Best Dugout Discussion Podcasts (2024)

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Democrats in 1968 and 2024... Deja Vu (G&R 315) 1:00:16

2h ago1:00:16

1:00:16

The Democratic National Convention is this week in Chicago. Lots of action inside and outside the convention hall. Bob and Scott discuss the 1968 Democratic National Convention (and 1968 in a bigger context) and discuss the politics of today's convention as the Biden-Harris administration continues to support Israel's genocide in Gaza.-------------…

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Arabia Wolves Outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. Talks MLB Career and Global Growth of Baseball 37:03

6h ago37:03

37:03

Dwight Smith Jr., former first-round draft pick and Arabia Wolves outfielder, joins the show to reflect on his journey through baseball, from his early career to his impact on the game today. He reflects on his father, Dwight Smith Sr.’s, memorable 1995 World Series win with the Atlanta Braves and his own journey from being drafted by the Toronto B…

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Lebanon in the crosshairs of Israel's wider war, w/ Professor Nate George (G&R 314) 59:00

3d ago59:00

59:00

Continuing our look into Israel's wider wars in the Middle East, Bob talked with Professor Nate George (@nategeorge00) of the School of Oriental and African Studies about Netanyahu's current aggression against Lebanon. We discussed briefly the history of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the current escalation of the conflict, including targeted killings…

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Iran in the crosshairs of Israel's wider war, w/ Professor Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi (G&R 313) 35:49

3d ago35:49

35:49

Professor Eskandar Sadeghi (@eskandersadeghi) returns to Green & Red to discuss the latest developments in Israel's aggression toward Iran and its widening regional war. We focused on the new government in Iran, but even more on the Israeli assassinations of Iranian officials and the main political officer of Hamas in Tehran. And we then discussed …

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Baseball United's #1 Overall Draft Pick Karan Patel Discusses His Historic Journey 37:57

4d ago37:57

37:57

Baseball United's #1 overall draft pick, Karan Patel, joins the show to share an exclusive look into his historic journey. Karan discusses his childhood, where he developed a love for both cricket and baseball. He reflects on his experience as one of fourteen players chosen to represent the USA Cricket U-19 team for the World Cup qualifiers. Select…

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America’s Long Hot Summer: Biden, Harris, the heroic Rashida Tlaib, and more! (G&R 312) 51:30

17d ago51:30

51:30

Green and Red has been on summer break while some of the biggest stories of the year happened.In our latest episode, in a wide ranging discussion on U.S. politics and current events, Bob and Scott return to discuss the scrappy summer news events. They start with Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election, the ongoing genocide in Gaza, t…

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Baseball United Announces Dates for First Full Season 2:45

15d ago2:45

2:45

Baseball United has announced its schedule for the league's inaugural full season running from October 23,2025 to November 23, 2025, highlighting an exciting year of events. In addition to the season, the league will hold a professional tournament, the Baseball United Cup, and a national team competition—the Baseball United Arab Classic—which will …

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Nuclear is Not the Solution to the Climate Crisis! w/ M.V. Ramana (G&R 311) 1:09:32

17d ago1:09:32

1:09:32

The climate crisis has propelled nuclear energy back into fashion. Its proponents argue we already have the technology of the future and that it only needs perfection and deployment. The new book by M.V. Ramana, “Nuclear Is Not the Solution,” demonstrates why this sort of thinking is not only naïve but dangerous.In our latest episode, we talk about…

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Nick Swisher Spreading The Joys Of Baseball Around The World 40:09

19d ago40:09

40:09

In this episode of the Baseball United Podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with Baseball United Co-Owner Nick Swisher. A 12-year MLB veteran and World Series champion, Swisher brings his unmatched energy and passion to the show as he reflects on his journey from being a first-round draft pick by the Oakland A's to winning a World Series with t…

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Boeing is Guilty: Ohio anti-genocide activists take action. w/ the co-hosts of the Dugout (G&R 310) 20:37

19d ago20:37

20:37

In March, dozens of anti-genocide activists took action at the Boeing facility in Heath, OH. Five were arrested and are being prosecuted for their non-violent action. Boeing is the second largest weapons manufacturer in the world. They’ve been a top manufacturer of missiles and munitions delivered to Israel in its ongoing genocide against Palestini…

