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Working People: A podcast by, for, and about the working class today (now in partnership with In These Times magazine and The Real News Network). Working People is a podcast about working-class lives in 21st-century America. In every episode, you'll hear interviews with workers from around the country, from all walks of life. We'll talk about their life stories, their jobs, politics, and families,... more

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For the past month—led by students and joined by parents, teachers, labor unions, and more—France has been gripped by one of the largest protest waves in modern history. Protestors have faced violent police repression, a recalcitrant government, and ... more

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Far from all the political bluster about police being "defunded," six years after the earth-shaking George Floyd protests swept the US and public approval for law enforcement plummeted, police have never been more politically and monetarily supported... more

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President Trump has renewed his efforts to "Build the Wall" in areas along the US-Mexico Border that don't currently have border barriers—including the Big Bend region of West Texas. Invading people's private properties and upending their local econo... more

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Because he was bullied in elementary school for being Native American, James Gardner's friends lovingly call him "NDN." His friends and family know NDN to be a fiercely loyal, loving person, and a fiercely hard worker. But as a third-generation concr... more

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Recent Guests

Dennis Kosuth
Nurse in Chicago Public Schools and chair of its Human Rights Committee
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Episode: French students and unions "preparing for a massive strike" on November 5
Jackson Potter
Vice president of the Chicago Teachers Union
Chicago Teachers Union
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Kaitlyn Cevado
University of Southern California student, community organizer and abolitionist
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Clément Poulet
General secretary of FNEC-FP Force Ouvrière
FNEC-FP Force Ouvrière
Episode: French students and unions "preparing for a massive strike" on November 5
Jacob Morrison
Host of The Valley Labor Report and labor reporter
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Episode: Are cops part of the labor movement or an existential threat to it?
Hamilton Nolan
Labor journalist and author of How Things Work
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Episode: Are cops part of the labor movement or an existential threat to it?
Yolanda Alvarado
Fifth generation cattle rancher; regional director for Conserve Big Bend, No Big Bend Wall
Conserve Big Bend; No Big Bend Wall
Episode: Trump messed with Texas. Now an army of pissed-off Texans are fighting his border wall
Crystal Albright
Resident of Terlingua; bicycle shop owner; outdoor gear and art entrepreneur
No Big Bend Wall; local business owner
Episode: Trump messed with Texas. Now an army of pissed-off Texans are fighting his border wall
Sarah Ryza
Desert Air Motel owner in Sanderson; gateway to Big Bend
Desert Air Motel
Episode: Trump messed with Texas. Now an army of pissed-off Texans are fighting his border wall

Host

Maximillian Alvarez
Labor journalist and editor-in-chief and co-executive director of The Real News Network

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 439 ratings
  • Breath of fresh air!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    remrich90
    2 years ago
  • Hmmm

    I started listening to this pod wanting to know more about the railroad and the interworkind of it. But, after listening to a few episodes it’s clear this is just another political podcast only willing to shed light on one side of the issue.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lorin P
    United States3 years ago
  • Max!! You rock the labor movement w/ your awesome guests and intellectual/emotional connection to our movement.

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    ScubaSeth
    3 years ago
  • I look forward to each one

    I love how Max gives everyone a voice. The small imperfections in the long discussions put me at ease and inspire trust. The Oil and Gas episode was spot-on accurate in the portrayal of the culture. I loved the Dollar General ones among others. This is important work. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fantographicsprwss
    United States3 years ago
  • Solidarity

    Solidarity is what we need in these times and this pod has it in spades!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Union brother1
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many listeners find the labor reporting informative, humane, and motivating, especially its focus on organizing and solidarity.
Some listeners see the coverage as politically one-sided, while another found extended personal conversation made an episode hard to follow.
The host is praised for attentive, thoughtful interviews that give guests room to speak and build trust.
Listeners value the focus on workers' firsthand stories and perspectives that are rarely heard in other media.

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French students and unions "preparing for a massive strike" on November 5
Q: Why are we not shutting down the country and protesting the way that they are, and what can we do to build solidarity across working-class struggles around the world?
US participants connect the movements to shared economic pressures and urge workers and students to organize together; French speakers recommend workplace assemblies, strikes, international communication and practical support for protesters.
French students and unions "preparing for a massive strike" on November 5
Q: Could you tell us what is happening in France, where this came from, and what it looks like on the ground?
French students and union members describe protests sparked by staff shortages, overcrowding, poor school buildings, university admissions systems and austerity, alongside reports of aggressive police response.
Are cops part of the labor movement or an existential threat to it?
Q: Are cops part of the labor movement or are they an existential threat to it?
Nolan argues police can have unions and collective bargaining but should not be part of labor federations because their goals conflict with labor solidarity. Morrison notes that some Memphis police union actions offer a possible counterexample, while saying leaders have shown little appetite for broader reform.
Are cops part of the labor movement or an existential threat to it?
Q: Do they see themselves as part of the labor movement? Do they still operate like a union?
Hamilton Nolan says the convention felt more like a police gathering than a union convention, with little talk of solidarity or alliances with other unions. Speakers emphasized defensiveness, law enforcement identity, and threats to police.
Want to save the world? Start by unionizing your workplace
Q: How has joining or organizing a union changed your view of work and life?
Participants share that union involvement shifts perspectives from isolated job dissatisfaction to a broader understanding of power and community, highlighting improved working conditions, stability, and a sense of purpose that extends into personal life and civic engagement.

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What is Working People about and what kind of topics does it cover?

First-person interviews and reported conversations make working-class lives the center of discussions about labor, politics, family, and community. Workers from fields including health care, education, manufacturing, transportation, music, and journalism describe their jobs and daily lives, while union organizers, local advocates, journalists, and researchers add context on labor rights, public policy, and economic change. The format ranges from intimate personal interviews to panels and on-the-ground reports, with host Maximillian Alvarez connecting individual experiences to wider histories and struggles.

A distinctive focus on workers' own accounts gives the conversations an oral-history quality, while recurring themes of solidarity, wor... more

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Recent guests on Working People include:

1. Dennis Kosuth
2. Jackson Potter
3. Kaitlyn Cevado
4. Clément Poulet
5. Jacob Morrison
6. Hamilton Nolan
7. Yolanda Alvarado
8. Crystal Albright

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