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Leslie is joined by Megan Salrin and Jimmy O'Donnell of the United Steelworkers (USW). The trio analyzes why workers need a Pro-Labor National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In one of his early acts as president, Donald Trump not only fired National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo but also removed NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox. Firing Wilcox upended nearly 90 years of Supreme Court caselaw and left the NLRB unable to perform its vital mission of upholding workers’ rights. So what is the NLRB, and why do workers depend on it to ensure they have a voice on the job? The NLRB is an independent federal agency tasked with safeguarding workers rights in a number of ways. - It oversees union elections – and ensures that employers abide by the law when workers seek to organize. - It also prevents and remedies unfair labor practices, again ensuring that workers are free to engage in concerted activity and access their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The NLRB is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has 26 different Regional Offices. - There are five seats on the Board, which are filled through presidential nomination and then Senate confirmation. - The members serve five-year terms, and the terms are staggered so that one seat is supposed to be open each year – though delays can cause vacancies to occur. The NLRB shapes labor law in several ways including by issuing decisions on cases, which sets national precedent, and by issuing rule making. - Because the president nominates members to the board, they have the ability to influence how it operates based on their priorities. - Pro-worker presidents traditionally appoint members who take the job to enforce workers rights’ seriously while pro-corporate leadership effectively limits workers’ ability to form unions and collectively bargain. - Under the previous administration, for example, the NLRB made key advances when it came to leveling the playing field for workers, such as banning the captive audience meetings employers too often used to try to thwart union elections. Currently, the board is down to just two members, which means it does not have a quorum and cannot make decisions or enforce labor laws. That means: - Workers facing unfair treatment—like illegal firings, intimidation, or bad-faith bargaining—could be left waiting months or even years for justice. - Striking and organizing workers will have fewer protections. - Employers who break the law may get away with it if cases can’t be heard. - Furthermore, this upheaval has emboldened greedy corporations looking to block workers from exercising their rights. - For example, Whole Foods (which is owned by Amazon) is arguing that they will not recognize a union formed in January because of the lack of quorum at the Board. An NLRB member can only be fired for serious misconduct—like neglecting their job or breaking the rules. No President has ever fired a Board member like this before, and there does not appear to be any valid reason to remove Wilcox. - Wilcox filed a lawsuit in response to her firing. While a DC District Court judge ruled in her favor and reinstated her, her case has gone through a number of appeals and is now headed to the Supreme Court, which recently once again removed her from her position until it can rule on the merits of the lawsuit. - Oral arguments are due to begin on May 16, which means between now and then the board is again hobbled. As more and more workers signal that they want the protections of a union contract it’s essential that we have a labor board that takes its job seriously. - This means allowing members like Wilcox to finish their terms. - And pushing our elected leaders to nominate and confirm qualified members who will take the job of protecting workers seriously. Megan Salrin is the National Coordinator for the United Steelworkers’ Rapid Response program, the union’s nonpartisan initiative for education, communication, and action on legislative and policy issues affecting USW members. Before this role, she served in USW’s Legislative and Policy Department and worked for several Members of Congress from the Midwest. Jimmy O'Donnell is a Legislative Representative for the USW, where he advocates for pro-worker policies related to labor rights, workplace health and safety, clean energy manufacturing, and workforce development. Previously, Jimmy spent several years working at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org . Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social .…
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1 Authors of, "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House" 41:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is joined by Amie Parnes, Senior Correspondent at 'The Hill,' and Jonathan Allen, Senior National Politics Reporter for NBC News. They discuss their newest #1 New York Times best-seller, "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House." "The authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller 'Shattered' provide a revelatory, inside look at the Biden, Harris, and Trump camps during the 2024 battle for the White House, arguably the most consequential contest in American history." Brad also speaks with Jon and Amie about their evaluation of Trump's first 100 days of his second term. They also discuss the future presidential prospects of Kamala Harris, and who else might be a viable Democratic candidate for President in 2028. Amie and Jon's book is available for purchase here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/fight-Inside-the-wildest-battle-for-the-white-house-jonathan-allen/22252142?ean=9780063438644&next=t Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon . His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Jesse Case, Director for the Food Processing Division for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The two examine why so many cannabis workers are joining the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. To add some perspective, the Teamsters represent over 1,000 cannabis workers in six different states. They've also bargained the strongest contracts in the industry for workers at a number of multi-state operators, which are the largest players in the US cannabis industry. Tens of thousands of Teamsters across the continent are members of the union’s growing Food Processing Division. The division represents many classifications of worker, including production line workers, mechanics, forklift drivers, machine operators and more. They help prepare, process and move just about every kind of food you find at the grocery store, including meats, dairy vegetables, fruits and grains. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters . Find the Teamsters Cannabis workers online by visiting linktr.ee/teamsters_420 .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. In 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement. The two discuss President Trump's union busting executive order from last week. It strips the fundamental right to unionize and collectively bargain from workers across the federal government at more than 30 agencies. The workers who make sure our food is safe to eat, care for our veterans, protect us from public health emergencies and much more will no longer have a voice on the job or the ability to organize with their coworkers for better conditions at work so they can efficiently provide the services the public relies upon. It’s clear that this order is punishment for unions who are leading the fight against the administration’s illegal actions in court—and a blatant attempt to silence them. But if the Trump administration gets away with robbing federal workers of their right to collective bargaining with the stroke of a pen, it won’t stop there. This illegal executive order is a threat to every union, every contract, and the freedom for every single person to organize on the job and speak up for themselves and their co-workers. Thankfully, representatives in Congress have introduced the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act, which would overturn Trump’s executive order. We are asking every single American who cares about the fundamental freedom of all workers to join a union to call their member of Congress right now. Call them at 844-896-5059. Additionally, workers are joining with our allies and community members across the country tomorrow, April 5th, to tell President Trump and Elon Musk: Hands Off Our Unions! America’s unions will be coming together with allies of labor at hundreds of events all across the country to send a message: Hands off our Social Security. Hands off our public schools. Hands off our Medicare. Hands off our jobs. And hands off our unions and our contracts! Visit www.Mobilize.us/HandsOff to find an event near you! The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org . Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy organization working to make children the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. With policy experts in the many areas that affect our nation’s more than 70 million children, First Focus on Children offers thorough, bipartisan, achievable solutions to ensure the well-being of children in the U.S. and around the world. The two discuss how the budget resolution recently passed by House Republicans would force hundreds of billions of dollars in funding cuts to Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), which would decimate their ability to deliver health care to the more than 37 million children they currently serve. Medicaid and CHIP currently cover: - 80% of children living in poverty - 42% of all children under 6 - Over 40% of births in the U.S. - Nearly half of the 13 million U.S. children with special health care needs - 99% of children in foster care - More than 40% of children in rural and underserved communities - One-third of all school-age children (5-18 years old) Taking support away from children’s health through Medicaid/CHIP cuts is a prescription for disaster that will: - Force states to cut services, eligibility, or provider payments that directly affect children - Create significant financial pressure on children’s hospitals and pediatric specialty providers that depend heavily on Medicaid/CHIP - Threaten school-based health services that rely on support from Medicaid/CHIP - Jeopardize mental health and developmental services for children - Hit hardest in rural and underserved areas, exacerbating existing health disparities You can read more about why the cuts would be so disastrous here: https://firstfocus.org/update/prescription-for-disaster-the-impact-of-proposed-medicaid-and-chip-cuts-on-childrens-health/ The website for First Focus on Children is FirstFocus.org and their handle on BlueSky is @FirstFocus.bsky.social . Bruce's handle there is @BruceLesley.bsky.social .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by John Bennett, Editor at Large at Congressional Quarterly and Roll Call. The pair discusses 'Tariff Tuesday,' scheduled for tomorrow by the Trump administration. In response to the tariffs, the cost of goods and services for Americans are expected to rise, while the stock market (and people's retirement accounts) are expected to decline. Then, Brad is joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans. Brad and Alex talk about the chaotic economic policies of the Trump administration, April 5th's planned protests, and the battles to save Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. Stripping Medicaid funding could literally put Seniors in nursing homes on the streets, and deprive children with disabilities of funding for their education. On the Social Security front, Alex explains that the Trump administration is firing staff at Social Security offices to try to cause enough chaos so that they can create an excuse to demand emergency powers to take control of Social Security. The website for CQ Roll Call is www.RollCall.com and John's handle on X is @BennettJohnT. The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.bsky.social. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss why labor and business groups are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to fight back against China's decades-long global shipbuilding dominance. Next, Scott explains why anti-tariff absolutism is a mistake, and one the Democratic party would be foolish to make. Lastly, they explore AAM's spotlighting of three great U.S. products, including Steele Canvas, BLKSWN Footwear and the 'Crafted with Pride' Made in America directory. For over 18 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org . AAM's YouTube channel is www.youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report"). If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit www.AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast . X: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM BlueSky: @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Dr. Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, CEO of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).The NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers, and to advance sound social policies. The pair discusses Dr. Estreet's op-ed for Salon, titled, "Trump's Executive Orders Are Exacerbating the Country's Mental Health Crisis." (link here: https://www.salon.com/2025/03/12/executive-orders-are-exacerbating-the-countrys-mental-health/ ) Dr. Estreet earned a bachelor’s in science in psychology from Bowie State University, an MSW at Virginia Commonwealth University, a doctorate in social work at Morgan State University, and an MBA at the University Maryland-College Park. He has been a professor and chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University since 2013. Estreet is also founder and chief executive officer of Next Step Treatment Center in Baltimore, which provides substance use treatment and mental health services. The website for the NASW is SocialWorkers.org and you can follow them on BlueSky, where their handle is @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social .…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. They begin the interview by acknowledging the accomplishments that President O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman have helped their Union to achieve during their three years heading the organization. With 80,000 new members organized, great successes at the negotiating table including many of their best contracts ever like at UPS and Anheuser-Busch, an empowered rank-and-file membership that has waged over 250 strikes and led bargaining themselves against some of the world’s largest employers, the O’Brien-Zuckerman administration has charted one of the most defining and positive chapters in Teamsters history. Next, Sean shares with the audience the Union's contract campaign with their 10,000 Teamsters aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs). They're fighting for a fair contract with United, who raked in over $4 billion dollars in profits last year, but is lowballing the Teamsters at the bargaining table. At the same time, the airline wants to outsource maintenance to communist China and South America. Sean explains how United Airlines Teamsters are ensuring safety in the skies, and that Teamster members will not accept anything less than a strong new contract with the industry-leading wages and job protections they have earned. Lastly, Leslie and Sean discuss how, following a credible strike threat, more than 1,000 newly organized drivers and warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) in Florida, Georgia, and Illinois have ratified their first Teamsters contracts. Represented by Teamsters Locals 26, 79, 728, and 769, UNFI workers have secured agreements that deliver significant wage increases, improved benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Teamsters . Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, National Political Reporter for the Washington Examiner. The pair begins their interview by discussing the bombshell report that the Secretary of Defense accidentally texted a reporter IMPENDING WAR PLANS on a non-government group chat that included the Vice President, Secretary of State, National Security Advisor and Homeland Security Advisor!...who all also replied on the thread, with none of them realizing the Reporter was on the thread, in plain sight!!! They also examine Trump's plan to gut the Department of Education, whether his relationship with Elon Musk is becoming strained, and why the Republicans could deeply regret messing with Social Security checks. Then, Mica Soellner, Congressional Reporter for Punchbowl News, talks about the Congressional response to the bombshell Atlantic report about the Trump administration texting a reporter war plans. She and Brad also examine the divisions among Congressional Democrats following Senator Schumer's vote to advance the Republicans' continuing resolution. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.…
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1 Trump and Musk's Abuse of Power; Trump vs the Free Press 41:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.' The two talk about the presidential abuse of power by Donald Trump, along with his unelected sidekick, Elon Musk. They also discuss Trump's undemocratic portrayal of himself as a King on social media. Finally, they explore how Democrats can find their backbone and fight back against Trump's attacks on the country. Then, Brad is joined by award-winning journalist, author, and Podcast host, Brian J. Karem. The pair discusses Brian's experience as a White House correspondent during both the first and second Trump administrations, his observations on what has changed, and the Associated Press' battle with Trump over access to the White House. They also analyze how the press can effectively defend their first amendment rights against the Trump administration's attacks. Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported. Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on BlueSky at @tarabuster.bsky.social and on Instagram at @Taradackty. Brian Karem is an award-winning journalist, author, speaker and recognized defender of the First Amendment. He is a veteran White House correspondent and former senior correspondent for Playboy Magazine. He currently writes a weekly column on the White House for Salon.com. Karem has received multiple awards for his work, including the prestigious Pieringer Award and the Freedom of the Press Award, and was recently nominated as “Journalist of the Year” by the Los Angeles Press Club. He also hosts a podcast called, "Just Ask the Question," which can be found at www.JustAskTheQuestion.com . His handle on BlueSky is @briankarem.bsky.social. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon . His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.…
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1 Untangling the Headlines: What's Happening with Student Loans and the Department of Education 40:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest threats to the Department of Education, what could happen to your student loans, and what's circulating on social media about student debt cancellation regarding data breaches. They're also joined by a special guest who helps to untangle all of the confusion. This episode's SDCC hosts are Executive Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres. Today's special guest is Abby Shafroth, Co-Director of Advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and the Director of NCLC’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project. Abby is an expert on the federal student loan program, as well as on the intersection of criminal and consumer law. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Their handle on Blue Sky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social. NCLC uses the tools of advocacy, education, and litigation to fight for economic justice for low-income and other vulnerable people who have been abused, deceived, discriminated against, or left behind in our economy. The NCLC website is www.NCLC.org . Their handle on Blue Sky is @nclc4consumers.bsky.social.…
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1 Trump & Musk's Threats to America's Social Safety Net; Democratic Response to Trump 2.0 41:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans. Brad and Alex talk about Elon Musk's infiltration of the social security system, his massive role in the Trump administration, their collective threat to America's social safety net, and today's protests against DOGE, Musk and in favor of protecting Social Security and Medicare. Then, Brad is joined by Democratic Media Creator Will Robinson. The two discuss the Democratic response to Trump's excesses (including strategy, message and tactics), Democrats' use of new media, and more. The 'Social Security Works' website is www.socialsecurityworks.org and their handle on BlueSky is @socialsecurityworks.org. Alex's handle there is @alaw202.bsky.social. Will Robinson's handle on BlueSky is @willrobinson1776.bsky.social. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon . His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.…
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1 Effects of Trump Pulling Out of Paris Climate Accord; Trump Tariffs Unpopular 40:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The two discuss the effects of Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, how the U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot that targeted climate activists, climate change and the L.A. fires, and more. Then, Brad is joined by Founder of the 'Cook Political Report.' The two analyze how unpopular Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico have been, whether Trump cares since he won't be on the ballot again, and more. The NRDC works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. They combine the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. The website for the NRDC is www.NRDC.org and their handle on X is @NRDC. Charlie's handle is on X is @CharlieCookDC. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon . His handle on X is @BradBannon.…
