Best Jacob Morrison Podcasts (2025)

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How Genes & Environment Shape Your Brain: ApoE, Alzheimer's & Space Radiation | Jacob Raber | 254 53:53

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Send us a text Genetic & environmental factors that affect brain health, including why people age faster in outer space. (Note: technical difficulties affected the audio quality of this recording somewhat) Episode Summary: Dr. Jacob Raber explains how apolipoproteins, particularly ApoE, influence brain health and disease risk; their role in cholest…

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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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Maternal Obesity, Immune System, Fatty Liver Disease & Epigenetics | Elvira Mass | 253 1:13:05

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Send us a text How maternal obesity epigenetically reprograms liver metabolism in offspring, predisposing them to metabolic disease. Episode Summary: Dr. Elvira Mass talks about macrophages, specialized immune cells that vary by tissue and play crucial roles beyond fighting infections, such as supporting organ function; Kupffer cells (liver macroph…

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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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Scarring, Fibrosis, Oxidative Stress, and Psilocybin & Aging | Louise Hecker | 252 59:57

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Send us a text Aging, tissue repair, and the longevity benefits of psilocin. Episode Summary: Dr. Louise Hecker discusses her research on tissue repair and regeneration, explaining how fibroblasts drive wound healing by forming scar tissue but fail to resolve properly with age, leading to fibrotic diseases like pulmonary fibrosis and liver cirrhosi…

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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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Protein Restriction & Liver Hormones: Appetite, Brain, Behavior | Chris Morrison | 251 1:40:18

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Send us a text The effects of protein restriction on metabolism, liver hormones, brain, and behavior. Episode Summary: Dr. Christopher Morrison talks about how animals sense and prioritize nutrients like protein, discussing defense mechanisms for essentials such as oxygen, water, sodium, and energy; the brain's role in detecting protein deprivation…

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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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Title: A Revisit of Genesis Welcome back to Desert Rain Community Radio!! This week we are joined by David M. and David W. as always, and this episode is centered around diving into a verse from Genesis, and then we take the. conversation from there. Hope you all enjoy, and let's get into it!By David Morrison

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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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Cognition, Form, Regeneration & Metaphysics: Does Biology Arise From Math? | Michael Levin | 250 1:08:34

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OVERTIME: How Amazon Workers Are Building a Fighting Union with the Teamsters - TVLR 8/30/25 1:56:31

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We talk to Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of the Teamsters Local 1932 and National Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division about building a union at Amazon. We also take a look at recent UAW updates in Kentucky at GE and Blue Oval. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice a…

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Fructose, Microglia, Anxiety & Brain Development | Justin Perry | 249 1:39:43

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Send us a text Cellular clean up by immune cells and how early-life fructose exposure leads to neurodevelopmental problems. Episode Summary: Dr. Justin Perry talks about the body's constant cellular turnover—about 3 million cells die per second in adults (double in children and women)—handled by phagocytes like macrophages that engulf and digest de…

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Air Canada Flight Attendants DEFIED Back to Work Orders: Here's What Happened Next - TVLR 8/30/25 1:29:37

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We talk to Barry Eidlin, Canadian labor expert on to talk about the Air Canada flight attendants strike and potential lessons for US workers. If you have any thoughts you can leave us a voicemail at 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, e…

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Autism, Acetaminophen (Tylenol) & Oxidative Stress | William Parker | 248 1:41:49

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Send us a text The potential link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism, with a surprise phone call from RFK partway through. Episode Summary: Dr. William Parker talks about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), its rising prevalence since the 1980s, and the controversial hypothesis that acetaminophen exposure in susceptible infants and children tri…

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OVERTIME: UAW Member RESPONDS to Bari Weiss' FP Hit Piece 1:44:06

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Nick Livick, UAW member, responds to a recent Free Press article attacking the UAW. We also take your calls! ✦ 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 bey…

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Did Elon Musk Kill the Right to Unionize? TVLR 8/23/25 1:29:26

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In the first half of the program we're talking to Michael Szpack about Labor in the Pulpit. We're also talking about the recent 5th circuit decision saying the NLRB is unconstitutional. ✦ 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 t…

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Cholesterol: Immune Benefits, Heart Health, Statins & Research Malpractice | Uffe Ravnskov | 247 55:09

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Send us a text Wide release date: August 25, 2025 Episode Summary: Dr. Uffe Ravnskov talks about his decades-long career challenging the idea that high cholesterol causes heart disease, discussing LDL's protective role in the immune system by binding to bacteria, the harms and biases in statin research influenced by pharmaceutical companies, eviden…

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OVERTIME: How Federal Workers Can Fight Like a Union Without Union Rights - TVLR 8/16/25 2:10:51

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We talk to Bob Funk about LaborLab's recent report highlighting how often union busters fail to file mandatory documents with the federal government. We've also got a representative from FUN on to talk about their trainings on how to act like a union without formal recognition. We'll be wrapping up by talking to LaborNotes' Luis Leon about the Maus…

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How NASA Workers are Fighting to Protect the Agency - TVLR 8/16/25 1:28:48

