
This podcast tracks the audio archives for the “Heartland Labor Forum” radio show. The Heartland Labor Forum is Kansas City’s only program about the workplace. It’s radio that talks back to the boss! Whether you’re a union member or your workplace isn’t organized, Heartland Labor Forum (HLF) has stories for you, guaranteed to inspire, educate, or enrage you.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 751 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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Thursday, on the Heartland Labor Forum: This year’s Missouri legislative session, perhaps more aptly known as the Legislative Sess... more
We discuss the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium to be built at Crown Center in partnership with Hallmark. The plan seems to be creating more questions than answers, and as part of our recurring coverage of the stadium, we’ll look at the economics ... more
Planning a summer road trip? How about visiting the places where ordinary people made extraordinary change? We’ll talk to Chris Garlock of the Labor Heritage Foundation about their new Labor Landmark Map! Then we’ll visit a nearby landmark – Quindaro... more
Who doesn’t love a library? Unfortunately, library workers at Mid-Continent Libraries don’t feel much love from their bosses, and they’ve organized a union. We’ll have them and results of their vote on it on tonight’s show. Then, one might think that... more
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In this day and age where everything in America is for sale, it is refreshing to find Heartland Labor Forum fighting back by airing the truth.
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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. Chris Garlock
2. Nakia Hope Paul
3. Elise Bryant
4. Shelby Fordham
5. Dawson Sims
6. Rick Levy
7. Jerome Scott
8. Walda Katz-Fischman
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