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1 Low Lights of Trump's First Week, Attacks on DEI Programs 41:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.' The two review then opening week of the second Trump administration, what can be done to slow or stop him, and whether he's 'flying too close to the sun' with unpopular actions like mass padoning the January 6th rioters, including some who assaulted Capitol Police Officers. Then, Brad is joined by Policy and Advocacy Strategist Edwith Theogene. The pair analyzes Trump's damaging executive orders attacking DEI programs in the federal government and the military. Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.” Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported. Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin. You can follow Tara on X at @REALTaraDevlin and on Instagram at @Taradackty. Edwith's handle on X is @WhoIsEdwith and her website is www.ed-with.com. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon . His handle on X is @BradBannon.…
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1 AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer on How Organized Labor is Prepping for a Second Trump Term 22:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. The two discuss: - Why there is no source that Union workers trust more for information about politics than their fellow Union workers - How, despite the massive headwinds Democrats faced in this year's elections, Union voters turned out for Harris by a margin of 57%-41%, a slight advantage over 2020, after months of person-to-person contact focused heavily on pocketbook issues - How, the Union vote, almost single handedly, kept the presidential race close across the Blue Wall and other battlegrounds. It also propelled Democratic Senate candidates to victory in closely contested races - S.T. Redmond's take on the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary - His reaction to the selection of Gwynne Wilcox to succeed Lauren McFerran as the new chair of the NLRB - His concern and frustration at House Republicans, President-Elect Trump and Elon Musk forcing the federal government to the brink of a shutdown, and how it would leave so many hard working Americans without a paycheck right before the Holidays In 2022, S.T. Redmond he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.His path to the federation’s second-highest office began in 1973, when he went to work at Reynolds Metals Company in Chicago and became a member of the United Steelworkers (USW). He was active in his local union almost immediately, serving as shop steward and eventually vice president. He served three terms as local president. In 2021, Redmond was elected president of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, a prestigious international post. The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.…
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1 2024 AAM 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide' 44:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch, Beth oversees communications for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), helping to spread the word about smart public policies that guide the creation of family-supporting factory jobs. The two discuss this year's AAM 'Made in American Holiday Gift Guide.' They cover a mix of some of this year's incredible companies and gifts. Here's more on it directly from AAM: "The Alliance for American Manufacturing is thrilled to unveil the 11th edition of the Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, our annual collection of American-made gift ideas from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We worked especially hard this year to find Made in USA companies that have not been included in the guide before, so we can shine a spotlight on even more great American makers and manufacturers. We also purposely selected an eclectic mix of items at a variety of price points, so there’s something Made in America for everyone on your list! If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, scroll to the bottom of this page for previous editions of the guide, or check out the Made in America Directory . We’ve grouped gift ideas by category on this page, but you can also navigate it by state . Happy shopping!" Check out the gift guide at http://www.TinyURL.com/2024AAMGiftGuide . AAM's website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Beth's handle is @ebrotherton.…
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Leslie is joined by Kevin Mapp, the USW’s International Vice President of Human Affairs. Kevin coordinates bargaining in the union’s health care, containers, public sector and ship building sectors. The pair discuss the power of international solidarity in four parts. Part 1: Global Solidarity and Corporate Greed Multinational corporations operate globally, oftentimes attempting to pit workers in different countries against each other in a race to the bottom on wages and working conditions. Unionized workers, however, understand that the only answer to large-scale corporate greed is global solidarity. - The USW works with global labor federations like IndustriALL and UNI so that they can share information about operations in different countries. - The USW maintains formal strategic alliances with at least six other unions in Australia, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. - The USW also maintains relationships with unions in a number of other countries as they work to ensure that workers have a place to succeed in the global economy. All of these relationships are premised on the simple truth that workers the world over confront many of the same challenges, and their greatest strength is solidarity. Part 2: Urgency in Liberia and Bridgestone’s Operations Nowhere has this been more urgent than in Liberia, where workers on Bridgestone’s massive rubber plantation have been struggling for decades to improve their working conditions. Japanese-owned Bridgestone is one of the world’s largest tire and rubber manufacturers. It employs more than 125,000 workers worldwide, including approximately 4,000 members of the USW. Unions in Japan, South Africa, Europe, and Brazil also represent Bridgestone workers. In Harbel, Liberia, Bridgestone operates the world’s largest contiguous rubber plantation, covering some 185 square miles. It’s owned by Bridgestone subsidiary, Firestone Liberia, and approximately 7,000 workers reside there with their families. - These workers both live and work on the plantation, buying food from the company store and sending their children to schools run by the company. - The work is difficult, slashing bush, tapping trees, draining latex into metal buckets that weigh 65 pounds each when full, and carrying them long distances to weigh stations. - This latex then goes straight into the North American supply chain, serving as the starting point for American-made tires. Part 3: Unionization and Challenges at Firestone Liberia In 1990, Terry Renninger, then president of Bridgestone’s Liberia operations, said, “The best way to think of it is as an old Southern plantation.” Indeed, in the years leading up to the formation of their union, the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (FAWUL), workers endured what a 2005 human rights lawsuit called “forced labor, the modern equivalent of slavery.” In 2007, workers successfully organized, and since then they’ve been making incremental progress in improving working conditions on the plantation, though serious problems remain regarding wages, health care, housing, workplace safety, and more. On top of this, in 2019, Bridgestone fired more than 2,000 workers, forcing them instead to work for contractors, doing the same work but earning significantly lower wages without benefits or other protections provided by FAWUL’s contract. According to the U.S.-based Solidarity Center: - One of the big benefits they lost was the education promised to their children, who now must walk long distances through difficult terrain to attend classes in open-air classrooms without desks or other supplies. - Workers struggle to afford protective glasses, boots, or gloves. - Living conditions are cramped, and payment for food comes out of workers’ paychecks, which can sometimes leave them with zero or negative balances on their pay slips. Part 4: Current Efforts and Hope for the Future Since then, these workers have pushed back, with the support of unions like the USW, as well as the Solidarity Center and others. - On Aug. 31, 2024, contractors voted overwhelmingly to unionize and are attempting to rejoin FAWUL. - FAWUL is currently in negotiations with Bridgestone, and one of the key issues is the fate of contractors. The USW has been proud to provide strategic and bargaining support, but the true strength comes from workers themselves who have shown they’re willing to take action. The outcome of these negotiations is still not certain, but it’s clear that workers – across the world – are strongest when they’re united. Kevin Mapp also serves as a trustee on the USW Health and Welfare Fund, is an advisory board member to the Institute for Career Development, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Foundation. He is a graduate of the Harvard Trade Union Program and the Cornell National Labor Leadership Initiative.A committed activist, Kevin also serves on the boards of both the metro-Detroit and national A. Philip Randolph Institutes (APRI), where he works to promote social and economic justice, voting rights and community education. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at www.USW.org .…
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1 Trump's Lies About Immigrants & Social Security, Harris’ Plan to Raise the Minimum Wage and Eliminate Taxes on Tips 20:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Brendan Duke, Senior Director for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. The pair discuss two of his most recent pieces for CAP. (both listed below) 1. "Donald Trump Is Lying About Immigrants and Social Security/Medicare" ( https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/donald-trump-is-lying-about-immigrants-and-social-security-medicare /) 2. "Harris’ Plan To Raise the Minimum Wage and Eliminate Tax on Tips Would Benefit Service and Hospitality Workers" ( www.americanprogressaction.org/article/harris-plan-to-raise-the-minimum-wage-and-eliminate-tax-on-tips-would-benefit-service-and-hospitality-workers/ ) Previously, Brendan was a senior policy adviser at the White House National Economic Council for the Biden-Harris administration, and a member of their presidential transition team. Duke estimated the cost of various provisions of the 'American Rescue Plan' and of the administration’s 'Build Back Better' plan, as well as helped develop its overall budgetary frameworks. He also worked on the administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, where he served as the National Economic Council’s point person on supply chain data during the port congestion crisis of 2021, and the infant formula crisis of 2022. His handle on X is @Brendan_Duke.…
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1 Breast Cancer Awareness; Social Media Linked to Eating Disorders in Kids 20:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier, who has served as a FOX News Channel contributor since 2018, breaking down the latest medical news across all platforms. Dr. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging. The two ladies discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is right around the corner in October, and what folks can do to protect themselves and their families from the dangerous disease. Then, the pair comments on a new study linking social media to eating disorders in kids and young teens. Dr. Saphier is author of FOX News Books' best-seller "Love, Mom," which shines a light on maternal love with powerful first person stories from the FOX News family and beyond. In addition to her clinical, research and media responsibilities, Dr. Saphier holds leadership and advisory positions at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, New Jersey Department of Health, and Radiological Society of New Jersey. Her website is www.NicoleSaphierMD.com and her handle on X is @NBSaphierMD.…
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1 Interest Rates Stunting Manufacturing Growth, NAFTA's Lingering Damage, Biden's Industrial Policies Bearing Fruit 41:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss how high interest rates are crushing U.S. manufacturing's potential growth, NAFTA's lingering damage in the rust belt, and how the Biden administration's industrial policies are actually turning the tide on U.S. competitiveness. For over 17 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. The website for AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 Renowned Economist Proposes Free Retraining for Higher Paying Jobs; Harris-Trump Debate Preview 43:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. The two discuss his latest piece for 'Washington Monthly' titled, " Kamala Harris Still Has Time for a Big New Idea in Economic Policy ." Dr. Shapiro explains how the fading prospect of upward mobility for Americans without college degrees is a major issue that concerns millions of voters. He proposes that one way to help people raise their incomes is by offering free retraining for higher-paying jobs. He also details how the plan would work, and how much it would cost (which may surprise you!). The full article is available at www.sonecon.com/blog , along with all of Dr. Shapiro's other writing. Then, Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon, who runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. The two preview tonight's presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. This includes discussions about whether V.P. Harris will deliver the policy message voters say they want to hear, which version of Trump shows up onstage, abortion, the Economy, and more. Dr. Shapiro brings broad knowledge and experience in economics and politics based on his government service and decades of conducting analysis and providing advice to U.S. presidents, senators, representatives and governors, as well as foreign leaders and senior executives at numerous Fortune 100 companies. His views are respected in the United States and around the world, and he has helped develop numerous policies that affect investment, taxation, regulation, trade and government spending here and abroad. His website is www.Sonecon.com m and his handle on X is @RobShapiro. You can hear Brad guest host for Leslie each Monday from 3-4pm ET with his own program, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.' Brad also writes a political column each week for 'The Hill.' You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon . His handle on X is @BradBannon and on Facebook is at @DeadlineDCWithBradBannon.…
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1 Challenges to SAVE Student Loan Plan, Latest on Student Debt Cancellation 39:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest challenges to the SAVE plan, why millions of folks don't have to make monthly payments right now, and what's going on with the latest student debt cancellation plan. They also alert folks of upcoming deadlines and who benefits from taking action. This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.…
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1 Children on the Front Lines of Justice: Report Sexual Abuse and Survive the Criminal Trial 20:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Author Eliza Sultan and District Attorney of New Mexico's 13th Judicial District, Barbara Romo. The pair are here to talk about Eliza's book, "Children on the Front Lines of Justice: Report Sexual Abuse and Survive the Criminal Trial," which D.A. Romo wrote the foreword in. "Children On the Front Lines of Justice” is the story of a brave brother and sister, May and Charlie, who testify against a family member at his criminal trial. They must be brave and tell the truth about sexual abuse. The story is narrated from the children’s perspective. The objective of the book is to help children, parents, caregivers, guardians and anyone working with these survivors to have an idea of what to expect- when faced with having to testify. Any child from age 2-18 faced with having to testify at a criminal trial could benefit from this story of valiance and justice. The book is also a resource that prosecutors, advocates, and anyone who is touched by the justice system could share with families facing this experience. Eliza and her kids hope that the book will help children and their families know that they are not alone in their experience. The book is available on Amazon at this link: https://a.co/d/0eCnTSW Eliza Sultan is an author, writer of op-eds, legislative advocate, self-described pain-in-the-activist, and mother of two children. She became active on issues of child testimony reform and child welfare after her family experienced first-hand the toll that participating in the criminal justice process takes on a family, particularly the issue of children testifying in open-court in front of someone who harmed them. Inspired by the courage of her children, Eliza began advocating to bring awareness to these issues and push for legislative and policy change that reflects the reality of the trauma that the judicial process itself exacts on families. In addition to her book, Eliza continues her advocacy through speaking engagements and consultation with policy leaders across the country, and she anticipates expanding her advocacy into other areas of the justice system that impact children. You can follow her on Instagram where her handle is @ESultanAdvocacy. Barbara Romo is District Attorney of New Mexico's 13th Judicial District. She’s been practicing law in New Mexico for over 24 years, having worked for eight years in the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office prosecuting a variety of felonies and heading up the Felony Crimes Against Children Unit, exclusively prosecuting felony crimes against children and homicides. As a prosecutor, Barbara has prosecuted every type of felony and has tried over 100 cases before juries specializing in crimes against children, sexual assault and homicides. She has worked for the New Mexico Victim's Rights Project as a victims' rights attorney, providing legal representation to crime victims as well as providing training and assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement, and other agencies who assist victims of crime. Barbara has been much lauded receiving the Community Service Prosecutor of the year award in 2018, Prosecutor of the Year in 2016, Rookie Prosecutor of the Year in 1997 all from the New Mexico District Attorney Association.…
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1 Teamsters President Talks Unionizing Workers at Amazon, United Airlines and Costco 22:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The two discuss the Teamsters winning a groundbreaking joint employer decision against Amazon, United Airlines Teamsters rallying nationwide for a strong new contract, and Costco fleet drivers overwhelmingly authorizing a strike . Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Teamsters . Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.…
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1 Project 2025: The Plan To Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and Balances 23:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Joe Radosevich. He is the Vice President for Campaigns and Outreach in the Advocacy and Outreach Department at the Center for American Progress. He works across teams to advance the organization’s priorities with external partners and elected leaders. Leslie and Joe discuss the extensive piece he co-wrote with Will Ragland, titled, "Project 2025: The Plan To Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and Balances." Here is the beginning of the eye-opening guide: "The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 is a road map for how a new far-right presidential administration can take over the country. The project contains four components: a 920-page book with far-right policy proposals, a personnel database of loyalists ready to replace tens of thousands of civil servants, a private online training center, and an unpublished plan for the first 180 days of a new administration. Many of the proposals in Project 2025 are sweeping and would eliminate fundamental personal freedoms while cutting the take-home pay of millions of Americans. Unsurprisingly, Project 2025’s policies to increase taxes on the middle class, allow corporations to stop paying workers overtime, implement a national abortion ban, and raise the retirement age for Social Security are wildly unpopular. That is why the most striking aspect of Project 2025 is a new strategy to gut the system of checks and balances that has long protected Americans’ personal freedoms. This strategy would concentrate power in the hands of the president—and set in motion a plan to flood the civil service with far-right loyalists to seize control of independent agencies. It is a playbook written for an authoritarian administration. This new vision would make it even harder for the American people to have a say in their government or oppose policies they disagree with. The scope of Project 2025 is extensive. An ongoing series from the Center for American Progress unpacks specific proposals in Project 2025, from raising the cost of prescription drugs and restricting access to contraception, to slashing funding for early childhood and K-12 education. There are proposals to end civil rights protections, exploit the most vulnerable Americans, stop safeguards that protect clean drinking water, halt action to combat the climate crisis, and open the door to an unprecedented level of corruption at the expense of the public. Taken together, Project 2025 is a plan for a presidency focused on consolidating and holding on to power. Many of the policies listed in the public 920-page agenda can be grouped into three core areas: - Gut the U.S. system of checks and balances to consolidate power. - Take away Americans’ fundamental personal freedoms. - Raise costs on the middle class to give the wealthy billions." Read the rest at this link: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/project-2025-the-plan-to-seize-power-by-gutting-americas-system-of-checks-and-balances/ Before joining American Progress, Joe served in a variety of senior roles for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. As Governor Shapiro’s Chief of Staff, Joe led the combined legal and communications strategy that successfully defended Pennsylvania’s election results in 2020, and expanded the role of the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office into labor and environmental crimes. The website for The Center for American Progress Action Fund is www.AmericanProgressAction.org .…
