Best Jacob Morrison Podcasts (2025)

In OVERTIME, we're talking to a reporter who's done some really cool reporting on pre-majority unionism in the south. We'll also be talking about a recent hearing on labor law and the faster labor contracts act. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, e…

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Joyce Vance with Patt Morrison | The American Justice System, Part II: Still Testing the Limits 58:33

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Former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance joins journalist Patt Morrison for an insightful and timely discussion on the state of the American justice system—its resilience, vulnerabilities, and the tests it continues to face in today’s polarized political climate. Together, they explore the balance between accountability and power, the role of the cou…

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Energy Resistance Principle in Life, Healing & Disease | Martin Picard & Nirosha Murugan | 260 2:09:30

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Send us a text A biophysical rethink of life, health, and disease through the lens of the Energy Resistance Principle (ERP). Episode Summary: A reframe of biology as energy flow through resistance rather than mere molecular machinery, introducing the Energy Resistance Principle (ERP): life requires a Goldilocks balance of electron flow from food to…

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Volkswagen's Bad Faith Bargaining Might Result in a Strike - TVLR 10/25/25 1:29:08

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We've got a lot to talk about today, but we don't have many guests so we'll also have plenty of time for calls! 844-899-TVLR if you want to call in. In the first half of the program, we're talking about the shutdown, responding to your emails, and giving you the latest on Volkswagen UAW negotiations. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only un…

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OVERTIME: Shutdown Continues as Trump Puts American Workers Last - TVLR 10/18/25 1:14:21

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We got Seth Harris, a top labor policy advisor for the Biden administration on to talk about politics and labor. ✦ 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 relevant news to workers in Alabama and…

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Linda Greenhouse with Patt Morrison | Law, Politics, and Power: Perspectives on the Supreme Court 57:00

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Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Linda Greenhouse, one of the nation’s preeminent voices on the U.S. Supreme Court, joins renowned journalist Patt Morrison for a powerful conversation about the Court’s influence on American democracy. Greenhouse will discuss the evolving role of the judiciary, landmark decisions, political pressures on the Court, …

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North Carolina's Unions Have a New, Young Leader: Braxton Winston - TVLR 10/18/25 1:29:23

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We talk about the shutdown and its impacts throughout the program today. We also have Lew Drass, a letter carrier from Huntsville on to talk about their union. We also have Braxton Winston, the North Carolina AFL-CIO president on to talk about his presidency and worker power in North Carolina. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union tal…

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Menstrual & Lunar Cycle Synchrony, Circadian Rhythms | Charlotte Förster | 259 57:47

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Send us a text How artificial light impacts female menstrual cycles and their relationship to lunar cycles of the moon. Summary: Dr. Förster talks about how biological clocks, including circadian, tidal, lunar, and annual cycles, regulate behaviors in various species, with a focus on lunar cycle effects on human menstrual cycles. They explore histo…

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Anne Applebaum with Madeleine Brand | Autocracy Inc.: The Siege on Democracy 58:16

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Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Anne Applebaum joins journalist Madeleine Brand for a timely and urgent conversation about Applebaum’s latest book, Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World. Together, they explore the growing network of authoritarian regimes, the methods they use to consolidate power, and the global threats they pos…

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OVERTIME: Trump FIRED More Federal Workers, We Talk to Their Local Union President 50:18

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We dive into the shutdown and how federal workers are reacting. We'd love to hear your thoughts! 844-899-TVLR ✦ 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 relevant news to workers in Alabama and be…

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Evolution of Bipedality, Human Pelvis, Muscle & Brain | Terence Capellini | 258 1:22:18

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Send us a text The genetic & developmental changes behind bipedalism & human anatomy. Wide release date: October 15, 2025. Episode Summary: Dr. Terence Capellini talks about the evolution of bipedalism in humans, exploring when and why it emerged, the anatomical changes required, and the genetic mechanisms behind these adaptations. They discuss how…

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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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Sleep, Mitochondrial Metabolism & Oxidative Stress | Gero Miesenbock | M&M 257 1:17:28

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Send us a text The biological roots of sleep are tied to mitochondrial metabolism. Episode Summary: Dr. Gero Miesenböck discusses the evolutionary and metabolic basis of sleep, exploring how mitochondrial energy production in neurons, particularly in fruit flies, drives the need for sleep to manage harmful byproducts like reactive oxygen species an…

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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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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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Bacterial Infection, Oral Hygiene, Atherosclerosis & Heart Disease | Pekka Karhunen | 256 39:07

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Send us a text The surprising link between oral bacteria and heart disease. Episode Summary: Dr. Pekka Karhunen explains the connection between oral bacteria, cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease, discussing how oxidized LDL cholesterol triggers inflammation in arteries, how bacteria from the mouth can infiltrate arterial plaques to form biofilm…

