Best Epstein Becker Podcasts (2025)

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Cathy Cowan Becker on Insurance and Climate Disasters, Aviva Chomsky (2016) on Workers’ Voices 27:53

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https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250829.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). Other Words (7/30/25) This week on CounterSpin: Climate disruption and its predicted, measurable, life-altering impacts provides a clear example of an instance where countries and industries and sc…

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#WorkforceWednesday: NLRB Authority in Jeopardy, Pregnant Worker Protections, Non-Compete Order Rescinded, EEOC Right-to-Sue Rule 3:31

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This week, we’re covering four key employer-focused developments: a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit challenging the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) authority, another Fifth Circuit decision restoring pregnant worker protections, the White House’s reversal of a key non-compete executive order, and a court ruling…

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Slutty Mosquitos, Crosswalks, & Billionaires, OH MY! 36:18

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In this episode of Queer Times, Kristen and Harrison unpack a whirlwind week in Provincetown and beyond. From the joy and chaos of Carnival—complete with slutty mosquitoes and float judging—to Paige Bueckers’ record-breaking 44-point game in the WNBA, they explore how queer culture, sports, and politics intersect. The conversation turns serious wit…

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Joseph Torres on the FCC and Structural Racism 27:52

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https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250822.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). Objective (7/18/25) This week on CounterSpin: Trump’s threats to media corporations are laying bare what many already knew: Media corporations are reliant on government for policies that benefit th…

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#WorkforceWednesday: New FLSA Notice Standard, DOL’s PAID Program, Axed Wage and Hour Penalties 3:54

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This week, we dig into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective action notice standard, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) relaunched Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, and the DOL’s scaled-back approach to wage and hour investigation penalties. Seventh Circuit’s New…

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From Gavin’s Troll Tweets to Lady G’s Closet 31:48

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From Sarah McBride’s no-nonsense politics to Gavin Newsom’s Trump-style troll tweets, Kristen and Harrison dive into the week’s headlines. Along the way: Lady G rumors, Carrie Coon being the most fabulous gay-icon, and why reclaiming the flag still matters. Sharp, funny, and a little messy—just how we like it. Also, have you seen the Valkyries new …

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Ari Berman on Voting Rights Erasure 27:52

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https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250815.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). Mother Jones (8/6/25) This week on CounterSpin: In July last year, CounterSpin recalled a statement from Donald Trump on Fox & Friends in 2020, that if voting access were expanded—meaning easing of…

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#WorkforceWednesday: New DOJ Memo Warns Employers: Rethink DEI Programs Now 5:01

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New guidance from Attorney General Bondi urges federal funding recipients to reassess DEI programs to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws. This memo highlights actions deemed “unlawful DEI,” including race-based scholarships, preferential hiring, and misapplied “neutral” criteria. What This Means for Employers: Federal consequences: Non…

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The Gerrymander Game 41:34

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This week, Kristen and Harrison unpack the political power play of the moment: Texas’ mid-decade redistricting—and the blatant gerrymandering that comes with it. From the history of the term to the modern-day tactics of “packing” and “cracking,” they reveal how district maps become weapons, why it’s happening now, and who really loses when democrac…

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Raeghn Draper on Tipped Workers, Pete Tucker on DC Stadium 27:52

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https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250808.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). Jacobin, (7/30/25) This week on CounterSpin: When the Washington, DC, city council voted to gut plans to raise wages for tipped workers, they weren’t just stiff-arming restaurant and hospitality wo…

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‘The Fact That It’s Happening Shouldn’t Be a Surprise’: CounterSpin interview with Ari Paul on genocide in Gaza 11:55

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Janine Jackson interviewed FAIR contributor Ari Paul about genocide in Gaza for the August 1, 2025, episode of CounterSpin. This is a lightly edited transcript. https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250801Paul.mp3 Janine Jackson: The International Rescue Committee, among other groups, is declaring that Isr…

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‘Criminalizing Homelessness Only Perpetuates It’: CounterSpin interview with Scout Katovich on criminalizing poverty 11:02

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Janine Jackson interviewed the ACLU’s Scout Katovich about forced institutionalization of poor and disabled people for the August 1, 2025, episode of CounterSpin. This is a lightly edited transcript. https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250801katovich.mp3 Janine Jackson: Poverty and homelessness—and their…

