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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

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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

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Josh Dzieza
Feature writer at The Verge covering technology and work
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Episode: AI is About to Make The Working Class a Lot Bigger
Aaron Benanav
Assistant professor in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: AI is About to Make The Working Class a Lot Bigger
Richard Wolff
Professor of Economics and founder of Democracy at Work
Democracy at Work
Episode: AI is About to Make The Working Class a Lot Bigger
Gavin Matts
Comedian known for his ability to make horrors hilarious
Featured in Vulture's Comedians You Should and Will Know
Episode: Laughing When You Want to Cry: Comedy for Class Struggle
Kenice Mobley
New York City based standup comic, featured as one of Vulture's Comedians You Should and Will Know
Episode: Laughing When You Want to Cry: Comedy for Class Struggle
Caty Borum
Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Media and Social Impact
Center for Media and Social Impact
Episode: Laughing When You Want to Cry: Comedy for Class Struggle
Jared Abbott
A political scientist, professor, and director of the Center for Working-Class Politics
Episode: Working Class Voters One Year Later: Was It Economic Policy Or the Culture War?
René Rojas
An assistant professor of human development at Binghamton University
Episode: Working Class Voters One Year Later: Was It Economic Policy Or the Culture War?
Stephanie Luce
Professor of Labor Studies at the School of Labor and Urban Studies and Professor of Sociology at the Graduate Center, City University of New York
City University of New York
Episode: Future Hindsight | How Underdogs Build Power: Stephanie Luce

Host

Rachel Rybaczuk
A working-class sociologist and host, integrating her background to examine socio-political issues affecting working-class communities.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Important podcast

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Puddle Guppie
    United States2 months ago
  • Add this podcast to your regular media diet if you’re actually here to help people not hoard money!

    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. 💯

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shanleyhopes
    United States4 months ago
  • Smart

    Very smart, insightful, informative and thought provoking podcast. Very happy a friend turned me on to this. Definitely adding to my rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kidbocas19
    United States4 months ago
  • WTH is going on!?!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jamwcats
    United Statesa year ago
  • Voices we need

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BmakingAruckus
    United Statesa year ago

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Many appreciate the blend of academic and grassroots perspectives that challenge mainstream narratives.
There is a strong emphasis on the relevance and timeliness of the topics, making it a necessary addition to their media consumption.
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Reviewers consistently note the podcast's ability to break down complex subjects into engaging conversations.

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Laughing When You Want to Cry: Comedy for Class Struggle
Q: How do you see class playing out in circles you're in? With other comics, in the kind of entertainment business, broadly?
The people that are getting ahead are, you know, white men with money and people that come from a rich background. There are no art grants for stand up, you just commit your life to it.
Laughing When You Want to Cry: Comedy for Class Struggle
Q: Can you describe the kind of comedy you do for people who may not be familiar with your work?
I'm a stand up comedian and my jokes are often silly, dirty and somewhat political. Definitely from a leftist, middle to working class perspective.
Future Hindsight | How Underdogs Build Power: Stephanie Luce
Q: What is collective care and how does it work as a strategy?
Collective care involves turning to one another for support and survival, transforming that effort into political agency and enabling bigger risks for collective actions.
Future Hindsight | How Underdogs Build Power: Stephanie Luce
Q: Who is a practical radical?
Anyone fighting for social change of any kind, particularly those engaged in organizing challenges.
Burn Away Billions or Build Real Power Between Elections: Organizing to Win
Q: What is your vision or hope for the future?
My hope is for a truly committed and organized majoritarian group creating a multiracial democracy where we can all thrive.

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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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