Best IRJ Podcasts (2024)

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Rail Insights 2024 With Norfolk Southern EVP and COO John Orr 31:07

1d ago31:07

31:07

Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer joined Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono at the 2024 Rail Insights Conference for this discussion on the changes that have been under way at the Class I railroad. Much has been accomplished, and much more work needs to be done.…

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Commercial and Operational Strategies for Class I Volume Growth, With Farrukh Bezar 25:15

5d ago25:15

25:15

How can Class I scheduled railroad operations translate into volume growth? What are the opportunities for industrial development? Why are short line and regional partnerships key to overall rail industry success? Is more culture change needed at the Class I’s? Farrukh A. Bezar offers his perspectives during this discussion with Railway Age Editor-…

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Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw, Doing What’s Right 11:27

1M ago11:27

11:27

Norfolk Southern on June 17 released its 2024 Midyear Report on Safety Accomplishments, which summarizes the railroad’s organizational actions, safety improvements and partnerships enacted in the past 16 months. “When we make a promise, we deliver on that promise,” NS President and CEO Alan Shaw noted. “That started with our Six-Point Safety Plan a…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Discusses Railways 30:13

1M ago30:13

30:13

Danielle Smith, Premier of Canada’s Alberta Province, discusses freight and passenger rail in the Province from economic, social and environmental standpoints with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono. CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City are essential to Canada’s economy and the nation’s growing role as an exporter, as well as Alberta’s …

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Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President And Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins 30:13

5M ago30:13

30:13

Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins began his railroad career at Norfolk Southern in 1988 as a Road Brakeman after serving in the United States Marine Corps. Appointed CMO in 2021, he leads the company’s Intermodal, Automotive and Industrial Products business divisions, and also manages the Real Estate, I…

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Norfolk Southern Performance Excellence, with Vice President Transportation Joe Gioe 30:13

6M ago30:13

30:13

As Norfolk Southern Vice President Transportation, Joe Gioe is responsible for leading a culture of safe, predictable and consistent service by empowering transportation team members to meet the needs of NS customers. He also leads the Performance Excellence (PE) group, which is responsible for establishing operating processes and measuring perform…

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Foundations Of Rail Safety With Steve Ditmeyer Part 2, ITS 30:14

6M ago30:14

30:14

In Part 2 of this two-part series on railroad safety and technology, Steven R. Ditmeyer takes a deep dive into ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems), specifically, highway/rail grade crossing warning devices that interface with motor vehicles, with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono.Ditmeyer has had an extensive career in railroadin…

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CN’s Tracy Robinson, 2024 Railroader Of The Year 34:52

6M ago34:52

34:52

Railway Age’s 2024 Railroader of the Year Award, the 61st annual, goes to an experienced and highly respected North American rail industry leader: CN President and Chief Executive Officer Tracy Robinson. She “continues the sweeping leadership evolution the railroad industry has been undergoing for the past few years,” said Railway Age Editor-in-Chi…

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Foundations Of Rail Safety With Steve Ditmeyer Part 1, PTC 30:14

7M ago30:14

30:14

In Part 1 of this two-part series on railroad safety and technology, Steven R. Ditmeyer discusses the fundamentals of signaling and train control and takes a deep dive into PTC (Positive Train Control) and its potential for evolving beyond a safety overlay system with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono.Ditmeyer has had an extensive car…

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Norfolk Southern EVP and COO Paul Duncan On Workforce Initiatives 30:14

10M ago30:14

30:14

Norfolk Southern is justifiably proud of the partnership it has forged with its craft unions. Executive Vice President and Chief Operatiing Officer Paul Duncan discusses the improvements and special programs that have been instituted at Norfolk Southern with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono. Among these are START (System Teamwork and…

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Future of Railway Asset Finance with Carsten Wiebers, KFW-IPEX Bank 26:43

10M ago26:43

26:43

IRJ Editor-in-Chief Kevin Smith sits down with KFW-IPEX Bank Global Head of Aviation, Mobility & Transport Dr. Carsten Wiebers to discuss the future of railway asset finance and the challenges and opportunities posed by green financing for the railway sector. Wiebers makes some interesting observations on the tools available to railways and asset o…

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CN Chief Security Officer and Chief Of CN Police Service, North America Stephen Covey 30:14

10M ago30:14

30:14

Rail Group On Air shines a spotlight on railroad policing during Rail Safety Week 2023 in this podcast with CN Chief Security Officer and Chief of CN Police Service, North America Stephen Covey. This long-time law enforcement professional shares his insights on the complex job of overseeing public safety and security at a Class I railroad whose ter…

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Change Questions, With D. Lynn Kelley And Sonia Bot 45:10