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World Series Champion Matt Barnes Discusses The Impact Of Baseball United 45:07

28d ago45:07

45:07

In this episode of the Baseball United Podcast host Liam Skiffington sits down with 2018 World Series champion and Baseball United Co-Owner Matt Barnes to discuss the global expansion of baseball. Matt discusses his childhood as a die-hard New York Yankees fan and his decision to play for the University of Connecticut under legendary coach Jim Pend…

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Didi Gregorius Helping Ignite Professional Baseball In The Middle East 38:39

1M ago38:39

38:39

In this episode of the Baseball United podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with Baseball United Co-Owner and MLB veteran Didi Gregorius. They discuss Didi's recent experiences in the Caribbean Series and the Mexican League, his love for baseball, and his journey to the major leagues. Didi shares insights on playing under different managers, ha…

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The Bloody History Behind Chiquita’s Big Loss w/ Guillermo Mosquera and Dr. Rodrigo Acuna (G&R 309) 41:25

1M ago41:25

41:25

In a landmark case in Florida, a federal jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay over $38 million in damages to the families of eight Colombian men who were killed by paramilitaries the banana giant funded. This is part of a long bloody history that goes beyond this one incident or Chiquita itself. In our latest episode, Scott talks w…

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Stop Cop City Defendants Still Facing Terror Charges w/ Priscilla Grim (G&R 308) 52:59

1M ago52:59

52:59

Cop City still remains an ongoing struggle. After the 2023 assassination of forest defender Tortuguita by the Georgia police, environmental and social justice organizers began to campaign hard on the issue. The state responded with a harsh backlash that has resulted in a multitude of charges that includes domestic terrorism and at least 61 people b…

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NPB Legend Carlos Mirabal Embracing New Challenges With Baseball United 1:14:37

2M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Join host Liam Skiffington as he welcomes Carlos Mirabal, Baseball United’s Manager of Baseball Operations, for an exclusive deep dive into his fascinating baseball career. From his beginnings with the New York Yankees to becoming a star in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League, Carlos shares his enduring passion for the sport and his current…

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New College of Florida Destroys Tree Preserve Amid Local Resistance (G&R 307) 15:31

2M ago15:31

15:31

A cherished coastal preserve is under attack by the campus administration that was appointed last year by Governor DeSantis in the right-wing takeover underway at New College of Florida. The new administration wants to tear down this small tree preserve, home to Osprey and other wildlife, supposedly for a sports facility. Local resistance has been …

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Inside the Dugout with Longtime MLB Coach John McLaren 56:29

2M ago56:29

56:29

In this episode of the Baseball United Podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with longtime MLB coach John McLaren. With over five decades of experience in professional baseball, John has coached around the globe and impacted countless players' careers. Currently the manager of the Arabia Wolves, John reflects on what made players like Roger Clem…

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Lisa Sachs on How Global Elites Extract Billions From Governments w/ Trade Agreements and Litigation (G&R 306) 57:14

2M ago57:14

57:14

Within the past four decades, we’ve seen the rise of neo-liberalism, or so-called "Free Trade," free trade agreements and various other treaties and agreements that reduce and eliminate barriers and regulation for capital to invest in different nation states. While there has been some resistance, capital and investments march on. Corporations and i…

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Noam Chomsky: An Appreciation . . . and what he's taught us (G&R 305) 1:23:28

2M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

With the recent news about Noam Chomsky's condition and absence from public life, and the outpouring of respect and admiration from so many people who have learned so much from him (along with the typical haters), we got together to discuss what he's mean and what he's contributed to us on the Left. We discussed his contributions in the fields of l…

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Former MLB All-Star Elvis Andrus Goes Beyond The Diamond With Baseball United 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

In this episode of the Baseball United Podcast, host Liam Skiffington welcomes Baseball United Co-Owner Elvis Andrus. With 15 years of MLB experience, Elvis offers a unique perspective on the game and his new role in ownership. Elvis shares how he was inspired by his older brothers and fellow Venezuelan shortstop Omar Vizquel. He talks about achiev…

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Israel's Wider Aggression in Lebanon and Iran, w/ Profs Nate George and Eskander Sadeghi-Boroujerdi (G&R 304) 1:34:55

