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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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When workers at the historic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspaper hit the picket line in October of 2022, they had no idea that they would be on strike for over three years—or that the strike would end with new owners taking over the paper and most stri... more

In so-called "red states" and "blue states" around the US, from rural areas to urban centers, the explosion of new data center projects is impacting residents in poor, working-class, and middle-class communities alike. In this episode of Working Peop... more

10 years before the catastrophic train derailment and chemical disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, one of the deadliest rail disasters in North American history took place in the Canadian town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. On July 6, 2013, an unattended fre... more

From the explosion of AI data centers to the increasing number of toxic spills, explosions, and industrial disasters happening across the country, corporations and the government are turning the USA into one giant "sacrifice zone." In "red" states an... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Jackson
Resident of Granbury, Texas
Plaintiff in local lawsuit
Episode: Data centers are not a "red state" or "blue state" problem; they're a working-class problem
Hillary Gonzalez
Eco poet and author
Maryland-based activist
Episode: Data centers are not a "red state" or "blue state" problem; they're a working-class problem
Micaiah Lloyd
Activist and Maryland resident
Southern Maryland community organizer
Episode: Data centers are not a "red state" or "blue state" problem; they're a working-class problem
Robert Bellefleur
Spokesperson for the Coalition of Citizens and Organizations committed to supporting the Lac-Mégantic Railway
Coalition of Citizens and Organizations for Lac-Mégantic Rail Safety
Episode: Train crashes destroyed their towns. Will yours be next?
Gilbert Carette
Lac-Mégantic resident and member of the Lac-Mégantic Citizens Coalition for Railroad Safety
Lac-Mégantic Citizens Coalition for Railroad Safety
Episode: Train crashes destroyed their towns. Will yours be next?
Gilles Fluet
Eyewitness to the Lac-Mégantic disaster
Lac-Mégantic Rail Safety Coalition
Episode: Train crashes destroyed their towns. Will yours be next?
Anne-Marie Saint-Cerny
Activist against contamination in sacrifice zones
Sacrifice Zone activist
Episode: Train crashes destroyed their towns. Will yours be next?
Christina Siceloff
Resident from Darlington, Pennsylvania (near East Palestine)
East Palestine area resident
Episode: Train crashes destroyed their towns. Will yours be next?
Jami Wallace
Leader of Chemically Impacted Communities Coalition
Chemically Impacted Communities Coalition
Episode: Toxic Avengers: America's poisoned and abandoned communities must stand together or die

Host

Maximillian Alvarez
Host of Working People

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 436 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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Guests and episodes are described as essential for understanding labor movements today.
Listeners appreciate the show's solidarity-focused storytelling and practical guidance for supporting unions and worker struggles.
Listeners praise the host for elevating worker voices and producing trustworthy, in-depth interviews.
Some listeners critique perceived political slant or lengthy conversations at times.

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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.
FBI raids homes of Michigan students and workers for Palestine activism
Q: What is the current status of the eight Michigan defendants and the charges they face?
They have been released on bond with the case dragging through a long legal process; the charges center on conspiracy and political speech related to Palestine activism rather than direct property damage, raising concerns about repression.
Who's afraid of Chris Smalls?
Q: How do you respond to critics who say independent unions are naïve or risky compared to established unions?
Smalls argues that independence was essential to their initial win, acknowledges the trade-offs, and emphasizes practical survival and effectiveness over tradition, while not dismissing established unions entirely.
Who's afraid of Chris Smalls?
Q: Why did you decide to affiliate with the Teamsters, and what does that mean for the ALU's autonomy?
The affiliation provided necessary resources, strike benefits, and organizational stability to survive in a prolonged legal and political fight, while preserving local autonomy and the ability to meaningfully negotiate with Amazon.

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

This show centers on working-class lives across a wide range of industries, with a strong emphasis on labor organizing, workers' rights, and frontline experiences from unions, healthcare, education, and journalism. Episodes frequently pair intimate interviews with broader policy and industry dynamics, highlighting worker safety, wage struggles, contract battles, and grassroots activism. A standout pattern is the host's interviewer style that foregrounds worker voices and solidarity, occasionally featuring high-profile figures in labor cinema or celebrity-backed campaigns to amplify worker stories. For potential listeners, the show offers in-depth, human-centric narratives about how policy and corporate power intersect with daily work life—o... more

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Recent guests on Working People include:

1. Craig Jackson
2. Hillary Gonzalez
3. Micaiah Lloyd
4. Robert Bellefleur
5. Gilbert Carette
6. Gilles Fluet
7. Anne-Marie Saint-Cerny
8. Christina Siceloff

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