Labor Rights Podcasts

show episodes

1
Voices - Conversations on Business and Human Rights from Around the World

IHRB, Institute for Human Rights and Business

169

Unsubscribe

14d ago2w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

In this ongoing series, activists, business executives, government officials, lawyers, academics, and other experts from around the world share topical and current stories of businesses impacting people in their everyday lives. Developed by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), this series elevates the range of voices – governments, businesses, and civil society – in the discussion on how to make human rights part of everyday business.

1
Paper Chains

Five24

Unsubscribe

3M ago13w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Welcome to Paper Chains, a podcast that takes a deep dive into key reports, uncovering exploitation, labor abuses, and global supply chain tracking. This series is a project of Five24, dedicated to shining a light on the facts behind the headlines.

1
The Left of Boom Show

Michael VanDervort

Unsubscribe

9d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Welcome to the Left of Boom Show, your go-to space for transforming businesses into exceptional workplaces! We're here to empower leaders and HR professionals with actionable insights, advice, and stories from top leadership, labor relations, and labor law experts.

1
Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000

Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna

Unsubscribe

1d ago1d ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

Artificial Intelligence has too much hype. In this podcast, linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna break down the AI hype, separate fact from fiction, and science from bloviation. They're joined by special guests and talk about everything, from machine consciousness to science fiction, to political economy to art made by machines.

1
The Oklahoma Unions Podcast

Bronte Yardley, Tim O'Connor

Unsubscribe

4M ago15w ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly+

The Oklahoma Unions Podcast brings you inside the world of working people across our state. Each week, we sit down with labor leaders, union members, and community voices to talk about the fights, the history, and the victories that shape the lives of Oklahoma’s workers. From the picket line to the Capitol, hear real stories about solidarity, organizing, and the future of labor in our state.

1
Labor History in 2:00

The Rick Smith Show

100

Unsubscribe

10h ago10h ago

Unsubscribe

Daily

A daily, pocket-sized history of America's working people, brought to you by The Rick Smith Show team.

1
Nurse Niki, Labor and delivery nurse, at your cervix!

nursenikinutrition

Unsubscribe

8M ago36w ago

Unsubscribe

Daily+

Welcome! If you have questions about pregnancy, labor, choosing the right doctor or midwife, creating a birth plan, or just want to dive into the incredible journey of bringing a baby into the world, you’re in the right place! I’m Niki, a labor and delivery nurse with 17 years of experience, and I’ve witnessed it all – the joys, the challenges, and everything in between. Join me as we explore the beautiful, messy, and transformative experience of parenthood together!

1
Tiger Township Fantasy Podcast Show

Tiger Township

Unsubscribe

13d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Podcast show for the Tiger Township Fantasy Football League; A labor of love!

1
Odd Lots

Bloomberg

Unsubscribe

3d ago3d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly+

Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway explore the most interesting topics in finance, markets and economics. Join the conversation every Monday and Thursday.

1
Savvy Citizen: A Gaston County Podcast

savvycitizen

100

Unsubscribe

16d ago2w ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

The Gaston County team of Adam Gaub, Janet Schafer, Elizabeth McGee and Gavin Stewart host Savvy Citizen -- taking you behind the scenes on issues that matter to you as a Gaston County resident. New episodes drop every Monday.

1
Laborwave Radio

Laborwave Radio

Unsubscribe

2y ago2y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Laborwave Radio focuses on work and labor organizing from an anti-capitalist perspective. We're a part of the Channel Zero Network and Labor Radio Network.

1
Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism

CJLO 1690AM

Unsubscribe

8M ago36w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

CJLO presents Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism There is a rich history of student activism at Concordia. This series will cover the main flash points of that history from the Sir George Williams affair to the present day protests for Palestinian human rights and against tuition hikes. Along the way, we will here from student activist from the past and present about how they navigated these moments with a focus on their motivations, tactics, and connections with other protest move ...