2M ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Israel's slaughters in Palestine may be horrific and well-covered, but there's more going on in the region than that! Israel has also been acting aggressively throughout the region--especially in Lebanon and Iran. Here Bob talked with two great professors who study the region, Nate George of SOAS and Eskandar Sadeghi of the University of York, abou…

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World Series Champion Dennis Cook's New Chapter With Baseball United 54:50

3M ago54:50

54:50

In this episode of the Baseball United Podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with 15-year MLB veteran and manager of the Mid East Falcons Dennis Cook. Cook opens up about his early passion for baseball and his memorable journey through the big leagues. He shares insights on his versatile roles, transitioning from starting pitcher to a formidable…

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Disabled Ecologies: Lessons from Tucson’s Poisoned Aquifer w/ Prof. Sunaura Taylor (G&R 303) 52:20

3M ago52:20

52:20

In Tucson, Arizona, Cold War era war profiteer Hughes Aircraft polluted an aquifer with chemical waste from a manufacturing facility that poisoned the largely Mexican-American community and desert ecosystem living above. The community responded with one of the first environmental justice campaigns in the United States. In our latest, we talk with P…

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Two-Time MLB All-Star Starling Marte Joins Baseball United Ownership Group 2:35

3M ago2:35

2:35

Baseball United proudly welcomes two-time MLB All-Star and two-time Gold Glove Award winner Starling Marte to its esteemed ownership group. Marte, currently the starting right fielder for the New York Mets, brings his impressive career accolades and passion for the game to Baseball United. He joins a growing roster of baseball legends, including Ba…

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Earthalujah! On Neil Young’s Earth Love Tour w/ Reverend Billy and Savitri D. (G&R 302) 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir is a radical performance community based in New York City. They have led campaigns against Starbucks and Disney over the companies' gentrification of New York City, against Wall Street banks such as JPMorgan Chase over its funding of oil, gas and coal, and many street actions against politicians and other …

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Scrappy Memorial Day | America Goes Abroad In Search of Monsters to Destroy (G&R 301) 53:55

3M ago53:55

53:55

Memorial Day was created to pay respect to soldiers who died in the war, but it quickly took on another purpose--to promote "patriotism" and American militarism and foreign interventions. Here we debunk the myths of "democracy" and "Humanitarian intervention" that are so prevalent in the political class and media. We offer an abridged history of Am…

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Memory Against Forgetting: The Story of Judi Bari w/ Earth First!er Karen Pickett (G&R 300) 1:01:44

3M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

On May 24, 1990, a car bomb ripped through environmental and labor organizer Judi Bari's car nearly killing her and her comrade Darryl Cherney. Bari and Cherney were part of Earth First's Headwaters campaign and had fought long and hard to stop clear-cutting redwood forests in Northern California by ravenous timber companies. They were organizing a…

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Former MLB All-Star Jair Jurrjens' Journey From Curacao to Co-Owner 1:06:16

3M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Baseball United Co-Owner Jair Jurrjens joins the show to discuss his love for the game, his career in MLB, and his international playing experience. He talks about the ups and downs of baseball and the importance of perseverance. Jurrjens shares his journey from growing up in Curacao and being influenced by his family and Andruw Jones to playing in…

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Labor Update w/ Payday Report: Post-mortem on the UAW vote; and, Is Shawn Fain's bubble bursting? (G&R 299) 23:26

3M ago23:26

23:26

In this week's collaboration, Mike Elk of Payday Report and Bob Buzzanco of Green & Red Podcast discuss the failed union vote at a Mercedes plant in Alabama, and how this might affect the UAW president Shawn Fain's reputation going forward. ---------------------------------------------Outro Music: "They'll Never Keep Us Down," by Hazel DickensLinks…

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Labor Update w/ Payday Report and Green & Red: UAW elections, labor and Palestine, Unions on campus (G&R 298) 39:40

3M ago39:40

39:40

In our weekly discussion of labor and unions, Mike Elk of Payday Report and Bob Buzzanco of Green & Red Podcast discussed the upcoming UAW vote at a Mercedes plant in Vance, Alabama, and the long-term organizing efforts there. We had a great conversation about Shawn Fain's veto of a bill for the UAW to divest from Israel and how Fain's actions migh…

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Bridging Cultures Through Baseball With Co-Owner Ryan Howard 44:36

3M ago44:36

44:36

In this episode of the Baseball United podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with co-owner of Baseball United, Ryan Howard. They discuss Ryan's extensive MLB career, his involvement with Baseball United, and his children's book series. Ryan shares his enthusiasm for expanding professional baseball to the Middle East and South Asia, emphasizing t…

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Scrappy Mother's Day: Hillary's "Feminism,." Biden's Performative BS & Other US Meddling (G&R 297) 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

In our latest, Bob and Scott celebrate a Scrappy Mother's Day with a little radical history of the holiday. We also delve into the week in radical history talking about the Hardhat Riot, the murder of two students at Jackson State, and sabotage of the Maryland Draft Center by the Catonsville 9. We also talk Hillary Clinton's disdain for genocide pr…

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Will Climate Shocks Lead to Climate Action? w/ Prof. Dana R. Fisher (G&R 296) 46:31

3M ago46:31

46:31

The climate crisis is an existential threat that has led to an unraveling of our environmental and social fabric. Our political institutions continue to fail us in dealing with this crisis. As the shocks get worse, we've seen more confrontational climate action emerge to push these institutions. This comes in the form of mass marches, civil disobed…

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From the Field to the Front Office with VP of Baseball Operations Eddie Diaz 58:46

3M ago58:46

58:46

In this episode of the Baseball United podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with Eddie Diaz, the Vice President of Baseball Operations at Baseball United. Eddie shares insights from his remarkable 40-year journey in professional baseball, transitioning from player to executive. He reflects on his experiences in the minor leagues, managing teams…

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Payday Report's Mike Elk and Green & Red launch their Labor Update! (G&R 295) 21:20

4M ago21:20

21:20

In this pilot episode, Mike Elk, founder and senior labor reporter on Payday Report, and Bob Buzzanco of Green & Red Podcast present their soon-to-be-regular podcast on Labor in the U.S. We'll dive into the general state of labor and unions in the U.S., organizing drives, strikes, and other developments relevant to working people as they emerge.In …

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War and the Liberals (G&R 294) 43:06

4M ago43:06

43:06

In our latest episode, Scott and Bob discuss the repression on campuses against students protesting against U.S. support of the atrocities and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. We discussed the way Joe Biden is acting like Richard Nixon did in 1970, when he called students "bums" and led to campus upheavals which culminated in the deaths of 4 students at K…

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Inside Baseball United With Co-Founder & EVP of Baseball Operations John Miedreich 53:28

4M ago53:28

53:28

In this episode of the Baseball United podcast, host Liam Skiffington sits down with Co-Founder & EVP of Baseball Operations, John Miedreich. They explore John's journey from being the general manager of a baseball academy in the Dominican Republic to his current role with Baseball United. They delve into the unique challenge of transforming a cric…

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Best of G&R: May Day vs Labor Day. How the ruling class stops radical organizing. (G&R 293) 1:00:52

4M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Happy May Day Tender Comrades! Here is a repost of our May Day episode from 2021. In it, we talk about the history of May Day from pagan rituals to the Haymarket Affair to International Workers’ Day to Labor Day and Loyalty Day. And we discuss how the ruling class’s “war on the left” fits into the politics of May Day vs. Labor Day. Spend an hour of…

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Bringing the War Home.... Again. Campuses Erupt Over Palestine evoking memories of the 1960s (G&R 292) 1:13:18

4M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

In a free-wheeling discussion Scott and Bob and friend and frequent G&R guest Clayton Lust, a professor of history as several Houston-area community colleges, talked about the campus protests of the 1960s, especially at Columbia in 1968, their meaning, their consequences and their tactics. All of us have written and/or taught about U.S. radical pro…

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Victories in Pittsburgh and Chattanooga w/ Mike Elk of Payday Report on Summer Lee and UAW (G&R 291) 19:28

4M ago19:28

19:28

Mike Elk spoke w/ Green & Red a couple weeks ago in anticipation of the union vote at the UAW vote in Chattanooga and, after the victory there, we talked about the reasons for that success and what was next for labor--especially an upcoming vote at a Mercedes plant in Alabama. We also talked about Summer Lee's primary victory in Pittsburgh and her …

