Crit Flail! A Dungeons and Dragons podcast where friends try to fight monsters, attempt to solve puzzles, and successfully drink ale!
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Brainwashed investigates the CIA’s covert mind control experiments – from the Cold War and MKULTRA to the so-called War on Terror. It’s the story of how a renowned psychiatrist used his unwitting patients as human guinea pigs at a Montreal hospital, and the ripple effects on survivors, their families, and thousands of other people around the world. It also examines the cultural impact — how the CIA brought LSD to America and inadvertently created counterculture influencers such as author Ken ...
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We talk history, sports, pop culture, and true crime. We talk about historical figures like JFK, RFK, and MLK. We talk about organized crime like the Italian Mafia, the Irish mob, and Jewish gangsters. We talk about TV series like The Sopranos and Marvel and DC superhero movies. We talk about "the troubles in Northern Ireland and Colonialism in Africa and the Middle East. We talk about the CIA, the FBI, intelligence operations, and declassified government documents. We talk about Historical ...
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America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, legislative actions and labor-management relations. Featured guests include various labor leaders, politicians, journalists and more. America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides updates and information from sources around the United States and ...
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A Covert Life: The Spy who knew Jimmy Hoffa, James Angleton and Allen Dulles
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56:47Send us a text #AFL/CIO #Spymaster #ACovertLife #TedMorgan #CIA #GeorgeMEany #laborUnions #Hoffa This episode is on the book A Covert Life Jay Lovestone Communist, Anti-Communist, and Spymaster by Ted Morgan. This was a request from Lisa Pease. This episode ties in with a lot of our previous episodes on the Overworld and Underworld. The focus is th…
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Troy Swanson, CCCTU | Dr. Jessica Provines, Wichita State University, Suspenders4Hope
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56:56Troy Swanson, Legislative Chair for the Cook County College Teachers Union (CCCTU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Illinois Senate Bill 1693, the impact of proposed federal budget cuts on community colleges and the importance of Pell Grants and TRIO programs. Dr. Jessica Provines, Assistant Vice President for Wellness and …
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James Petrides, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Sean Allen, Union Proud Warrior
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48:43Jim Petrides, senior mechanical insulation specialist for the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a recent study in the Houston area, work opportunities for signatory contractors and the need for education in the industry. Sean Allen, President of the Internationa…
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Charlie Falkner, Ironworkers Local 8 | Tom Buffenbarger
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48:34Charlie Falkner, Business Manager of Ironworkers Local 8 in Milwaukee, Wisc., joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's growth, upcoming events and industry challenges. Tom Buffenbarger, retired General President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined the America's Work Force Union Po…
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Sri Benson, American Legion | Richard Sherman, American Legion
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53:39Sri Benson, a policy analyst at the American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast this Memorial Day to share the story of his late wife Katie and her battle with mesothelioma due to burn pit exposure. He shared their challenges with the VA for service-related recognition and his advocacy for veterans' rights through legislative eff…
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John Lepley, USW | Dr. Mike McDonald and Brenda Thompson, Birdsong Hearing
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46:56Dr. Mike McDonald, Director of Audiology, and Brenda Thompson, Chief Operating Officer at Birdsong Hearing Benefits, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of hearing loss on mental health, workplace performance and overall well-being. John Lepley, Director of Education for the United Steelworkers, joined the America's …
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Gangsters Vs. Nazis: In Trump's America, the Nazis are the heroes w/ Michael Benson
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1:00:15Send us a text #NAZI #captainamerica #truecrimestories #Jewish #podcastfeedback #MichaelBenson #gangsters #bookshop This week, our guest is with author Michael Benson. We discuss one of Michael's Books, Gangsters VS Nazis Michael Benson is the author of more than 60 books. He is one of the world's most popular true-crime writers. He regularly appea…
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Johnny Jones, AFGE | Champ Zavala, BMWED-IBT UPRF
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53:25Johnny Jones, Council Secretary/Treasurer of the American Federation of Government Employees TSA Council 100, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to privatize the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), its impact on workers' rights and potential consequences for public safety. Champ Zav…
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Chris Lalevee, IUOE | Manja Horner, BOOST
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58:32Chris Lalevee, Business Agent for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 and Director of the IUOE Peer Support Program, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss mental health awareness in the construction industry, his personal experience with mental health challenges, the importance of recognizing signs of crisis in c…
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Melissa Cropper, OFT | Illinois State Rep. Marcus C. Evans, District 33