1
rePROs Fight Back

Jennie Wetter

298

Unsubscribe

8d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

rePROs Fight Back, a multi-award winning podcast, does-dives into reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity, and more. New episodes debut every Tuesday, giving you an insider’s perspective on what is happening and what you can do to fight back.

1
That's Not Very Ladylike

Tracey Willingham

Unsubscribe

6d ago6d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

That’s Not Very Ladylike is the podcast for every woman who was told to be polite, stay calm, or stop being so dramatic, meanwhile her hormones, boundaries, and sanity were quietly falling apart. Hosted by Tracey Willingham, licensed social worker and the voice behind That Hormone Girl™, each episode starts with one rule: Ladies don’t…and then they do it anyway. Together, we unpack the unspoken expectations, the emotional labor, the generational BS, and the hormone chaos modern women are car ...

1
The Voice of Oregon's Workers

Oregon AFL-CIO

Unsubscribe

2+ y ago2+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

The Voice of Oregon's Workers is a monthly podcast from the Oregon AFL-CIO - the statewide federation of unions representing over 300,000 working Oregonians. Each month, The Voice of Oregon's Workers will highlight the people and organizations who are changing the way working people stand together.

1
Birth Journeys: Birth Stories and Birth Education for Moms & Pregnant Individuals

Kelly Hof, BSN, RN: Labor Nurse & Prenatal Coach

119

Unsubscribe

7d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

Are you looking for a podcast to help you feel confident in your birth experience? Then The Birth Journeys Podcast® is for you! We share powerful and transformative birth stories that illuminate the realities of childbirth. Hosted by a labor nurse and prenatal coach who specializes in transformational coaching techniques, this podcast goes beyond traditional birth narratives to foster healing, build trust, and create transparency between birthing individuals and healthcare providers. In each ...

1
Justice Visions

Human Rights Centre - UGent

Unsubscribe

2M ago8w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

The Justice Visions podcast is hosted by the Human Rights Centre of Ghent University. The podcast showcases cutting-edge research and practice regarding victim participation in transitional justice.

1
Battleground Wisconsin

Brian Wooldridge

566

Unsubscribe

13d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

Battleground Wisconsin is Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s weekly podcast that features the latest political news from the front lines in the embattled state of Wisconsin. The show features: · Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin · Matt Brusky, Deputy Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin . Claire Zautke, Health Care for All Director

1
WPKN: Politics, Policy, and Planet Podcast

WPKN

343

Unsubscribe

7d ago0w ago

Unsubscribe

Daily

WPKN's leading public affairs coverage concerning politics, policy, planet and so much more.

1
Owners at Work

Ohio Employee Ownership Center

Unsubscribe

1M ago5w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Interviews leading experts on issues pertaining to employee ownership including building an ownership culture, management practices, succession planning, economic development, and so much more.

1
Project Censored

Project Censored

650

Unsubscribe

2d ago2d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

The program is an extension of the work Project Censored began in 1976 celebrating independent journalism while fighting media censorship, deconstructing propaganda, and supporting a truly free press. The program focuses on “The News That Didn’t Make the News.” Each week, the Project Censored team conducts in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary and analysis on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literac ...

1
UCLA Latin America Institute Podcasts

Unsubscribe

4y ago4y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Podcasts of public lectures about Latin America.

1
The Employment Opportunity Hour Podcast

Test

607

Unsubscribe

14d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

with Gene Hodge Connecting jobseekers & entreprenuers with career opportunities. Gene Hodge is a futurist, author, motivational speaker, and training consultant; and Founder & President of Hodgepodge Training Inc. (HTI) and Hi-Tech Training Associates (HTA), Gene brings 20 years of experience and innovation from corporate information systems, training, and management dedicated to providing quality training to make people and organizations more productive. Gene has taught computer and job-see ...