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Abbott Cracks Down on Student Anti-Genocide Protests at University of Texas-Austin w/ Candice Bernd (G&R 290) 28:29

4M ago28:29

28:29

On Wednesday, in Austin TX, hundreds of police converged on the University of Texas to attack a peaceful protest in solidarity with the victims of the Israeli genocide in Gaza. At least 57 students and protest participants were arrested. A Fox News cameraman and other journalists were assaulted and arrested. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gloated in a vide…

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From Alcatraz to Standing Rock... How Indigenous Action Builds People Power w/ Marty Aranaydo (G&R 289) 1:10:13

4M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

In our latest, we deep dive into Indigenous organizing with long time Native Oakland Native organizer and direct action trainer Marty Aranaydo (@williemaze). We discuss his direct action roots (going back before he was born!), organizing work in native communities around North America, the occupation of Alcatraz, his time at Standing Rock and Cop C…

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Baseball United Co-Founder Barry Larkin on Pioneering New Grounds in the Game of Baseball 1:01:40

4M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Join host Liam Skiffington as he sits down with Baseball United co-founder Barry Larkin to explore the origins and core values of the organization, including innovation, inclusivity, and diversity. Larkin discusses the importance of community engagement alongside the development of the professional league and the challenges of introducing baseball …

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The Danger Imperative: How the “war on cops” shapes violent police culture w/ Michael Sierra-Arévalo (G&R 288) 1:00:55

4M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

We talk with Prof. Michael Sierra-Arévalo (@michaelsierraa) about the "war on cops" and how it has shaped police culture and violence. We discuss the creation of this culture of police survival over public safety. Where and how it's created. How police see themselves as holding the line against agents of chaos. The institution's perception of race,…

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Supreme Court Declines Case Against Organizer Facing Civil Damages w/ Movement Lawyer Maggie Ellinger-Locke (G&R 287) 22:40

4M ago22:40

22:40

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear McKesson v. Doe. The case involves a police officer injured during a Black Lives Matter protest after the police murder of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La in 2016. The injured police officer sued the organizer DeRay McKesson for damages. Last year, the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit side…

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"Forest Defense is Climate Defense"... Tree-Sit Staged in Southern Oregon to Resist Timber Sale (G&R 286) 25:41

4M ago25:41

25:41

Forest defenders have launched a tree sit to stop old growth logging on federal Bureau of Land Management land in Southern Oregon. Community members are opposing the Poor Windy timber sale, which targets thousands of acres of mature and old growth forest. Scott gets an update from two forest defenders fighting the timber sale. They talk about the c…

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President of Dubai Little League Roger Duthie on Partnering with Baseball United 37:52

4M ago37:52

37:52

Roger Duthie, President of Dubai Little League, sits down with host Liam Skiffington to delve into the league's transformative partnership with Baseball United. He highlights the opportunities and benefits this alliance brings to both the players and the wider community. Throughout the conversation, Roger explores the growth of baseball in the Midd…

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MLB News and AL Roundup 1:28:55

4M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Despite the delay, Zeke and Jon are back to talk about the biggest MLB headlines. They then shift their focus towards the first few weeks of action within the American League. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dugout-docs/support

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Scrappy Tax Day | Your Tax Dollars at Work. Lockheed Martin, "The Grapes of Wrath" and O.J.'s Legacy (G&R 285) 45:06

4M ago45:06

45:06

In our scrappy Tax Day episode, we get right down to it. We get into the anniversary of the publishing of "The Grapes of Wrath" and its significance on America and the American Left.We discuss how your tax dollars are subsidizing war profiteers like Lockheed Martin and keeping the war effort in Gaza going while paying for healthcare and public educ…

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Mike Elk of "Payday Report" . . . on the UAW vote in Chattanooga, and Brazil, and Sen. Fetterman (G&R 284) 37:35

4M ago37:35

37:35

Bob had a great conversation w/ Mike Elk of Payday Report, a frequent G&R guest. They spent most of the time discussing the current UAW unionization drive in Chattanooga, how this election is different than previous failed votes in 2014 and 2019, and the prospects for labor in the coming months. They also discussed his time in Brazil, and the chall…

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