Michael Zweig-Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalism MLR 2 4 2024
Release Date: 02/04/2024
Michael Zweig Class Race & Gender Part 2 MLR 7 14 24
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This episode is part two of my discussion with who is the emeritus professor of economics and founding director of the . We spoke with in early February of 2024 about his most recent book . That first interview is linked here . In April of 2024 I met up with Michael Zweig in Chicago IL at . On Saturday 4/20/24 we had a chance to sit down and talk further about his book and gain additional insight into the work he put into the pages of this amazingly informational book. As always we provide links to our guests works for purchase from a Union Shop. Specifically . The members who...
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Heidi Beidinger Indiana HD-5 MLR 7 12 24
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is in north west IN. is the candidate who will bring change to the District at the State House. We talked with on Monday July 8th to review her plans for work to be done on behalf of constituents in HD-5. This conversation includes her positions on important topics and we also talk about her 2022 run for this same seat. She has doubled down this election cycle and is in it to win it. Heidi wants to remind voters she is in this race for all the right reasons. We appreciate her tenacity as she stays consisteant to her values and putting the people of HD-5 in the forefront of her...
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This episode we want you to meet . (His last name is pronounced Tee-Lee) He is running for in NE Indiana. You can hear the interview to learn more. You do need to know that we have an alternative to the hatefull attitude that the so called Christian who occupies the seat now holds. This is a great chance for change and Kyle does not hold back in this interview. Also you'll learn why he wants to run and the fact is clear he wants to hear from you. The Constituant. Visit his website read more and learn why this election year, a time for change is happening at IN House District 83. Kyle is a...
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This episode we learn about - To learn more we talk with volunteer and activist . Nate is the Media Lead for EWOC. We talk about the process, how to contact and start working with them. We also talk about his origins and what the support and wins in organizing is doing for and so many Unions in America. , Learn more about by visiting this website Learn more about To get your hands on the printed booklet Nate spoke of follow the link to learn more about this valuable tool Learn more about by visiting that italicized link The is linked here On Instagram they are On...
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Meet We talk about his latest book He was on earlier in the year but it was a short we picked up from his time with the This time we spend a solid 45 plus minutes talking about his amazing perspective on this important Working Families issue; Mass Layoffs! Les also has some great dispatches and writings on his You can also find him on some links below and he has several previously published books, we link them here as well.. We talk about Mike Lux and his writing which can be found at this link from the website On SubStack find him as On Twitter Les can be...
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This episode we talk with Government Affairs team member Allie Malis We talk about the importance of passenger support in their quest to get a contract done. Five years without a raise. It is outrageous the fight they are in. It is our fight too. They need our help and support. Learn more by visiting the and follow them on all the socials too. Allie and I talk for about forty minutes and you will learn more about why they do NOT have a simple operation and can just withold their labor like so many can. They fall under the which is an interesting thing to learn about too. It only...
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Phil Goss US Congress IN03 MLR 4 14 24
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Meet Indiana's Third Congressional District Candidate; . In a previous episode he and candidate Kiley Adolf answered questions. This episode is a one on one interview with Phil Goss. We cover a lot of topics and background on Phil with the show going a full 50 minuets of interview. Listen to the previous episode with both candidates too, it's the next one in the feed. You can visit Phil's Website by following this link . On Twitter he is On Instagram he is On Facebook he is Special thanks for the support we recieve from . Find out more about organizing in your...
info_outlineIn his most recent book, Michael Zweig compiles a lifetime of history studying the working class in America. This quick read is a top recommendation by so many progressive Labor leaders in this country as a helpful guide about where we began, to where we are going.
Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalisim brings us an in depth look at the intersection of all portions this abt title states, and more. The 45 minute conversation covers parts of the book but we also learn about other perspectives Michael has on important events and people in our collective American history. Other works and links to people we talked about in this interview are located below.
You can purchase the book in many places, even from the publisher PM Press. We always recommend buying the book from a Union shop so we direct you to Powell's Books in Portland. The employees are represented by ILWU local 5.
2023 - Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalism
2011 - Working Class Majority America's Best Kept Secret (There are two editions of this book)
2004 - What's Class Got To Do With It? American Society in the 21st Century
1991 - Religion and Economic Justice
Reverand Dr. William J. Barber II
Adam Smith - Wealth of Nations