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1 AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Talks Presidential Election 19:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. On June 13, 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement. He first discusses with Leslie why, as President, Donald Trump was a disaster for workers and their unions. Then, Fred details that the AFL-CIO supports Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting every day to lift up working people. Next, he explains how the 'Blue Wall' has been built by organized labor. Finally, Fred recaps how he and his fellow Union leaders championed Vice President Kamala Harris as the choice for working class folks in a series of speeches on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention last week. The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.…
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1 Expert Analysis of Harris' Plan to Make Housing More Affordable 22:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, where he is part of their Housing Finance Policy Center. Jim is also owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors, which provides strategic advice on housing finance issues to financial institutions active in the primary and secondary mortgage market. The two discuss the Opinion piece he co-wrote for the Washington Post with Moody Analytics' Chief Economist Mark Zandi. It's titled, "Harris Plan Could Solve the Longtime Affordable Housing Crisis." (Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/21/harris-affordable-housing/ ) Before joining Urban in 2013, Jim Parrott spent several years in the Obama White House as a senior adviser at the National Economic Council, where he led the team of advisers charged with counseling the cabinet and president on housing issues. Before his time in the White House, Parrott was counsel to Secretary Donovan at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The website for the Urban Institute is www.Urban.org .…
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Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s International Vice President at Large, who oversees the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work. She has spent more than two decades advancing policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies on behalf of USW members. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, environmental and energy policy. The two discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate Tim Walz, have been delivering wins for workers throughout their public service lives. It comes down to values : Working people need a candidate who will fight for them. USW members told their leadership that they most value retirement security, affordable health care, labor laws that support their ability to form Unions and negotiate strong contracts, alongside safe, healthy workplaces, worker-centered trade, and a strong industrial policy that supports American manufacturing. Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have a strong record delivering on all these issues. Vice President Kamala Harris serves as a crucial part of the most pro-labor administration of our lifetimes, which breathed new life into domestic manufacturing and established the nation’s first industrial policy in decades. This includes infrastructure and other investments rooted in strong 'Buy America' provisions. Policies to build stronger, more resilient supply chains. She took charge of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment , breaking down barriers for workers forming Unions. She also walked the picket line with striking UAW workers. Harris was also the tie breaker on a number of key votes that advanced the interests of working families. The USW worked for years to pass the Butch-Lewis Act and protect the pensions of more than a million workers whose retirements hung in the balance through no fault of their own. Not a single Republican voted for the American Rescue Plan , which included Butch-Lewis, but thanks to VP Harris, it passed. Her work as a tie-breaker also enabled the administration’s efforts to return the National Labor Relations Board to its mission of empowering working people, rather than serving the interests of wealthy corporations. Even before she was the Vice President, Harris fought for workers. As a Senator, Harris fought for legislation to address workplace violence in health care and social service settings. As California's Attorney General, she cracked down on corporate creed, took on the big banks , and defended vulnerable workers against wage theft . She fought for labor protections and fair wages for agricultural and domestic workers. Harris’ choice of running mate also shows that she prioritizes workers and shares their values. Tim Walz was himself a Union educator, who over his career: Paved the way for more workers to have access to paid sick and family leave ; Made major strides in protecting workers’ health and safety on the job; Improved standards for patients and workers at Minnesota’s nursing homes ; Strengthened Union organizing and collective bargaining rights ; Expanded unemployment benefits and took steps to protect workers from wage theft and other abuses. The choice is clear. Workers need elected officials who will fight on their side, and both Harris and Walz have clear, pro-worker records. You can follow Roxanne on X, where her handle is @BrownRox. Follow the USW on X, Facebook and Instagram, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org.…
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1 'Made in USA' Shines at the Olympics with Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony Uniforms! 40:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss how Team USA athletes at this year's Olympic Games in Paris came to wear opening and closing ceremony uniforms that have been 100% exclusively made in America, with 100% domestically sourced materials. During this conversation, the pair also talked about a recent episode of AAM's "The Manufacturing Report" podcast, hosted by Scott, where he interviewed family-run shoe manufacturer Rancourt & Co.Co-owner and President Mike Rancourt. Mike shared the process of creating these iconic, American-made shoes, how they came to work with Ralph Lauren for the designer's Team USA Olympic uniform, and the pride Rancourt & Co. shoes bring to the Lewiston, Maine community.You can listen to the episode, and all of the other episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," at SoundCloud.com/Keep-It-Made-In-America. Scott also shared his first hand experience attending a recent event with Congressman Ro Khanna. Rep. Khanna laid out new legislation called the Modern Steel Act, which would see a robust steel industry that’s environmentally friendly, union-represented, and state-of-the-art. And Khanna wants to do it in America’s old steel towns, bringing new life to the communities who built our nation. So Khanna came to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, kicking off his new initiative inside the long-shuttered Bethlehem Steel railcar wheel plant. For over 17 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 Kamala Harris Quickly Unites Democratic Party, Leaving Trump-Vance Campaign Reeling 41:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Bloomberg Government's Kate Ackley to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, which launched just a week ago, but has already hit some impressive metrics with voter enthusiasm and fundraising totals. Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief of Politicus USA, analyzes how the Trump-Vance campaign has been reeling since President Biden announced he would not be seeking re-election a week ago. They also discuss the phone calls that volunteers are organizing for different groups of constituents on behalf of the new Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. Kate Ackley's handle on X is @kackleyZ and the website for Bloomberg Government is bgov.com.Sarah Jones' handle on X is PoliticusSarah and the website for Politicus USA is PoliticusUSA.com. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.…
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1 Biden Bows Out of Presidential Race, Endorses Vice President Harris 41:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is joined by two accomplished political guests to discuss the unprecedented history that has taken place within the past 24 hours, with President Biden electing not to run for re-election, and instead, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of the 'Cook Political Report.' Then, for the second half of the show, Brad's guest is Juliane Schäuble, US Correspondent for Der Tagesspiegel, Berlin's biggest newspaper. Charlie's handle is on X is @CharlieCookDC. Juliane's handle there is @berlin_juliane. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.…
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1 Why Enforcement of the 'Made in USA' Label is SO Important; Biden Admin Awards Grants for EV Manufacturing 42:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. Here are the topics that they discuss: 1. Polling shows that American shoppers prize the "Made in USA" label and are willing to pay more for it—something that counterfeiters are all too happy to capitalize. So how can the Federal Trade Commission protect the integrity of "Made in USA"? AAM is out with a new explainer video that is shared with the audience. ***Call your Representatives today in support of the COOL Online Act at 202-224-3121. Use AAM's 'Made in America' online directory at AmericanManufacturing.org/made-in-america *** 2. The U.S. is "frighteningly behind China" in global shipping, AAM President testified before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party at the end of June. How can the U.S. correct course? 3. The Biden administration announced the investment of $1.7 billion dollars in grants for auto plant retooling projects across eight states as it works to transition the U.S. auto industry to electric vehicle technology. 4. U.S. brands like McDonald's, Apple, Starbucks, and Nike flocked to China to gain access to the world's second-largest consumer market, but Chinese companies are studying the West's formulas for success and pushing the competition out. Is the Chinese market fool's gold? For over 17 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM. show less…
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Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). The pair explores why workers still need the PRO Act. This includes white collar workers, which Maria shares multiple examples of with the audience. Workers in the South are also eager to exercise their rights, though this is drawing backlash from anti-worker politicians in states like Georgia and Alabama. The Biden administration has done important work to correct course at the NLRB, and there are pro-worker provisions in recent investments, which are helping smooth the way for workers to have a voice on the job. This includes extensive new requirements for infrastructure projects to be “made in America” as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Known as the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), this section of the law promises to stimulate American manufacturing and create jobs for American workers by ensuring that a substantial portion of BIL funding is used to purchase U.S.-made products and materials. However, workers still face an uphill battle when it comes to forming unions. The solution is to finally pass comprehensive legislation that shores up loopholes in our laws and attaches real, immediate penalties to corporations that violate workers’ rights. Leslie and Maria share the legislative solution to these issues, which is the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act). They detail what the law would do, which is: - Establish stronger and swifter remedies to stop employers from breaking the law - Make companies recognize contractors as part of the collective bargaining process so they can no longer continue to whittle down Union membership by subcontracting - Force an employer to reach a first contract in a timely manner with a newly organized group of workers. (No more dragging out first contracts) - Reverse so-called 'Right to Work,' regardless of state laws - Prohibit employers from forcing employees to attend anti-union meetings Recent polls show that support for unions is at a fifty-year high, and having Joe Biden, the only sitting President to walk a picket line, in office has helped workers a great deal. But, it’s time for the law to catch up. Maria Somma has been an organizer for her entire career, first as a community organizer, and then as a labor organizer. She started with the Steelworkers in 2001 as a healthcare workers organizer, and became Organizing Director in 2015. The website for the USW is www.USW.org . Their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. Like them on Facebook by visiting www.Facebook.com/Steelworkers .…
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1 Why Trump's Conviction is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law: Author of "Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?" 42:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Mike Sozan, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. The two analyze the significance of former President Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his New York election interference case. They also chat about Mike's new piece for the DC Journal, titled, " COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law. " Then, Leslie is joined by whose new book, "Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?", has reached #1 best-seller status on Amazon in seven categories, including Campaigns and Elections. In addition to previewing the book, the pair discusses: Top reasons that MAGA, by definition, is a domestic terrorist movement Textbook reasons that the January 6th insurrection was a terrorist attack on home soil Here's what pseudo-Christians and MAGA mean when they use the word, "Woke" What will America become if Trump is reelected in November? What peaceful actions can be taken to counteract MAGA? Mike Sozan is a top expert on American democracy, and served as former Senator Mark Udall’s Chief of Staff, worked for former Senators Jim Webb and Bill Nelson, and also served as an Attorney for the Department of Justice and the FCC. The website for the Center for American Progress Action Fund is www.AmericanProgressAction.org. Their handle on X is @CAPAction, on Facebook is @AmericanProgressAction, and on Instagram is @FightForProgress. Russell Jack is a former US Federal Air Marshal, spent years inside the government, working alongside MAGA supporters. He has decades of experience in detecting, deterring, and defeating terrorism and criminal activity. He is passionate in his defense of Democracy, currently under attack by the terrorist group known as MAGA (Make America Great Again). He hopes his book and his website will promote critical thinking about protecting our Democracy, and just how precariously close we are to losing it forever. His website, where you can purchase the book, is www.MAGATerrorism.com, and you can follow him on Facebook, where his handle is @MAGATerrorism.…
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1 President Biden Announces New Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Semiconductors, Solar Cells and More 41:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. First, Scott breaks down today's move by President Biden to levy new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum. The tariffs on Chinese EVs will rise to 100%, quadrupling the current tariff of 25%. It's the latest bid by the Biden administration to keep China from undercutting U.S. companies and threatening U.S. manufacturing jobs, many of which are union jobs. Second, Leslie and Scott discuss yesterday's Substack piece by Elizabeth Pancotti at Roosevelt Forward, titled, "Why It’s Good, Actually, That You Can’t Buy the World’s Cheapest Electric Vehicle." (Link--> https://rooseveltforward.substack.com/p/why-its-good-actually-that-you-cant ) Next, Scott explains why what’s happening at ports in Belgium should worry both American automakers and policymakers. Finally, Leslie and Scott explore how America is at a crossroads when it comes to trade policy. For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 Biden Administration Takes Major Step Toward Closing 'Gun Show Loophole,' Requires Thousands More Dealers to Run Background Checks 21:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Nick Wilson, Senior Director for Gun Violence Prevention at American Progress, where he leads the organization’s efforts to reduce gun violence and shrink the footprint of the criminal justice system while improving public health and safety. The pair discusses the Biden Administration taking a major step towards closing the 'gun show loophole,' requring thousands more gun dealers to run background checks. The administration first proposed the rule in August, after the passage of the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise in response to the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school. That law expanded the definition of those who are “engaged in the business” of selling firearms, and are required to become licensed by the ATF and therefore run background checks. The rule, which implements the change in the law, will take effect 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register. There are already roughly 80,000 federally licensed firearms dealers. Administration officials believe the new rule will impact more than 20,000 dealers who have gotten away with selling firearms without a license and performing background checks at places like gun shows and over the internet by claiming they aren’t “engaged in the business” of firearm sales. The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org. Nick's handle on X is @NickWilsonB.…
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1 AFL-CIO President Talks Worker Safety, Unions Expanding into the South, and Climate Change Policy Solutions 22:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement. The two discuss the Union's 2024 'Death on the Job Report,' the recent UAW win in Tennessee and what it means for the broader Union movement in the South, as well as the Inaugural 'Climate, Equity and Jobs Launch' held by the AFL-CIO on Earth Day this year. The 2024 'Death on the Job Report' can be read here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-releases-2024-death-job-report-ahead-workers-memorial-day A visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, Liz Shuler believes the labor movement is the single most powerful vehicle for progress and that unions are a central force in leading lasting societal transformations. She is committed to busting myths about labor, leveraging the labor movement’s diversity for innovative approaches to social justice and making the benefits of a union voice on the job available to working people everywhere. The website for the AFL-CIO is http://www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on X is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.…
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1 Restoring Our Nation's Lost Shipbuilding Capacity 41:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity. President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open an investigation into China’s non-market practices as it seeks to dominate the commercial shipping market. Next, Leslie and President McCall discuss how the loss of shipbuilding capacity poses a grave threat to America's national security. The pair also explores how the U.S. loss of commercial shipbuilding capacity has directly resulted in the loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the sector and across the supply chain. Finally, President McCall breaks down how the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the danger of relying on foreign manufacturers to supply America's needs. President McCall previously served four years as International Vice President, leading negotiations that delivered wage increases, stronger job security and other gains for tens of thousands of workers in steel, tire and other key industries. McCall, a fourth-generation Steelworker, was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. His great-grandfather, grandfather, great-uncles, uncles and mother all worked at U.S. Steel’s Gary Works, and he walked his first picket line at age 7 during the USW’s 116-day, industry-wide strike in 1959. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X, Facebook and Instagram is @steelworkers.…