1
The Project Censored Show

Project Censored

646

Unsubscribe

2d ago2d ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

We are Project Censored and after 40 years of creating an annual book showcasing media censorship we are bringing the fight to your ears and eyes. The Project Censored Show is a weekly public affairs program that discusses independent journalism, media censorship, deconstructing propaganda, and supporting a truly free press. The program focuses on “The News That Didn’t Make the News” and each week we conduct in depth interviews with guests and offer hard hitting commentary and analysis on th ...

1
CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel

tentwentytwo / Culture Partners

412

Unsubscribe

7d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly+

In just five minutes a day, Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer of Workforce and Labor for Culture Partners, unpacks the latest research, trends, and strategies shaping workplace culture—and driving business success. Designed for CEOs and executives, this daily podcast delivers actionable insights to build high-performance cultures that get real results.

1
The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Wave

200

Unsubscribe

12d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly+

Bomani Jones weighs in on sports, pop culture, social topics and more, with your comments on Mondays, friends of the show on Wednesdays and Domonique Foxworth on Fridays.

1
Child Rights by Injeel

Injeel Abdul Bari

Unsubscribe

6+ y ago6+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Daily+

In this podcast. I talk about every child’s right to receive education and why it is important. I interviewed a few of my friends and included their thoughts in this podcast. Lastly I talked about child labor and how it affects a lot of children around the world.

1
Business and Human Rights with Rachelle

Rachelle

Unsubscribe

2+ y ago2+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Join Rachelle for a weekly news podcast with occasional deep dives and guest conversations covering global issues related to human rights, corporate responsibility, social and community impact, and due diligence. Rachelle has worked at the intersection of human rights and business for nearly three decades and brings her experience and insight to you in this podcast.

1
Give Them An Argument

Ben Burgis

292

Unsubscribe

9d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

Give Them An Argument is a YouTube show and podcast dedicated to building a smarter, funnier and more strategic Left. New episodes are live on YouTube on Monday nights with an exclusive postgame for GTAA patrons after the main show. (To become a patron, go to patreon.com/benburgis and sign up for the monthly cost of a milkshake at a 50s nostalgia diner in 1994.) Past guests have included Slavoj Žižek, Richard Wolff, David Pizarro, Gregory Sadler, Glenn Greenwald, Krystal Ball, Bhaskar Sunkar ...

1
Gishgallop Girl

Thomas Anderson

Unsubscribe

4h ago4h ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

You found us! Thank you! Unless you don’t like us. In that case, may a deity turn your heart, and if they cannot turn your heart, may they turn your ankles so that we may know you by your limping. Seriously though, this podcast is a labor of love by mostly one person that works too damned often during the week and one other person with a social schedule unthought of in the world the first person grew up in. We do in fact focus primarily on right-wing political media influencer entertainer Ca ...

1
Beyond The Page: A People's World Podcast

Matt Bernico & Chauncey Robinson

Unsubscribe

5y ago5y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Beyond The Page is the podcast companion to People's World. Beyond the Page brings you in-depth interviews with journalists and activists on the most pressing stories on progressive politics, labor, and the struggle for socialism in the US.

1
Faithful Labor | Natural Birth, Pregnancy, Holistic, VBAC, Unmedicated

Audrey Stinson | Certified Childbirth Educator, Former RN, Mama of 4

Unsubscribe

8M ago36w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty of birth decisions? Do you wish you could trust your instincts and invite Christ into your birth plan? Have you already had a highly medicalized birth and now wonder if there’s a more peace-filled, empowering way to welcome future children into the world? Are you on the fence about natural birth but aren’t sure if it’s the right path for you? In this podcast, you’ll discover God’s beautiful design for labor & delivery, gain confidence in your bi ...