11M ago45:10

45:10

This edition of Rail Group on Air spotlights the recently released change management book, Change Questions, by noted executive D. Lynn Kelley Ph.D. with prominent internationally known Lean Management expert John Shook. The pace of organizational change has been increasing. Unfortunately, most change activities fail to deliver anticipated results …

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City EVP and Chief Transportation Officer John Orr 30:14

12M ago30:14

30:14

John Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer of Canadian Pacific Kansas City, provides an in-depth, up close and personal look at North America’s first and only transnational railway in a wide-ranging discussion with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono. In his new strategic position at CPKC, Orr is responsible for…

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Rail Electrification Council Part 2 Of 2 30:14

1y ago30:14

30:14

n this conclusion of a two-part series, Jim Hoecker and Steve Griffith of the Rail Electrification Council talk about the transition away from fossil fuels, as well the national electrical grid’s need to expand to handle rapidly increasing demand. What are the opportunities for using railroad rights-of-way to support high-voltage transmission lines…

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Rail Electrification Council, Part 1 of 2 30:14

1y ago30:14

30:14

Is electrification—or re-electrification—a viable means of rail propulsion, particularly for North American freight? In this first of a two-part series, Jim Hoecker and Steve Griffith of the Rail Electrification Council describe the organization’s mission and objectives, and discuss what’s happening with respect to the broader electric grid. How wi…

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Notch 8 To The Golden Run, Part 3: Essential Success Factors 53:21

1+ y ago53:21

53:21

This is Part 3, “Essential Success Factors,” of a three-part series based upon the new book, Dynamic Multi-Level Decisioning Architecture: Making the Right Decisions at the Right Time, With the Right Authority for Sustained Competitiveness and Relevance, by Sonia Bot, Sheppard Narkier and David Sherr. “It’s about how all industries, including the r…

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Notch 8 To The Golden Run, Part 2 44:06

1+ y ago44:06

44:06

This is Part 2, “The Business Environment as a Service Platform,” of a three-part series based upon the new book, Dynamic Multi-Level Decisioning Architecture: Making the Right Decisions at the Right Time, With the Right Authority for Sustained Competitiveness and Relevance, by Sonia Bot, Sheppard Narkier and David Sherr. “It’s about how all indust…

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Notch 8 To The Golden Run, Part 1: From Sensors to the Boardroom 44:06

1+ y ago44:06

44:06

This is Part 1, “From Sensors to the Boardroom,” of a three-part series based upon the new book, Dynamic Multi-Level Decisioning Architecture: Making the Right Decisions at the Right Time, With the Right Authority for Sustained Competitiveness and Relevance, by Sonia Bot, Sheppard Narkier and David Sherr. “It’s about how all industries, including t…

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Railroad Safety Through Data, with Jeffrey Necciai And Ed Harris, Duos Technologies 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

30:14

Duos Technologies is one of the leaders of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, machine vision and other advanced technologies the railroads are increasingly leveraging. Chief Technology Officer Jeffrey Necciai and Duos Board Member Ed Harris, former CSX Executive Vice President Operations, join Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantu…

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RAD Torque Systems B-RAD Series 15:12

2y ago15:12

15:12

The RAD Torque Systems B-RAD Series of battery-powered torque wrenches, which currently includes B-RAD S, B-RAD Select, Digital B-RAD and B-RAD Select Offset tools, now includes the new B-RAD X and B-RAD EGX-R, a tool customized specifically for the rail industry. The B-RAD EGX-R, which is designed for track bolts, features an extension that elimin…

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Commuter Rail Coalition: CRISI – What‘s In It For Commuter Rail? 30:14

2y ago30:14

30:14

Federal funding is available for rail improvement and expansion projects through the CRISI (Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements)Program, a $1.43 billion FRA-administered initiative for capital projects that will improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems in terms of safety, efficiency and reliability. CRISI grant…

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The Future of Rolling Stock, Sponsored by Clever Devices 31:44

2y ago31:44

31:44

IRJ Editor-in-Chief Kevin Smith speaks with John Santamaria of Clever Devices and Alex Pacquet of Alstom on the rise of alternative traction in the rail industry as well as the latest trends in passenger experience and the shift toward predictive maintenance for rail vehicles. John Santamaria, Senior Vice President of Rail, Clever Devices, is respo…

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2022 RT&S Engineer of the Year John Cech from BNSF 43:47

2y ago43:47

43:47

Join RT&S Managing Editor David Lester as he talks with 2022 RT&S Engineer of the Year John Cech from BNSF about challenging projects, the technological movement, what it takes to work in the rail industry, and recruiting the younger generation.By RT&S, Railway Age, IRJ

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Rail Group On Air: 2022 Top Projects, Part 2 20:35

2y ago20:35

20:35

RT&S Editor in Chief Bill Wilson talks to Railroad Construction Company, Inc., about the Way Interlocking and Subway Structure Rehabilitation.By RT&S, Railway Age, IRJ

