
Heartland Labor Forum is Kansas City's only program about the workplace. It is produced by and for our working people. We have been agitating on the air since 1989. Find out who is busting unions and who is fighting back. We are a member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network #laborradiopod
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 751 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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In 2022 the Heartland Labor Forum interviewed author Natasha Iskander who investigated the massive worker rights violations at the Doha World Cup and asked if you have to be a skilled worker to be treated as a human. This week we’ll revisit that inte... more
It’s not often that union members become politicians, but Kevin King, former labor leader is now mayor of Independence. We’ll get his story. Then KCUR’s Sam Zeff will run down two consequential constitutional amendments on the August 4th. Amendment 4... more
The August 4th Kansas ballot has a blockbuster constitutional amendment to change the way the state Supreme Court is selected. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum we’ll find out from the Kansas Reflector’s Tim Carpenter what this means for the rig... more
What is the status of the Green New Deal and the Inflation Reduction Act now that Trump is President? This week on the Heartland Labor Forum we’ll talk jobs, unions and the green transition with the University of Massachusetts Robert Pollin. Then, Da... more
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A thoughtfully curated labor-focused show that blends local union organizing stories, public policy, and historical context with timely labor news. Episodes frequently center on on-the-ground organizing victories (like library workers joining unions and healthcare staffing debates), while also hosting seasoned voices from national labor circles, educators, and policy researchers. A standout characteristic is the mix of practical organizing advice, historic labor narrative (e.g., Motown-era movements, baseball/union history), and accessible explainer segments on public policy and transit issues, all anchored by local Kansas City–area concerns. Potential listeners include union members, organizers, policy advocates, educators, and transit or ... more
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Recent guests on Heartland Labor Forum include:
1. Kevin King
2. Sam Geff
3. Mark Gruenberg
4. Tim Carpenter
5. Chelly Moise
6. Emily Lumpkin
7. Maree Rose Williams
8. Robert Pollin
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