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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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Prospects for Israeli-Palestinian Peace: Lessons from Oslo & Trump’s 20-Point Plan 1:00:45

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An important discussion with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian National Authority Foreign Minister Nasser Al-Kidwa. They will analyze why Oslo failed and discuss what can be done today to restart the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The conversation will be moderated by Professor Kenneth A. Bamberger (UC Berkeley) a…

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Unlocking Energy: How Nutrition & Drugs Impact Your Mitochondria | Chris Masterjohn | M&M 255 2:06:15

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Send us a text How nutrition and medications impact mitochondrial health. Episode Summary: Dr. Chris Masterjohn talks about the intricate relationships between nutrition, prescription drugs, and mitochondrial health, discussing how molecules like acetaminophen and SSRIs affect the body beyond their intended purposes, particularly impacting inflamma…

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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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How Genes & Environment Shape Your Brain: ApoE, Alzheimer's & Space Radiation | Jacob Raber | 254 53:53

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Send us a text Genetic & environmental factors that affect brain health, including why people age faster in outer space. (Note: technical difficulties affected the audio quality of this recording somewhat) Episode Summary: Dr. Jacob Raber explains how apolipoproteins, particularly ApoE, influence brain health and disease risk; their role in cholest…

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Julio Frenk with Larry Mantle | Can America's Universities Survive the Current Assault? 57:32

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Can America's Universities Survive the Current Assault? A Conversation with UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk

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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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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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Maternal Obesity, Immune System, Fatty Liver Disease & Epigenetics | Elvira Mass | 253 1:13:05

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Send us a text How maternal obesity epigenetically reprograms liver metabolism in offspring, predisposing them to metabolic disease. Episode Summary: Dr. Elvira Mass talks about macrophages, specialized immune cells that vary by tissue and play crucial roles beyond fighting infections, such as supporting organ function; Kupffer cells (liver macroph…

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David Frum with Patt Morrison | America's Democracy: Where Do We Go From Here? 56:43

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OVERTIME: Reacting to the Really Bad Hearing on "Anti-Semitism" in Unions - TVLR 9/13/25 1:56:37

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We talk to Colin Smalley of IFPTE about federal sector labor law enforcement, react to the recent congressional hearing on anti-Semitism, and take a look at Shawn Fain's recent town hall. ✦ 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…

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The Devastating Conditions of Alabama's Prisons - TVLR 9/13/25 1:23:26

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We talk to Matt Whalan and Eddie Burkhalter about Alabama's prisons. We also have AFM Local 80 president on to talk about the musicians union. ✦ 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 relevant …

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Scarring, Fibrosis, Oxidative Stress, and Psilocybin & Aging | Louise Hecker | 252 59:57

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Send us a text Aging, tissue repair, and the longevity benefits of psilocin. Episode Summary: Dr. Louise Hecker discusses her research on tissue repair and regeneration, explaining how fibroblasts drive wound healing by forming scar tissue but fail to resolve properly with age, leading to fibrotic diseases like pulmonary fibrosis and liver cirrhosi…

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Aluf Benn with Warren Olney | Israel in Crisis: Can the Two State Solution Be Resurrected? 58:18

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Protein Restriction & Liver Hormones: Appetite, Brain, Behavior | Chris Morrison | 251 1:40:18

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Send us a text The effects of protein restriction on metabolism, liver hormones, brain, and behavior. Episode Summary: Dr. Christopher Morrison talks about how animals sense and prioritize nutrients like protein, discussing defense mechanisms for essentials such as oxygen, water, sodium, and energy; the brain's role in detecting protein deprivation…

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OVERTIME: Unions RESPOND to MASSIVE ICE Raid in Georgia 1:28:53

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Luis Robledo, Senior Organizer for Jobs to Move America's Southern Team calls in to talk to us about the ICE raid in Georgia and them community's response. Additionally, Brian Garcia, a hotel worker on strike in Houston, talks to us about how UNITE HERE Local 23 is fighting for a $23/hr wage. We also give you an update on the GE strike. And we take…

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Title: A Revisit of Genesis Welcome back to Desert Rain Community Radio!! This week we are joined by David M. and David W. as always, and this episode is centered around diving into a verse from Genesis, and then we take the. conversation from there. Hope you all enjoy, and let's get into it!By David Morrison

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Chat, Are We Cooked? TVLR 9/6/25 1:29:13

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We talk to Lori Wallach, Director of Rethink Trade about Trump's tariffs, what is wrong with them, and if we can recover. We also talk to folks at the Orion about some of the shows that are coming up here in Huntsville. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on th…