1
Talking With Apes

Talking With Apes

Unsubscribe

3+ y ago3+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

3 Apes discussing how to change the world

1
Art of Power

WBEZ

Unsubscribe

3y ago3y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

They changed the world. So can you. Each week, award-winning journalist Aarti Shahani meets fascinating humans who've done big things. They answer two questions: (1) How does power work in the real world, anyway? (2) How has wielding power changed you? The movement begins here. Listen now. Let your volcano erupt.

1
Hand & Heart Media

Hand & Heart Media, Kate Bailey

Unsubscribe

2y ago2y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Hand & Heart Media (HHM) is the independent media production arm of investigators Hand & Heart GmbH, based in Europe.

1
All That's Left

Left Voice

Unsubscribe

9d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

All That’s Left is a podcast from Left Voice where we discuss the exploitation we face under capitalism, the fight against all oppression, and the fight for international socialist revolution. New episode every two weeks(ish). Follow us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/leftvoice.

1
Factually! with Adam Conover

Headgum

378

Unsubscribe

15h ago15h ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

Comedian Adam Conover talks to exceptional experts, revealing shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.

1
Exchanges

Goldman Sachs

592

Unsubscribe

9d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

In each episode of "Exchanges," people from the firm share their insights on developments shaping industries, markets and the global economy.

1
The Mental Load Chronicles

A suburban family

Unsubscribe

6d ago6d ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

One couple’s real-time journey to rebalance work, home, and everything in between. We’ve been married for 20 years. We’ve got three kids, multiple dogs, demanding careers—and more mental tabs open than our browsers can handle. We’re not experts. We’re just two longtime partners trying to unpack the invisible labor that’s been building between us for years—and we’re doing it out loud, on purpose, in real time. Each week, we sit down (sometimes tired, often interrupted) to talk through what th ...

1
The Restaurant Prosperity Formula

David Scott Peters

140

Unsubscribe

8d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly+

If you’re ready to stop being a prisoner in your restaurant and finally have the life you’ve been working for, you are in the right place. Podcast host David Scott Peters is a restaurant industry veteran and the original restaurant coach. He spent decades perfecting the systems that helped thousands of independent restaurants reclaim their profits and freedom. He created the Restaurant Prosperity Formula™, which includes a proprietary budgeting system, and it has the power to drive down rest ...

1
Speaking of Kids...

First Focus on Children

Unsubscribe

22d ago3w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Who speaks for kids when lawmakers, the government, and elected officials are making decisions about their education, health and safety? You do! Children need our collective attention and voice. You’ve found Speaking of Kids…, a podcast series from First Focus on Children that examines how laws and public systems impact kids — not just in theory, but in real life. We’re here sorting out who’s actually for kids and who’s just kidding. Join our host, Messellech “Selley” Abebe, as she gathers v ...

1
Human Rights Unscripted

Human Rights Brief

Unsubscribe

12M ago49w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Human Rights Unscripted is a podcast from the American University Washington College of Law that takes a deep dive into the human rights field through candid interviews with professionals, professors, and students.

1
Down to Birth

Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

353

Unsubscribe

13h ago13h ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on pregnancy, birth and postpartum --- beyond the clichés and beyond the system. With 40 years' combined experience in midwifery, childbirth education and advocacy, publishing, research and postpartum care, we've guided thousands of families toward safer, more empowered choices. Down to Birth is all about safe childbirth, while recognizing a safe outcome isn't all that matters. We challenge the status quo, ...

1
Global Research Unlocked

BofA Global Research

Unsubscribe

12d ago1w ago

Unsubscribe

Weekly

Listen and subscribe to Global Research Unlocked. A podcast from BofA Global Research. Nuanced insights that can help you chart the right path. Our industry-leading analysts discuss what’s emerging – from risks and opportunities to growth themes like AI and energy transition.

