Best Mike Horner Podcasts (2025)

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

7h ago46:56

46:56

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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REELTalk: Dale Hurd, Christopher Horner, MG Paul Vallely and Dr. Steven Bucci 2:33:54

14h ago2:33:54

2:33:54

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Legal Analyst and bestselling author CHRISTOPHER HORNER will be here! PLUS, Senior Reporter and Chief European Correspondent for CBN News, DALE HURD will be here! AND, Founder of Stand Up America and bestselling author MG PAUL VALLELY will be here! PLUS, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI of the Heritage FDN will be here! In…

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

1d 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

2d 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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Melissa Cropper, OFT | Illinois State Rep. Marcus C. Evans, District 33 55:59

3d 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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Not All Who Wander Are Lost 14:26

4d ago14:26

14:26

Wandering and podcasting is an adventure! Drop us a "thanks"!By Mike Horner

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

4d 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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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 52:42

7d 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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REELTalk: LTC Allen West, Victor Avila, LTG Thomas McInerney and Major Fred Galvin 2:43:46

8d ago2:43:46

2:43:46

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Executive Director for the American Constitutional Rights Union, LTC ALLEN WEST will be here! PLUS, X-ICE Special Agent and author of Agent Under Fire, VICTOR AVILA will be here! AND, author of A Few Bad Men, MAJOR FRED GALVIN will be here! PLUS, bestselling author, LTG THOMAS McINERNEY of CCNS will be here…

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

8d 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

9d ago50:19

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

10d 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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Meet the Mountain Masochist Men! Running, Race Directing, Living Life to the Full! 1:07:03

11d ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Meet the Mountain Masochist Men - Brenton Swyers, Jordan Cooter, and Tim Spaulding (minus Michael Newhall). Discover the adventure of their trails to co-direct the East Coast's version of the Western States Endurance Run, appropriately named, "Mountain Masochist Trail Run." Links www.runmmtr.com Mountain Masochist Trail Run - November 1, 2025 - Ult…

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

11d ago50:59

50:59

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 59:21

14d 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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REELTalk: Diana West, Comedians Mike Fine and Matt Nagin 2:16:32

15d ago2:16:32

2:16:32

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Author of the bestsellers, American Betrayal and Death of the Grown Up, DIANA WEST will be here! PLUS, Comedian/Comedy Writer extraordinaire, MIKE FINE will be here! AND, the laughs don’t end there… comedian and author of Don’t Feed The Clown and the Book of Outcasts, MATT NAGIN will be here! In the words o…

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

15d ago53:26

53:26

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

16d 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

17d 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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Jacob McLain: Running Commitment to His Son 24:48

18d ago24:48

24:48

Enjoy Jacob's enthusiasm for running, fueled by his new son.By Mike Horner

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

18d ago1:03:13

1:03:13

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

21d ago53:08

53:08

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

22d 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

23d ago54:17

54:17

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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Jalen Alexander, SPWU | Tom Buffenbarger 51:37

24d 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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Dan Puhlskamp: Veteran, Ultra Runner, Race Director and More! 40:53

24d ago40:53

40:53

Check it out! Virginia Adventures Virginia State Park Adventure Series Also on FB: Virginia Adventures FB VSP Adventure Series and Band of Runners.orgBy Mike Horner

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Jill Manrique, Chicago Jobs With Justice | Tim Drea, Illinois AFL-CIO 50:30

25d ago50:30

50:30

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

28d 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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REELTalk: Dr. Peter Hammond, Xi Van Fleet and LTG Thomas McInerney 2:01:56

29d ago2:01:56

2:01:56

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Direct from South Africa, author of Slavery, Terrorism and Islam: The Historical Roots and Contemporary Threat, Dr. PETER HAMMOND will be here! PLUS, bestselling author of Beyond Treason in America, LTG THOMAS McINERNEY of CCNS will be here! AND, bestselling author of Mao's America: A Survivors Warning, XI …

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Cathy Kennedy, National Nurses United | Merrilee Logue, BCBS NLO 55:30

29d ago55:30

55:30

Cathy 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 56:42

1M ago56:42

56:42

Pete 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 48:51

1M ago48:51

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Nick 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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Scott Radick: Faith Can Get You to the Finish Line 34:12

1M ago34:12

34:12

Listen to Scott's story of overcoming obstacles. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a group of genetic disorders that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.By Mike Horner

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Lynn Rhinehart, EPI and Lauren McFerren, The Century Foundation | Pat Gallagher, NCLF 50:57

1M ago50:57

50:57

Lynn 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 50:25

1M ago50:25

50:25

Jeff 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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REELTalk: Dale Hurd, Christopher Horner, MG Paul Vallely and Dr. Steven Bucci 2:25:05

1M ago2:25:05

2:25:05

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Legal Analyst and bestselling author CHRISTOPHER HORNER will be here! PLUS, Senior Reporter and Chief European Correspondent for CBN News, DALE HURD will be here! AND, Founder of Stand Up America and bestselling author MG PAUL VALLELY will be here! PLUS, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI of the Heritage FDN will be here! In…

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Tim Holahan, Broadstripes 37:55

1M ago37:55

37:55

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 53:28

1M ago53:28

53:28

Jessica 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 52:56

1M ago52:56

52:56

Melissa 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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Avid Hiker, Garrett Knutson, Tackles Swammie Shuffle 200-Miler 31:39

1M ago31:39

31:39

Garrett shares how a hiker does an ultra run! @automaticknifegunBy Mike Horner

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Nancy Altman, Social Security Works | Greg LeRoy, Good Jobs First 52:58

1M ago52:58

52:58

Nancy 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 54:20

1M ago54:20

54:20

Brad 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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REELTalk: LTC Allen West, Victor Avila, Cheryl Chumley and Major Fred Galvin 2:18:13

1M ago2:18:13

2:18:13

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Executive Director for the American Constitutional Rights Union, LTC ALLEN WEST will be here! PLUS, X-ICE Special Agent and author of Agent Under Fire, VICTOR AVILA will be here! AND, online opinion editor for the Washington Times and bestselling author, CHERYL CHUMLEY will be here! PLUS, author of A Few Ba…

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Katie Harris, Blue Green Alliance | Len DiCosimo, Cleveland Federation of Musicians 50:36

1M ago50:36

50:36

Katie 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 59:52

1M ago59:52

59:52

David 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 49:28

2M ago49:28

49:28

Frank 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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Catie Markesich: Crushing Goals and Helping Others Achieve 37:24

2M ago37:24

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Catie shares personal struggles and how running helps her overcome. She recaps her first Swammie experience and plans to run it next year! Watch Catie's Swammie Video Here Send some love to our editor on Patreon!By Mike Horner

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Michael Linden, Families over Billionaires | Hannah Halbert, Policy Matters Ohio 50:49

2M ago50:49

50:49

Michael 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 49:28

2M ago49:28

49:28

Dorsey 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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REELTalk: Diana West, Mike Fine and Matt Nagin 2:04:43

2M ago2:04:43

2:04:43

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Author of the bestseller American Betrayal, DIANA WEST will be here! PLUS, we will be joined by two brilliant farceurs who will share their assessments of the hottest topics for some comedy relief. Comedian and bestselling author of the Book of Outcasts, MATT NAGIN will be here! AND, comedian/comedy writer …

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