
Shifting Terrain is back for a new season to explore the forces both capturing and dividing the working class. Hosted by sociologist Rachel Rybaczuk, she’ll talk with experts and everyday people about everything from the alarming reach of Christian nationalism to the inescapable influence of the manosphere, whether unions are actually the way to build power and if immigrants are really taking your... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | a year ago |
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You’ve probably heard that AI is coming for your job. That it will replace you. And probably ruin a lot of our lives.
Or, that it’s going to make life, and especially work, easier. Ushering in a new age of productivity, efficiency, and therefore, l... more
How do you define the working class? Is it based on education, income, job, or taste? Is there even a definitive answer?
Several guests are on the show to help figure it out. Starting with Rachel Sherman, a professor of Sociology at The New School i... more
This season focuses on what’s capturing and dividing the working class. But if we’re interested in more unity, what’s a good way to bring everyone together? How about a joke?
Rachel invited Gavin Matts onto this episode after seeing his standup set ... more
Shifting Terrain had its finger on the pulse of working class voters in 2024, but a lot of people were shocked by the outcome of the presidential election. A lot of analysis has gone into what exactly moved millions of voters to the right. Was it pro... more
I'm super grateful to have just discovered this down-to-earth, edifying, and immaculately produced podcast. Can't wait to tune in in 2026!
Again in season 2 Rachel and her combo of communicators and researchers from working class lives and a politics that actually changing the conditions working people face delivers insights you can’t get anywhere else. Bravo and keep going. 💯
Very smart, insightful, informative and thought provoking podcast. Very happy a friend turned me on to this. Definitely adding to my rotation.
This podcast is fire. It breaks down the mechanics of the “man behind the curtain” and investigates the underpinnings of all the factors that you feel like are out of your control and bigger than you can grasp. Bite-size chunks and insightful commentary. Just the right size.
We’re not going to be able to transform politics in this country unless there’s lots of room for regular, hard-working people to shape them. This podcast helps me understand why and how to do that.
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Content focuses on the complexities impacting the working class in contemporary America, featuring discussions that highlight the intersection of politics, culture, and economics. Topics range from the influence of Christian nationalism and the manosphere, to labor rights, unionization, and immigration. Guests include experts like sociologists and educators, as well as frontline workers sharing their experiences. This podcast stands out by challenging simplistic stereotypes and encouraging nuanced dialogues on issues crucial to working-class communities, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the dynamics shaping their lives and rights.
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Recent guests on Shifting Terrain include:
1. Josh Dzieza
2. Aaron Benanav
3. Richard Wolff
4. Gavin Matts
5. Kenice Mobley
6. Caty Borum
7. Jared Abbott
8. René Rojas
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