Best Valley Labor Report Podcasts (2025)

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

1d ago1:10:54

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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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Silicon Valley, Deepfakes, and Meta’s Dominance ft. Mike Isaac 51:28

3d ago51:28

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Mike Isaac is a technology correspondent for The New York Times who has been covering Meta and Silicon Valley. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Mike discusses his experience covering the FTC vs. Meta trial, deepfakes, and the rise of AI. In addition, Mike offers some tips on how reporters can find overlooked stories. Keep up with …

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

4d ago1:28:47

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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…

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Labor Radio on KBOO; Heartland Labor Forum; Working People; Labor Heritage Power Hour; The Bipartisan Buzz; Hot House With Richie Ray 34:44

4d ago34:44

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This week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: From veterans rallying on the National Mall…To postal workers fighting privatization…To musicians lifting up migrants' voices…To labor leaders warning against fascism and false unity…we bring you a snapshot of the urgent struggles—and enduring solidarity—shaping the working class today. On Labor Radio in…

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OVERTIME: Fighting Attacks on the Postal Service w/ APWU President Dimondstein - TVLR 6/14/25 1:22:01

9d ago1:22:01

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We have on a representative of the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum to talk about Camp Solidarity. After that, we've got APWU President Mark Dimondstein on to discuss the attacks on the postal service and how APWU is fighting back. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fair…

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How To Embrace Multimedia Reporting ft. Kat Tenbarge 54:57

10d ago54:57

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Kat Tenbarge is an independent reporter who writes at Spitfire News. Before Spitfire News, Kat was a reporter at NBC News and Insider. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Kat chats about her experience pivoting to independent multimedia reporting, the significance of the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni case, and her coverage of Disne…

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How Labor is Responding to Attacks on Immigrant Workers w/ Luis Leon - TVLR 6/14/25 1:28:04

11d ago1:28:04

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DOGE FIRED a senior leader for telling the truth about the project. We break it down. Also, we have Luis Leon on to discuss the protests against the attacks on immigrants. ✦ 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…

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Work Week Radio; Green and Red; Work Stoppage; Union Talk; Buwa Basebetsi Updates 32:45

11d ago32:45

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: WorkWeek Radio: Cliff Smith of Roofers Local 36 joins Steve Zeltzer to sound the alarm on ICE raids and rising fascism, calling for immediate labor action to defend immigrant workers. Green and Red Podcast: Organizer Estuardo Mazariegos of ACE Los Angeles details how neighbors, workers, and community group…

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OVERTIME: Reviewing the APWU's New Tentative Agreement and Taking Callers - TVLR 6/7/25 1:35:00

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In OVERTIME, we've got the co-chair of the National Political Committee of DSA on to talk about the organization and how it relates to unions and the South. We'll also discuss Zohran Mamdani's campaign and implications it could have for southern organizing. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating st…

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Getting Scoops As An Independent Journalist ft. Marisa Kabas 44:48

17d ago44:48

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Marisa Kabas runs the politics-focused newsletter The Handbasket. Marisa has been covering the Trump administration’s drastic cuts to the federal government and deportations. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, she discusses why she started The Handbasket, what it’s like getting scoops as an independent journalist, and how she naviga…

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How Meatpacking Workers Won the First New Pension in the Industry in Nearly 40 Years - TVLR 6/7/25 1:29:02

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We've got a great show for yall today. In the first half of the program, we'll talk to folks with the Southern Workers Assembly about their upcoming summit. Then, we have the President of UFCW Local 1776 on to talk about the new pension that the union won for meatpacking workers. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show i…

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Labor Notes Podcast; Power at Work; Economics for the People; Engage: The Podcast for Delta Pilots; The Dig; Green and Red 34:42

18d ago34:42

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: What makes a union meeting worth showing up to? On the Labor Notes Podcast, organizers dive into how to make meetings matter—and why members sometimes stay away for good reason. On Power at Work, the newly formed Washington Post Tech Guild explains how and why tech workers—long considered outside the tradi…

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OVERTIME: Sam Sacks Explains the News - TVLR 5/31/25 1:22:26

23d ago1:22:26

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Sam Sacks, Host of Means Morning News reacts to some news stories with us, like the US Steel / Nippon deal and Republicans unveiling their new slogan: we're all going to die. We also take a look at the Governor of Missouri explaining how he hates workers, and the new Commissioner of Social Security overdosing on Dumb Juice. We end with a caller fro…

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How OpenAI Became an Empire ft. Karen Hao 1:03:36

