Best Slacker News Podcasts (2024)

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Organising for A Change; Workers Beat Extra; OEA Grow; Labor Heritage Power Hour 28:00

7h ago28:00

28:00

On this week’s show: A brand-new show from two veteran UK organizers; we’ve got a sneak preview of the “Organising for A Change” podcast. What happens when the FBI doesn’t pay one of it’s stooges? Workers Beat Extra host Gene Lantz tells the story. Erin Beard talks about Makerspaces on the OEA Grow podcast, from the Oregon Education Association. An…

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Anti Sex Bed 49:09

4h ago49:09

49:09

05.07.24 Pt 2 - Can dogs be vegetarian? P Diddy’s troubles are mounting. Olympic athletes are getting ‘anti-sex’ beds. And Koula Budler pops in to chat about living in Texas, having two sets of twins, baking cakes and more. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Box Office Boners 1:00:25

4h ago1:00:25

1:00:25

05.07.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Simphiwe get into the etiquette of tech, cheating, and a touch of politics. Ben shares a health update, and some sport news. Plus, a debate on the line between art and porn. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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City of Gold and Hustle 57:37

1d ago57:37

57:37

03.07.24 Pt 2 - It’s almost election day in the UK. Jack just wants world peace. Nickolaus Bauer joins the team to chat about his work as a journalist, and new book about ‘Johustleburg’. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Nature vs Nurture 59:37

1d ago59:37

59:37

03.07.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack get into the mess of local and US politics, the religion of ‘Trust the Science’, figures of speech, climate change, and more. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Snail Trails 58:41

3d ago58:41

58:41

01.07.24 Pt 2 - Alan Ford joins the show, fresh from his trip to London. Leigh-Ann shares some advice about vitamins. Plus… fetishes, gay spaces, musicals, drag, Taylor Swift, tipping and more! The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Slacker Fans 56:58

3d ago56:58

56:58

01.07.24 Pt 1 - Gareth rants about a hairy social media trend, and the fuss over SA’s new cabinet. People are still upset about the cricket, and Dr Hanan shares some advice about dealing with emotions. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Reinventing Solidarity; Power at Work; Slacker Radio; Union Talk 24:37

6d ago24:37

24:37

On today’s show: celebrating Pride Month! Why are unions essential to LGBTQ liberation? Why is union organizing that advocates for all workers essential to uplifting queer workers? And why is queer advocacy so commonsense to many of today’s unionized workers? Political scientist Joanna Wuest explores these questions and more in a conversation with …

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Certificate in Demolition 48:59

6d ago48:59

48:59

28.05.24 Pt 2 - Gareth checks in on ‘Prisoner’ Charlene. Ozempic is causing shit in the Hamptons. Simphiwe shares some illegal baby names… and what day of the week are you? The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Show of Hands 57:58

6d ago57:58

57:58

28.06.24 Pt 1 - Gareth gets into some politics, and shares his favourite viral clips of the week, plus the world’s ugliest dog. Simphiwe wants South Africans to stop drinking… and a literally bent Ben gives us a sport update. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Deserter 10th Anniversary show, with Ned Boulting, part-live from the Shirker’s Rest (Jun 24) 48:42

7d ago48:42

48:42

In this episode:Deserter is 10 - Q&A with Ned Boulting, live at the Shirker's RestLobster flavoured crispsA History of Crisps read by Dirty SouthLike Father, Like Son read by Dulwich RaiderBack to usual next monthBy Deserter

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Ancient Storylines 1:01:28

8d ago1:01:28

1:01:28

26.06.24 Pt 2 - Jack tells us about a family of schizophrenics, which leads to Gareth getting nostalgic for historic stories. ‘NeuroEngineer’ Veli Ndaba joins to chat about the unhealthy habits of politicians. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Heavenly Plots 58:11

8d ago58:11

58:11

26.06.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack get into unnecessary pleasantries, favourite memes, some Argentinian politics, and a rant about a heavily tattooed woman. Plus, a look at the car rental world on The Window Seat. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Fowl Play 57:28

10d ago57:28

57:28

24.06.24 Pt 2 - George Mienie joins the team for a conversation about people being equally unequal, the spending habits of Millennials and Gen Zs, and South Africans being the happiest employees in the world. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Medical Miracles 54:55

10d ago54:55

54:55

24.06.24 Pt 1 - Leigh-Ann starts the show with some family medical drama. Gareth has updates on Ben Affleck, Taylor Swift and the GNU… plus weekend sport results from Producer James, and some wisdom from Dr Hanan. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Work Stoppage; State of Working America Podcast; Payday Report; We Rise Fighting; RadioLabour 29:24

13d ago29:24

29:24

On this week’s show: The Supreme Court's latest ruling on the National Labor Relations Act; EPI Chief Economist Josh Bivens discusses the economic performance of the Biden administration in a historical context; longtime organizer Chris Townsend on the organizing surge in Virginia; Madeline Gamsemer Topf, co-president of TAA Local 3220 in Wisconsin…

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No Free Lunch 1:02:59

13d ago1:02:59

1:02:59

21.06.24 Pt 2 - The team revisits the Madeleine McCann story. Is the East Rand the best place to disappear in SA? And DJ Warras pops in for a chat about GILFs, gangs, muti and more. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Orderly Drunkenness 50:42

13d ago50:42

50:42

21.06.24 Pt 1 - Simphiwe is amused by Putin’s visit to North Korea. Plus… drinking in Miami, the Renaldo Gouws debacle, funny undies, and some sport from Ben. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Nuclear Power to the People 59:35

20d ago59:35

59:35

19.06.24 Pt 2 - Justin Timberlake’s DUI gets the team talking about drug tests. Does restorative justice work? Roman Cabanac joins the team to chat about his recent trip to Russia and his thoughts on the GNU. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Little Cup o’ Violence 57:59

18d ago57:59

57:59

19.06.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack get straight into some politics - and Helen Zille’s haircut. Plus… a potential cancer vaccine, sticky protests, AI mishaps, and an interesting way to get a TV and other appliances with Teljoy. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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The Johann Hari Interview 54:10

20d ago54:10

54:10

In his latest book, Magic Pill, bestselling author Johann Hari takes a revelatory look at the new drugs transforming weight loss as we know it – sharing his personal experience on Ozempic, and examining our ability to heal society’s dysfunctional relationship with food, weight and our bodies. He speaks to Gareth Cliff about that and more in this un…

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3rd & Fairfax; Roswell Hub; America’s Workforce Radio; Tribunus Plebis 25:01

19d ago25:01

25:01

On this week’s show: Hollywood Teamsters talk negotiations…WTF are "the METHODS"?...Tim Drea from the Illinois AFL-CIO, on recent legislative accomplishments…And the FTC bans non-competes. This week’s featured shows are 3rd & Fairfax; news and information about the Writers Guild of America West…Roswell Hub, A weekly podcast dedicated to Teamsters h…

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Politics & Penguins 1:00:24

23d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

14.06.24 Pt 2 - Simphiwe is amazed by some weird things Americans do. What brings you joy on the internet? Colonel Chris Wyatt joins the team to chat about politics… and penguins. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Strippers Night Out 56:57

23d ago56:57

56:57

14.06.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Simphiwe get into the latest on the SA political front. A man is almost killed by his cat, some Aussies get revenge on a crocodile, and Ben gives us a sport update. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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The Sound of Peace 57:03

25d ago57:03

57:03

12.06.24 Pt 2 - Gareth shares a chilling audio recording from WWI, Kevin Spacey speaks about his money troubles… and Nicolas Regisford joins to chat about the upcoming SA Podcast and Music Festival. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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The Whining and Whinging Club 59:07

25d ago59:07

59:07

12.06.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack get into emotive politics, time blindness, hugging your kids and more. Plus, some travel talk on The Window Seat. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Something’s Gonna Get You 1:01:16

27d ago1:01:16

1:01:16

10.06.24 Pt 2 - From shark attacks to deadly hikes… life is short. People are swapping their smartphones for ‘dumbphones’. Clinical psychologist, Nisha Rodgerson joins to discuss neurodiversity, building resilience, and happiness in the workplace. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Itchy Nipples 56:54

27d ago56:54

56:54

10.06.24 Pt 1 - Leigh-Ann has a new nickname. AI takes on Rock, Paper, Scissors. Why does Gareth hate the Comrades Marathon? Plus… more useful advice from Dr Hanan. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Building Bridges: A Labor Podcast; On the Line; Solidarity Works; Solidarity Breakfast; Red Dead Redemption 35:46

27d ago35:46

35:46

On this week’s show: Kitchen solidarity with Dontazz Williams, food service worker at UW; Naomi Harris, Waffle House worker and founding member of USSW, and Quichelle Liggins, 13-year Hyundai worker in Alabama; Restoring domestic shipbuilding; Les Leopold discusses his book Wall Street's War on Workers; Author/illustrator Nic Robertson discusses hi…

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The Wide World of Water 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

NOTE: Due to technical issues, the first hour of the show is unavailable - apologies. Simphiwe reveals the first $100 billion woman. Gareth is in his element as water sommelier Candice Jansen joins the team for a tasting session, and to school them on this essential natural resource. The Real Network…

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Local Heroes 57:19

1M ago57:19

57:19

05.06.24 Pt 2 - Would you go into space for a day if given the opportunity? Gareth and Jack get into a rant about identity. Mike Muller from SARZA joins to talk about the volunteering search and rescue work they do. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Petty Tyrants 58:54

1M ago58:54

58:54

05.06.24 Pt 1 - Gareth and Jack get into coalitions, the grilling of Dr Fauci, and Kanye West being sued. Plus, a new mental health initiative in Soweto. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Finger Fun 55:54

1M ago55:54

55:54

03.06.24 Pt 2 - The Trump trial has made people crazy. Gareth gets into which is the best finger to lose. Plus, some cultural nostalgia… and SA makes it into the top 3 on a global list for the best cuisine. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Spoilt Lazy Voters 53:46