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We talk to Matt Biggs, President of IFPTE about how NASA workers are fighting to protect the agency. We'll also have a profile of the UFCW's chemical workers council. ✦ 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…

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Appendix, Gut Worms, Allergies & Autoimmunity | William Parker | 246 1:19:56

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Send us a text The appendix's hidden role and how "good" parasites like helminths shape immune health. Episode Summary: Dr. William Parker discusses gut anatomy, the appendix's role in harboring beneficial bacterial biofilms and immune tissue, and how modern hygiene depletes helminths (intestinal worms), causing immune overreactions like allergies,…

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OVERTIME: Is There a Pro-Labor Abundance? TVLR 8/9/25 1:24:20

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In OVERTIME, we talk to Matt Huber about Abundance. We also talk to Mark Smith, a VA employee and NFFE member, about what's going on there. ✦ 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 new…

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Cannabinoid System: Metabolism, Evolution & Energy Storage | Giovanni Marsicano | 245 1:44:55

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Send us a text What is the core evolved function of the endocannabinoid system? Episode Summary: Dr. Giovanni Marsicano is a neuroscientist based in Bordeaux, France, where he leads a research group at INSERM focusing on the endocannabinoid system. About the guest: Giovanni Marsicano, PhD discusses the endocannabinoid system, starting with its core…

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Social Security Worker Explains the Threats to Social Security from the Trump Administration - TVLR 8/9/25 1:29:05

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In the first half of the program we've got social security employee and AFGE member Jessica LaPointe on to talk about what's been happening inside the agency. ✦ 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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Seed Oils & Heart Disease: Oxidized LDL, Cholesterol, Fat & Cardiology | Tucker Goodrich | M&M 244 1:39:25

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Send us a text Overview and alternative interpretation to the mainstream view on how dietary fat and cholesterol relate to cardiovascular disease. Episode Summary: Tucker Goodrich is an engineer by training who has become a prominent independent researcher and blogger on nutrition and metabolic health, focusing on the harms of seed oils and polyuns…

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OVERTIME: Reacting to Sean O'Brien's Dumb Podcast with Vivek Ramaswamy - TVLR 8/2/25 1:23:25

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In OVERTIME, we don't have any guests so we'll have plenty of time for calls: 844-899-TVLR. We'll be talking about the jobs report, Sean O'Brien's interview with Vivek, 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…

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TVA Unions are FIGHTING BACK Against Privatization Push - TVLR 8/2/25 1:19:37

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NOTE: We incorrectly identified Robert Michel as one of the folks doing anti-union persuader work. The persuaders name is Richard. We regret the error, see more below. In the first half of the program we talk to a NOLA nurse about their negotiations with UMC, and we have a panel of officers from TVA unions to talk about the possibility of the Trump…

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Evolution & Variation in Human Diet, Energy Expenditure & Metabolism | Herman Pontzer | 243 1:49:42

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Send us a text Human metabolism, primate evolution, and modern health challenges with evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer. Episode Summary: Anthropologist Dr. Herman Pontzer discusses human evolution and metabolism, comparing humans to primates like chimps and gorillas to explain our higher energy use, bigger brains, and longer lives despite…

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OVERTIME: A Teamster on Sean O'Brien - TVLR 7/26/25 1:22:46

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Jacob talks to Rick Smith about Sean O'Brien, and Adam talks to Courtney Smith about organizing. ✦ 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. Our sin…

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This Top 100 Talk Radio Host is Mad at Trump - TVLR 7/26/25 1:50:21

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It's a special pretaped episode and we've got a line-up of brand new pre-recorded interviews and special clips, including Jacob talking with radio host Rick Smith about the Teamsters and the effects of Trump's presidency so far, an interview with a member of the local firefighter union, and more. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union …

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Sunlight: Cosmology, Energy Metabolism & the Physics of Life | Robert Fosbury | M&M 242 2:13:07

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Send us a text The deep connection between sunlight and life, from the scale of the cosmos to the quantum. Episode Summary: Astrophysicist Dr. Robert Fosbury discusses the sun's characteristics as a star, its analogies to living systems via entropy and complexity, and Erwin Schrödinger's insights on life as order-maintaining entities; he explores h…

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OVERTIME: How Trump is Making it Easier and Cheaper for Bosses to Put Workers Lives at Risk - TVLR 7/19/25 1:34:52

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Jordan Barab joinED to talk about attacks on worker safety protections, and David Allen, a UPS Teamster, joinED to talk about the buyouts. ✦ 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…

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Synapse Energetics & Fat Metabolism in the Brain | Timothy Ryan | 241 1:25:59

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Send us a text How brain synapses work and fuel themselves with fat. Episode Summary: Dr. Timothy Ryan talks about the high energy costs of synapses, the role of mitochondria and glycolysis, and challenge the long-held view that the brain relies solely on glucose by discussing new evidence that neurons burn fats from lipid droplets for fuel, especi…

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How the UAW is Building Power in the South and Cooperating with Workers Overseas - TVLR 7/19/25 1:29:09

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We talk to SMART Local 48 business manager Daniel Walden about his union. We also hear from UAW Region 8 Director Tim Smith about his trip to Korea and some southern updates. ✦ 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 …

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Microbiome as a Modifiable Organ System | Eugene Chang | 240 1:28:12

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Send us a text Episode Summary: Dr. Eugene Chang talks about the microbiome’s role as a vital organ, the impacts of antibiotics and Western diets on microbial health, and strategies for restoring a damaged microbiome through diet and fecal microbial transplants. They delve into microbiome dysbiosis, its links to modern diseases, and Chang’s researc…

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OVERTIME: Union Members React to "Micro-Retirement" "Gen-Z Trend" - TVLR 7/12/25 1:29:04

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We talk to Kim Kelly about her new book. We react to more dumb business speak. We take calls! You can also leave a voicemail at 844-899-TVLR. https://www.gofundme.com/f/tyree-ford-philadelphias-dc33?lang=en_US&v=amp14_t2 ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on t…

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What We Can Learn from Previous Rural - Urban Populist Alliances - TVLR 7/12/25 1:28:52

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We talk to David Griscom about populism. We also talk about the latest on the UAW campaign in Huntsville. https://www.gofundme.com/f/tyree-ford-philadelphias-dc33?lang=en_US&v=amp14_t2 ✦ 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 th…

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Sleep Duration, Sleep Timing & Short-Sleepers | Ying-Hui Fu | 239 54:06

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Send us a text The genetics of sleep duration and sleep timing. Episode Summary: Dr. Ying-Hui Fu discusses her research on the genetics of sleep, focusing on natural short sleepers who thrive on 4-6 hours of sleep and the heritability of sleep traits like duration and timing. She explores how sleep efficiency, rather than just duration, may explain…

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OVERTIME: Chuck Corra Explains The Effects of The BBB on Appalachia - TVLR 07/05/25 1:45:05

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In OVERTIME, we've got Chuck Corra on to talk about how this bill will affect Appalachia and some reactions to it. Give us a call at 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 relev…

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Hormones, Endocrine Disruptors & the Fate of Modern Liberal Society | Charles Cornish-Dale | 238 1:33:58

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Send us a text A blend of biology, philosophy, and history exploring how hormones and endocrine disruptors affect social behavior and society. Episode Summary: Dr. Charles Cornish-Dale discusses the decline of masculinity in modern society, linking it to falling testosterone levels, environmental endocrine disruptors, and the limitations of liberal…

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It Will Kill People, Jobs, and Won't Even Bring the Deficit Down - TVLR 7/5/25 1:28:49

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In the first half of the program, we've got on an ironworker apprentice to talk about their recent apprenticeship competition. We've also got on David Dayen, the executive editor of the American Prospect to break down the budget bill. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and…

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Circadian Biology: Genetics, Behavior, Metabolism, Light, Oxygen & Melatonin | Joseph Takahashi | M&M 237 1:52:33

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Send us a text How our biological clocks shape biology from the molecular to behavioral level. Episode Summary: Dr. Joseph Takahashi discusses circadian rhythms, exploring their biological basis, from molecular mechanisms to their impact on metabolism and health; the discovery of circadian clock genes; role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus, and how l…

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OVERTIME: Unions 101 and MORE! - TVLR 06/28/25 1:43:58

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This weeks Overtime is a collection of classic segments like Unions 101 and How to Beat Apathy! ✦ 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. Our sing…

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Mexican Independent Auto Union Wrapping Up Election at Major GM Facility - TVLR 6/28/25 1:23:08

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Join us a for a special pretaped show where we take a look at SINTTIA, the independent auto union in Mexico that is currently wrapping a major election, plus a Conservative radio show host agrees with us that an Alabama university has demons running amok on campus, and more! ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Ala…

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Cell Biology: Cytoskeleton, Self-Assembly & Self-Organization, Wound Healing | Bill Bement | 236 1:31:14

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Send us a text Cellular self-organization, cytoskeleton dynamics, and membrane wound healing. Episode Summary: Cell Biologist Dr. Bill Bement explains the dynamic world of the cell cortex, discussing how actin filaments and microtubules drive processes like cell division and wound healing through self-assembly and self-organization; energy dynamics…

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Welcome back to the show! New host Danny West sits down with David Morrison and David West to catch up since our time away from the podcast. We discuss changes that have occurred in life, dealing with loss, and other topics centered around the impact of community.By David Morrison

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OVERTIME: They Think You Don't Work ENOUGH - TVLR 6/21/25 1:10:54

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We take a look at conservatives who want you to work more, and the latest on the US Steel / Nippon deal. We'll also take calls at 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…

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Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning vs. Biological Learning, Large Language Models | Marius Pachitariu | 235 1:50:04

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Send us a text How brains compute and learn, blending neuroscience with AI insights. Episode Summary: Dr. Marius Pachitariu discusses how the brain computes information across scales, from single neurons to complex networks, using mice to study visual learning. He explains the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning, the brain’s hi…

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Budget Reconciliation, Immigration, and Organizing the South with AFLCIO's Fred Redmond - TVLR 6/21/25 1:28:47

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We talked to Bill Blackman, Business Manager of the IBEW Local 136 about their new contract. We've also got AFLCIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond on to talk about the budget bill, immigration, 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, educatin…