24d ago1:03:36

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Karen Hao is an award-winning journalist whose work has been published in MIT Technology Review, The Atlantic, and The Wall Street Journal. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Hao discusses her new book,“Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI,” which traces how the company went from idealism to relentless expansio…

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Quality Assurance Workers on Games Like Elder Scrolls Now Have a Union Contract - TVLR 5/31/25 1:29:16

25d ago1:29:16

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We're super excited to talk to a member of the bargaining committee for ZeniMax Workers United CWA about how they unionized and what they won in their recent tentative agreement with the company. This is an important step forward for the video game industry. We also talk to a union painter in Tennessee about the International Union of Painters and …

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Words and Work; Working People; Stick Together; Roswell Hub; On The Line: Stories of BC Workers 30:34

28d ago30:34

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On this week’s edition of the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: From Tucson to Melbourne to Vancouver, workers are rising up—and their stories are being told. We start with Words and Work, where Bookmans employees in Arizona walk off the job, demanding movement at the bargaining table. “If they’re not going to make a motion,” one worker says, “we’re goin…

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OVERTIME: Working Families Party Explains How to Win the Working Class 1:55:06

30d ago1:55:06

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We have Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party on to discuss fighting Trump. Then we break down the House budget bill. We also take your calls! 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 the…

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Avoiding True Crime Sensationalism ft. Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff 38:05

1M ago38:05

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CONTENT WARNING: VIOLENCE Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff, an award-winning journalist, discusses her article for The Guardian about the murder of Fiona Holm. In her article, Brinkhurst-Cuff explores why Fiona’s murder didn’t gain that much attention in the British media and contextualizes it within the phenomenon of “missing white woman syndrome.” For the…

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UE General President Rosen on the UE's History, "Illegal" Strikes, and Fighting Trump - TVLR 5/24/25 1:28:40

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We have Teamsters from Virginia on to discuss a recent union election win. Then, we have UE General President Carl Rosen on to discuss the recent budget bill and the crackdown on dissent. ✦ 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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Labor Notes Podcast; What's Going On Labor Mondays; My Labor Radio; 3rd & Fairfax; Worker Power Hour; Labor Heritage Power Hour 36:13

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Barbecues and base building at Amazon, ICE agents confronted in Newark, redefining plumbing with kids, the magic of assimilation, and why turning doctors into data entry clerks is bad for us all. Plus, a roundup of even more labor shows you should know. It’s a jam-packed episode with clips from Labor Notes…

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OVERTIME: How Federal Workers Critical to Safety & Health are Fighting to Get Their Jobs Back - TVLR 5/17/25 1:30:54

1M ago1:30:54

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We've got on a NIOSH employee who was recently rehired. We're also reacting to employers who are really upset about a proposed heat safety rule, and the latest DOGE failure. Phone lines are always open for voicemails, so give us a call at 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggle…

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Bringing Empathy To Internet Reporting ft. Ej Dickson 46:09

1M ago46:09

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Ej Dickson, a senior writer at The Cut, chats about the necessity of bringing empathy to reporting. In a conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, she discusses her profile of Candace Owens, what’s behind RFK Jr.’s rise, and how mom content became so divisive. Keep up with her work: https://www.thecut.com/author/e.j.-dickson/ Find out more about S…

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How Sesame Street Workers WON Their Union - TVLR 5/17/25 1:29:30

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We talk about Alabama's legislative session. We also hear from a worker on Sesame Street about how they just unionized! ✦ 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 Alab…

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The Valley Labor Report; America’s Workforce Radio; Heartland Labor Forum; Boiling Point; Stick Together; LabourStart; America Works 46:51

1M ago46:51

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This week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: The Valley Labor Report asks: What does the new Pope mean for labor? Catholic TikToker Union Dad breaks it down. America’s Workforce talks air safety with PASS President David Spero. Heartland Labor Forum hears from frontline Social Security workers. The Boiling Point explains workers’ comp with attorney…

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OVERTIME: We Talk to the Cops on Wall Street that Trump & Musk Want to Defund - TVLR 5/10/25 2:02:47

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We talk to the National President of NTEU Doreen Greenwald about attacks on federal workers, and NTEU Chapter President Cat Farman about attacks on the CFPB specifically. Connor Lewis, a union member and a Catholic, calls in to talk about the new pope. Others can call in at 844-899-TVLR! ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radi…

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Girlbosses and Digital Media Labor ft. Harron Walker 53:20

1M ago53:20

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Harron Walker chats about her book “Aggregated Discontent: Confessions of the Last Normal Woman.” In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Harron discusses what it was like to work in digital media during the late 2010s, her “Devil Wears Prada” fan fiction, the figure of the girlboss, and her reporting on trans people trying to access fam…

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Alabama Union Member is Running for State House as an Independent - TVLR 5/10/25 1:29:03

2M ago1:29:03

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Jake's back! In the first half we talk to Al Kuhn, President of IATSE Local 900 about work as a stagehand in Huntsville. Joe Cleveland, Recording Secretary of IAMAW Local Lodge 291 joins to make an announcement. ✦ 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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Working Voices; On the Line; The Manufacturing Report; The Labor Show; Reinventing Solidarity; Solidarity Works 37:10

2M ago37:10

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This week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: On Working Voices, UTLA fights to protect immigrant students; from On the Line, CTU’s Stacy Davis Gates marks May Day with a contract that builds working-class power; The Manufacturing Report exposes the hidden costs of cheap factory TikToks; The Labor & Energy Show goes inside Boilermakers Local 13; Rei…

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OVERTIME: Justice Democrats on their Outreach to Working People - TVLR 5/3/25 1:39:59

2M ago1:39:59

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In OVERTIME, we have the communications director from the Justice Democrats on to talk about what their plans are moving forward. Chris Townsend joins to talk about the state of the labor movement. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks…

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Marketing Yourself In The Creator Economy ft. Francis Zierer 48:30

2M ago48:30

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Francis Zierer is the host and editor of Creator Spotlight, a podcast and newsletter that showcases how various writers, YouTubers, and podcasters monetize their online content. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Francis shares tips on how writers can market themselves in the creator economy. He also discusses the dynamic of running…

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Catholic Labor Network on Pope Francis' Passing - TVLR 5/3/25 1:29:52

2M ago1:29:52

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Whitney joins the show! She'll be sitting in for Jake as we have the Catholic Labor Network on the show to discuss the passing of Pope Francis. ✦ 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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Work Week Radio; Work Stoppage; Union Talk; BCTGM Voices Project; Tales from the Reuther Library; Buwa Basebetsi Updates 34:10

2M ago34:10

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This Week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: From San Francisco to South Africa, this week’s show brings you powerful stories of labor resistance, solidarity, and organizing across borders. WorkWeek Radio takes us to a San Francisco ICE rally demanding the release of detained student activist Mahmoud Khalil, then dives into the fight for Medicare a…

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OVERTIME: Failure DOGE Committee is Starting to Crumble - TVLR 4/26/25 1:50:34

2M ago1:50:34

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We're going to be diving into DOGE, taking a look at social security, and taking your calls. 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond…

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Making Art Criticism Accessible ft. Johanna Fateman & John Vincler 50:07

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In a conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Johanna Fatemen and John Vincler, the co-chief art critics at Cultured Magazine’s The Critics’ Table, reflected on their experience starting a new space for art criticism. Fateman and Vincler discussed the state of art writing, negative reviews, and inclusivity in the art world. Find out more about Th…

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Wells Fargo Workers are Sounding the Alarm About the Return of Predatory Sales Practices - TVLR 4/26/26 1:27:26

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In the first half of the program today we have Robyn Hyden of Alabama Arise on to give us an Alabama legislative update. We've also got a Wells Fargo worker on to talk to us about their union campaign. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating f…

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Labor Radio on KBOO FM; America’s Workforce Radio; Union Strong; Concrete Gang; America Works 30:00

2M ago30:00

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: 📻 First, on Labor Radio from KBOO FM in Portland, Oregon, we hear from members of the Oregon Education Association Board of Directors on the power of unions and how they’re preparing for the challenges ahead—including the return of Trump and the threat to workers’ rights. ⚖️ Then on America’s Workforce Rad…

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OVERTIME: Does the "Abundance Agenda" Have Room for Unions? TVLR 4/19/25 2:03:31

2M ago2:03:31

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In OVERTIME, we talk to Bob Funk from LaborLab about union busters, and bring on Matt Lech and David Griscom from Left Reckoning to discuss the "Abundance Agenda" and where unions fit into it (if they do at all). You can give us a call while we're live or leave us a voicemail any time at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only u…

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Solidarity In The Culture Industry ft. Sarah Schulman 44:14