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#WorkforceWednesday: Nationwide FLSA Lawsuits Just Got Harder—Here’s Why 4:08

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In Harrington v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., the Ninth Circuit ruled that, in FLSA collective actions, federal courts must evaluate personal jurisdiction before allowing notices to out-of-state employees in nationwide claims—a move that strengthens employers’ ability to challenge these cases. Key Takeaways for Employers Jurisdiction mat…

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We Need to Talk About Epstein 45:45

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Harrison and Kristen take a deep dive into the cultural obsession with Jeffrey Epstein, asking what the public really wants from “the list,” what justice even looks like in a media-driven world, and why conspiracy culture has taken such a tight grip on both the left and the right. From Ghislaine Maxwell’s suspicious transfer to the endless suicides…

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Ari Paul on Genocide in Gaza, Scout Katovich on Criminalizing Poverty 27:52

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https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250801.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). New York Times (7/22/25) This week on CounterSpin: The mainstream US media debate on the starvation and violence and war crimes in Gaza still, in July 2025, makes room for Bret Stephens, who explai…

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Can Food Really Be Medicine? Transforming Health Care One Bite at a Time 37:55

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Can food really be the prescription for better health? Discover how the “Food as Medicine” movement is reshaping health care and what it means for patients, providers, and the future of wellness. On this episode, special guests Noah Voreades of OLIPOP and Ivan Wasserman of Amin Wasserman Gurnani join Epstein Becker Green attorneys Jessika Tuazon an…

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#WorkforceWednesday: NLRB Quorum Limbo, DOL Deregulation Push, Coldplay Concert Exposes Workplace Romance 3:37

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This week, we look at the potential restoration of a quorum at the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”), the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) deregulatory initiatives, and lessons from a high-profile workplace incident at a Coldplay concert. NLRB May Regain Quorum Lacking a quorum, the NLRB is currently unable to issue decisions aff…

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Reclaiming the Flag with Ellie the Elephant (and Cartman) 34:03

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This week, Kristen and Harrison celebrate the power of queer joy and resistance, Provincetown-style. From dunk tank fundraisers at Girl Splash and Summer of Sass to the electric culture of women’s basketball and the unstoppable energy of the WNBA’s Ellie the Elephant, this episode is full of community wins. But they also take a deeper look at how s…

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Thom Hartmann on Epstein & MAGA, Han Shan (2009) on Ken Saro-Wiwa 27:52

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https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250725.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). PBS NewsHour (7/18/25) This week on CounterSpin: The Trump administration is funding a genocide in Gaza—never mind headlines like July 24’s Washington Post: “Mass Starvation Stalks Gaza as Deaths F…

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#WorkforceWednesday: FTC and Florida Focus on Non-Competes, SCOTUS to Rule on Pension Withdrawal Liability 4:03

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This week, we’re examining the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) stance on a federal non-compete ban, the expansive changes introduced by Florida’s Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act, and a pivotal ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on pension withdrawal liabilities.…

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Bears, Colbert, and the WNBA 36:53

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Provincetown’s Bear Week winds down, but Kristen and Harrison are just getting started. They unpack everything from the shifting body politics of queer spaces (and yes, a little bit of dark room etiquette) to the latest drama in the WNBA, expansion teams, and the big money shaping women’s sports. Then, the tone shifts as they honor the life and leg…

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Iman Abid on the Economy of Genocide, Victor Pickard on Paramount Settlement 27:52

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https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250718.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). Truthout (6/11/25) This week on CounterSpin: The US official stance about the UN is, basically, they’re not the boss of us. But: If it looks like they can make hay with it, then sure. That’s why Se…

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#WorkforceWednesday: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Employers 4:28

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The OBBBA introduces major shifts for employers, transforming employee benefits, executive compensation, and workforce compliance. Are you prepared to adapt? Essential Impacts for Employers Dependent care and education benefits—higher flexible spending account limits and tax-favored student loan repayment programs Health savings accounts—expanded e…

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Young, Loud, and Running for Office 37:48

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In this week’s episode of Queer Times, Harrison and Kristen dive deep into the historic win of Zoran Mamdani in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary and what it reveals about the shifting tides of American politics. From ranked choice voting and Democratic Party hypocrisy to rising stars like Deja Foxx and Kat Abu, the hosts dissect the generational …

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Silky Shah on Mass Deportation 27:52

