Best Valley Labor Report Podcasts (2025)

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Local TV News Workers Explain How Nexstar is Exploiting Workers and Raking in Billions - TVLR 10/11/25 1:29:02

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We talk more about the library situation in Huntsville. We're also talking to folks about Nexstar and their exploitation of local TV station workers. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing re…

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Delta Community's Finances Up In Air Amid Talks Of Disincorporation 10:35

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A tiny California town in Sacramento’s Delta has struggled for decades, and within a matter of months, could face some big decisions on its status as a city. Financial choices over the years have put Isleton in a sink or swim situation– with talks of disincorporation or bankruptcy and what that could mean for the city’s 800 residents. Reporter: Ril…

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Reports of a fire on a vessel at Kwinana Port with dozens of firefighters on hand 1:38

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Proposed Change to Endangered Species Act Threatens California's Sea Otter Haven 10:37

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The Trump Administration is considering a change to the federal Endangered Species Act that could create new risks for an area in California that has more sea otters than any other in the state. Last October, the state finished removing four dams from Klamath River up in far Northern California. In the year since the removal, there has been drastic…

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Working People; The Labor Show; Stick Together; My Labor Radio; 3rd & Fairfax 41:48

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Working People — Max Alvarez follows up with two HUD whistleblowers who were fired after going public; our clip captures them describing how they watched officials “continue to dismantle fair housing” from the inside. The Labor Show (with J-Doc & Krausey) — FOP Lodge 5 President Roosevelt Poplar talks tech…

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How Fresno Schools Are Helping Students Get Back On Their Feet 10:38

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For many families experiencing homelessness, school can be a difficult hurdle to clear. Chronic absenteeism is higher, and graduation rates are lower among homeless students. But the Fresno Unified School District has been working to combat this problem. And the efforts appear to be working. Reporter: Rachel Livinal/KVPR Doctors at Adventist Health…

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Labor Radio Podcast Weekly SPECIAL EDITION: Introducing our new format! 17:25

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Weekly SPECIAL EDITION: After five years, we’re mixing things up a bit; Chris, Harold and Patrick talk about what’s new. Let us know what you think: email us at [email protected] Help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the coun…

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Someone in Perth has won $25 million in last night's Powerball 1:40

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Preserving The Stories Of Altadena's Trees After The Eaton Fire 10:25

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When you talk about Altadena, you can’t not talk about its trees. It’s why one young Altadenan is documenting the stories of the community’s trees in the wake of the Eaton Fire. Reporter: Erin Stone, LAist A 29-year-old man has been arrested for starting a fire that eventually became the deadly Palisades Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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OVERTIME: Should We Give Up on Building a Militant Labor Movement? TVLR 10/4/25 1:26:58

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We talk about the retaliation against last week's guest, who was fired for whistle blowing. We also react to an article written by a former Teamster who thinks that union reform efforts should be abandoned. And we'll take your calls at 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles f…

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Masking Law Just Part Of Bigger Fight Over Immigration Enforcement 10:32

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California made national headlines last month when Governor Newsom signed a bill barring law enforcement officers from wearing masks -- a law aimed at immigration agents. Federal officials say they won’t comply. But the skirmish is about more than just masks. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED New data suggests Fresno is a more prosperous city than it wa…

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Road Safety Cameras across WA switch from warnings to fines from today 1:38

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Investigation Sheds New Light On What May Have Sparked Eaton Fire 10:27

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The Shutdown is Normal Folks Versus Billionaires - TVLR 10/4/25 1:29:26

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By Jacob Morrison and Adam Keller

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America’s Work Force Union Podcast; El Cafecito del Día; Buwa Basebetsi Updates; SayWatt; Labor Exchange 33:09

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Day two of the AFL Trade Period is underway with an update from Ryan Daniels 1:39

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Reports Government is looking into a maternity wing at Perth's QE2 Hospital site 1:38

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Following Medicaid Cuts, Californians With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Face Uncertain Future 10:39

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When President Donald Trump signed his sweeping policy bill this summer, it included $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, known here as Medi-Cal. The program is recognized for helping low-income people access health care, but it also funds services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, many Californians with disabilities fac…

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The AFL Trade Period starts today with Oscar Allen to Brisbane the one to watch 1:38

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Raids on WA's so-called Sovereign Citizens with more than 135 guns seized 1:39

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New Movie Tells The Story Of Bus Driver Who Helped Students, Teachers Escape Camp Fire 10:28

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The 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise remains California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire in history. The Northern California fire claimed the lives of 85 people. Now, a new movie depicts the real-life heroic escape of one local bus driver. Reporter: Claudia Brancart, North State Public Radio Yosemite National Park remains open during the governm…

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16 year old bashed at a Canning Vale fast food outlet after teenage brawl 1:38

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The Perth Wildcats starred under the stars with the RAC Arena roof open 1:38

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Joshua Tree National Park Nonprofit Concerned About Latest Government Shutdown 10:40

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During the last federal government shutdown in late 2018 and early 2019, national parks here in California were greatly impacted. Some shut down completely, meaning a significant loss in potential revenue. Others remained open, but were not fully staffed. That includes Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Vehicles drove off-road, causi…

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OVERTIME: How to Respond to Charlie Kirk's Assassination Like a Unionist - TVLR 9/27/25 1:54:29