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Technology Transformation with PST 37:44

2y ago37:44

37:44

Other industries have been where railroading is today: going through technology transformations. And those other industries are not only surviving, but thriving. PS Technology Senior Vice President Abhi Bhan, who comes from those successful industries, discusses lessons-learned, proven approaches and common-sense ROI qualifiers from which the railr…

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Norfolk Southern TOP|SPG Operating Plan, with Cindy Sanborn and Paul Duncan 34:30

2y ago34:30

34:30

Norfolk Southern’s TOP|SPG operating plan—which stands for Thoroughbred Operating Plan | Service Productivity Growth—has evolved from NS’s previous plans, TOP 21 among them. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cindy Sanborn and Vice President Network Planning and Operations Paul Duncan join Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Va…

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Where Are They Now? Wick Moorman, 2011 Railroader Of The Year 31:48

2y ago31:48

31:48

Railway Age’s 2011 Railroader of the Year Charles W. “Wick” Moorman IV retired as chairman, president and CEO of Norfolk Southern in 2015, then spent a year as president of Amtrak. Since then, he’s been active in historic preservation, among other ventures, taking the lead, with colleagues Bennett Levin and Henry Posner, in the second restoration o…

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Passenger Trains on Freight Railroads: Gene Skoropowski and Tom Mulligan 1:33:29

2y ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Passenger Trains on Freight Railroads: Gene Skoropowski and Tom Mulligan by RT&S, Railway Age, IRJBy RT&S, Railway Age, IRJ

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Rail Group On Air: 2022 RT&S Top Projects, Part 1 19:57

2y ago19:57

19:57

RT&S Media Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks to the builder behind the Mid-Coast Corridor Projects in San Diego, Calif., which earned a spot on the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list.By RT&S, Railway Age, IRJ

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Plasser & Theurer at IAF International Exhibition Preview, with IRJ 37:56

2y ago37:56

37:56

Ahead of next week’s IAF International Exhibition on Track Technology in Münster, Germany, Plasser & Theurer speaks with IRJ Editor-in-Chief Kevin Smith in our latest Rail Group on Air podcast. Fabian Hansmann, Deputy Director for Marketing, looks ahead to IAF and the supplier’s key exhibits; Alexander Lehner, Director for Global Customer Services,…

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Rail Group On Air: The Grand Slam Tunnel Project 33:38

2+ y ago33:38

33:38

Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with AmeriStarRail's Scott Spencer about the proposed Grand Slam project that would run through downtown Baltimore.By RT&S, Railway Age, IRJ

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Rail Group On Air: Both sides of the fence 39:37

2+ y ago39:37

39:37

The North County Transit District's decision to build a fence along the Del Mar bluffs has been debated for years, but recently the topic has really heated up. RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks to both sides of this "fence".By RT&S, Railway Age, IRJ

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S2 E10 IRJ Why Work - "HR is the FEDs" 1:11:28

2+ y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Drew & Leslie are joined by Elyse Rainey an expert coach for people of color navigating difficult workplaces. We discuss how workplace trauma can affect non-white people and some techniques to use to make it out with your self-esteem intact - don’t miss this penultimate episode of #WhyWork! Follow Elyse Twitter: @elyse2190 Mentioned by Elyse - HOW …

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2022 Legislative Look-Ahead With The Commuter Rail Coalition 37:04

2+ y ago37:04

37:04

Commuter Rail Coalition Director of Government Relations John Cline of Cline Strategic Consulting, industry lobbyists Julie Minerva of Carpi & Clay and Bennett Resnik of Cardinal Infrastructure, and CRC Executive Director KellyAnne Gallagher join Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono for a conversation on what 2022 may hold in store for c…

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Rail Group On Air: Union Pacific's top exec Lance Fritz talks about the state of Class 1 13:23

2+ y ago13:23

13:23

Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson interviews Union Pacific President and CEO Lance Fritz about the Class 1's capital program and the industry's labor shortage.By RT&S, Railway Age, IRJ

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S2 E9 - IRJ Why Work - "Unions or Bust!" 48:11

2+ y ago48:11

48:11

Leslie & Drew talk with Alan an Organizing Director for UFCW Local 400, representing 30,000 workers in the mid-Atlantic. Alan has 25 years of experience as a rank and file union activist and organizer. Follow Alan Twitter & IG: @TallUnionGuy Subscribe to The Interracial Jawn Podcast: on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/interracial-jawn-…

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Siemens Mobility North America President and CEO Marc Buncher 34:53

2+ y ago34:53

34:53

Siemens Mobility North America President and CEO Marc Buncher talks with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono about the 2022 North American rail market. What are the opportunities for the passenger rail industry with the infrastructure bill’s passage? What is missing from the infrastructure deal? Will the bill really help the industry mo…