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https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin250711.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). Intercept (7/8/25) This week on CounterSpin: Along with many other hate-driven harms, the budget bill puts Stephen Miller’s cruel and bizarre mass deportation plan on steroids. $45 billion for buil…

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Ptown Fights Back | Texas Floods | Alligator Alcatraz 28:16

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In this unflinching episode of Queer Times, Harrison and Kristen return to the mic after a chaotic few weeks to unpack the state of a country in crisis. From hate crimes during Provincetown’s Circuit Week to the deadly floods in Texas and the dystopian horror of “Alligator Alcatraz,” this episode dives deep into the increasingly normalized cruelty …

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Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon on Mamdani and the Democrats 27:52

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Elite news media are Trojan-horsing their hatred for any ideas that threaten their ill-gotten gains, via very deep “concerns” about Zohran Mamdani as a person.By Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting

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Our Coming Out Stories 43:13

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It’s the end of Pride month, and we’re getting personal. In this episode, Kristen and Harrison rewind the clock and open up about their coming out journeys—what they knew, what they didn’t, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between. From kindergarten crushes and Catholic school gender confusion to “big top energy” on the playground, they shar…

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Master the First Moves in Litigation for Courtroom Advantage 27:13

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Early decisions in high-stakes litigation can shape both the courtroom and public narratives, yet critical first-move strategies are underutilized. Why It Matters Setting the Tone Early: Find out how pre-litigation discovery builds compelling, evidence-backed cases. Controlling the Narrative: Learn how preemptive filings can influence not only lega…

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Adam Johnson on Media in War Mode 27:52

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US corporate media in war mode are a force to reckon with. We do some reckoning with media analyst Adam Johnson.By Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting

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Spilling Secrets: Legal Shifts in 2025 Put Employer Non-Compete Strategies at Risk 45:56

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Non-compete legislation is evolving rapidly at the state level, with new laws taking effect soon in Arkansas, Kansas, Virginia, and Wyoming. Looking ahead, pending bills in over a dozen states could reshape how employers approach restrictive covenants. In this episode, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Peter A. Steinmeyer, Daniel R. Levy, David J. Cla…

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The Hotline’s Gone. The Harm Isn’t. 46:41

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental health, suicide prevention resources, and queer erasure. 📞 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org. For LGBTQ+ youth, additional support is available at TheTrevorProject.org. This week’s Breaking News div…

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Michael Galant on Sanctions & Immigration, LaToya Parker on Budget’s Racial Impacts 27:52

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News media could help explain immigration by grappling with the role of conditions the US has largely created in the places people are driven from.By Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting

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#WorkforceWednesday: Workplace ICE Raids Are Surging—Here’s How Employers Can Prepare 3:59

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is ramping up worksite inspections and I-9 audits, presenting new challenges for employers nationwide. With no warning before an ICE visit, preparation is critical to minimizing risks and staying compliant. This week’s key topics include: · maintaining current I-9 forms for employees, · developing a wr…

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Mental Health from the Queer Perspective 32:43

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, substance use, and inpatient mental health care. If you're in crisis or need support, you are not alone. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in the U.S. In this episode of Queer Times, Kristen and Harrison …

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Chip Gibbons on Freeing Mahmoud Khalil, Farrah Hassen on Criminalizing Homelessness 27:53

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There’s an important legal development in the case of student activist Mahmoud Khalil, held without warrant since March for voicing support for Palestinian lives.By Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting

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#WorkforceWednesday: DOL Restructures: OFCCP on the Chopping Block as Opinion Letters Expand 4:18

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On May 30, 2025, the DOL moved to eliminate the OFCCP, shifting key enforcement duties to other agencies. At the same time, the DOL has launched a new opinion letter program, expanding access beyond the Wage and Hour Division. Employers must navigate these changes while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.…

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Elon and Trump Are Breaking Up | ICE Invades LA 44:19

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This week, Kristen and Harrison open with the immigration protests in Los Angeles that erupted into violence—and were met with near-total silence from major news outlets. At the same time, Trump and Elon Musk are publicly feuding over loyalty, legacy, and who controls the narrative on the right. The chaos is loud, but somehow the real stories—like …

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Jeff Hauser on DOGE After Musk, Katya Schwenk on Boeing Deal 27:52

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Reports are that Elon Musk is going back to make Tesla great again. We’ll talk about how to miss Musk when he won’t go away.By Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting