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Different Doors, Same Burning House

Gas prices surge. Costs climb. And we’re told it’s not a priority. In this episode, we break down what the Iran conflict reveals about who the economy actually works for—and why working people are always treated as “the last concern.” From rising energy costs and the reality of the “$145K to get ahead” economy, to union-busting legislation in Florida, it’s the same pattern: decisions made at the top, consequences pushed down. But it’s not all one-way. We also look at workers fighting back—from meatpacking strikes in Colorado to major gains in the WNBA, and growing momentum for unionization in…

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