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Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio/Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people’s issues and concerns. Airs weekdays at 7:15a ET on WPFW 89.3FM #LaborRadioPod

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Latest Episodes

On this week’s Labor Radio/Podcast Weekly: Labor Force and Labor Notes report on federal surveillance and investigations targeting Minnesota union members resisting immigration raids—and the workers refusing to be intimidated.

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly, Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon and Harold Phillips bring you another grassroots antidote to corporate media, featuring selections from across the Labor Radio Podcast Network’s more than 200 shows.

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly:

Next Gen Carriers on The Valley Labor Report reports on challenges to letter-carrier union leadership;

Maryland Labor History explains a Baltimore museum’s new name;

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This week on Labor Radio/Podcast Weekly: Filipino migrant workers fight back against union busting in Taiwan, protesters and their canine comrades take to the streets in Chile and Greece, and labor activists revisit the legacy of the Qatar World Cup ... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Ortiz
Host and producer of Garage Mind
Garage Mind
Episode: Red Scares and Union Fights
Margo O'Neill
Branch 352 member, Iowa
NALC convention participants (via debrief)
Episode: Red Scares and Union Fights
Greg Samaluk
President of Branch 334, Farmingham, MA
NALC convention participants (via debrief)
Episode: Red Scares and Union Fights
Derek Lehmann
Member of Branch 34, Boston, MA
NALC convention participants (via debrief)
Episode: Red Scares and Union Fights
Lennon Wang
Leader/organizer involved with Taidoc union efforts in Taiwan
Taidoc (Taiwan)
Episode: From Riot Dogs to Radio Waves
Mahana Sundari
Auto driver in Chennai; subject of Re Work segment
Re Work (UCLA Labor Center collaboration)
Episode: Worker Power From Cincinnati to Chennai
Rod Mikkelburra
Host of On the Line segment (Vancouver BC labor heritage program)
On the Line
Episode: Worker Power From Cincinnati to Chennai
David York
Labor historian featured in On the Line segment
BC Labor Heritage Centre
Episode: Worker Power From Cincinnati to Chennai
Manny Loera
CNH Sugar warehouse belt foreman, ILWU Local 6 member
ILWU Local 6 / C&H Sugar
Episode: On Strike, On Stage, On TikTok

Hosts

Chris Garlock
Host with multiple affiliations across Labor Radio/Podcast Network; long-running figure in labor media and community organizing.
Harold Phillips
Co-host and producer roles across network shows; prominent in on-air hosting and labor history storytelling.
Patrick Dixon
Co-host and network contributor; involved in show notes and cross-show collaborations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great format to keep informed!!!

    I am really impressed with content of this show. It is a springboard to dive deeper into subjects such as worker rights, unions and blue collar pride!!

    Thoughtful , timely and entertaining.

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    United States5 years ago

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Shows highlight real-world organizing experiences, useful for listeners and potential guests.
Community-focused and well-curated, with strong emphasis on worker voices and history.
Insightful coverage of worker rights and unions that feels timely and practical.

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Labor Notes Joins the Weekly — Plus the AI Actor Who Can’t Do the Dishes
Q: Where can our listeners find Will AI Actors Replace Us?
Sergio suggests Instagram as the primary platform for the Will AI Actors Replace Us? series, emphasizing the works' accessibility and humorous approach to AI limitations.
Boycotts, Burnouts and Breakthroughs
Q: What has been the sticking point in the REI negotiations, and how has the membership responded?
The main issue has been economic concessions and the company's reluctance to budge on compensation, with members organizing around a national table and backing a broad boycott to pressure bargaining.
Working People; We Rise Fighting; The Green and Red Podcast; Unite & Win; On The Line: Stories of BC Workers
Q: How has the community responded to the ICE operations?
There has been a strong grassroots mobilization, with local networks forming to protect immigrants.
Working People; We Rise Fighting; The Green and Red Podcast; Unite & Win; On The Line: Stories of BC Workers
Q: What is the call for a statewide day of action about?
It is about confronting the federal crackdown through organizing and solidarity actions.
The Rick Smith Show; Worker Power Hour; Counter App; The Valley Labor Report; Labor History Today; Labor History in 2
Q: What are the specific challenges of organizing in the South?
Organizing requires patience, open conversations, and a commitment to build trust with potential union members.

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This show aggregates labor-focused conversations from across a network of worker-focused programs, highlighting union organizing, contract battles, and labor history through field reports, interviews with rank-and-file members, and expert analysis. Recent episodes emphasize strikes, contract campaigns, workplace safety, and worker empowerment across industries, with notable attention to unions in hospitality, retail, transportation, and public sector work. A few episodes stand out for their cross-show collaborations, international labor perspectives, and a strong emphasis on storytelling as a tool for organizing. Potential listeners who want practical organizing insights, historical context, and coverage of contemporary labor actions will l... more

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