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The term “mass incarceration” is inaccurate and misleading, Distinguished Professor and author Dylan Rodríguez says: “The masses are not being policed, targeted, and incarcerated; it's a targeted war with asymmetrical casualties.” In this episode of ... more

Cuba is facing the greatest existential threat it has seen in decades. Trash is filling streets, because garbage trucks can’t make the rounds. Rolling blackouts, rising food prices and cuts to transportation, university classes, and hospitals amid a ... more

The US-Israeli war with Iran is spiraling into a regional catastrophe, and the number of dead is rising quickly. While President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the war hawks in their cabinets are responsible for this ill... more

As general president of the union, Sean O’Brien has operated with a “Teamsters vs. Everybody” mentality, especially when it comes to dealing with President Trump and embracing the MAGA right. But now, 14 months into the second Trump administration, t... more

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Liz Oliva Fernandez
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Episode: Trump’s War on Cuba: Crisis Made in the USA
Francesca Emanuel
Researcher at CIPR
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Peter Kornbluh
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Medea Benjamin
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Senator, Rubio cited on Cuba policy
U.S. Senate
Episode: Trump’s War on Cuba: Crisis Made in the USA
Adam Johnson
Writer, media critic, co-host of Citations Needed, and columnist for The Real News
The Real News Network
Episode: Abby Martin: Western Media's Complicity in US-Israeli War on Iran
Richard Hooker Jr.
Secretary, Treasurer, and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 623 (Philadelphia)
Teamsters Local 623
Episode: Sean O’Brien sold workers and unions out to Trump—these Teamsters are running to oust him.
John Palmer
Vice President at Large of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Episode: Sean O’Brien sold workers and unions out to Trump—these Teamsters are running to oust him.
Dylan Rodríguez
Professor of Media and Cultural Studies and co-founder of the Abolition Organization, Critical Isle
University of California, Riverside
Episode: Manifest Destiny Never Ended: The Domestic War for White Supremacy

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Marc Steiner
Host of The Marc Steiner Show
Maximilian Alvarez
Editor-in-Chief of The Real News and Host of Working People

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 451 ratings
  • Critical investigative journalism in these harrowing days; clear, compelling, relevant, and in-depth; SOLIDARITY; subscribe!

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  • Ugh

    I wish I could like this, I’m a carpenter, and I can’t get through a single episode. Y’all just complain that you want better slave conditions when you should be working on ending all slavery. If You HAVE to work to live you are a slave. Only those born into wealth are free, and yall just want them to treat you better. lol. Sorry to say but most of y’all are parasites, all talk, just begging the masters to loosen the chains a little, some of us want to actually be free and we can’t bare your dea... more

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  • Labor News That Matters

    I’m so grateful to have a labor news source that frames critical issues from workers’ perspectives. I’ve come to rely on this podcast for news and HOPE.

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    liber8minds
    United States2 years ago
  • Almost Perfect Except Word Choice

    Dropped Chris Hedges and the host could use less phrases like “Defund the police,” and instead just identify the problem that we need to work together to address, this show would be almost perfect. The reporting is very accurate and thorough. Love how they stand up for workers

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Critiques include a desire for slightly less emotionally charged rhetoric and a more straightforward approach to complex political issues.

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Sean O’Brien sold workers and unions out to Trump—these Teamsters are running to oust him.
Q: How can members learn about the election process and participate effectively?
Members are encouraged to vote privately, engage in education about issues, and participate in the delegate and convention processes, with an emphasis on grassroots organizing and public accountability.
Sean O’Brien sold workers and unions out to Trump—these Teamsters are running to oust him.
Q: What is the path forward for the Teamsters according to the Fearless Slate?
The slate emphasizes rank-and-file empowerment, community organizing, transparency, reaffiliation with AFL-CIO, and rebuilding democratic processes to give members real influence and protection.
Tech workers protest Microsoft’s ties to ICE terror and Israel's war crimes
Q: What advice do you have for folks about how to keep themselves safe in this day and age?
We need to organize against tech companies complicity in oppression and consider diversifying our use of technology to protect ourselves from surveillance.
Tech workers protest Microsoft’s ties to ICE terror and Israel's war crimes
Q: What was it like to disrupt such a big speech at Microsoft's anniversary event?
It felt like a culmination of our efforts, a strategic moment to expose Microsoft's complicity, especially when the CEO repeated company propaganda that overlooked its harmful impacts.
Tech workers protest Microsoft’s ties to ICE terror and Israel's war crimes
Q: Can you tell us a little more about yourself and the work that you did at Microsoft and how and why you got involved with the No Azure for Apartheid campaign?
I worked at Microsoft for approximately three and a half years as a software engineer in AI, and got involved with the No Azure for Apartheid campaign after realizing our technology was being used for harm against civilians.

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Focusing on timely discussions around critical social justice issues, the content often highlights systemic critiques of capitalism, labor rights, immigration policies, and humanitarian crises, particularly regarding marginalized communities. Episodes often feature expert insights from economists, activists, and journalists who unpack complex narratives around wealth inequality, political repression, and advocacy for civil rights. The storytelling approach tends to emphasize personal experiences and the stories of those directly affected by current policies, inviting listeners to engage deeply with the pressing issues of our time. Unique to this series is its commitment to delivering unfiltered perspectives on often-overlooked stories in th... more

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