2M ago44:14

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In a chat with host Daniel Spielberger, Sarah Schulman discussed her new book “The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity.” Drawing from culture industry case studies and Schulman’s experience as an activist, the book explores how artists and writers can show solidarity with marginalized groups. Schulman is an award-winning writer, novelist, and activ…

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Alabama Starbucks Workers Organizing and a Preacher Running for State Senate - TVLR 4/19/25 1:28:57

2M ago1:28:57

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There is new Starbucks organizing in Alabama! We talk to baristas about those developments. Also, Ryan Cagle joins to talk to us about his campaign for Alabama Senate. In OVERTIME, we talk to Bob Funk from LaborLab about union busters, and bring on Matt Lech and David Griscom from Left Reckoning to discuss the "Abundance Agenda" and where unions fi…

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Work Stoppage; Power at Work; Buwa Basebetsi Updates; We Rise Fighting; Classes of Mail; Stick Together 33:52

2M ago33:52

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: This week’s episode takes us from South Africa to California, Wisconsin to the Pilbara — with a few sharp words about Trump along the way. Work Stoppage: The fight against illegal deportations and labor’s role in defending our communities from unjust immigration policies. Power at Work: How recent administ…

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OVERTIME: How the Trump Administration is Unwinding America's Meager Worker Protections - TVLR 4/12/25 1:51:11

2M ago1:51:11

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In OVERTIME we have on Jordan Barab, a former OSHA official to talk about what Trump is doing to worker safety regulations. ✦ 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 …

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Writing About The Erasure of Palestine ft. Sarah Aziza 39:09

2M ago39:09

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Sarah Aziza discusses her memoir "The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders." Aziza’s writing has been published in The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Baffler, and Jewish Currents. In her memoir, Aziza traces her family’s history of being displaced from Palestine and explores the dynamic of historic erasure. In this conversation with Da…

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Breaking Down the UAW's Position on Tariffs - TVLR 4/12/25 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

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Lots to talk about on the program this week! If you'd like to weigh in you can do so at 844-899-TVLR. We'll be reacting to the last week of tariff news. ✦ 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…

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The Workers' Mic; The Valley Labor Report; Working People; Working to Live In Southwest Washington; School Me; Boiling Point; Know Your Rights 36:00

3M ago36:00

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Hands off our public services, our public workers, and our public spaces. The Workers' Mic reports that across the country, protests are rising up against the Trump administration's attacks on federal workers and the services so many of us rely on. Then The Valley Labor Report talks with Jeff, an organizer…

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OVERTIME: Unions React to Tariffs - TVLR 4/5/25 1:23:32

3M ago1:23:32

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In OVERTIME, we take a look at how unions are reacting to tariffs. We also have workers from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health on to talk about the cuts to their agency. We'll 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 fairnes…

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Adam Popescu on narrative journalism 38:12

3M ago38:12

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Adam Popescu discussed his recent Bloomberg feature about the Cordyceps fungi trade in Nepal. In this discussion with host Daniel Spielberger, Popescu shares his approach to narrative journalism and offers advice on how to find and pitch a compelling story. Popescu also chats about his recent Scientific American report on the implications of Coloss…

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How the UAW Kicked the Anti-Union Tuscaloosa Preacher and City Councilor Out of Office - TVLR 4/5/25 1:28:33

3M ago1:28:33

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Several interviews in the first half of the show! We talk to a local organizer of the April 5th protests, highlight the local Laborers Union, and we dance on the political grave of the union busting preacher from Tuscaloosa with a UAW supporter at Mercedes. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating st…

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Labor Notes Podcast; Heartland Labor Forum; My Labor Radio; The Flight Deck; Economics for the People; The SAG-AFTRA Podcast 35:18

3M ago35:18

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Labor Notes Podcast: How TSA Agents and Federal Workers are fighting a hostile administration. Heartland Labor Forum: Cuts to Haskell Indian Nation's University in Lawrence. My Labor Radio: Discussion with Eric Blanc on his new book We Are The Union. The Flight Deck: Women's history month: two captains dis…

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DOUBLE OT: Reacting to Trump's Attack on Federal Union Rights w/ Federal Unionists Network - TVLR 3/29/25 1:30:09

3M ago1:30:09

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In DOUBLE OVERTIME have a federal worker on to dive deeper into Trump's latest executive order. 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and bey…

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OVERTIME: Breaking Down Arbitration Award for Letter Carriers - TVLR 3/29/25 1:29:37

3M ago1:29:37

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In OVERTIME we talk about the arbitration award between the letter carriers and the postal service. We'll take lots of calls! 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 new…

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