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1 Will China Flood the Globe with EVs, Green Tech? What’s Behind Latest US-China Trade Fight? 42:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. First, Scott explains how high interest rates and trade deficits are stifling U.S. factory jobs growth. Second, Leslie and Scott move across the globe to discuss China, where U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, is wrapping up a five day trip. Scott begins this discussion by highlighting how Beijing's economic success remains tied to U.S. market access, and how that offers America leverage. Next, Leslie and Scott discuss the increasingly high risk that China will flood the globe with EVs and green tech thanks to their government subsidized overcapacity in both industries. During her current trip to the Communist nation, Secretary Yellen says that the concern about excess capacity is shared by many other countries in addition to the U.S., both developing as well as rich ones. “This is not anti-China policy,” she said. “It’s an effort for us to mitigate the risks from the inevitable global economic dislocation that will result if China doesn’t adjust its policies.” Finally, Scott shares the advice he provided to a panel convened last week by the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) about Chinese auto imports. To summarize, he encourages the U.S. not to wait for China’s heavily subsidized car to arrive here. But instead, to be PROACTIVE! For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 Teamsters President Talks Anheuser-Busch Contract, Molson-Coors Strike, UPS & DHL Organzing and Presidential Roundtables 22:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The two discuss the Teamsters' recently ratified contract with Anheuser-Busch, their striking brothers and sisters at Molson-Coors, organizing at UPS and DHL, as well as their Presidential roundtables. Sean is a 4th-generation Teamster from Boston, and is committed to winning and defending strong national contracts, organizing new members, and aggressively taking on employers. He is focused on mobilizing rank-and-file Teamsters through education and increased engagement—traveling extensively to visit with members at worksites throughout the country. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters . Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.…
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1 Women's History Month: The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education 22:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by two young women, Afghan refugee Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor (Stanford ‘25), who are raising awareness about the untold story of millions of Afghan women brimming with potential and longing for freedom in their acclaimed book, “Defiant Dreams: The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education." Sola Mahfouz was born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 1996, the year the Taliban took over her country for the first time. They banned television and photographs, presided over brutal public executions, and turned the clock backward on women’s rights, practically imprisoning women within their own homes and forcing them to wear all-concealing burqas. At age eleven, Sola was forced to stop attending school after a group of men threatened to throw acid in her face if she continued. After that she was confined to her home, required to cook and clean and prepare for an arranged marriage. She saw the outside world only a handful of times each year. As time passed, Sola began to understand that she was condemned to the same existence as millions of women in Afghanistan. Her future was empty. The rest of her life would be controlled entirely by men: fathers and husbands and sons who would never allow her to study, to earn money, or even to dream. Driven by this devastating realization, Sola began a years-long fight to change the trajectory of her life, deciding that education would be her way out. At age sixteen, without even the basic ability to add or subtract, she began to teach herself math and English in secret. She progressed rapidly., Within just two years she was already studying subjects such as philosophy and physics. Faced with obstacles at every turn, Sola still managed to sneak into Pakistan to take the SAT. In 2016, she escaped to the United States, where she is now a quantum-computing researcher at Tufts University. An engrossing, dramatic memoir, co-written with young Indian American human rights activist Malaina Kapour, 'Defiant Dreams' is the story of one girl, but it’s also the untold story of a generation of women brimming with potential and longing for freedom. This story inspires us to unleash the potential that lies within us and all the women across the globe. It is a universal story of striving for greatness, reaching for the stars, and transcending the boundaries of our birth. In alignment with this year’s International Women’s Day theme "Invest in women: Accelerate progress," Sola and Malaina want to shed light on the need to invest in women’s rights and access to education. Sola's story aligns perfectly with the values and goals of Women's History Month and the United Nations' commitment to #InvestInWomen. The book is available for purchase at www.DefiantDreams.com .…
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1 Analyzing President Biden's SOTU; American Incomes Are Better Under Biden Than Trump 41:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. First, Brad will be joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of PoliticusUSA, as they react to President Biden’s State of the Union address. Then, Sarah breaks down what is causing the decline in quality news coverage, including the shuttering of multiple news agencies. Then, Brad is joined by the Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, Dr. Rob Shapiro. The two discuss Rob's latest blog, titled, " Based on Incomes, Americans Are a Lot Better Off Under Biden Than They Were with Trump. " The website for PoliticusUSA is www.PoliticusUSA.com and their X handle is @PoliticusUSA. Sarah's handle is @PoliticusSarah. The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon. You can watch a livestream of this broadcast at the following links: X: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1vAxRvXQgPVxl Facebook: https://fb.watch/qMsF0ZcuX_/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/hnlV65CmIGQ?feature=share…
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1 Building Unity In the Paper Industry and Beyond 40:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Luis Mendoza, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW). As International Vice President, Mendoza has responsibility for all facets of the USW paper sector, including bargaining, safety, trade, legislative issues, global solidarity and organizing initiatives. Leslie and Luis talk about building unity in the paper industry and beyond. Of the many industries where USW members work, one of the biggest is the paper sector, representing approximately 90,000 workers. Since the onset of the pandemic, these workers have made groundbreaking advances in promoting workplace health and safety, advocating for economic security, and building unity through eliminating dangerously divisive two-tiered systems. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. You can find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Steelworkers .…
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1 Temu and Tariffs, Chinese Auto Industry, How to Make It in America, Biden Industrial Policy 42:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss why Chinese-based e-commerce company Temu, who's spending billions on ads, and has already reshaped how many American shop , isn't paying the United States any tariffs. Here's a brief explanation from AAM's latest blog on the subject : "The “de minimis” exemption in U.S. trade law allows anything valued under $800 to enter the United States duty-free. It was originally intended for one-off type things, like making it easier for tourists traveling abroad to bring souvenirs back from vacations abroad. But Temu and fellow Chinese e-commerce brand SHEIN have exploited de minimis because they send their merchandise direct-to-consumer, avoiding tariffs because their stuff is so darn cheap (remember, Temu’s average transaction is $25!)." If you want to help protect American jobs, then please sign and share this petition telling your members of Congress to stop companies like SHEIN, Temu and Amazon from dodging U.S. trade enforcement, by visiting TinyURL.com/CloseLoophole . Scott and Leslie then chat about the grave danger being posed to the U.S. Auto industry from China , thanks to the communist nation's intentional industrial overcapacity. Next, Scott shares some moments from his great interview with Rachel M. Slace, Author of, " Making It in America ." Finally, Leslie and Scott talk about a new study that "underscores how the embrace of a more muscular industrial policy under Democratic President Joe Biden could spread investments into regions left behind by decades of offshoring." For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 Biden vs Trump on the Economy; Teamsters Organizing FedEx Express and Delta Airlines 40:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is first joined by the Chairman of Sonecon, and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, Dr. Rob Shapiro. The two delve into his latest piece for Washington Monthly, titled, "Data Don’t Lie: Biden’s Economic Record is Much Better than Trump’s." (Link here: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2024/01/26/data-dont-lie-bidens-economic-record-is-much-better-than-trumps/ ) Then, Leslie interviews Deputy Director of the Teamsters' Airline Division, Bob Fisher. They discuss why and how workers at FedEx Express and Delta are organizing in an effort to unionize, and why that's so significant nationally. The website for Sonecon is www.Sonecon.com and Dr. Shapiro's handle on X is @RobShapiro. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.…
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Leslie is joined by Director of District 4 for the United Steelworkers (USW), Dave Wasiura. The two have an in-depth discussion detailing how Unions help communities. This includes: - Nurses in New Jersey who were on an unfair labor practice strike for nearly five months last year - Energy workers in Puerto Rico, where the issue of their electric grid is quite literally life and death - Military veterans around the United States, including where the USW drafted legislation requiring employers to post official notices of the health, social and other services available to support veterans as they build new lives on the home front Dave Wasiura represents members across the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the territory of Puerto Rico. Dave began his career as a fourth-generation metalworker in Buffalo, N.Y., when he followed in his father’s footsteps and took a job at the American Brass facility. Since then, he’s led political and organizing efforts in addition to bargaining contracts across a wide variety of industries. The website for the USW is www.USW.org . Their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @steelworkers.…
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1 Manufacturing Jobs, Two New Books Following Companies that Keep it Made in USA, Rise in Chinese Auto Production 40:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. Scott first shares his thoughts on 2023's weak manufacturing numbers in the U.S., why there's more to the data than meets the eye, and reasons that the future looks bright. He and Leslie then chat about not one but two(!!) new books on companies that have started up making apparel in the U.S. over the past decade. Both of these books--'Making It in America,' available now--and 'American Flannel'—available in March—are worth a read. Finally, Scott shares why he's more than a little worried by China’s rise in automobile production, and why he believes it’s an existential threat to American manufacturing jobs. For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 AFL-CIO President Talks New Tech-Labor Partnership with Microsoft 21:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement. The two discuss the Union's new tech-labor agreement with Microsoft, including the rules regarding use of artificial intelligence (AI). They also talk about the upcoming 2024 elections and what the AFL-CIO is planning to do this cycle to elect 'pro-worker' candidates, all of the high-profile strikes that happened in 2023, organizing efforts, and child labor laws. A visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, Shuler believes the labor movement is the single most powerful vehicle for progress and that unions are a central force in leading lasting societal transformations. She is committed to busting myths about labor, leveraging the labor movement’s diversity for innovative approaches to social justice and making the benefits of a union voice on the job available to working people everywhere. The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their Twitter handle is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.…
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1 Teamsters President Talks Successful Agreement with DHL, Strike Authorization by Members at Anheuser-Busch & Presidential Roundtables 44:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is first joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The two discuss today's successful negotiating breakthrough on behalf of their members at DHL, who had been forced to strike in response to unfair labor conditions. They also talk about contract negotiations for their members who work at Anheuser-Busch, and review the Presidential roundtables that the Teamsters hosted last week. Second, Princeton Professor Julian Zelizer, a NYT best-selling Author and CNN Political Analyst, joins Leslie to talk about his most recent CNN opinion piece, which is titled, "Seven Reasons a 2nd Trump Term Would Be Dangerous." ( https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/07/opinions/trump-second-term-dangerous-zelizer/index.html ) Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is focused on mobilizing rank-and-file members through education and increased engagement—traveling extensively to visit with them at worksites throughout the country. In addition to fighting for workers, Sean has helped raise millions of dollars for charitable causes, including Local 25’s signature event, “Light Up the Night,” an annual gala to raise money for children with autism. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters. Sean's Twitter handle is @TeamsterSOB. New York Times best-selling author Julian Zelizer, who has been among the pioneers in the revival of American political history, is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941 Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University. He is also a CNN Political Analyst and a regular guest on NPR’s "Here and Now." He is the award-winning author and editor of 25 books including, The Fierce Urgency of Now: Lyndon Johnson, Congress, and the Battle for the Great Society, the winner of the D.B. Hardeman Prize for the Best Book on Congress and Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974, co-authored and Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, The Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party. The New York Times named the book as an Editor's Choice and one of the 100 Notable Books in 2020. His most recent books are Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Life of Radical Amazement and The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment, which he edited, and Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Lies and Legends About Our Past which he co-edited with Kevin Kruse. He is currently working on a new book about the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and the 1964 Democratic Convention entitled ‘Is this America?’: Reckoning With Racism at the 1964 Atlantic City Democratic Convention. In the summer of 2023, NYU Press will publish his new co-edited book, Our Nation At Risk: Election Security as a National Security Issue. In January 2024, Columbia Global Reports will publish his book, In Defense of Partisanship. Zelizer, who has published over 1200 op-eds, has received fellowships from the Brookings Institution, the Guggenheim Foundation, the Russell Sage Foundation, the New York Historical Society, and New America. You can follow him on Twitter, where his handle is @JulianZelizer.…
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1 2023 AAM ’Made in America Holiday Gift Guide’ 42:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Elizabeth Brotherton Bunch, who oversees communications for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), helping to spread the word about smart public policies that guide the creation of family-supporting factory jobs. The two discuss this year's 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide.' It’s the AAM's biggest list ever, featuring more than 200 companies that manufacture products in the United States. In honor of the guide’s 10th anniversary, they’ve included both new gift ideas and old favorites, noting the year previous picks were included. The guide is organized by 23 different clickable categories, including, giftables, toys, kids, bath and beauty, Handbags and accessories, apparel, jewelry, socks, shoes, auto accessories, electronics, food, hobbies, stationery, holiday supplies, stocking stuffers, home, furniture, kitchen, outdoor gear, tools and pets! Also, as always, you can view the list by state if you'd like. The website for the gift guide can be found at http://TinyURL.com/2023AAMGiftGuide and the AAM website is www.American Manufacturing.org. The X handle for AAM is @KeepItMadeInUSA and Beth's handle is @ebrotherton. Since joining AAM in 2014, Beth has led efforts to grow and strengthen AAM's digital presence, managed advocacy campaigns designed to strengthen manufacturing, and helped elevate the conversation about manufacturing in the news media. A Golden State native, Beth holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and journalism from the University of Southern California. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband, two children, and a rescue dog.…
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Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). The two discuss how workers across the economy – from automakers to health care workers – are using their collective power to ensure they have fair contracts and safe working conditions. The first step in this process is organizing, and as workers seek greater protections on the job, they’re capitalizing on this unique moment. It’s not just the hot labor market, though the recent low unemployment has certainly helped. The pandemic helped workers in a number of industries understand that they’re essential. It has also highlighted what they needed from their employers – in terms of job security, living wages, and more – as well as the power of working together to achieve these goals. Also, Joe Biden, the most pro-labor president in recent memory, has tasked his administration with helping workers to exercise their right to form unions. This unprecedented support, and whole of government approach, has helped tip the balance back toward workers, and away from greedy corporations. Workers are also experiencing a time of great potential as we look to the clean energy transition. Clean technology – like electric vehicles – require a wide variety of raw materials and other components. It’s essential that jobs from mining to manufacturing are good, community supporting jobs. That means ensuring workers can exercise their right to organize. The final step in organizing is not, as some might think, a successful vote, but a first contract. This is where corporations like Starbucks double down on their efforts to break workers’ collective will. We’ve seen this protracted bargaining at places like Kumho and OHL/Geodis, though the USW was ultimately successful in both cases. What workers need to help them successfully weather the immense challenges they face, including getting this vital first contract, is the PRO Act. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. You can find them on Facebook by visiting Facebook.com/Steelworkers.…