1
Disabled Girls Who Lift

DGWL

Unsubscribe

2+ y ago2+ y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

We are reclaiming what’s rightfully ours one podcast at a time. It’s Marybeth, Chloe, & Marcia bringing you the thoughts and unpopular topics to you get out of that ableist comfort zone. New episodes every other Monday on your favorite listening platform. Transcriptions also available on www.disabledgirlswholift.com

1
McKinsey Talks Talent

McKinsey People & Organizational Performance

Unsubscribe

22d ago3w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

Listen in to learn how to navigate a fast-changing business landscape and prepare for the future of work by turning talent into competitive advantage. McKinsey talent experts Brooke Weddle and Bryan Hancock lead discussions with globally recognized experts and thought leaders on talent, transformational change, and leadership development.

1
The Labor Room

Heather Knezic, RN

Unsubscribe

1y ago1y ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

When should I start preparing for birth? Is labor pain really that bad? What do I need to stock up on for postpartum? My baby won't latch. Is my breastfeeding journey doomed? Will I ever sleep again?Are we supposed to know what we’re doing? No? Just checking! But the real question is are we supposed to figure it all out alone? The answer is no. The Labor Room podcast is a live-workshop style, mom-to-mom conversation with Mamas who’ve been there. Mamas who can say “me too” when you want to st ...

1
Crawdads and Taters: Red State Rebels

Erin McCarley and Birrion Sondahl

Unsubscribe

6M ago27w ago

Unsubscribe

Monthly

We are writers, activists, and leftists who come from two of the reddest states in the country, Oklahoma and Idaho. Red, in this sense, may refer to the indigenous, socialist, and labor histories of these states, as well as the right-wing fascism that they’re known for today. As rebels, we use a class-based, leftist lens to analyze current events and political issues. We talk about the many ways neoliberalism provides a breeding ground for fascism, and we examine revolutionary frameworks and ...

show series

1
December 23 - The Right to Boycott 1:59

8d ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 1908. That was the day that three leaders of the American Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison, were sentenced to jail terms for calling for a Boycott against Bucks Stove & Range.By The Rick Smith Show

1
Antizionist Futures and Immigrant Rights in Labor Organizing

23d ago

—

In the first half of the show, we welcome back the editor-in-chief of Jewish Currents Arielle Angel to talk about the need for new Jewish institutions that reflect not only antizionist Judaism but the myriad traditions of Judaism which zionism has always tried to negate and erase. Arielle also highlights the connections between zionism and American…

1
Giving Voice to Gaston County's Labor Rights Struggle 30:56

23d ago30:56

30:56

Dr. Sequina DuBose and Dr. Laura Hope-London are taking the Loray Mill strike of the 1920s and its most famous participant, Ella May Wiggins, and breathing new life into that history through a musical called Threads. They speak with our Elizabeth McGee and Janet Schafer about the work that has gone into this production and a special panel discussio…

1
You Talked to Workers for This Labor Research... Right? (with Sophie Song), 2025.11.17 53:14

29d ago53:14

53:14

Last month, Senate Democrats warned that "Automation Could Destroy Nearly 100 Million U.S Jobs in a Decade." Ironically, they used ChatGPT to come to that conclusion. DAIR Research Associate Sophie Song joins us to unpack the issues when self-professed worker advocates use chatbots for "research." Sophie Song is a researcher, organizer, and advocat…

1
Update-A-Sode End of 2025 12:28

4h ago12:28

12:28

Transcripts can be found on our section for Gishgallop Girl at fight.fudgie.org as well as many other similar shows.By Thomas Anderson

1
December 31 - The First to Enter Ellis Island 1:59

10h ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 1891. That was the day that an Irish teenager by the name of Annie Moore arrived on the shores of New York. She was travelling with her two younger brothers. They had taken a twelve-day sea voyage to be reunited with their parents, who were already in New York City.…

1
#348 | A New Year's Q&A Where We Talk About E-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g 1:14:37

13h ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Welcome to our end-of-year Q&A episode! Settle in with your favorite drink and listen as we play listener voicemails from around the world. You'll hear us reflect on six years of podcasting together, while we share voicemails, questions, and stories as we close out the season and prepare for the new year. We begin by addressing one of our posts tha…

