Best David Richman Podcasts (2025)

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John Lepley, USW | Dr. Mike McDonald and Brenda Thompson, Birdsong Hearing 46:56

1d ago46:56

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Dr. 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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Seamus Heaney's "Scaffolding" 2:09

2d ago2:09

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Today’s poem is a Heaney favorite, and goes out to all of the couples tying the knot this summer. Happy reading! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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Johnny Jones, AFGE | Champ Zavala, BMWED-IBT UPRF 53:25

2d ago53:25

53:25

Johnny 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 58:32

3d ago58:32

58:32

Chris 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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Emily Dickinson's "The saddest noise, the sweetest noise" 4:23

4d ago4:23

4:23

The uniting, in today’s poem, of Spring and sadness is not immediately intuitive. However, it makes more natural sense amidst the many partings and reminiscences of graduation season. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscri…

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Melissa Cropper, OFT | Illinois State Rep. Marcus C. Evans, District 33 55:59

4d ago55:59

55:59

Marcus 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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Episode 218: David Bazan on 20 Years of 'Headphones' 1:05:17

5d ago1:05:17

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Though a rather one-off side-project, David Bazan says his Headphones LP may be his most stressful artistic expression. Though the band Pedro the Lion was his breadwinning endeavor at the time, he admits to losing interest in guitar, album by album. Suddenly, dabbling in synthesizers led to not just a new avenue for songwriting, but a borderline ob…

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Episode 110 - Symphony in a Second 17:14

5d ago17:14

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In the next two episodes we’re going to look at certain sets of facts that are designed to do just one thing – to help us to stop taking things for granted so that we can begin to see how incredibly special this life is for us, and how truly amazing our actual potential is as human beings. When we begin to grasp and understand this viewpoint, so ma…

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Shaun Richman, SUNY Empire State University | Bryce Covert, The Nation 56:51

6d ago56:51

56:51

Shaun 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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Bill Knott's "An Instructor's Dream" 5:07

6d ago5:07

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Today’s poem shows us a teacher wrestling with the notion of “graduation.” Happy reading. Bill Knott was born on February 17, 1940, in Carson City, Michigan. When he was seven years old, his mother died in childbirth, and his father passed away three years later. He grew up in an orphanage in Mooseheart, Illinois, and on an uncle’s farm. In the lat…

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448: Andor Finale! Thunderbolts*! Trailer Talk! 1:53:50

9d ago1:53:50

1:53:50

Marc Bernardin and BAMF Man J.C. Reifenberg enter the Virtual Scum & Villainy Cantina to talk about the Star Wars Disney+ series ANDOR, Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS*, the official SUPERMAN trailer, the Disney+ show IRON HEART trailer, and maybe a bit of news.SPONSOR ►► Your summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code BEYOND at https://www.…

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 52:42

9d ago52:42

52:42

Jeff 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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Andrew Barton Paterson's "The Man From Ironbark" 4:31

9d ago4:31

4:31

Today’s poem explains why some Australians wear beards. Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson, CBE (17 February 1864 – 5 February 1941) was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author, widely considered one of the greatest writers of Australia's colonial period. Born in rural New South Wales, Paterson worked as a lawyer before transitioning into litera…

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Doreen Greenwald, NTEU | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Federation 46:25

10d ago46:25

46:25

Doreen 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 50:19

11d ago50:19

50:19

Sonya 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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Fernando Valverde's "Edgar Allan Poe Is Reached at the Baltimore Harbor by the Shadows That Pursue Him" 4:08

11d ago4:08

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Fernando Valverde (Granada, 1980) has been voted the most relevant Spanish-language poet born since 1970 by nearly two hundred critics and researchers from more than one hundred international universities (Harvard, Oxford, Columbia, Princeton, Bologna, Salamanca, UNAM and the Sorbonne). His books have been published in different countries in Europe…

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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | David Spero, PASS 51:08

12d ago51:08

51:08

Frank 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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Episode 109 - Science Meets The Soul 15:30

12d ago15:30

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As you may recall, we began the last episode by saying that we are deeply involved with preparations for the release of our next project, “The NeuroHaronic Method.” As a short introduction to it, I discussed two critical times in my life that helped lay the foundations for my lifelong study of personal growth. These were the metaphysical events tha…

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Sarah Anderson, IPS | Matt Biggs, IFPTE 50:59

13d ago50:59

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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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Marya Zaturensky's "The Girl Takes Her Place Among the Mothers" 6:58

13d ago6:58

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Today’s poem goes out to all the mothers–we wouldn’t be here without you! Happy reading. Marya Zaturensky, Russian-born American poet and Pulitzer Prize winner, was born on September 12, 1902, in Kiev, Russia (now Ukraine). She emigrated to the United States with her family in 1909 and was educated in New York public schools; attended Valparaiso Un…

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Paul Mueller Jr., ABOC | Jessica Martinez, National COSH 59:21