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1 Most Equitable Economic Recovery in American History 41:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two examine what is now the most equitable economic recovery in American history. First, they break down data from a new Treasury Department report, which provides "new evidence that the recovery from the economic harm of the COVID-19 pandemic was the most equitable recovery in recent history. The report – which includes new Department research alongside new data released by the Federal Reserve Board – finds that the speed and strength of the response by the Biden-Harris Administration helped to thwart the worst economic outcomes anticipated from the COVID shock for Black and Hispanic families, and that, across a broad array of economic indicators, the financial well-being of Black and Hispanic families have remained strong relative to recoveries in recent history." (Link here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1834) Second, they discuss a Twitter thread on what 'Bidenomics' is, and how it's going two years into the Biden administration. The data rich thread was posted by Heather Boushey, a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers & Chief Economist for the President's Invest in America Cabinet. (Link here: https://twitter.com/hboushey46/status/1715711474994422140) Finally, Leslie and Scott talk about why President Biden isn't getting more credit in the polls for the strong economic recovery that has happened under his leadership. This includes a Bloomberg article from Matthew Yglesias examining that exact topic. (Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/22/biden-s-economy-is-great-everywhere-except-in-the-polls/d6bae722-70d6-11ee-936d-7a16ee667359_story.html) For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 Teamsters Rally to Protect American Jobs from Mexican-Owned Grocery Chain 21:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 630, which has been fighting for working class families for more than 80 years. They discuss a leaflet action being held on October 17th where more than 50 local unions will be taking part in at Chedraui-owned grocery stores. Here is some more background on the issue: · Grupo Comercial Chedraui is a Mexican company that is publicly traded on the Mexican stock exchange. The company has grown significantly and now operates three supermarket chains, and makes the majority of its revenue from the United States. · Chedraui owns three store banners in the United States with around 375 total locations. The three banners are: o Smart & Final, which is concentrated in Southern California but also has locations in Nevada and as far east as Phoenix. o El Super, which is also concentrated in Southern California and has locations in Nevada, Arizona, and as far east as New Mexico and Juarez in Texas. o Fiesta Mart, which is entirely in Texas. Most of its locations are in either Houston or the Dallas/Fort Worth area. · Teamsters Local Union 630 won two elections at Smart & Final warehouses in the Los Angeles area just this year. The two groups at the Commerce and Riverside facilities comprise around 700 total workers. After years of suffering from low wages and poor benefits, these workers decided to join the Teamsters union to improve their workplace. · Yet, on the heels of the election at the Commerce facility, Chedraui announced that it would be consolidating its distribution operations into a single facility in Rancho Cucamonga, right before the union election at the Riverside facility. An internal company announcement distributed to workers stated that when this move takes place, the workers will have to reapply for their jobs and will not be guaranteed jobs at the new facility, regardless of their experience or how long they have worked for the company. The company has not responded to workers’ inquiries regarding the status of their jobs at the new facility and what pay and benefits will be available. · Local 630 members rallied in August and September to demand fair treatment by Chedraui, with a focus on protecting American jobs and living standards, and bargaining a fair contract. · To date, the Teamsters have filed seven unfair labor practice charges against Smart & Final and Chedraui, alleging egregious violations of federal labor law, including that the planned facility relocations and termination of all employees are motivated by anti-union discrimination; that the company has interfered with workers’ right to organize by withholding a regularly scheduled cost of living adjustment and blaming it on the Union; and by holding mandatory captive audience meetings where the company CEO promised workers benefits and job security at the new facility in exchange for rejecting the Union. · The company has been engaging in bad-faith surface bargaining, likely with the intention of running out the bargaining clock and then either attempting to decertify the Teamster bargaining units or withdrawing recognition when it transfers its operations and forces employees to reapply. · This consumer leaflet action on 10/17 comes ahead of bargaining resuming on 10/18. The Teamsters are calling on consumers to demand that Chedraui respect its US workers, cease its violations of US labor law, honor its employees’ choice to become Teamsters, and bargain a fair contract. Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org to learn more and follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.…
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1 Israel Orders Entire Population of Northern Gaza to Move South 19:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie gives her take on Israel ordering the entire population of northern Gaza to evacuate south, a warning that leaves more than 1 million people to decide whether to abandon their homes. Hamas urged Gazans to ignore it. Israel's military said the order, which has raised fears of an imminent ground offensive on the densely populated enclave, was intended to minimize civilian casualties in the war against Hamas. But the United Nations said it was "impossible" and risked a humanitarian disaster. "We call on all civilians in Gaza City to move south," Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Friday in a press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Tel Aviv. "We don't want to harm them. Whoever wants to save his life should go south. Hamas is camouflaging itself inside the civilian population and we are going to go in and dismantle its infrastructure," Gallant said. More than 1,530 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis have been killed, thousands have been injured, and hundreds of thousands of others have been displaced since the latest fighting between Israel and Hamas began. Hamas is believed to be holding about 150 hostages in Gaza.…
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Leslie is joined by the incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. During this interview, they remember the late Tom Conway, former President of the USW, who sadly passed away on September 25th of this year. While the labor movement and the union both lost a great leader, thanks to Tom’s vision and hard work, both are on firm footing and primed to continue the fight for economic justice and fairness for working families. Tom’s legacy involves innovations and breakthroughs on a number of fronts: He bargained cutting-edge contracts across USW sectors. - He understood that companies needed to be successful so they could pay workers good wages and benefits, so where he could, he worked with them. - When he couldn’t, he was relentless in his work to find ways to make sure workers’ needs remained at the forefront. - This included the 2015 oil strike, which helped secure a number of important health and safety provisions for workers. - And a number of rounds of steel bargaining that helped stave off calls for concessions and ensure fair pay and high-quality benefits. But Tom understood that fighting for working families wasn’t just about pay; it was about securing the future. - Early in his time as an international leader, Tom was instrumental in developing the Institute for Career Development (ICD), a joint labor-management training program, enshrined in a number of USW collective bargaining agreements, that offers members opportunities to learn new skills. - Under his leadership union workers and activists were able to achieve a major victory with the passage of the Butch Lewis Act, which saved the pensions of more than one million workers and retirees, including more than 100,000 USW members. Tom was also committed to building a diverse movement and many of his efforts contributed to building a strong future for workers. - He spearheaded an innovative organizing initiative connecting rank-and-file members with their fellow workers to talk about joining the labor movement. This quickly paid dividends, resulting in organizing victories in the United States and Canada, including some of the union’s biggest wins in years. - These include 3,500 faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh who joined the USW, as well as baristas at Starbucks coffee shops across Canada, and 1,500 workers at Georgia’s Blue Bird Corp. bus factory. - They join others, including waste disposal workers, professional football players, museum and library workers, high-tech workers, airport workers, prison chaplains and others, who all joined the Steelworkers’ ranks as a result of Conway’s initiative. Tom also invested heavily in building out the bench, and under his leadership, the union held its first international Next Gen conference in November 2019. - Under Tom’s direction, the USW built out our Veterans of Steel committees to make sure – to the fullest extent possible – that the union was helping those in need, and making sure veterans’ voices are heard. Finally, Tom fought relentlessly for both for fair trade and job creation. - This included working with government leaders in Washington to ensure that they enforced trade laws to prevent illegally subsidized and dumped products that damage American industries and destroy good paying jobs. - He did this work in steel, rubber and tire, and many other industries. - It also meant finding creative solutions, as well as working with companies and lawmakers to create jobs. - He formed partnerships and allied groups like the Alliance for American Manufacturing. - And more recently, his was one of the loudest voices calling for infrastructure investment. Tom will be missed a great deal, but his strength as a leader, and vision for the future, have helped countless working people and will continue to help countless more moving forward. The new USW President, David McCall, has a career of fighting for fairness and justice for workers that began as a member of Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana, where he worked as a millwright at the sprawling integrated steel facility. He joined the union's staff in 1985 and served as the director of USW District 1 from 1998 until 2019. Over the course of his career, McCall successfully fought to preserve thousands of jobs in the steel industry and beyond. McCall has also chaired USW master contract negotiations with Cleveland Cliffs, Republic Steel, Timken, Graphics Packaging and others. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org . Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.…
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1 How is the United States Doing at Reshoring Its Jobs and Supply Chains? 41:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two examine the importance of supply chains. Their conversation includes how the United States is doing at reshoring its supply chains, how 'Bidenomics' is improving the country's manufacturing sector, and a Washington Post expose on how Tesla and EV supply chains are raising concerns about forced labor in China. The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 House GOP Holding Economy Hostage for Social Security & Medicare Cuts; Two California Mass-Shootings in Three Days 41:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Here are the topics that the two discussed: 1. THE HILL: "Institutional anarchy prevails in the GOP House " by Brad Bannon 2. TIME: "What the U.S. Hitting the Debt Ceiling Means for You" 3. REUTERS: "California reels from back-to-back shootings that killed 18" 4. AXIOS: "Atlanta district attorney pushes to keep Trump election report secret" Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon.…
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1 National Security Requires Sound Trade Policy 43:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie will be joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union. They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is. The two will have a broad conversation about how national security requires sound trade policy. Here are the subtopics that they'll be covering during the interview: Manufacturing in key sectors like steel and aluminum underpins national security, providing vital resources for our military and helping the nation meet its critical infrastructure needs. Section 232s have been an essential part of this since 2018. While there have been some modifications in relations to trading partners like the European Union and the United Kingdom, these measures remain an essential part in ensuring the U.S. can protect itself and rebuild its infrastructure. Facing global overcapacity, largely driven by China’s unfair trade practices, 232 relief measures worked –and are continuing to work – as intended. - In steel, they improved industry conditions, spurred investments, and directly created thousands of new jobs. - They also allowed for needed capital investments so that U.S. steelmakers can continue to produce some of the best, cleanest steel in the world. - And domestic steel is underpinning the massive infrastructure upgrades we’re making in communities across the country thanks to President Biden’s vision and leadership. This is why a recent ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) was not only deeply flawed, but also dangerous. A recent decision by the dispute panel of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, (USMCA), raises similar concerns about overreach. - The WTO has no standing to interfere with national security, and its attempt to do so undermines the credibility of the entire organization. - Allowing China to join the WTO, more than 20 years ago, was a mistake that has allowed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to leverage its position and continue its predatory practices. - Overcapacity, dumping, and illegal subsidies remain urgent concerns – which the WTO again made clear it is not equipped to address. - Until we have a broader reform of our trade system, we must instead rely on the tools we have at our disposal like filing trade cases and keeping the 232 relief measures in place. The Russian invasion of Ukraine also reinforced how critical trade is to national security. - The U.S. aluminum industry was already struggling, and then last year Century Aluminum Company idled its smelter in Hawesville, Ky.. They were the last domestic producer of commercial quantities of military-grade aluminum remaining after decades of foreign competition undercut the U.S. industry. - Energy prices caused by the war are also hurting European Aluminum producers, leaving markets open to Russian exports. - Sanctions on Russian aluminum will be a critical part of keeping not only the U.S. but the whole world safe, as will bringing new smelting capacity online. As we look to the future, domestic production and sound trade policy will be essential in another aspect of our national security: meeting our energy needs. - There is tremendous potential in areas like offshore wind, and the Biden administration is working to build out our domestic industry and secure the supply chain this industry will need to be successful. - Europe has a significant lead. - And China is ramping up production. Chinese producers are currently able to produce relatively inexpensive products because they can rely on the country’s overcapacity in steel, dominance in rare earths, and control over the supply chain, setting up a “race to the bottom.” - So the U.S. needs to act quickly. The previous administration made it clear that we cannot exist in a vacuum when it comes to trade, that we need careful coordination with trusted partners. This is why it is crucial that we’re deliberate in our work in the Indo-Pacific region. - The administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework contains important priorities, including strong labor and environmental standards. - However, it’s essential that the agreement adheres to worker-centered values, and that the U.S. selects only partners who are serious about realizing these goals, and intend to meet its terms. - Only then will this new chapter make our trade policy sounder – and our nation safer. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org . Their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.…
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1 Student Debt Cancellation Heads to Supreme Court 41:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedStudent Debt Cancellation is heading to the Supreme Court in just a few weeks. Hear from SDCC leaders and their special guest, Mike Pierce, about what borrowers can expect leading up to SCOTUS, as well as afterwards. The hosts will also briefly discuss President Biden's new student loan repayment plan. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody Hounanian, and Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans. They're joined by special guest Mike Pierce, Executive Director of the Student Borrower Protection Center. The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. The Student Borrower Protection Center's website is protectborrowers.org and their Twitter handle is @theSBPC.…
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1 AAM’S 2022 ’Made in America Holiday Gift Guide’ 41:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss the following topics: 1. Most Consumers Want to Buy U.S.-Made Holiday Gifts (https://industrytoday.com/most-consumers-want-to-buy-u-s-made-holiday-gifts/) 2. AAM's 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide (https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/the-2022-made-in-america-holiday-gift-guide/) OR Sharable link: http://www.tinyurl.com/2022AAM 3. President Biden is in Arizona today to talk about semiconductor manufacturing (https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/06/business/tsmc-arizona-investment/index.html) 4. Congress should end “normal trade relations” with China (https://thehill.com/opinion/international/3759785-its-time-to-revoke-chinas-normalized-trade-relations/) For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM…
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1 The New Teamsters: Bigger, Faster, Stronger 41:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Sean is a 4th-generation Teamster from Boston, and at 50 years old, the youngest Teamsters General President. He was sworn in March 2022. The Teamsters Union, founded in 1903, represents 1.2 million workers across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The website for the Teamsters is Teamsters.org and their handle on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram is @Teamsters. Sean's Twitter handle is @TeamsterSOB. The two discuss: - What Sean hopes to accomplish as Teamsters President - How the Teamsters is becoming a bigger, faster, stronger and more militant union (a goal of Sean's) - Who the Teamsters are comprised of as a Union (they're a diverse union and they represent workers throughout the supply chain – skies, rails, roads…) - The Teamsters-UPS contract expires July 31, 2023. Covering 340,000 Teamster members, it is the single largest collective bargaining agreement in North America. Teamsters are ready to fight for a strong contract at UPS, or hit the pavement on August 1st. - What are the Teamsters plans for Amazon (they just formed a new Amazon division and visited their headquarters with a message for the company) - The Teamsters are a Union that organizes. Sean shares where they've been doing this organizing. - How the Teamsters are involved politically in the U.S.…
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1 How Healthcare Workers Are Taking Safety Into Their Own Hands 40:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Tamara Lefcowitz, International Coordinator for the USW Health Care Workers Council. Tamara provides support to the union’s more than 50,000 health care workers across the United States and Canada. Tamara got her start as a community organizer in 2006, investigating police misconduct for the City of Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board. In 2009, she began working with organized labor advocating for health care workers. She now proudly bargains contracts, trains activists, and organizes workers to advocate for themselves, their patients, and our communities. The two discuss how healthcare workers are taking safety into their own hands. Health care workers made incredible sacrifices to help their communities during the Covid-19 pandemic, relying on each other to protect their patients and themselves. Now, they’re using that same solidarity to make huge improvements to their jobs, their workplaces and America’s care system. Even before the pandemic, health care workers faced urgent threats to their workplace health and safety. Workplace violence has long been a problem for health care workers. In 2016 the GAO found that health care workers were at least five times more likely to experience violence on the job as workers in other industries. Now, threats against health care workers are rising. Legislation like the Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare and Social Service Workers Act would help provide meaningful protections, like compelling OSHA to establish an enforceable workplace violence standard. Unfortunately, it’s been twice held up in the Senate. Longstanding problems with maintaining appropriate staffing levels were also exacerbated by the pandemic and also jeopardize health care workers’ health. Nursing shortages are a real and urgent concern. But turnover in other positions like environmental services and dietary also hurts workers across the board and the care they can provide. The pandemic created additional hazards for health care workers, like a lack of adequate PPE and exposed glaring holes in the safety net, like the lack of OSHA guidance on infectious diseases. More than 3,600 health care workers died in the first year of the pandemic alone. And more than half are still reporting symptoms of burnout. This ended up putting not only health care workers at risk, but their patients and communities as well. Now, workers are taking matters into their own hands. One of the big things health care workers are doing is organizing. New research from the AFL-CIO shows that 71 percent of health care workers would join a union if they had the chance. Late last year roughly 500 Pittsburgh area health care workers voted unanimously to join the USW for a voice on the job. Unionized health care workers are also winning good contracts. Approximately 800 USW members at Oroville Hospital in Oroville, Calif., this fall ratified a contract that not only provides significant wage increases, but also establishes a labor-management safety committee that gives a real voice to the front-line workers who best know how to address the hazards they and their patients face every day. USW members at Copper Country Mental health in Houghton, Mich., just this week ratified a contract that includes hard-fought workplace violence language. Nurses at three Steward Health Care hospitals in Florida achieved protections from unsafe scheduling and the creation of an infectious disease task force in their new agreement, while workers at Kaleida Health in New York successfully fought for wages increases, a health and safety committee and the health system’s commitment to create 500 new positions to address unsafe staffing issues. All of these successes come down to building relationships and working together – another way the USW is tackling workplace health and safety concerns in the health care sector – including a pilot program aimed at worker education and empowerment. This collective action is now resulting in better patient outcomes, more inspections for workplace hazards and better access to personal protective equipment (PPE), among many other advantages, making it good not only for workers but for whole communities. The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers. Tamara's Twitter handle is @TLefcowitz.…