1
An AI Expert Challenges an AI Skeptic, with Ethan Mollick 1:29:29

15h ago1:29:29

1:29:29

Even if the AI bubble bursts, the technology won’t just disappear. We’re going to live alongside some version of AI, so we have to ask: what does our future with AI look like? This week, Adam invites Ethan Mollick, AI expert and professor at Wharton School of Business, to challenge his skeptical view on AI and look at how it might impact our daily …

1
December 30 - Railway Clerks Organize 1:59

1d ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 1899. That was the day that a group of thirty-three railway clerks gathered in the back room of Behrens’ cigar shop in Sedalia, Missouri. They called themselves the Order of Railway Clerks in America. They affiliated with the American Federation of Labor.By The Rick Smith Show

1
Defining AGI: Oops! All Eugenics, 2025.12.08 55:01

1d ago55:01

55:01

There's a new definition of artificial general intelligence in town, and unsurprisingly... it's bad! Alex and Emily rip up the tissue-paper-thin premises behind this latest attempt to define "intelligence." Plus, we discover that AI hypers love using logos that look like buttholes. References: "A Definition of AGI" landing page and paper-shaped obj…

1
History, Myth, and Media in an Age of Disinformation

2d ago

—

In the first half of the show Italian philosopher and author Federico Campagna joins the show to discuss his most recent book, Otherworlds: Mediterranean Lessons on Escaping History. Federico outlines the role of imagination in shaping our reality, the censored histories of those who refused an oppressive reality not because they denied its existen…

1
History, Myth, and Media in an Age of Disinformation

2d ago

—

1
December 29 - Pushing Back Against Plant Closures 1:59

2d ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 2006. That was the day that United Steelworker members ended a nearly three-month strike against the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The strike involved nearly 15,000 workers from sixteen different plants across the United States and Canada.By The Rick Smith Show

1
Goldman's Hatzius and Snider on the Outlook for 2026 46:12

3d ago46:12

46:12

2025 was an extraordinary year, with the real economy defying recession worries and equity markets putting up monster returns. So can this be repeated again in 2026? On this episode, we speak with two of the top minds at Goldman Sachs. Jan Hatzius is the bank's chief economist and head of research and Ben Snider is its chief US equity strategist. W…

1
December 28 - Sit Down Solidarity 1:59

3d ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 1936. That was the day that at 2pm in the afternoon, 200 workers at the Fisher Body Ohio Company on the East side of Cleveland sat down on the job. Fisher was located in Cleveland’s Collinwoodneighborhood.By The Rick Smith Show

1
December 27 - FDR Takes Over the Rails 1:59

4d ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 1943. That was the day that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt seized control of the nation’s railroads to avert a strike. The nation was in the midst of World War II.By The Rick Smith Show

1
December 26 - A Rude Awakening 1:59

5d ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 1996. That was the day that working people of South Korea awoke to some alarming news. That morning the country’s new ruling party had passed a new set of labor laws. The new policies had been implemented at an unscheduled morning meeting.By The Rick Smith Show

1
Merryn Talks Money: John Law, The Gambler Who Invented Modern Money (Part 1) 33:58

6d ago33:58

33:58

Hello Odd Lots listeners! As we take a break for the holidays we'd like to take a moment and bring you an episode by one of our sister shows here at Bloomberg Podcasts, Merryn Talks Money. In this special two-part series, John Stepek and Merryn Somerset Webb tell the extraordinary story of John Law: a fugitive Scots gambler who became the most powe…

1
A Short Pause (We’ll Be Back in January) 0:30

6d ago0:30

0:30

Send us a text Sometimes the mental load looks like powering through. And sometimes it looks like knowing when to pause. We planned new episodes for the end of the year — and then real life happened. Energy ran out. The calendar filled up. The load showed up. So we’re taking a short break and will be back in January with new conversations about sha…