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Rail Group On Air: Will work shortage define 2022? 38:20

2+ y ago38:20

38:20

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks about the state of the industry for the Maintenance-of-Way sector. Special guests include ASLRRA President Chuck Baker and RTA Executive Director Nate Irby.By RT&S, Railway Age, IRJ

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S2 E8 - IRJ Why Work - "Can There be Safety in Capitalism?" 41:18

2+ y ago41:18

41:18

Leslie & Drew host a Twitter Spaces "Why Work" December 19th, 2022 Subscribe to The Interracial Jawn Podcast: on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/interracial-jawn-podcast-interracial/id934632604?mt=2 on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interracial-jawn?refid=stpr Follow us on Twitter: @interracialjawn Official Hashtag: #Th…

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S2 E7 - IRJ Why Work "Innovation in Entrepreneurship " 34:42

2+ y ago34:42

34:42

Leslie & Drew chat with Janay Brown, the founder of True GROWF a company that plans on dominating the cannabis industry with its unique products and businesses to come in the following years. Follow Janay Brown & GROWF Janay: Twitter and IG • @jnybrwn GROWF: Twitter, IG, and Facebook • @truegrowf GROWF Storefront: IG and Facebook • @growfhbs.suffol…

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S2 E6 - IRJ Why Work "Toxic Works Toll" 44:46

2+ y ago44:46

44:46

Leslie & Drew discuss Drew's 14 year toxic work and the toll that continue to take out on him. Subscribe to The Interracial Jawn Podcast: on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/interracial-jawn-podcast-interracial/id934632604?mt=2 on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interracial-jawn?refid=stpr Follow us on Twitter: @interraci…

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S2 E5 - IRJ Why Work "Twitter Spaces Conversation" 1:06:44

2+ y ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Leslie & Drew host a Twitter Spaces "Why Work." Subscribe to The Interracial Jawn Podcast: on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/interracial-jawn-podcast-interracial/id934632604?mt=2 on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-interracial-jawn?refid=stpr Follow us on Twitter: @interracialjawn Official Hashtag: #TheJawn The website -…

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S2 E4 - IRJ Why Work "Building the Life You Want" 49:45

2+ y ago49:45

49:45

Leslie & Drew are joined by Megan Williams, creator and founder of BlackFreelance. We talk all about building community outside the cubicle. Follow Megan: Website: https://blackfreelance.com Instagaram: https://www.instagram.com/blackfreelance Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackFreelance1 Subscribe to The Interracial Jawn Podcast: on iTunes - https:…

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Rail Cybersecurity With Shift5’s Josh Lospinoso 42:08

2+ y ago42:08

42:08

In December 2021, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration deployed a Security Directive that shined a spotlight on rail cybersecurity following a series of global cyberattacks that occurred at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Class I CSX and short-line operator OmniTRAX, as well as several rail companies around the globe.…

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Rail Group On Air: Battling the wildfires of summer 21:18

2+ y ago21:18

21:18

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with the Arizona Eastern Railway about the destruction and rebuilding of the Gila River railroad bridge in Arizona.By RT&S, Railway Age, IRJ

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Blackberry Jams Podcast Trailer 2:58

2+ y ago2:58

2:58

Join hosts and longtime Phish fans Lenny Duncan and Leslie Mac for conversations about how jam band culture and Black liberation work intersect, the experience of Black Phans, and envisioning a community filled with liberation, love, and Phish tickets by mail for all. Blackberry Jams is presented by Ben & Jerry’s and produced by PRX Productions. Ho…

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S2 E3 - IRJ Why Work "Holler at a Scholar" 57:40

2+ y ago57:40

57:40

Leslie & Drew are joined scholar, educator, and academic success strategist Dr. Takiyah Nur Amin. We talk all about the perils of academia that led Takiyah down her own path. Follow Dr. Takiyah Nur Amin: Website: https://takiyahnuramin.com/ Instagaram: https://www.instagram.com/black_girl_brilliance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgbrilliance Subscr…

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S2 E2 - IRJ Why Work "Freedom in Freelance" 41:07

2+ y ago41:07

41:07

Leslie & Drew are joined by disability rights activist, speaker, and trainer Vilissa Thompson Founder & CEO of Ramp Your Voice!. We talk all about how she made the leap from a traditional 9-5 job into the world of Freelancing. We discuss the challenges of being a freelancer and the ways this change in work has improved Vilssa’s life. Don’t miss thi…

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S2 E1 – IRJ Why Work “A Challenge to Capitalism”

2+ y ago

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Interracial Jawn Podcast Presents – Why Work? Join us for the Interracial Jawn presents WHY WORK? a 10 episode exploration of the new landscape of employment. We’ll discuss how the idea of “work” has shifted over the last few years, and the ways people are building different lives for themselves away from traditional 9-5 gigs. … Continue reading S2…

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