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1 Despite Slim Majority, Democrats Notched Major Achievements for Workers and Their Families 41:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Kim Miller, who serves as an Assistant to USW International President Tom Conway. She primarily works on political and legislative projects, including overseeing much of the union’s member-to-member outreach around the 2022 midterm elections. The two discuss how Democrats, despite currently having just a slim majority in both houses of Congress, have worked with President Biden to notch major achievements in favor of workers and their families. While some don’t garner as much attention in the headlines as they deserve, many of these accomplishments are truly historic. - This includes a once-in-a-generation win on infrastructure, investing $1.2 trillion in our roads, bridges, ports and more. Politicians have been saying for years that they had an infrastructure plan, but this administration and this Congress actually delivered. - In addition to transportation infrastructure, this includes $55 billion to deliver clean drinking water to millions of Americans. - And a further $65 billion to help ensure every American has access to reliable high-speed internet. - This not only will make our communities safer, it will create and sustain good, union jobs and help us maintain our economic competitiveness. - USW members up and down the supply chain are providing and will continue to provide the goods and services needed to make this infrastructure upgrade a reality. Congressional democrats were also finally able to achieve a major victory on behalf of 1.2 million workers whose retirements were in jeopardy because of troubled multi-employer pension plans. - These workers stood to lose everything as a result of a convergence of corporate greed, unfair trade, deregulation and the financial crisis. - American Rescue Plan was a significant achievement in its own right, but one of the lesser-known, but hugely important things it did was shore up multi-employer pension plans so these workers could retire in dignity. - Even though there wasn’t a single Republican who voted for this plan, years of worker-led advocacy and Democratic action mean that more than a million families’ future is more secure. Democrats also delivered another sweeping victory for ordinary Americans this summer with the Inflation Reduction Act. - Among its many provisions, it will lower prescription drug prices by allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices for seniors and instituting inflation caps for Medicare prescription drugs and improvements to prescription benefits. The law also prevents a premium spike for Affordable Care Act enrollees. - It will also build out our nation’s capacity for solar, wind and other sources of renewable energy, which will create good, domestic manufacturing jobs and help break our dangerous dependence on foreign producers to meet our needs. - At the same time, providing incentives for a wide variety of technologies like carbon capture, direct air capture, and nuclear power will help ensure that our steel and other critical industries remain among the cleanest in the world. Not all of the work has been legislative. - Instituting a new pro-worker direction at the National Labor Relations Board means that workers have real advocates in an agency that is supposed to be protecting their rights. One of Biden’s first actions was to remove pro-corporate, anti-worker Peter Robb as NLRB general counsel. The Senate also confirmed two more board members that Biden nominated who are re-balancing the way the board works toward workers’ rights. - Just as importantly, Biden nominated a union member to run the Department of Labor and put workers and their advocates in key positions overseeing safety. - Biden issued executive orders in support of American manufacturing, including establishing the new Made in America office to review any request to bypass the rules and maximize domestically-manufactured components for federal projects. - And a new inter-agency task force on worker organizing and empowerment is harnessing the power of all government agencies to advance workers’ rights. In order to keep up this momentum, working people will need to vote in the midterm elections. Republicans made it clear that they stand against many pro-worker initiatives and intend to tip the balance back to pro-corporate interests if elected. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers. Kim's Twitter handle is @kimkmiller.…
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1 Emmy Winning Producer Talks MAGA Voters Dumping Trump Ahead of Midterms 37:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie first gives her take on today's latest political news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment. Here are the stories that she covered: 1. AXIOS: "Biden to sign executive order aimed at lowering drug costs" 2. WASHINGTON POST: "Judge bucks Trump, orders Pence aide to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury" 3. AXIOS: "FBI official was warned some agents were "sympathetic" to Capitol rioters" 4. CNN: "In near unanimous vote, European lawmakers call for Russia to be declared a "terrorist" regime" 5. AXIOS: "Raleigh, North Carolina, shooting leaves at least 5 people dead" 6. AXIOS: "Texas sheriff declares Martha's Vineyard migrants crime victim" During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Melissa Jo Peltier. Melissa is an Author and award winning filmmaker who has won two Emmys for News and Documentary, produced "Dog Whisperer" with Cesar Millan, which was on the National Geographic Channel in primetime for seven seasons, and perhaps most famously, originally discovered Nia Vardalos and the script for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," before selling it to Tom Hanks' production company. Her film "The Game Is Up," helped Joe Biden win in 2020 by creating a "permission structure" for Republicans in swing states to reject Donald Trump--by interviewing everyone from prominent conservatives, like Joe Walsh, to everyday Republicans who'd had enough. During today's interview, Leslie and Melissa discuss the film, and how it is still very relevant and now applies to the upcoming Midterm Elections. Melissa also shares what the disillusioned Trump voters featured in her documentary all have in common. Melissa's Twitter handle is @MelissaJPeltier and her website is TheGameIsUpMovie.com.…
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1 Factory Jobs Are Booming Under Biden! But Will the Fed and a Strong Dollar Kill the Momentum? 40:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. The two discuss how factory jobs are booming under President Biden, and then explore whether the Fed and a strong dollar will kill the momentum. They also detail how some Senators and members of Congress are trying (in a couple of different ways) to make sure that the Chinese Communist party doesn't undermine this jobs boom. Finally, the pair reveals how a program to help workers impacted by layoffs due to trade (Trade Adjustment Assistance) has lapsed because Republicans in Congress insist on linking it to new trade deals. As a result, thousands of eligible workers aren’t getting benefits. That’s wrong! WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM…
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1 A Holistic Approach to Workplace Health and Safety 42:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Leeann Foster, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union. They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is. The two will discuss the USW's holistic approach to workplace health and safety. This includes their work identifying common trends in fatalities and life altering injuries, as well as laying out a sector specific plan for education and effective hazard identification, controls and communication. The USW's work has been similarly successful in making manufacturing processes safer and helping workers avoid exposure to extreme heat or toxic substances like silica and beryllium. The USW has also been making important strides on other fronts when it comes to health and safety. One important way is through helping workers who are facing the threat of intimate partner violence. Domestic violence increased significantly during the pandemic. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine said that domestic violence cases increased by 25 to 33 percent globally. The National Commission on COVID-19 and criminal justice shows an increase in the U.S. by a little over 8 percent, following the imposition of lockdown orders during 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that about 20 percent of women and 14 percent of men across the United States have experienced “severe physical violence.” Workers experiencing domestic violence often need time to focus on getting safe and the security of knowing that they can return to work when they’ve been able to do so. That’s why the USW is now negotiating domestic violence protections and resources into their contracts across the union. This includes two recent contracts with major employers in the paper sector: Domtar and Packaging Corp. of America, covering over 29 mills and 44 box plants and thousands of workers. Union-negotiated domestic violence leave helps provide time off for court appearances, relocation, counseling and more without eating up vacation or sick days. Workers also won’t need a doctor for an excuse – counselors, domestic shelter employees and spiritual leaders can also speak to what is happening with the employee. In some cases, workers can also request changes to working hours, transfer to alternate worksites or vacation pay advances. They can also ask for help in safety planning, like identifying hiding places or an escape route. Other sectors are also negotiating this important language. The USW has been having success with this issue in both the United States and Canada, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it is a true workplace health and safety issue. The Department of Labor estimated that domestic violence victims lose nearly 8 million days of paid work per year. It can also affect the health and safety of other workers if abuses show up in the workplace. Some USW members even receive training in how to help advocate for their peers, help connect them with community resources, and intervene with management when needed. Because the union believes that gender equality and the right to a safe workplace go hand in hand, the USW is also advocating for other holistic health and safety protections. These include: - PPE that fits all body shapes - Resources to combat sexual and other harassment - Comprehensive bathroom, showers and change-room policies - Pregnancy issues including new motherhood issues and breastfeeding - Opportunities to address stress,mental health and work-life balance Not everyone experiences work or their work environment the same way, but the USW believes that all are entitled to health and safety on the job. Leeann Foster has served the union for more than 25 years, working to negotiate strong contracts, advocate for sound trade policies, facilitate educational opportunities and fight for safer workplaces. She oversees more than 550 locals and more than 30 bargaining councils in the USW’s paper sector. She also leads the union’s Making and Converting Paper Safely program to build worker-focused health and safety initiatives in the paper sector, as well as overseeing the USW Women of Steel Leadership Development Program. WEBSITE: www.USW.org TWITTER and INSTAGRAM HANDLE: @steelworkers…
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1 Biden Administration’s Recent Manufacturing Victories 42:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. The two discuss the Biden administration's recent manufacturing victories. This includes the CHIPS Act, the Inflation Reduction Act (and how it will affect clean energy production and EVs in the U.S.), the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, continuing job gains in manufacturing, and more. They also explore the huge jump in companies that are reshoring their supply chains back to the U.S. from China. WEBSITE: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM You can watch this episode in the following places: YouTube - https://youtu.be/iaSG0IehZ_o Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/609932097/videos/604073681102844/…
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1 Will Media Fall for Trump’s Attempt to Change Subject on Classified Documents Seizure? 41:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her take on: 1. THE HILL: "White House to announce student loan cancellation, payment pause extension Wednesday" 2. AXIOS: "White House: Climate law could slash related damages by up to $1.9 trillion" 3. AXIOS: "Ex-Louisville officer pleads guilty to conspiracy in Breonna Taylor killing" 4. AXIOS: "Judge upholds Georgia law prohibiting food, water distribution at polls" 5. AXIOS: "Jury finds 2 men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer" 6. AUDIO: Republican Congressman Andy Barr tries to change subject when asked by Chuck Todd what is the GOP's plan to deal with inflation 7. AXIOS: "Florida school district rejects dictionary donations amid new book law" For the remainder of the hour, Leslie is joined by Jon Sinton, Executive Director and CEO of 'Let Majority Rule,' a non-partisan organization dedicated to ensuring that America hears the voice of the majority of voters. The two discuss his latest blog via his Substack, titled, "Enough Already." One of the items covered in the blog is whether the media will fall for former President Trump's attempt to change the subject on the FBI seizure of classified documents that he kept at his Mar-a-lago golf club. (link here: https://jonbsinton.substack.com/p/enough-already) In early 2011, Sinton co-founded the smartphone app Progressive Voices which aggregates all progressive content that is seen, heard or read. In 2012, PV launched a streaming radio service, The Progressive Voices Channel on TuneIn. The websites for 'Let Majority Rule' and Progressive Voices are LetMajorityRule.org and ProgressiveVoices.com. Their Twitter handles are @LetMajorityRule and @ProgVoice. Jon's handle is @JonSinton. Finally, you can check out "Jon's Reluctant Blog" by visiting JonBSinton.substack.com…
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1 FBI Raids Trump’s Residence; How Inflation Reduction Act Will Fight Climate Change 40:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her opinion on: 1. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "FBI’s search of Trump’s Florida estate: Why now?" 2. AXIOS: "Biden signs $280 billion chip funding bill" 3. AXIOS: "Appeals court says House committee can obtain Trump's tax records" 4. AXIOS: "Rudy Giuliani must testify in Atlanta 2020 election probe next week" During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Tim Zenk, President of Molecule, LLC. Tim explains how the 'Inflation Reduction Act' will fight climate change. Some of the ways it will do so is by: - Including huge investments in clean energy - Keeping President Biden's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 within reach - Curbing methane emissions, which have been responsible for about 30% of global warming since pre-industrial times - Emphasizing environmental justice - Signaling to the global community that the U.S. is serious about doing its part to fight climate change Tim has worked in renewable energy project development and policy for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors. Presently, he is the president at Molecule LLC where he works at the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change and support an industrial transformation that is required for the U.S. to remain globally competitive in a zero-carbon future. Here in the U.S., he represents renewable fuels leader Neste, and Hydrogen logistics and aviation pioneer, Universal Hydrogen, among other clients. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Washington Green Hydrogen Alliance and Clean Fuel Washington. He was a senior executive at Sapphire Energy, a company that invented renewable crude oil (green crude) from algae. Earlier in Tim’s career he served in several government roles in the Clinton/Gore White House, in Congress for Rep. Norm Dicks, and on the staff of Washington’s 19th Governor, Booth Gardner. His Twitter handle is @GreenCrude.…
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1 Democrats Need to Prevent Unforced Errors on Infrastructure, Climate and China 41:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Leslie and Scott discuss how Democrats are currently at risk of committing three unforced errors, on Infrastructure, Climate, and China Competition, with major political and policy implications. On the infrastructure front, they're not properly selling the bipartisan bill that is massively popular with voters, because somehow only 24 percent are aware it's actually a law. When it comes to the topic of renewable energy production in the U.S., Senator Manchin’s refusal to go along with ANY climate related legislation is having real-time consequences. Solar manufacturing will disappear from our country without action! Finally, in regards to competition with China, the United States needs to 'go big' beyond semiconductors to position ourselves for the future, and the Biden administration shouldn’t lift tariffs that are in place. WEBSITE: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM…
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1 What Greedy Corporations Don’t Want Working Families to Know About Inflation 41:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by USW (United Steelworkers) International Vice President (Administration), David McCall. The two reveal what corporations don't want working families to know about inflation. (more background info. here: https://www.epi.org/blog/ignoring-the-role-of-profits-makes-inflation-analyses-a-lot-weaker/ ) Vice President McCall's career of fighting for fairness and justice for workers began as a member of Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana, where he worked as a millwright at the sprawling integrated steel facility. He joined the union's staff in 1985 and served as the director of USW District 1 from 1998 until 2019. Over the course of his career, McCall successfully fought to preserve thousands of jobs in the steel industry and beyond. McCall currently chairs USW master contract negotiations with Cleveland Cliffs, Republic Steel, Timken, Graphics Packaging and others. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle for Twitter and Instagram is @ steelworkers .…
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Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW’s Rapid Response Department, a nearly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism. Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio. The two discuss the power of ordinary people, strengthened by their Union, the United Steelworkers (USW). During their conversation, Leslie and Amber examine the specific ways that the USW empowers their members to make a difference. This includes by educating USW members about critical issues that affect them and their families, working with legislators to put workers' priorities into action, and offering workers a venue to communicate directly with their elected leaders. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @ steelworkers .…