1
December 25 - And So This is Christmas? 1:59

6d ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 2001. That was the year that the spirit of Christmas must have seemed very far away from some of the workers who harvested Christmas Trees in the United States. Many of these workers come from Mexico and Central American countries. They come for the harvest as guest workers.…

1
Ladies Don't Offend. They Overexplain. 19:31

6d ago19:31

19:31

In this episode, we unpack why women feel responsible for other people’s comfort, how over-explaining becomes a trauma response, and what it costs your confidence, clarity, and energy.By Tracey Willingham

1
Scott Kupor's New Plan to Bring Tech Workers Into the Federal Government 59:48

7d ago59:48

59:48

If you're a high-skilled tech worker, then potentially huge fortunes await you working for a startup or one of our booming AI giants. But the government needs these types of workers too. And the government is not set up to pay commensurate salaries with the private sector -- particularly for these types of roles. This challenge has long been unders…

1
Nurses on the Frontline of Trump-GOP-RFK Jr. Healthcare Disaster 14:57

7d ago14:57

14:57

Interview with Mary Turner, president of National Nurses United, the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in the U.S., conducted by Scott Harris. Mary Turner discusses two issues the union is currently addressing: National Nurses United’s demand Congress take agent action to restore Affordable Health Act (ACA) subsidies t…

1
Impeachment: Antidote to Authoritarian Presidents Such as Trump 17:32

7d ago17:32

17:32

Interview with John Bonifaz, constitutional attorney, and co-founder and president of Free Speech For People, conducted by Scott Harris. John Bonifaz discusses Rep. Al Green’s recent introduction of articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, which was tabled by a House vote of 237-140, and what accountability for Trump’s long list of unconstitut…

1
Trump Marching to War with Venezuela Unless Congress Intervenes 14:21

7d ago14:21

14:21

Interview with Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink Women for Peace and author, conducted by Scott Harris. Medea Benjamin talks about President Trump’s unconstitutional march to war with Venezuela, some pushback now seeing in Congress, the work Code Pink is doing to raise awareness about the regime’s murderous interventionist policy and the curr…

1
Mamdani Set to Begin NYC’s New Progressive Era, as Trump, GOP Unravelling 27:50

7d ago27:50

27:50

Interview with John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation magazine, author, conducted by Scott Harris. John Nichols talks about his recent Nation magazine article, “Zohran Mamdani on FDR, LaGuardia—and Trump,” on his hopeful interview with New York City mayor-elect and the current political environment where there are increasing signs Donald Trum…

1
Mini Episode - What Does Labor Actually Feel Like? 9:37

7d ago9:37

9:37

Send us a text Most moms are scared of labor because no one ever explains what the sensations actually feel like. So today, we’re breaking it down — in real, simple, honest terms. In this video, we talk about: ✨ What early labor really feels like ✨ How contractions change as your body opens ✨ Why pelvic pressure feels so intense (and why it’s GOOD)…

1
December 24 - A Very Tragic Christmas 1:59

7d ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 1913. That tragic Christmas Eve, came to be known as the Italian Hall Disaster in Calumet, Michigan. A Christmas party was being held for children of striking copper miners.By The Rick Smith Show

1
Why Your Restaurant Can’t Find Good Staff and How to Fix It 53:31

8d ago53:31

53:31

If you’ve ever hired someone because you needed a body to work in the restaurant and then paid for it for months, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. In episode 140 of “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula” podcast, I sit down with Dwight Crain, managing partner of Eleserv, to talk about the real reason turnover keeps repeating itself and h…

1
An AI Safety Expert Explains the Dangers of AI with Steven Adler 1:34:31

8d ago1:34:31

1:34:31

Why should we assume that AI is safe? As the technology has grown at an alarming rate, companies like OpenAI have seen wrongful death lawsuits begin to stack up as their product drives users to suicide. With the mental health risks, the societal risks, and the unknown risks, we have to ask, can AI ever really be safe? This week, Adam speaks with St…

