Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

History Is Our Best Defense

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Tales from the Reuther Library warns that understanding labor history is essential as threats to the NLRA grow. In labor history, a 2006 immigration sweep at Swift meat plants led to nearly 1,300 arrests. Quote of the day: John Sweeney.

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The People We Don’t See

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Ann Goethals reads from her debut novel The Doublewide on the Labor Heritage Power Hour, exploring caregiving, dignity, and the workers we overlook. In labor history, Black farmers form the Colored Farmers’ National Alliance in 1886. Quote of the day: Ann Goethals.

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History Makes Democracy Possible

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: On Writing explores why public broadcasting—and the honest, in-depth storytelling it provides—is essential to understanding our past and defending democracy today. In labor history, Cesar Chavez is jailed for refusing to end the UFW lettuce boycott. Quote of the day: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Systematic Discrimination at Amazon

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Power At Work digs into New Jersey’s investigation alleging widespread discrimination against Amazon workers. In labor history, a new agreement ends the longest strike in U.S. tire industry history. Quote of the day: Joanna Maciejewska.

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People Power vs. the Coal Port

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Solidarity Breakfast reports from a mass people’s blockade targeting the world’s largest coal port. In labor history, jailed teachers in New Jersey win release after a nine-day strike in 2001. Quote of the day: the founding preamble of the American Federation of Labor.

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Buy American for the Holidays

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Manufacturing Report spotlights Nathan Walker’s journey from teenage hobbyist to U.S. leather-goods manufacturer. In labor history, the AFL and CIO unite in 1955. Quote of the day: John Sweeney.

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When the Machines Start to Sing

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily we talk with musician Dave Rovics on the Labor Heritage Power Hour about AI and the future of music. In labor history Walter Reuther was elected president of the CIO. Quote of the day by Dave Rovics.

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Feeding the Fight

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor Jawn talks with organizers running a “strike kitchen” to feed and support Starbucks Workers United during their contract fight. In labor history, the Brotherhood of Timber Workers forms in 1910. Quote of the day: Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters.

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Letter Carriers Give Back All Year Long

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Fight Like Hell spotlights how letter carriers support their communities year-round — including Branch 294’s Thanksgiving Week blood drive. In labor history: Walmart pays $40 million for wage theft violations. Quote of the day: SEIU president April Verrett.

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Workers Made the Law by Making Trouble

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Tales from the Reuther Library breaks down how labor rights exist only because workers organized and took militant action. In labor history, Rosa Parks ignites the movement for desegregation. Quote of the day: Rosa Parks.

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