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Cognition, Form, Regeneration & Metaphysics: Does Biology Arise From Math? | Michael Levin | 250 1:08:34

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OVERTIME: How Amazon Workers Are Building a Fighting Union with the Teamsters - TVLR 8/30/25 1:56:31

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We talk to Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of the Teamsters Local 1932 and National Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division about building a union at Amazon. We also take a look at recent UAW updates in Kentucky at GE and Blue Oval. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice a…

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Mary Ziegler with Patt Morrison | The Politics of Control: Abortion, Power, and How Abortion Shapes American Politics 56:55

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Mary Ziegler is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Davis School of Law and a leading legal historian specializing the struggle over reproductive health policy in the United States from 1945 to present. A 2023 Guggenheim Fellow, she is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the history of the U.S. abortion debate. She is t…

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Fructose, Microglia, Anxiety & Brain Development | Justin Perry | 249 1:39:43

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Send us a text Cellular clean up by immune cells and how early-life fructose exposure leads to neurodevelopmental problems. Episode Summary: Dr. Justin Perry talks about the body's constant cellular turnover—about 3 million cells die per second in adults (double in children and women)—handled by phagocytes like macrophages that engulf and digest de…

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Air Canada Flight Attendants DEFIED Back to Work Orders: Here's What Happened Next - TVLR 8/30/25 1:29:37

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We talk to Barry Eidlin, Canadian labor expert on to talk about the Air Canada flight attendants strike and potential lessons for US workers. If you have any thoughts you can leave us a voicemail at 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, e…

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Autism, Acetaminophen (Tylenol) & Oxidative Stress | William Parker | 248 1:41:49

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Send us a text The potential link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism, with a surprise phone call from RFK partway through. Episode Summary: Dr. William Parker talks about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), its rising prevalence since the 1980s, and the controversial hypothesis that acetaminophen exposure in susceptible infants and children tri…

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Mike Mullen with Warren Olney | War, Peace and the American Future: Insights From a Former Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 56:56

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Recorded live on August 27, 2025: Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen joins Warren Olney for War, Peace and the American Future, a wide-ranging conversation on U.S. leadership, global security, and the challenges ahead.

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OVERTIME: UAW Member RESPONDS to Bari Weiss' FP Hit Piece 1:44:06

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Nick Livick, UAW member, responds to a recent Free Press article attacking the UAW. We also take your calls! ✦ 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 relevant news to workers in Alabama and bey…

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Did Elon Musk Kill the Right to Unionize? TVLR 8/23/25 1:29:26

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In the first half of the program we're talking to Michael Szpack about Labor in the Pulpit. We're also talking about the recent 5th circuit decision saying the NLRB is unconstitutional. ✦ 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 t…

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Cholesterol: Immune Benefits, Heart Health, Statins & Research Malpractice | Uffe Ravnskov | 247 55:09

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Send us a text Wide release date: August 25, 2025 Episode Summary: Dr. Uffe Ravnskov talks about his decades-long career challenging the idea that high cholesterol causes heart disease, discussing LDL's protective role in the immune system by binding to bacteria, the harms and biases in statin research influenced by pharmaceutical companies, eviden…

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Alexander Vindman with Madeleine Brand | How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine 1:00:20

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Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alexander Vindman joins journalist Madeleine Brand for an America at a Crossroads conversation on U.S. foreign policy, democracy, and global security. Subscribe for more conversations.

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OVERTIME: How Federal Workers Can Fight Like a Union Without Union Rights - TVLR 8/16/25 2:10:51

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We talk to Bob Funk about LaborLab's recent report highlighting how often union busters fail to file mandatory documents with the federal government. We've also got a representative from FUN on to talk about their trainings on how to act like a union without formal recognition. We'll be wrapping up by talking to LaborNotes' Luis Leon about the Maus…

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How NASA Workers are Fighting to Protect the Agency - TVLR 8/16/25 1:28:48

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We talk to Matt Biggs, President of IFPTE about how NASA workers are fighting to protect the agency. We'll also have a profile of the UFCW's chemical workers council. ✦ 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…

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Appendix, Gut Worms, Allergies & Autoimmunity | William Parker | 246 1:19:56

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Send us a text The appendix's hidden role and how "good" parasites like helminths shape immune health. Episode Summary: Dr. William Parker discusses gut anatomy, the appendix's role in harboring beneficial bacterial biofilms and immune tissue, and how modern hygiene depletes helminths (intestinal worms), causing immune overreactions like allergies,…

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Ron Brownstein with Larry Mantle | Life During Wartime: Politics in an Age of Convulsion 57:10

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