1
Monthly Labor Report: Starbucks Workers Are On Strike--Can This Scrappy Union Win? 29:05

8d ago29:05

29:05

The Monthly Labor Report interviews Olivia "Liv" Ryan, a Starbucks shift supervisor and a lead organizer with Starbucks Workers United (SBWU). which has mounted a national strike against the Starbucks corporation. Economist Michael Zweig talks about his trip to Vietnam and Australia where he met with labor organizations and discussed working class …

1
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Hero Origin Stories: Round 8 33:28

8d ago33:28

33:28

There’s still time in the year to hear from leaders and advocates in the sexual and reproductive health and rights field! On this episode of our most popular series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories, we talk to a number of amazing heroes in the field of reproductive health, rights, and justice about how they began working in this space. On this episode, he…

1
7.8 Million People Unemployed 8:59

7d ago8:59

8:59

In today’s episode: Jessica and John discuss the new Wall Street Journal article: The Year the Job Market Hit a Wall What can leaders do to help solve these problems? Fundamentally, it's important to stay positive and optimistic--and positive results will follow. CEOs have influence at a macro-scale; operating from a place of hope will make a diffe…

1
Looking for Trends: One River Asset Management’s Eric Peters 32:16

9d ago32:16

32:16

Eric Peters, who leads both One River Asset Management and Coinbase Asset Management, shares his views on risk management, trend following, and the future of finance. This episode was recorded on December 17, 2025. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily re…

1
Why Everyone Should Read Vivek Chibber 2:00:29

9d ago2:00:29

2:00:29

Marxist Twitter has been fighting about Vivek Chibber lately. Ben Burgis takes the opportunity to address the immediate controversy but also the much broader value of Chibber's work. Read the Jacobin Chibber interview on the origins of capitalism that everyone is freaking out about: https://jacobin.com/2025/12/colonialism-transition-feudalism-capit…

1
Next 52 Weeks: Understanding the Union Playbook and Employee Motivations to Join a Union 24:23

9d ago24:23

24:23

Episode Summary In this episode of the Left of Boom Show, Phil Wilson interviews Evelyn Fragoso, a former union organizer and now a labor consultant, for a conversation most employers never get to hear. Employees do not casually decide to organize. They arrive there after a series of missed signals, broken trust, and communication gaps that compoun…

1
December 22 - The Big Apple Comes to a Standstill 1:59

9d ago1:59

1:59

On this day in labor history the year was 2005. At 2:35 that afternoon the Transport Workers Union in New York City called an end to their three-day strike. The union represented 34,000 workers who kept the cities buses and subways running.By The Rick Smith Show

1
Fighting U.S. Imperialism in Venezuela 44:21

9d ago44:21

44:21

In this episode, Oden speaks to Left Voice editor Samuel Karlin about President Trump's attacks on Venezuela. Sam explains how these escalations are about U.S. imperialism — not drug trafficking — and about reasserting U.S. hegemony in Latin America. We also discuss Republicans' and Democrats' responses, and the ways in which imperialism is biparti…

1
What California's Affordability Problem Can Tell CEOs 7:23

8d ago7:23

7:23

In today's episode: The affordability crisis is most pronounced in California--and it's a systemic policy issue. California's heavy regulations on zoning, energy, and other fields constrain supply while demand grows. The lesson here: well-intentioned policies without accountability leads to these painful results. This is what happens when systems o…

1
Why Americans Are Falling Behind on Auto Loans At Their Highest Level Ever 50:30

10d ago50:30

50:30

By and large, American households are in a healthy economic position. Yes, unemployment has been rising, but it's still at fairly low levels. Consumer spending has held up well despite terrible sentiment. And many households are sitting on huge stock market gains and have a big home equity cushion. And yet, there are signs of trouble. Most notably,…