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The longest-running nurses strike in New York City history has come to an end—for some. Nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, however, overwhelmingly voted this week to reject a tentative agreement and to stay on strike until their demands for saf... more

An estimated 31,000 health care workers in California and Hawaii walked off the job on Jan. 26 in their ongoing battle with healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to address workers’ demands for safe staffing, more manageable workloads, and a livable wag... more

Feb. 3, 2026 marked the three-year anniversary of the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical disaster in East Palestine, OH—one of the worst industrial disasters in US history. Over the last three years, residents have been exploited and aban... more

Hospitals in Gaza have been destroyed, medical supplies blocked, and doctors killed or detained—leaving children amputated without anesthesia, patients dying from infections, and families facing starvation and freezing conditions. Dr. Karameh Kuemmer... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Karameh Kuemmerle
Co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide and pediatric neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts.
Doctors Against Genocide
Episode: How the Destruction of Gaza's Medical System Became a Weapon of War
Dr. Maysa Hawwash
Co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide and founder and CEO of Scalex.
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Episode: How the Destruction of Gaza's Medical System Became a Weapon of War
Dr. Nidal Jboor
Co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide and internist in Dearborn, Michigan.
Doctors Against Genocide
Episode: How the Destruction of Gaza's Medical System Became a Weapon of War
Ilya Budraitskis
Russian theorist, activist, and member of Postlane Media.
Postlane Media
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Ksenia Kagarlitskaya
Daughter of Marxist Boris Kagarlitsky and initiator of the Freedom Zone campaign supporting Russian political prisoners.
Episode: Under Putin’s Thumb: War, Repression, and Resistance
Katya Schwenk
Reporter for The Lever and author of a report titled 'The Derailment That Never Ended'
The Lever
Episode: Poisoned, exploited, abandoned: East Palestine, OH, three years later
Erica Navalance
Attorney with the Promise of Justice Initiative
Promise of Justice Initiative
Episode: Louisiana still imprisons people convicted by 'Jim Crow juries'
Mary C. Turner
Registered nurse and a member of the Council of Presidents of National Nurses United
National Nurses United
Episode: Largest nurses union calls to abolish ICE after Alex Pretti killing
Amy Greer
Attorney at Dratel & Lewis and lead attorney in the First Amendment suit against Columbia University
Dratel & Lewis
Episode: Trump’s government hasn’t won its case against Mahmoud Khalil—yet

Hosts

Nora Loreto
Host and news anchor known for reporting on social issues, labor rights, and immigration.
Mansa Musa
Host who specializes in discussions around social justice and labor rights.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 450 ratings
  • Critical investigative journalism in these harrowing days; clear, compelling, relevant, and in-depth; SOLIDARITY; subscribe!

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    Ruminating_Stoic
    3 months ago
  • Critical investigative journalism in these harrowing days; clear, compelling, relevant, and in-depth; SOLIDARITY; subscribe now

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    Ruminating_Stoic
    5 months ago
  • 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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    MKULTRA83
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    liber8minds
    United Statesa year 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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    Scott101010101
    United Statesa year ago

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Many listeners value the personal stories shared, reflecting the lived experiences of ordinary individuals facing systemic challenges.

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How the Destruction of Gaza's Medical System Became a Weapon of War
Q: When you have these conversations with doctors and healthcare workers from around the world, are any of them from Israel?
The Israeli medical community has been complicit in this genocide, with very few exceptions.
Louisiana still imprisons people convicted by 'Jim Crow juries'
Q: Where does Lloyd Gray's case stand now?
Lloyd's case is being argued on the basis of due process rights, seeking a new trial based on the racial discrimination evident in his non-unanimous jury verdict.
Louisiana still imprisons people convicted by 'Jim Crow juries'
Q: What happened during Lloyd Gray's trial?
Mr. Lloyd Gray was arrested for aggravated rape based solely on testimonies and without adequate defense challenges, leading to his conviction by a jury that didn't consider crucial evidence.
“A hero”: Nurses, federal workers honor Alex Pretti
Q: What has it been like for you and your colleagues to process all of this over the past week?
It's been really sad and eye-opening to see how we are affected by the violence around us, and it's a call to action for nurses to help protect others in our community.
Angola Prisoners Head to Trial Over Slave Labor Class Action Lawsuit
Q: What is the current status of the farm line litigation?
The court has ruled and certified the case as a class action, covering nearly everyone at Angola prison.

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2. Dr. Maysa Hawwash
3. Dr. Nidal Jboor
4. Ilya Budraitskis
5. Ksenia Kagarlitskaya
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