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55:59Marcus C. Evans Jr., State Representative for Illinois' 33rd district and Chairman of the Labor Committee, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss public transit funding in Illinois, the need for enhanced safety measures and the power of collective action in demanding better public services. Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio F…
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Shaun Richman, SUNY Empire State University | Bryce Covert, The Nation
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56:51Shaun Richman, labor historian, professor and author, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his new book "We Always Had a Union: The Story of the New York Hotel Workers Union, 1912-1953." Bryce Covert, contributing writer at The Nation, appeared on the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her recent article that investig…
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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans
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52:42Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the June edition of The American Legion Magazine, which includes stories about the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, manufacturing's return to America and issues with VA claims processing. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director…
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Doreen Greenwald, NTEU | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Federation
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46:25Doreen Greenwald, President of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the threats facing federal workers’ collective bargaining agreements, the impact of budget cuts on IRS operations and the importance of protecting federal employee data. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Ar…
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Sonya Bohmann, CIAFSP | Greg Regan, TTD AFL-CIO
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50:19Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's mission, available resources and the importance of destigmatizing mental health conversations in the workplace. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of t…
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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | David Spero, PASS
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51:08Frank Mathews, District 4 Administrative Director for the Communications Workers of America (CWA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss threats to broadband equity, the push for fiber over satellite internet and proposed Medicaid cuts. David Spero, President of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, joined the America's W…
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Sarah Anderson, Director of the Global Economy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the disparities between executive and worker compensation, the intricacies of the U.S. tax system and possible reforms to create a more equitable economic landscape. Matt Biggs, President of the Internatio…
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Paul Mueller Jr., ABOC | Jessica Martinez, National COSH
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59:21Paul Mueller Jr., Vice President of Commercial Lending at ABOC, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the intricacies of construction lending for unions, the importance of early lender involvement, the unique aspects of union construction lending and the steps in financing union construction projects. Jessica Martinez, Executive …
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Send us a text #Mafia #RJROGER, #Italian #NewYorkDailyNews #nazi #NewYork #Italy #Mob #podcast #truecrime This episode is with Author RJ Roger! We talk to RJ about his book, The Don 36 Rules of the Bosses You can purchase that book right here: https://bookshop.org/shop/thatsenoughtouttayou We discuss with RJ the history of Cosa Nostra in America. W…
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Pete Smith, Confyde | Andrew Strom, OnLabor Blog
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53:26Continuing our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month, Pete Smith, founder of Confyde, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the platform’s development, its application in sports and business and the importance of confidential mental health support. Andrew Strom, a labor lawyer and OnLabor contributor, joined the America's Wor…
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Al Barraza, Director of Organizing for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 14, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a campaign for worker safety at Sure Built Concrete Forms and Accessories. Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency (ULA), joined the America's Work Force Union …
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Cal Beyer, SAFE Project | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO
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56:41Continuing our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month, Cal Beyer, Senior Director of Safe Workplaces for the Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic (SAFE) Project, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the intersection of substance abuse, mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry. Tim Burga, President of …
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Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas | Ed. Bartlett Jr., Bartlett Maritime Corporation
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1:03:13Continuing our Mental Health Awareness Month coverage, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, clinical psychologist and mental health advocate, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the importance of changing workplace culture, applying safety principles to mental health and a preview of 2026’s annual mental health summit. Capt. Ed Bartlett J…
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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO
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53:08Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss recent economic challenges, ongoing projects and outreach efforts in the Central Ohio construction industry. Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, joined the America'…