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We talk to Meagan Day about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and how to respond like a unionist. We also take a look at attacks on social security, and talk to a whistleblower in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justi…

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Wildcats under the stars with the roof open tonight at RAC Arena for Hawks game 1:40

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Horror crash closes the Mitchell freeway overnight for several hours 1:37

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Dust Storms An Increasing Problem Around The Salton Sea 10:35

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Around the Salton Sea, dust storms have become an increasing problem, sparking dozens of public health studies. But many Imperial Valley residents have grown weary of repeated studies that all basically say the same thing: that the air quality is bad and getting worse. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS National Parks are once again caught up in the middl…

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Record Ambulance ramping numbers in WA for the third month in a row 1:40

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Perth property prices up yet again as Spring selling season kicks in 1:39

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State Looks To Hire Thousands Of Year-Round Firefighters 10:39

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What once was a fire season in California is now a fire year. As a result, the state is looking to combat increasing wildfires with funding for more year-round firefighters. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR California voters approved a $10 billion climate bond measure, last November. We're now getting a sense of where the first round of Prop 4 money …

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UAW Responds to Volkswagen's "Final" Offer - TVLR 9/27/25 1:29:36

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We talk about the potential government shutdown, and how Huntsville is funding cops over libraries. We talk to Geoff Meldahl, a member of the Ironworkers Local 704 in Chattanooga and president of the labor council over there. AND we break down the state of negotiations between Volkswagen workers and the UAW ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the …

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Eagles deal still on the table for Lion Brandon Starcevich despite GF headknock 1:38

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Reinventing Solidarity; Work Week Radio; Work Stoppage; Labor Notes Podcast; Words and Work 33:00

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: This week on Work Stoppage, Italy’s unions show how it’s done, with port blockades and a nationwide transit shutdown in solidarity with Palestine. Over on WorkWeek, a Wells Fargo banker in Wyoming tells how workers organized with CWA—and what happened when the company fired him for it. From the Labor Notes…

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San Rafael RV Park Residents Fight To Keep Rent Affordable 10:30

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In Marin County, rents are among the highest in the nation. There, a group of mobile home park residents are in a years-long fight to keep hold of one of the county’s few affordable options. They’re residents of the RV Park of San Rafael, where a property management company has been raising the rent, setting new rules and threatening residents with…

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NASA Mission, With Help From UC Berkeley, To Explore Earth's Exosphere 10:40

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This week a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket launched from Florida – the mission? To study the outermost parts of the earth’s atmosphere. The mission is being steered by remote control from UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory. Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED A report out this week details major failures in LA County’s response to the January firestorms. R…

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Grand Final fever hits Melbourne as nation prepares for Geelong and Brisbane tomorrow 1:37

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A West Aussie finally gets his chance at Grand Final glory! 1:35

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Healthcare Workers Look For Better Guidelines On How To Handle Immigration Encounters 10:49

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Healthcare workers across Southern California are struggling to provide medical care to undocumented patients, without clear guidance on how to handle encounters with immigration agents. Medical workers want hospitals to improve guidelines and provide better training so they can protect patients and themselves.Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR A fed…

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OVERTIME: What Teachers Are Facing Under Trump - TVLR 9/20/25 1:37:20

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In OVERTIME, we'll be breaking down some of the big labor news of the week, like the latest on Starbucks bargaining, nurses winning union elections, and more. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and br…

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Freo young gun Murphy Reid to run in the Grand Final halftime sprint 1:37

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WA's Treasurer warning against reducing WA's GST carve-up ahead of Productivity Commission review 1:39

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Experts Concerned About Imagery, Language In ICE Recruitment Materials 10:45

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As concerns continue to grow over ICE detention and enforcement in California, the agency is also ramping up its hiring efforts, as it aims to bring on 10,000 new agents by the end of the year. But some experts say the agency’s recruitment strategy is filled with white nationalist messages and imagery.Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS After months of d…

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Leaked memo reveals RPH nursing staff were told not to drink tap water 1:37

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Smoke alert for nearby residents in Ellenbrook after house fire this morning 1:38

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Car Owners Have Additional Tool To Find Out If They Can Recoup Money From Auctioned Vehicle 10:36

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Did you know, if your car gets towed in California and sold because you didn’t claim it, you’re entitled to the profit? And if you don’t claim your money, the DMV gets to keep it. Reporter: Byrhonda Lyons, CalMatters A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the Trump administration to restore 500 National Institutes of Health grants that it sus…

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Union Members React to Cancel Culture - TVLR 9/20/25 1:29:12

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Jacob is out, Whitney Washington is hanging out with us today! In the first half of the program we'll be talking to Matt Fullone about an exciting new campaign to secure a community benefits agreement at Neptune. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, …

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Day two of the Premiers trip to China talking up green steel exports to Shanghai 1:39

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Docker Murphy Reid named the Rising Star as the AFL's best first year player 1:40

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The Green and Red Podcast; Working People; Stick Together; We Work Europe 29:33

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: art, political corruption, and worker power — from Robert Redford’s films to frontline labor struggles and global supply-chain fights. Over on The Green and Red, a film-forward conversation looks at Redford’s movie work and how cinema has long probed political corruption and community resistance. This week…