1M ago53:46

53:46

03.06.24 Pt 1 - Leigh-Ann shares her latest injury story, and Gareth gets into the election results and possible coalitions. Dr Hanan answers a question about childhood trauma. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Green and Red; The SAG-AFTRA Podcast; A Third of Your Life; Labor Heritage Power Hour; Power Line Podcast 29:39

1M ago29:39

29:39

On this week's show we'll feature Green and Red, hosted by Bob Bozanko and Scott Parkin, a show that discusses radical environmental and anti-capitalist politics with organizers, academics, artists and more. The SAG AFTRA podcast, the official podcast of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, hosted by …

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Travel Tales 51:10

1M ago51:10

51:10

31.05.24 Pt 2 - Queen’s music catalogue might be sold for $1 billion, Simphiwe might be a future cake boss… and some first time travellers share their experiences. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Election Fever 58:53

1M ago58:53

58:53

31.05.24 Pt 1 - ‘No Politics Friday’ goes out the window this week, as the team checks in on the vote count. Simphiwe tells us about the ‘quiet vacationing’ trend… and Ben gives us a sport update, along with some betting tips. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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The Robert Kiyosaki Interview 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

Recession? No problem! Robert Kiyosaki reveals his secrets to financial freedom, relationships with money, and the inspiration behind his bestselling book, ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Three Apples 56:08

1M ago56:08

56:08

27.05.24 Pt 2 - Gareth and George get into some amusing AI search errors, and the perils of micro-plastics. Murray Legg joins the team to discuss the three apples that changed the world. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Emphasis on Solutions 58:23

1M ago58:23

58:23

27.05.24 Pt 1 - Gareth has an idea on how to make the best SA government, guest co-host George Mienie adds some useful input on the Grand Prix… and Dr Hanan shares some valuable advice about attitude and life. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Working People; LabourStart; Fed Up; School Me; Labor Exchange 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

South Baltimore is a sacrifice zone…Interview with Esther Lynch, General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)…USPS Rural Carrier James Brennan…70 years of Brown vs. Board…Kjersten Forseth discusses accomplishments in Colorado's legislative session. This week’s featured shows are Working People, a podcast by, for, and about the…

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Dulwich Beer Festival plus sleepy lawyers, cheap kebabs and gardening tips (May 24) 50:18

1M ago50:18

50:18

In this episode:Quiz 1Ivy House FestivalBermondsey Beer MileRuskin Park Sit InPhil WongSeaside awaydayShirk, Rust and PrayPub & Beer NewsCrisp NewsKebab NewsDrug NewsOther NewsDesert Island Crisps with Cyclo DuncReader's LettersBum DosserSocial Media SceneBy Deserter

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Bad Times create Strong Men 57:14

2M ago57:14

57:14

24.05.24 Pt 2 - What won’t we be able to afford in the next 5 years? Simphiwe has given up on reality TV. And Q Dube joins the team for a chat about comedy. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Champagne Taste with Beer Money 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

24.05.24 Pt 1 - Simphiwe tells us why DJ Zinhle is in hot water. Plus… a toddler artist, saints and miracles, famous Australians, and some sport with Ben. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Fibs and Fabrications 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

22.05.24 Pt 2 - There are already concerns about government looting the NHI, a Japanese town has had enough of tourists… and Jonathan Ancer joins to discuss some of the 50 lies that made South Africa. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Awe and Wonder 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

22.05.24 Pt 1 - Jack shares some ideas about crime, which leads to a death penalty debate. Prof. David Block joins the team to uncover some mysteries of the universe. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Size doesn’t Matter 49:18

2M ago49:18

49:18

20.05.24 Pt 2 - Gareth and Siv Ngesi chat P Diddy, sizing men up because of ego problems, and Producer James gives you a sport recap from the weekend. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Pyramid Schemes 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

20.05.24 Pt 1 - Siv Ngesi joins Gareth for a rollercoaster ride… from elections and erections, to Baby Reindeer, Egyptian documentaries and more! The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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Work Stoppage; SAG-AFTRA Podcast; Labor Radio on KBOO; My Labor Radio; Fly By Night FDX ALPA Podcast 26:25

2M ago26:25

26:25

Mercedes UAW election this week, on Work Stoppage; on the SAG-AFTRA Podcast, Tik-Tok star embraces the influencer agreement; from Labor Radio on KBOO, Vincent Blanco Jr discusses transitioning the Oregon political process to address the concerns of communities of color; Allie Malis from the APFA, on My Labor Radio, and, on the Fly By Night FDX ALPA…

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Laughter Therapy 57:01

2M ago57:01

57:01

17.05.24 Pt 2 - The team chat about Bill Murray’s formula for happiness, and award-winning comedian Costa Carastavrakis joins the team for a behind-the-scenes peek at the LA comedy scene. The Real NetworkBy Gareth Cliff and Team

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