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Send us a text #mafiastories #maga #atlanticcity #mobland #tomhardy #sports #realcrime #truecrime #crime #JFK #Kennedy #LawAndCrime Another Listener feedback Episode! Our listeners never disappoint with challenging questions and multi-layered comments! We received questions on: Organized Crime in Tucson, Arizona The status of the Mob today! Sean ge…
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CWM Summit Panel featuring Alanna Marklund, Ben Bradshaw, Mike Hazard, James Pursell and Pete Ielmini
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1:11:13The America’s Work Force Union Podcast proudly sponsored a panel discussion held earlier this year at the Fourth Annual Construction Working Minds Summit in Dallas. The summit's purpose is to support mental health awareness in the building trades. To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, today’s show features discussions from that panel, called H…
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Robert Peters, Illinois State Senator | Greg Regan, TTD
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54:17Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his journey into politics, Illinois' pro-worker legislation and efforts to prepare Illinois residents for careers in the trades. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to …
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Jalen Alexander, President of the Social Policy Workers United — affiliated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 57 — joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the impact of federal funding reductions on nonprofit workers and the importance of union solidarity during layoffs. Tom Buffenbarg…
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Jill Manrique, Chicago Jobs With Justice | Tim Drea, Illinois AFL-CIO
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50:30Jill Manrique, Executive Director of Chicago Jobs with Justice, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Workers’ Memorial Day, immigrant worker rights and the upcoming May Day celebration in Chicago. This Workers’ Memorial Day, Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the…
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Stacey Hofert, Progyny | Donnie Blatt, USW
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49:45Stacey Hofert, Group Vice President of Labor and Trust for Progyny, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss National Infertility Awareness Week, the prevalence of infertility and how Progyny, fertility, family building and women’s health benefits fund, addresses the issue. Donnie Blatt, District 1 Director for the United Steelworke…
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Death to Justice: The Shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald w/ Paul Abbott
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1:17:44Send us a text #JohnFKennedy #Assassination #President #Oswald #Ruby #Law #TrueCrime #podcast This week's episode features author Paul Abbott from Australia. Paul is the author of the book: Death to Justice: The Shooting of Lee Harvey Oswald We talk to Paul about his book and do a deep dive into Jack Ruby. We discuss possible conspirators inside th…
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Cathy Kennedy, National Nurses United | Merrilee Logue, BCBS NLO
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55:30Cathy Kennedy, a President of National Nurses United, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impact of staffing cuts at Veterans Affairs hospitals, the urgent need for better legislation to prevent workplace violence and the push for Medicare for All. Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the National Labor Office at…
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Pete Ielmini, LMCT | Tyler Lefeber, Color Health, Maria Scheeler, Teamsters Philadelphia & Vicinity
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56:42Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the importance of firestopping, the progress of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and the role of unions in advancing firestopping and insulation initiatives. Maria Scheeler, Fund Admi…
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Nick Yelverton, Springfield & Central Illinois Trades & Labor Council | Brad Asay, Utah AFL-CIO
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48:51Nick Yelverton, President of the Springfield and Central Illinois Trades and Labor Council and Legislative Director for the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey in union leadership, the significance of Workers Memorial Day and the current political climate affecting labor rights…
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Lynn Rhinehart, EPI and Lauren McFerren, The Century Foundation | Pat Gallagher, NCLF
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50:57Lynn Rhinehart, Senior Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute, and Lauren McFerren, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation and former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) chairman, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss threats to labor law and worker protections through the dismantling of federal agencies, attempts to invalida…
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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans
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50:25Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for The American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss quality of life issues in the military, the politicization of the armed forces and upcoming 250th anniversary events for several of the U.S. military branches. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retir…
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JFK Files: Pieces of the Assassination Puzzle w/ Jeff Meek
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1:17:44Send us a text #jfkfiles ##JFKfiles #JFKassassination #UAPs #congressnews #podcasting This week's show is with returning guest Jeff Meek. We talk to Jeff About his new Book: The JFK Files Pieces of the Assassination Puzzle Volume II We talk about an arrest that was made Weeks after Lee Harvey Oswald was killed. You can order Jeff's books right here…