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1 America and the World’s Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think 41:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss how solar manufacturing in the United States is booming, thanks to public policy! They also break down how fast clean energy manufacturing is scaling up in America. The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 Teamsters Win Historic UPS Agreement; Now Going to Battle for their Pilots vs Cape Air & Republic Airways 41:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is first joined by Vincent Perrone, Teamsters International Trustee and a member of the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee for the UPS contract. He's also the President of Teamsters' Local 804 in New York. The two discuss the historic new UPS contract won by the Teamsters. Highlights of the tentative 2023-2028 UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement include: - Historic wage increases. Existing full- and part-time UPS Teamsters will get $2.75 more per hour in 2023. Over the length of the contract, wage increases will total $7.50 per hour. - Existing part-timers will be raised up to no less than $21 dollars per hour immediately, and part-time seniority workers earning more under a market rate adjustment would still receive all new general wage increases. - General wage increases for part-time workers will be double the amount obtained in the previous UPS Teamsters contract — and existing part-time workers will receive a 48 percent average total wage increase over the next five years. - Wage increases for full-timers will keep UPS Teamsters the highest paid delivery drivers in the nation, improving their average top rate to $49 per hour. - Current UPS Teamsters working part-time would receive longevity wage increases of up to $1.50 per hour on top of new hourly raises, compounding their earnings. - New part-time hires at UPS would start at $21 per hour and advance to $23 per hour. - All UPS Teamster drivers classified as 22.4s would be reclassified immediately to Regular Package Car Drivers and placed into seniority, ending the unfair two-tier wage system at UPS. - Safety and health protections, including vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation. UPS will equip in-cab A/C in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. 1, 2024. All cars get two fans and air induction vents in the cargo compartments. - All UPS Teamsters would receive Martin Luther King Day as a full holiday for the first time. - No more forced overtime on Teamster drivers’ days off. Drivers would keep one of two workweek schedules and could not be forced into overtime on scheduled off-days. - UPS Teamster part-timers will have priority to perform all seasonal support work using their own vehicles with a locked-in eight-hour guarantee. For the first time, seasonal work will be contained to five weeks only from November-December. - The creation of 7,500 new full-time Teamster jobs at UPS and the fulfillment of 22,500 open positions, establishing more opportunities through the life of the agreement for part-timers to transition to full-time work. - More than 60 total changes and improvements to the National Master Agreement — more than any other time in Teamsters history — and zero concessions from the rank-and-file. Leslie is then joined second by Greg Unterseher, Manager of Pilot Representation for the Teamsters Airline Division. They detail the Teamsters lawsuit against Cape Air and Republic Airways for unlawfully requiring pilots to sign employment contracts with non-compete clauses that impose penalties ranging from $100,000 to $250,000. The lawsuit asserts the employment contracts are an attempt by the airlines to change pilots’ working conditions unilaterally, in violation of federal labor law under the Railway Labor Act. Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org to learn more and follow them on Twitter @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.…
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Leslie is joined by Steve Sallman, Director of the United Steelworkers Health, Safety and Environment Department, where he's worked for over 19 years. The two discuss the urgent and timely topic of protecting workers from deadly heat. As the planet gets hotter, and wide swaths of the United States are seeing record temperatures, heat is becoming an ever more urgent workplace health and safety issue – in both in-door and out-door occupations. It’s no surprise that unions work to provide solutions. The USW works to negotiate common sense solutions into their contracts like rest breaks, ample supplies of water, electrolytes, and proper ventilation. UPS drivers made this a centerpiece of their recent contract negotiations too, signaling that this was so significant that they were willing to strike as necessary. They ultimately got what they needed, including fans and air conditioning in their trucks. However, all workers need protections, starting with a national standard on heat exposure like workers have for other hazards like falls and asbestos exposure. Without proper controls and protections, working in the heat can cause illness and even death. According to the BLS, there have been 436 work related deaths caused by heat exposure since 2011, and an average of 2,700 cases per year of heat-related illness. The real number could be much higher, given that many workers who are exposed to extreme heat are undocumented and reluctant to come forward. Even when it’s not immediately obvious, heat is harming a worker’s body, which can cause them to suffer long-term consequences, like renal damage. The Biden administration is taking this threat seriously, enabling workers to make some headway. Just last month, President Biden ordered the DOL to issue the first ever hazard alert for heat. In the same announcement, the department also announced that OSHA would intensify enforcement of existing safety provisions when it comes to heat. Biden also announced funding to improve weather forecasting, as well as additional money for clean drinking water in Western states impacted by drought. A handful of states – California, Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Minnesota – also issued their own heat exposure standards. Only Minnesota and Oregon have protections for indoor workers as well. But corporations and the Republicans who serve them are unfortunately pushing back hard, lobbying against protections and, in some cases, even overturning them. Business groups in Oregon are suing the state over heat related workplace protections. Even worse, Republicans in Texas earlier this summer even took the extreme step of passing a law that eliminates local ordinances requiring water breaks for construction workers. After Austin in 2010, and Dallas in 2015, required water breaks, reported heat illness numbers in Texas dropped from 770 to 170. Now workers are bracing for what comes next. This isn’t just a matter of lost productivity, though heat can impact that as well. It’s truly life and death. In June, a postal worker in Texas collapsed and died in triple digit heat. This summer, a Houston-area construction worker also collapsed and died of hyperthermia. Countless more will soon be at risk once the new Texas law goes into effect. The USW continues to fight for workers, as demonstrated by the union’s comments to OSHA in the federal register. Until then, the USW continues to push for an OSHA standard and works to protect workers through their contracts and other health and safety work. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org . Their handle on Twitter and Instagram is @ steelworkers .…
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1 U.S. Attitude Toward ’Made In America;’ ’Bidenomics;’ Trade Relations with China 41:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss how Americans feel about 'Made In America' products, whether 'Bidenomics' is working, and why it’s time to end 'permanent normal trade relations' with China. The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 Federal Trump Indictment Unsealed; First Female AFL-CIO President Details Opening Year Leading the Union 42:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment, where she details the now unsealed 38-count federal indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case. During the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement. The two discuss the resurgence of the labor movement, key accomplishments from the past year, and building a modern and more inclusive movement. The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their Twitter handle is @ AFLCIO . Liz's handle is @ LizShuler .…
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1 Publishers and Authors Sue Florida for Book Bans; Iowa Votes to Rescind Some Child Labor Laws 40:54
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her take on: 1. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "‘No corner of the global economy will be spared’: How America’s first-ever default would tank the entire world" 2. AUDIO: Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, outlines Republican Carelessness and Hypocrisy when it comes to the debt ceiling 3. AXIOS: "Nearly 2 billion at risk from "unprecedented" climate conditions" 4. AXIOS: "U.S. lawmakers OK'd more pro-gun bills than safety measures since Uvalde" 5. AXIOS: "Surgeon general issues advisory about social media risks for kids" For the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Jessica Levinson, Professor at Loyola Law School, Legal Contributor for CBS News, Columnist for MSNBC, and host of the 'Passing Judgment podcast.' The two discuss two important legal stories that affect America's children. The first story is about Penguin Random House, advocates and authors suing a Florida school district over book bans. The subject of the second story is legislation that was recently passed by Iowa's Republican legislature that would rollback certain child labor laws in the state. The Department of Labor is pushing back on the legislation though, which will likely setup a court battle between the two. Jessica's Twitter handle is @ LevinsonJessica and you can find her podcast, 'Passing Judgment,' by searching for it at the webpage: Podcasts.Apple.com.…
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Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s International Vice President at Large, who oversees the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work. She has spent more than two decades advancing policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies on behalf of USW members. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, environmental and energy policy. The two discuss how Union workers right here in the United States are making history. Last week, workers at Blue Bird Corporation's Fort Valley, Georgia facility notched an historic victory by voting to join the USW. The approximately 1,400 Blue Bird workers manufacture school buses, including low-emission and zero-emission models, making this significant on many levels. Leslie and Roxanne discuss those details, and more, during the remainder of the interview. This includes talking about how the 'Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,' the 'Inflation Reduction Act' and the 'CHIPS and Science Act ,' are all driving significant positive developments in domestic manufacturing. You can follow Roxanne on Twitter, where her handle is @BrownRox. Follow the USW, on both Twitter and Instagram, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org.…
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1 China’s Slave Labor of Uyghurs; American Industrial Strategy; The Return of U.S. Manufacturing 41:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss: 1. "Congressional Pressure on SHEIN and Temu Increases — and on Nike and Adidas, Too" (by AAM's Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch) 2. "White House National Security Advisor: It’s De-risking, not De-coupling" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan) 3. "The Return of Manufacturing to the United States Won’t be Without Challenges" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan) For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.org TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM…
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1 NYT Best-Selling Historian on Biden’s Re-election Campaign; Pulitzer Center Grantee’s New Book on Grieving 41:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is first joined by New York Times best-selling author Julian Zelizer, who has been among the pioneers in the revival of American political history. He is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University, a CNN Political Analyst, and a regular guest on NPR’s "Here and Now." The pair discusses his two most recent pieces for CNN. They're titled, "Why Biden is Lying Low Ahead of 2024," and "Why DeSantis’ War on Disney is a Big Mistake." During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dina Gachman, a Pulitzer Center Grantee and a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Vox, Texas Monthly and more. She’s a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter, and the author of "Brokenomics: 50 Ways to Live the Dream on a Dime," as well her latest book, just out this month. That book is what Leslie and Dina discuss during their interview. It's titled, "So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns." Julian Zelizer is the award-winning author and editor of 25 books including his latest, "Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Lies and Legends About Our Past," which he co-edited with Kevin Kruse. His website is JulianZelizer.com and his Twitter handle is @JulianZelizer. Dina Gachman lives near Austin, Texas, with her husband and son. Her website is DinaGachmanWrites.com and her Twitter handle is @DinaGachman.…
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1 Fred Guttenberg Debunks Myths that Fuel Gun Violence 41:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she commented on: 1. AXIOS: "Biden's never-Trump campaign for '24" 2. AXIOS: "White House threatens to veto GOP debt ceiling bill" 3. AXIOS: "What to know as the civil trial over E. Jean Carroll's rape allegation against Trump starts" 4. CNN: "Company with ties to GOP megadonor and longtime friend of Justice Thomas had business before Supreme Court" For the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Gun Reform Advocate, and Author, Fred Guttenberg. Fred has dedicated his life to saving lives fighting for gun safety in America. He began his public life after the murder of his beautiful 14 year old daughter Jaime in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14th of 2018. Fred’s mission ultimately led him to write his first book, "Find the Helpers." And now, Fred and International gun policy consultant Thomas Gabor team up in a brand new book, titled, "American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence." The book will dismantle some of the most common myths about guns and gun violence. Its release date is May 2nd. Here is just a sample of the myths and slogans exposed as false in 'American Carnage': - Gun owners frequently use firearms to fend off attackers - An armed society is a safer society - Guns don’t kill people, people kill people You can purchase both of Fred's books, and find out more information about what events he's participating in, at FredGuttenberg.com. His Twitter handle is @Fred_Guttenberg.…
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1 Could ’Relational Organizing’ Success in Wisconsin Be a National Model for 2024? 39:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her take on: 1. CNN: "The US economy could depend on McCarthy corralling his extremist Republican troops" 2. AXIOS: "Fetterman returns to Senate after depression treatment" 3. AXIOS: "Trump, other potential 2024 rivals slam DeSantis over Disney feud" 4. AXIOS: "Record number of Americans say they're politically independent" 5. AXIOS: "Sprawling heat wave envelops large swath of Asia" 6. AXIOS: "FDA approves 2nd omicron booster for high-risk people" For the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Mike Pfohl, Executive Director of Empower Project, which works to get us back to the foundational roots of organizing. 'Empower Project' has assisted groups with Relational Organizing in rural districts, urban and suburban districts, communities of color, and in multiple languages. Leslie and Mike discuss what 'relational organizing' is, and explore whether its recent success in the high profile Wisconsin Supreme Court election could be a model for elections in 2024. 'Empower Project' partners with progressive organizations and non-profits, and works with leaders already engaged in targeted communities. Relational Organizing is about building real power and a movement that is sustainable beyond the next election, with organizers who will continue to work to ensure their communities thrive. Empower Project's website is EmpowerProject.us and their Twitter handle is @EmpowerProjUS.…
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Leslie is joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union. They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is. The two have a broad conversation about how workers are leading the way in the United States as our society is facing big challenges, from rampant economic inequality to the continuing human and economic toll of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and more. Here are the subtopics that they covered during the interview, with a big focus on how workers and their unions are taking matters into their own hands to improve their lives, and fight for social and economic justice on a wider scale: Organizing unions is one of the surest ways to improve wages, ensure safer working conditions and have a voice on the job, and workers in a wide variety of sectors are organizing to draw on their collective power. - Last fall, 700 workers at Bobcat in Bismarck, N.D., voted to join the USW, and just last week 200 more at a Bobcat facility in Rogers, Minn., did the same. - Football players in the USFL organized with the USW last year. This year, they overwhelmingly ratified a first contract to help provide safety and stability to their jobs. Now, players in the XFL are also looking to join the USW. Workers and their unions are leading the way on trade, working to contain bad actors like Russia and China, and foster growth in domestic industries. Workers are also using their activism to roll back bad laws, like the historic repeal of the so-called right-to-work (RTW) law in Michigan. USW members have been on the vanguard fighting for less-publicized but equally needed legislation, including bills to help veterans. The website for the USW is USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.…
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1 SCOTUS Hears Arguments Challenging Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan 42:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gives her take on: 1. ABC NEWS:"Conservative justices question Biden's student loan plan in crucial SCOTUS case " 2. AXIOS: "Why poverty rates are likely to rise this year" 3. AXIOS: "House Dems introduce bill to tighten rail safety measures" 4. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary" 5. AXIOS: "Majority of countries guarantee paid paternity leave — but not the U.S." During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Natalia Abrams, President and Founder of the Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC), and a monthly guest host of the Leslie Marshall Show.The SDCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The two discuss today's "People’s Rally for Student Debt Cancellation" that the SDCC co-organized with over 20 different organizations in attendance at the rally, including the Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC), the NAACP, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Hundreds of protesters, many college students from across the country, rallied outside the Supreme Court this morning, carrying signs and posters urging the justices to back President Biden’s effort to cancel some $400 billion in student loan debt. Democratic lawmakers like Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Robert Menendez and Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Judy Chu addressed supporters of the plan from the steps of the Supreme Court. The SDCC's website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @ DebtCrisisOrg . Natalia's Twitter handle is @ NataliaAbrams .…
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1 Biden Administration’s Approach to EV Chargers and ’Buy America’ Rules 41:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss: 1. "The Biden Administration Issues Standards for American-made EV Chargers" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan) 2. The Biden Administration's Approach on EV Chargers is Helping to Turbocharge Growth in this Manufacturing Sector (from Scott Paul Twitter thread) 3. The Columbus Dispatch: "For good of Ohio, Biden, government must give teeth to Buy America" (Opinion piece by Scott Paul) 4. NBC News: "'A serious committee': Lawmakers have high bipartisan hopes for China panel as tensions rise" For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org 2. Please join us in telling your state transportation officials to make sure that our new infrastructure is Made in the USA! Take action by visiting TinyURL.com/EnforceBuyAmerica TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM…
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1 Are Chinese Manufacturers Rerouting Solar Panels to Avoid U.S. Tariffs? 42:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. For roughly 15 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Leslie and Scott discuss the Department of Commerce's investigation into whether Chinese manufacturers are re-routing solar panels through four Asian countries in an attempt to avoid U.S. tariffs. Here is more background on the subject from Scott's colleagues at AAM, Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch and Matthew McMullan: The investigation came about after California solar panel maker Auxin Solar filed a petition with the Commerce Department asking for the investigation, arguing imports from Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand were actually made in China. Auxin also had support from Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle and in the Senate and House, with Ohio Sens. Rob Portman (R) and Sherrod Brown (D) writing to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo: “As we understand it, these operations use raw materials, labor, capital investment, and research and development from China. Moving to a third country to assemble a product with inputs from the country subject to the original AD/CVD order is textbook circumvention. (AD/CVD stands for Antidumping and countervailing duties, which are intended to offset the value of dumping and/or subsidization, thereby leveling the playing field for domestic industries injured by such unfairly traded imports). As you know, if legitimate circumvention allegations go unaddressed, entire domestic industries and thousands of American manufacturing jobs are at risk.” It all seemed pretty straightforward; Commerce would investigate the claims and issue a decision. If you follow this blog, you know that these sorts of trade cases happen all the time. But ever since Commerce moved forward with the probe, solar importers have done a full court press to convince everyone that the investigation would spell doom for the industry. There have been many, many many stories in recent weeks arguing that the solar industry is now “frozen” because of the investigation and that it will hinder the Biden administration’s climate goals. They’ve also argued that shipments have already slowed because of the investigation. It all strikes us as somewhat odd, given that no decision has been made (and thus no new tariffs have been issued). What do these folks have to fear? That’s the argument that Auxin CEO Mamun Rashid made in a recent interview with E&E News. “If there’s been no cheating going on, there’s absolutely nothing to worry about,” he said. “If I’m a manufacturer overseas, or I’m an importer, and I know I wasn’t participating in any kind of circumvention, I wasn’t cheating, I don’t have anything to worry about. I don’t understand why the concern is there.” Rashid also rejected the argument that tariffs, if they are eventually placed on these products, will harm the industry and limit progress on reducing climate emissions. He said: “I can only speak to my experience. In the last 14 years, we have seen tariffs being instituted and we’ve seen the predictions that were made on what would happen if the tariffs were put in place. And it has never materialized. Deployments have continued to grow double digits and outperform predictions, even prior to tariffs being imposed, and pricing has continued to fall. I have no reason to believe it’ll be any different this time.” So why is SEIA mounting such an aggressive campaign against this investigation? Well, solar is an obviously important source of green energy and therefore plays a huge role in our national climate goals, but it’s also an industry, and a business. And as a trade association representing lots of importers it’s performing its primary function: Protecting their profits. It could also be because some of its member companies are the same ones that were originally targeted by the tariffs that these imports are accused circumventing, as the Prospect points out, and that some indeed source from suppliers that use slave labor in China’s Xinjiang province — where the government has forced an estimated 1 million Uyghur and other typically Muslim ethnic groups into detention camps, according to researchers and news organizations. And this big push could also be because it could be gearing up to take a run at overturning a ban on imports made by that labor that’s set to take effect in about six weeks. WEBSITEs: 1. AmericanManufacturing.org 2. A website with an AAM petition asking Congress to support America's solar manufacturers and workers: TinyURL.com/SupportAmericanSolar TWITTER: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM You can watch this episode in the following places: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1mrGmaYBMMqGy YouTube - https://youtu.be/Ek13HtSpGaI Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leslie.marshall.547/videos/7476380872432052…
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1 Earth Day 2022: Saving Planet Earth by 2030 40:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her opinion on: 1A. AXIOS: "How the U.S. climate has warmed since the first Earth Day" 1B. AUDIO: President Biden's Earth Day remarks 2. Audio obtained by the New York Times of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy days after the Jan. 6th Insurrection 2A. AUDIO: McCarthy talking with Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney about suggesting that President Trump resign, the 25th Amendment, and a possible pardon from Vice President Pence 2B. AUDIO: McCarthy says Trump admitted he bore some responsibility for Jan 6th during Jan 11th phone call 2C. AUDIO: McCarthy tells House Republican leaders what Trump did on Jan 6th is unacceptable and nobody should defend it 3. AXIOS: UN: Human rights "horror story" is unfolding in Ukraine 4. AXIOS/IPSOS POLL - Most Americans support mask mandates on airplanes Leslie is then joined by Mike Italiano, CEO of Capital Markets Partnership (CMP), a nonprofit public charity coalition of leading investors, investment banks, governments, ENGOs, and professional firms. CMP is working to accelerate sustainable investment by facilitating secondary markets and fixed income and equity investments, thus stimulating the economy and stopping irreversible and unmanageable systemic climate risk. Their website is CapitalMarketsPartnership.com. On this Earth Day, the two discuss how to achieve the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s 2030 deadline for preserving a habitable planet. The IPCC Report can be found here: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/…
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1 Getting Manufacturing Competitiveness Right 41:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Roy Houseman, Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers. The two discuss how to get manufacturing competitiveness right. The United States used to be on the cutting edge of manufacturing innovation, but declining investment and decades of bad trade deals left the country at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in: - Plummeting numbers of good, manufacturing jobs. (The BLS calculates that manufacturing employment fell from 19.6 million in 1979 to 12.8 million in 2019 – down 35 percent) - Fractured communities. This has particularly hurt Black, Brown and other workers of color. - And increasing reliance on foreign nations for critical goods. It’s long been clear that we need comprehensive legislation to better compete with China and other nations, regrow our critical supply chains and invest in manufacturing now and into the future. There are currently two bills – one in the House and one in the Senate – that are aimed at helping the United States stay competitive against China and protect workers against greedy multi-national corporations who seek out low wage and illegal subsidies in foreign countries. - The Senate bill is the United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA). - The House bill is America COMPETES Act (COMPETES). The bills will soon go to conference so Congress can reconcile the differences between the two versions. While both bills make important investments in U.S. technology, only the House version has meaningful changes for workers and manufacturing employers. Roy details these meaningful changes during the interview. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their Twitter handle is @ steelworkers . Roy's handle is @ RoyHouseman .…
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1 Colonel Cedric Leighton Explains the Latest Ukraine News and Previews What’s Ahead 41:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she covered: 1. AXIOS: "Biden announces pick for ATF and plans to trace "ghost guns"" 2. AXIOS: "Inflation surges to 8.5%, highest in over 40 years" 3. AXIOS: "GOP candidates double down on anti-immigrant rhetoric" 4. AXIOS: "National Urban League issues dire democracy warning" 5. AXIOS: "Trump alums cash in on Saudi ties" 6. AXIOS: "Ex-police officer becomes second Jan. 6 defendant to be found guilty" 7. AXIOS: "Axios-Ipsos poll: Most Americans say COVID is no longer a crisis" During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. The Colonel helps to break down the latest news from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This includes Russia tapping a new general to lead their military operations in Ukraine, allegations that Russian forces used chemical weapons on civilians in Mariupol, as well as the pros and cons of the U.S. establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine. The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com. You can watch this episode in the following places: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDqLmMOwGV YouTube - https://youtu.be/Vk76dvnqa8c Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leslie.marshall.547/videos/3138990029674593…
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1 New York Residential Decarbonization; Let the Majority Rule 42:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is first joined by Jessica Azulay, Executive Director of Alliance for a Green Economy (AGREE), a New York based organization working toward a 100% renewable energy system. The two analyze New York Governor Kathy Hochul's push to decarbonize New York's residential buildings through a proposal in her fiscal year 2023 budget. The provision includes unprecedented investments and regulations in decarbonizing all new residential buildings in the empire state by 2027. These residential buildings are responsible for up to a third of greenhouse gas emissions in New York State. The website for AGREE is AllianceForAGreenEconomy.org and their Twitter handle is @AgreeNewYork. Leslie is then joined by Jon Sinton, Executive Director and CEO of 'Let Majority Rule,' a non-partisan organization dedicated to ensuring that America hears the voice of the majority of voters. Jon details the problems that are preventing the majority from ruling in the United States, which include the electoral college, the Senate filibuster, and congressional gerrymandering. He also outlines steps that Americans can take to help overcome these anti-democratic roadblocks. In early 2011, Jon co-founded the smartphone app Progressive Voices which aggregates all progressive content that is seen, heard or read. In 2012, PV launched a streaming radio service, The Progressive Voices Channel on TuneIn. The websites for 'Let Majority Rule' and Progressive Voices are LetMajorityRule.org and ProgressiveVoices.com. Their Twitter handles are @LetMajorityRule and @ProgVoice. Jon's handle is @JonSinton. You can watch this episode in the following places: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1RDGlgZYPplKL YouTube - https://youtu.be/V4l9dQGJzFQ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelesliemarshallshow/videos/1900644940121019…
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1 AAM President Scott Paul Explains How President Biden’s Policies are Creating a Legitimate Manufacturing Return 41:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. Scott explains how President Biden’s policies are creating a legitimate manufacturing return, as well as why the President's plan to fight inflation involves bringing factory jobs back to the U.S. Scott also breaks down the President's tougher new rule for federal 'Buy America' procurement. Finally, they analyze a new report which shows that workers of color suffered the most due to factory job loss over the past 25 years. For roughly 15 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.…
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1 The Latest On Russia-Ukraine War and COVID Boosters 42:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins today's show by giving her thoughts on the latest news surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This includes President Biden's executive order banning all imports of Russian oil, natural gas and coal in response to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. She also details the Ukrainian refugee crisis, and the latest ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine. During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dr. Bob Bollinger. He is the Raj and Kamla Gupta Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and he holds joint appointments in International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and in Community Public Health at the JH School of Nursing. The two analyze new information on COVID-19 booster shots, and the latest news on the pandemic. Dr. Bollinger is also Founding Director of the Center for Clinical Global Health Education (CCGHE). Their website is main.ccghe.net and their Facebook page is Facebook.com/CCGHE.…
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1 Black History Month 2022: A Time for Action 41:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she give her take on: 1. USA TODAY: "Russia says some troops being pulled back; Ukraine defense site, banks hit by cyberattack" 2. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda" 3. AXIOS: "U.S. faces “significant consequences” from more severe coastal flooding" 4. AXIOS: "Gunmaker Remington to pay $73M to settle lawsuit with Sandy Hook families" 5. AXIOS: "The pandemic-era small business boom" Then, for the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Atiba Madyun, President/CEO of The Madyun Group, a government relations firm based in Washington, DC, as well as Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy. The two discuss why this year's Black History Month is a time for action, not empty celebration. Additionally, they talk about new rules that are limiting how some educators can teach their students about Black History. Finally, they recap some of the 'pearl clutching' reactions to the Super Bowl Halftime performers being African-American hip-hop artists. Atiba's website is AtibaMadyun.com and his Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun. You can watch this episode in the following places: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkZeYDdyxj YouTube - https://youtu.be/seYUIgyAi7E LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:6899443759952601088/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelesliemarshallshow/videos/504252664398947…
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1 Teamsters Fighting for Workers from New York to California 43:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLeslie is joined by two different guests that are members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. During the first half of the show, Leslie is joined by Peter Vargas, a 30-year insurance sales agent with AAA in Northern California. They discuss how In June, about 460 AAA insurance sales agents in Northern California organized with Teamsters Local 665 in San Francisco – a unique group of licensed 'white-collar’ workers to have formed a union. They’ve been in contract negotiations since August and the company is stalling, failing to seriously bargain, and making changes to the status quo which is not allowed during the bargaining period. The company has rejected nearly every union proposal, has failed to consider the workers’ positions, and has failed to make any counter offers. Rather than get serious about negotiating, the company has actually proposed a rule that would, in effect, allow the company to terminate any employee who curses in front of a “member.” “Member” refers to a current or former member of any AAA club or any current, former or potential customer --- so basically anyone. There's also a punishment for being 1-minute late. The company has also imposed a two-tier compensation scale that guarantees that newly hired employees will never have the same opportunities as more tenured employees. Calls from customers for sales agents are getting routed out to lower paid workers. Managers have control over which sales agents can receive calls at their desk and can shut the line down – and these calls are the agents’ livelihoods. The local union has filed seven unfair labor practice charges against the company. AAA has refused to bargain over ‘just cause’ and fair compensation. The list goes on. The sales agents are motivated commission-earning workers who’ve built up this business and are determined to get a contract and to be treated fairly and with respect. The website for the Teamsters Local 665 is www.teamsters665.org. During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Andre Solelyn, a Terminal Operator at United Metro Energy and Teamsters Strike Captain. The two discuss how essential workers at the United Metro Energy oil terminal in Brooklyn, such as Andre, have been on strike since April 19, 2021. The workers provided gasoline, diesel, and heating oil to New York throughout the pandemic, while the company’s billionaire owner, John Catsimatidis, paid them wages as much as 50% lower than at other city oil companies. The company has sent letters to eight workers over the course of the strike telling them that they have been “permanently replaced.” The firings have illegally targeted union activists. The National Labor Relations Board is currently investigating charges related to the firings. UMEC terminal workers, fleet mechanics, and service technicians voted to join Teamsters Local 553 in February 2019, but Catsimatidis dragged out negotiations for a first contract for two years, precipitating the strike. While other unionized fuel terminals in New York City pay good wages and provide quality benefits, UMEC has for years undercut those wages and only offered an expensive health plan that is not accepted by many doctors. In November, the New York City Comptroller opened an investigation into complaints that United Metro Energy has not paid workers the prevailing wage when delivering heating oil to City buildings. The oil terminal distributes heating oil to New York City schools and hospitals, as well as fuel to area gas stations. Teamsters Joint Council 16 and its 27 affiliated local unions represent 120,000 workers in the Greater New York area and Puerto Rico. Their website is Teamsters.nyc and their Twitter handle is @TeamstersJC16. Please consider helping these Teamsters in Brooklyn who have been on strike for 10 months. They need financial help in order to keep their families fed and housed while they continue to fight for their jobs, and for respect and fair pay. The Go Fund Me Account where donations can be made in order to help can be found at www.gofundme.com/f/help-striking-families…
Leslie is joined by Melinda Newhouse of the United Steelworkers. Melinda directs the USW’s Strategic Campaigns department, supporting members during challenging bargaining. During her 23 years as a Steelworker, Newhouse and her department have helped USW members mobilize and build power across a wide range of industries, including steel, oil, paper, health care and more. The two discuss how, over the past year, workers have begun standing together, demanding the kinds of wages, working conditions, and benefits that they deserve. The website for the USW is www.USW.org and their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @ steelworkers .…
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Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.
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Scheer Intelligence features thoughtful and provocative conversations with "American Originals" -- people who, through a lifetime of engagement with political issues, offer unique and often surprising perspectives on the day's most important issues.
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America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. For nearly 70 years, Face the Nation has sought to help audiences understand how current events affect their lives. Today, that mission remains the same. Hear moderator Margaret Brennan’s illuminating and informative interviews with elected officials, policy experts and foreign leaders. Face the Nation airs Sundays at 10:30 AM, ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 PM, ET on the CBS News Streaming Network. Face the Nation is also ...
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The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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America is divided, and it always has been. We're going back to the moment when that split turned into war. This is Uncivil: Gimlet Media's new history podcast, hosted by journalists Jack Hitt and Chenjerai Kumanyika. We ransack the official version of the Civil War, and take on the history you grew up with. We bring you untold stories about covert operations, corruption, resistance, mutiny, counterfeiting, antebellum drones, and so much more. And we connect these forgotten struggles to the ...
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The election has been decided, and Donald J. Trump is the United States’ 47th president. With 15 years of experience covering politics, Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri is here to bring you all the latest news and developments from Trump’s second term, including her exclusive reporting and interviews with the smartest political brains to discuss all the latest developments from the front page to behind the scenes in Washington, D.C.
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Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for and how they sell polices as UK politics enters a new era. They will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you. WhatsApp - 07934 200444
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The Washington Post’s Libby Casey, Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann gather for a weekly in-depth conversation about politics and power. From presidential candidates to members of Congress to the judicial system, Sidebar dives deep on the topics and people at the forefront of the political conversation. The crew sits down each Thursday (with the occasional breaking news episode) to discuss what has happened that week, and what’s coming up the next week – with guest appearances from Washington ...
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