. healthcare system. Marleigh Flowers, bartender, and Drake De Valco…

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Plan Change 78 and High Density Housing on City Counselling w/ Julie Fairey: 25th September 2025

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Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning committee met yesterday to vote on a new plan that would zone the city for two million homes, primarily around train stations and rapid bus routes. This plan is a response to legislation put forward by housing minister Chris Bishop which requires councils across the country to zone for higher density housing. …

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The Mood of the Boardroom and University Reforms w/ Labour’s Shanan Halbert: 25 September, 2025

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Yesterday, the New Zealand Herald released their latest “Mood of the Boardroom” survey results, based on the responses from 150 senior business leaders. And earlier this month, the Minister for Universities, Dr Shane Reti, announced a series of reforms for tertiary education. For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden asked Sha…

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International Desk: The Conviction of Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro w/ University of Liverpool’s Dr Marieke Riethof: 25 September, 2025

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Earlier this month, four out of five members of Brazil’s supreme court voted to convict the former president, Jair Bolsonaro, for plotting a military coup after losing the 2022 election. However, members of the right-wing political opposition that support Bolsonaro are attempting to pass a bill that would give him amnesty. For International Desk, W…

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The Wire w/ Caeden: 25 September, 2025

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For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Shanan Halbert about the results of the New Zealand Herald’s mood of the boardroom survey, and the University reforms announced by the Government earlier this month. For International Desk, they also spoke to Dr Marieke Riethof, Senior Lecturer in Latin American Politics at th…

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Te Ohu Whakawhanaunga Tāmaki Makaurau's Mayoral Forum w/ Marlon Drake: 25th September 2025

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Last week at St Matthew’s in the city, the community alliance Te Ohu Whakawhaungna organised a housing and wages Mayoral Forum attended by nearly 300 people. This forum was centered on asking leading mayoral candidates about their plans to deliver public and affordable housing in the city, tackle homelessness and deliver a living wage for all those…

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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT & Bill Petty | Ryan Pollock, TSBCTC 51:40

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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust and Bill Petty, lobbyist with State Federal Strategies, discussed the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act on the America's Work Force Union Podcast. They provided updates on the bill's progress, its bipartisan support and its potential impact on energy ef…

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437. RIP Robert Redford & AI Updates 32:31

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Paul and Mesh begin with a quick recap of the biggest Emmys winners and a tribute to Robert Redford who passed away at the age of 89. Next, they discuss Luma AI's new video generator, Ray 3, which it describes as intelligent, iterative, and capable of producing HDR quality video. Finally, they ponder the impact of Telisha Jones, a poet whose an AI-…

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The Wire w/ Oto: 24 September, 2025

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For our weekly catchup w/ the Green Party Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about the government’s changes to sick leave laws with their planned overhaul of the Holidays Act 2003, as well as Environment Canterbury’s decision to carry a motion declaring a nitrate emergency and the responses to the Greens petition calling on te reo Māori names…

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Firearm Incidents Cost New Zealand $322 Million Per Year w/ Dr. Lucy Telfar-Barnard: September 24, 2025

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A new study led by the University of Otago has found that, each year, firearms injuries are costing the New Zealand hospital system an average of $1.48 million and costing the country a further $321 million in years of life lost. The researchers investigated firearms-related hospitalisations and deaths from assaults, accidents and suicide between t…

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What Does Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension Mean For Free Speech in America? w/ Stephen Hoadley: September 24, 2025

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Last week ABC, who is owned by Disney, announced that American Late Night Host Jimmy Kimmel was to be suspended indefinitely after pressure from the FCC and President Donald Trump’s administration, over comments he made related to the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Yesterday, Disney announced that Kimmel would be re-instated, and would …

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Palestinian state recognition ‘symbolic action’, says Senior Lecturer in Critical Studies in Education at the University of Auckland Dr Ritesh Shah: 24 September, 2025

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Amid the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, a growing number of nations, including Western allies such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and France, have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state. These moves have intensified pressure on New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, to follow suit. But with Israel’s war on Gaza now…

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Will McKee & Chris Tillery, Sacramento Electrical Training Center | Chris Taylor, LIUNA Local 1098 51:36

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Sacramento Electrical Training Center Instructor Will McKee and Training Director Chris Tillery joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their recent $2 million grant, efforts to increase diversity in the electrical trade and their success in apprenticeship competitions. Chris Taylor, Marketing Representative for LIUNA Local 1098 in…

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Ep. 114 | Melyssa Ford REPLACED On Joe Budden Podcast, Don’t Call Me White Girls COOKS Queenzflip, Charlamagne’s Turkey, Hassan Campbell COOKS Zip Wit The Drip, Steve Harvey HATES Shannon Sharpe 2:01:48

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Identity and Wellbeing for Donor-Conceived Children w Cindy Farquhar: September 23, 2025

