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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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The 20th-century days of vinyl records, tape decks, CDs, Tower Records, and MTV have given way to our 21st-century age of MP3s and music streaming, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, TikTok, and Ticketmaster. While certain people and certain companies in the ... more

After a deadly "derecho" storm and flash floods slammed the midwest in early August, downing trees and power lines, tens of thousands of residents in and around Gary, Indiana have been surviving without power for 12 days and counting. According to th... more

In her 2001 masterwork Nickel and Dimed, the late Barbara Ehrenreich went undercover to report on the daily realities working people in America face trying to get by on minimum-wage. After working as a housekeeper, a nursing aide, a home cleaner, a s... more

Frontline healthcare workers and the patients they serve are facing a major crisis at the University of Vermont Health network—the state's leading healthcare provider. "In June, UVM Health eliminated over 140 positions across its network, a third of ... more

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Recent Guests

Deirdre English
Former editor-in-chief of Mother Jones Magazine; professor of journalism at UC Berkeley
Mother Jones / University of California, Berkeley
Episode: No such thing as 'unskilled work': Barbara Ehrenreich's 'Nickel and Dimed' 25 years later
Alissa Quart
Journalist and author; co-founder of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Episode: No such thing as 'unskilled work': Barbara Ehrenreich's 'Nickel and Dimed' 25 years later
Ann Larson
Author and fellow at the Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Episode: No such thing as 'unskilled work': Barbara Ehrenreich's 'Nickel and Dimed' 25 years later
Melissa Lavallee
Secretary of UVMMC Support Staff United and VP of Health Care for AFT-Vermont
AFT-Vermont; UVMMC Support Staff United
Episode: Layoffs, long waits, obscene prices: Vermont healthcare workers and patients face historic crisis
Teagan Cook
Lead Outpatient Chemotherapy Scheduler at UVMMC; Chief Steward in UVMMC Support Staff United
UVMMC; UVMMC Support Staff United
Episode: Layoffs, long waits, obscene prices: Vermont healthcare workers and patients face historic crisis
Eric Schultz
President of United Steelworkers Local 7-1
United Steelworkers Local 7-1
Episode: Oil giant BP locks out workers at its last unionized refinery in US
Leno Miller
Assistant Griever for USW Local 7-1
United Steelworkers Local 7-1
Episode: Oil giant BP locks out workers at its last unionized refinery in US
Tim Powell
19-year member of USW Local 7-1; volunteer for Lockout Assistance Committee
United Steelworkers Local 7-1
Episode: Oil giant BP locks out workers at its last unionized refinery in US
Natalie Duleba
Former Post-Gazette striker; local secretary of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh; founding worker member of the Pittsburgh Progress
Pittsburgh Progress
Episode: Corporate profiteers destroyed journalism. Worker-owned media can save it.

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Maximillian Alvarez
Host of Working People

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 437 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

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Many note the show's role in supporting labor organizing and social justice causes.
The host gives workers a voice and trust through thoughtful, deep interviews.
Listeners praise the show's focus on real-world worker stories and solidarity.

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Layoffs, long waits, obscene prices: Vermont healthcare workers and patients face historic crisis
Q: What can listeners do to help or get involved?
Support for universal health care, join or form unions to push for safer staffing, hold the hospital accountable, and advocate at the state level to fund and enforce Act 48 and related protections.
Layoffs, long waits, obscene prices: Vermont healthcare workers and patients face historic crisis
Q: What exactly is the nature of the crisis you're seeing at UVM Health Network?
The crisis centers on a combination of budget constraints, top-heavy administration, and staffing cuts that lead to longer wait times and degraded patient care, with frontline workers bearing the burden through unsafe staffing levels and increased workloads.
Railroad jobs have "gotten worse" since Biden and Congress blocked workers from striking
Q: What can everyday listeners do to address these issues?
Get politically active in local and national elections, educate yourself about the candidates and policies, and push for labor-friendly representation that defends workers and essential infrastructure.
Data centers are not a "red state" or "blue state" problem; they're a working-class problem
Q: How did you first get involved in these fights against data centers?
Participants describe local organizing, personal experiences with pollution and noise, and witnessing governance decisions that seemed to favor developers; over time, they formed coalitions across counties and states to advocate for zoning rules, environmental protections, and greater transparency.
FBI raids homes of Michigan students and workers for Palestine activism
Q: What can workers and unions do in response to these actions?
Fundraise for legal defense, publish solidarity statements, and leverage bargaining power to demand anti-repression measures, ICE off campus, and protections for activists within workplaces.

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

A sharp, worker-centered show that foregrounds voices from the frontline of labor, industry, and communities affected by industrial policy. Episodes frequently center rail workers, union organizers, environmental justice activists, and residents from sacrifice zones, tying personal stories to broader systemic critique of corporate power, deregulation, and political rhetoric. The show often analyzes labor history, current organizing strategies, and cross-border solidarity, while highlighting practical steps for listeners to support workers and affected communities. A notable strength is its willingness to spotlight whistleblowers, cross-issue coalitions, and grassroots action, making it a go-to for listeners seeking authentic worker perspect... more

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Recent guests on Working People include:

1. Deirdre English
2. Alissa Quart
3. Ann Larson
4. Melissa Lavallee
5. Teagan Cook
6. Eric Schultz
7. Leno Miller
8. Tim Powell

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