16d ago59:21

59:21

Paul 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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Henry Sambrooke Leigh's "The Twins" 3:22

16d ago3:22

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Today’s poem is one of the few enduring works of a poet and playwright who burned brightly during his heyday and then blinked out almost entirely. Happy reading. Leigh, son of James Mathews Leigh, was born in London on 29 March 1837. At an early age he engaged in literary pursuits. From time to time appeared collections of his lyrics, under the tit…

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Pete Smith, Confyde | Andrew Strom, OnLabor Blog 53:26

17d ago53:26

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Continuing 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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Gerard Manley Hopkins' "Binsey Poplars" 8:39

18d ago8:39

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Today’s poem owes a strong debt to Cowper’s “The Poplar Field” but also features a few stylistic echoes of Poe’s “Annabel Lee,” all while achieving a (superior?) effect of its own. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Al Baraza, IUPAT | Dave Megenhardt, ULA 53:57

18d ago53:57

53:57

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 56:41

19d ago56:41

56:41

Continuing 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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Episode 108 - Too Obvious Conclusions 14:00

19d ago14:00

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As we resume our regular podcast series, the Better Angels Publishing Company is about to embark on its next phase which will feature our newest release, “The NeuroHarmonic Approach,” with its catch-phrase, “Harmonize Your Intelligence - Transform Your Life.” Now, obviously, that’s quite a mouthful, but this is a significantly powerful and innovati…

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Episode 217: Dianogah 1:37:06

19d ago1:37:06

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Jay Ryan and Jason Harvey, bassists for the Chicago-area trio Dianogah, describe the route to -- and surprise release of -- their new, career-spanning 5LP box set. Visit landland.bandcamp.com to order this limited pressing, and follow @dianogah_official on Instagram for more updates.By Jim Hanke; Dianogah; Jason Harvey; Jay Ryan

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William Cowper's "The Poplar Field" 3:39

20d ago3:39

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“As for man, his days are like grass.” It isn’t much of a stretch, then, when Cowper sees his own mortality in a grove of felled poplars. Happy reading. William Cowper (1731-1800) was a renowned 18th century poet, hymnographer, and translator of Homer. His most famous works include his 5000-line poem ‘The Task’ and some charming and light-hearted v…

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Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas | Ed. Bartlett Jr., Bartlett Maritime Corporation 1:03:13

20d ago1:03:13

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Continuing 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 53:08

23d ago53:08

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Dorsey 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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Larry K. Richman's "The Joys of House Wrecking" 4:33

23d ago4:33

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“The work of destruction is quick, easy and exhilarating; the work of creation slow, laborious and dull.” -Roger Scruton Larry Richman (1934-2023) was born in Philadelphia and grew up on a small Bucks County chicken farm north of the city. He attended local schools and then Colorado College, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated w…

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CWM Summit Panel featuring Alanna Marklund, Ben Bradshaw, Mike Hazard, James Pursell and Pete Ielmini 1:11:13

24d ago1:11:13

1:11:13

The 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 54:17

25d ago54:17

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Illinois 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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Geoffrey Chaucer's "Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales" 5:37

25d ago5:37

5:37

Though J. R. R. Tolkien translated portions of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, he did not live to complete the project. Fortunately another Inkling, Nevill Coghill, succeeded where Tolkien could not, and produced the modernized verse-rendering that today’s selection comes from. Happy reading! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with…

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447: Andor, Star Wars Celebration, Return of Revenge of the Sith 2:14:34

26d ago2:14:34

2:14:34

Marc Bernardin and BAMF Man J.C. Reifenberg enter the Virtual Scum & Villainy Cantina to talk about Andor, all the news to come out of Star Wars Celebration, and talk about the 20 year anniversary and re-release of Revenge of the Sith.SPONSOR ►► Your summer wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code BEYOND at https://www.chubbiesshorts.co…

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Jalen Alexander, SPWU | Tom Buffenbarger 51:37

26d ago51:37

51:37

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 50:30

27d ago50:30

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Jill 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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John Keats' "This Living Hand" 4:50

27d ago4:50

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Today’s poem has a way of reaching out and grabbing you. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson

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446: Blackman Beyond: SINNERS, man! With special guest Akela Cooper! 2:17:37

27d ago2:17:37

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Marc Bernardin enters the Virtual Scum & Villainy Cantina with the astonishing Akela Cooper to get under the hood on vampires, twins, the Blues, cunning linguists, and Ryan Coogler's #SINNERS.By Marc Bernardin, Kevin Smith

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Stacey Hofert, Progyny | Donnie Blatt, USW 49:45

30d ago49:45

49:45

Stacey 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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E. E. Cummings' "anyone lived in a pretty how town" 4:08

30d ago4:08

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Today’s poem–in which men and women are the two halves of a bell’s tone–voices the rhythms and joys of life in an unconventional way that has to be heard and understood with the body before the mind. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.subs…

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