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A 2025 survey regarding experiences of disclosure to donor-conceived children about their origins reported that the majority of parents do choose to have a conversation with their tamariki about their whakapapa. Further research into donor whānau dynamics is being conducted by collaborative research group Donor Identity in Aotearoa New Zealand (DIA…

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Hannah Kim & Danny Behar, SNL | Greg Regan. TTD AFL-CIO 49:43

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Hannah Kim and Danny Behar, Visual Effects Artists at Saturday Night Live, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their successful unionization efforts with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union P…

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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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Ep. 113 "Mean Girls" | Charlamagne DESTROYS Dame Dash, Camron KICKS OUT Adrian Broner, Radio RICO 2:39:34

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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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436. NY Fashion Week, Fall Movie Preview, and A24 opens a Theatre 32:10

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This week, Paul and Mesh recap New York Fashion Week which sets the trends for fashion in 2026. Next, they look forward to some of their most anticipated movies for the end of 2025. Finally, they discuss A24's reopening of the Cherry Lane Theatre in Manhattan's West Village where the hitmaker can fine tune its growth into live events and foster dir…

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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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GTP CLASSIC: Lee Hunt | James Razo v. No Exit Film LLC│$66.6 million verdict 1:08:37

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This week, Steve and Yvonne interviewed Lee Hunt of Hunt Law Firm (https://huntlaw.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Case Details: James Razo, age 55, suffered a spinal cord injury while working on Only the Brave, a movie about a group of elite hotshot firefighters filmed i…

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Ep. 113 Patreon Exclusive | RIP Raxz, Dating Comedians, Renaissance Faire, Canelo vs. Crawford, WNBA, Simping 38:24

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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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In this episode of THE BARACK OBAMA APPROVED WORLD'S GREATEST PODCAST, I go back to the movies. I was unfortunately unable to make the most recent episode of We Should Do This Again Sometime but I give you my draft picks anyway (but seriously, go listen to that episode first)! [7:39] I talk about the latest season of King Of The Hill [39:31], which…

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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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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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435. Nielsen Ratings Revamp, New James Bond Game, and Kelce Bros Beer 34:02

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with Nielsen’s new ratings methodology which will incorporate 75M devices to provide even more accurate measurements, just in time for the start of the NFL season. Next, Mesh teases 007 First Light, the next installment in the James Bond line of video games which has gotten great initial press. Finally, Paul and Mesh …

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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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Ep. 112 “Clean Exit” | Where’s Melyssa Ford, Killer Mike HATES FD, Brandon Keeps LYING, BOF WWE Sketch 1:35:28

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00:00 Sizzle intro 01:48 Show Start 04:26 Jim Corrects Fabolous | Brandon Turns The Fade Down 23:55 Killer Mike HATES FD 41:23 Drake DISSES Akademiks on Not This Again 56:04 The Real Reason Melyssa Ford Is Missing 01:07:19 Westcoast WWE 01:17:18 Office HoursBy Menace Material Entertainment

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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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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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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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434. Gaurav Gupta: Squanto 33:51

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This week, Paul interviews Gaurav Gupta, the founder of Squanto. An app that creates a marketplace for live performers and allows its clients and venues to use AI tools to sort through the sea of options for the best fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lola Media

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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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GTP CLASSIC: Jude Basile │Collins v. Diamond Generating Corp. │ $150 million verdict 1:05:31

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This week Steve and Yvonne interview Jude Basile of The Basile Law Firm (https://www.basilelaw.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review View/Download Trial Documents Guest Bio: Jude Basille Jude first began practicing law in 1982. Over the years, he has earned numerous awards as a result of his fierce dedicati…

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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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Ep. 111 Office Hours LIVE | Umar Johnson On Breakfast Club, Biggest Homeroom Nerd, Grits N Eggs Podcast Review, AD From Cuhmunnity 1:53:26

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00:00 Live 00:04 Homeroom Stream Introductions 02:40 Roblox SCANDAL / Black Breeds / Politician lifestyle 13:16 Grits n Eggs Podcast Review 20:18 Live Chats RUIN Podcast Quality 24:22 Uncle Carl Beef SQUASHED 25:34 Whos the biggest Nerd ON the podcast ? 28:57 AJ apologizes to Olay 30:43 Back to who is the biggest nerd on the podcast 33:05 Joe Rogan…

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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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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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433. Streaming Update and Dr. Phil's Merit Media Bankruptcy Dispute 35:30

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This week, Paul and Mesh begin with a discussion of the launch of two new streamers, ESPN Unlimited and Fox One, as well as Nielsen's latest report on television consumption habits. Next, they look forward to WB Animation's relaunch with Cat In The Hat slated for November 2026 with an all-star cast. Finally, Paul provide a recap of a dispute betwee…

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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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Ep. 111 Harms Way | Drake BETRAYS Mal & Akademiks, Charlamagne HATES JPB, Gillie v Cam AGAIN & More 2:34:09

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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…