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Tim Holahan, CEO and project manager of Broadstripes, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how digital tools are modernizing labor organizing, their cloud-based system's impact on union campaigns and the importance of adapting to technological advancements in organizing efforts.By BMA Media Group
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Jessica LaPointe, AFGE Council 220 | John Jarger, MACRC
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53:28Jessica LaPointe, President of AFGE Council 220, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the critical challenges facing the Social Security Administration (SSA), like staffing, policy changes impacting beneficiaries and ongoing threats to union contracts. John Jarger, Director of Operations for the Mid-America Carpenters Regional C…
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Alyssa Goodstein, IL AFL-CIO | Melissa Cropper, OFT
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52:56Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers and Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the dismantling of the fair school funding formula, cuts to library funding and a push to eliminate elected positions on the State Board of Education. Alyssa Goodstein, Communications Direct…
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Nancy Altman, Social Security Works | Greg LeRoy, Good Jobs First
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52:58Nancy Altman, President of the political advocacy group, Social Security Works, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Social Security Administration data breach, the potential appointment of a new Social Security commissioner and the need for public engagement. Greg LeRoy, Executive Director of Good Jobs First, joined the Ame…
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Brad Asay, Utah AFL-CIO | Andrew Strom, OnLabor Blog
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54:20Brad Asay, Vice President of the Utah AFL-CIO and President of the American Federation of Teachers- Utah, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss recent legislation banning public sector collective bargaining, the coalition's efforts to overturn the law through a ballot referendum and the challenges they face in gathering signature…
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Send us a text #fascism #JFK #Hollywood #maga #politicaltruth #JoeMcBride #politicalnews #fakenewsmedia #sanfrancisco #HISTORY We welcome back author Joe McBride. We discuss Joe's Book, Political Truth: The Media and the Assassination of President Kennedy We discuss how the Kennedy assassination in 1963 led to a lack of faith in government, a coup …
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Katie Harris, Blue Green Alliance | Len DiCosimo, Cleveland Federation of Musicians
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50:36Katie Harris, Blue Green Alliance Vice President of Federal Affairs, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss climate policy, environmental regulations and worker protections. Len DiCosimo, President of the Cleveland Federation of Musicians, American Federation of Musicians Local 4, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and…
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David Holt, CEA | Jacob Morrison, North Alabama Area Labor Council
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59:52David Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the need for affordable and reliable energy solutions, the impact of recent policy changes on energy prices and challenges posed by increasing demand from artificial intelligence and data centers. Jacob Morrison, President of the No…
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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Sherry Linkon, Kalmanovitz Initiative
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49:28Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election, nationwide Hands Off rallies and the importance of fiber optic broadband infrastructure funding. Sherry Linkon, affiliated faculty at the Kalmanovitz …
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Michael Linden, Families over Billionaires | Hannah Halbert, Policy Matters Ohio
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50:49Michael Linden, Campaign Director for Families Over Billionaires, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the federal government’s proposed $5 trillion tax cut, its impact on working families and the campaign's efforts to ensure fair taxation. Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Forc…
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Dorsey Hager, CCOBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO
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49:28Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus and Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (CCOBCTC), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impact of recent tariffs on construction projects, the construction delays on the Intel plant project and the importance of local elections. Fred Redm…
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Send us a text #JoeRogan #BradMeltzer #JFK #podcastFeedback #History #Truecrime #News Our listeners never disappoint with challenging questions and multi-layered comments! We received questions on: A Westies movie? Can Billy and Sean play Jimmy and Mickey? LOL Mickey Spillane and the war on the 3 fronts Organized crime in Hawaii? A listener who thi…
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Lynn Rhinehart, a Senior Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute and former General Counsel of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the dismantling of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), the broader implications of Trump's executive orders on federal unions and potential consequences for the Natio…
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Jimmy Williams Jr., IUPAT | Frank Mathews, CWA District 4
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47:38Jimmy Williams Jr., General President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss President Trump's executive order targeting federal unions, the importance of organizing and the need for labor to stand up for free speech. Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of…
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