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Labor Force Podcast
Stories of the working class in a time of renewed labor militancy and awareness that capitalism is a rotten deal.
Episodes
Labor Force PodcastTrump's Economic Legacy: What Really Happened to Your Money?
Trump built his political comeback around a series of big economic promises: lower prices, cheaper gasoline, affordable housing, lower mortgage rates, more…
Labor Force PodcastHousehold Debt Hits $18.8 Trillion: The Reality Behind the Headlines
Americans are working, earning more on paper—and still falling further behind. In this segment, we examine the growing disconnect between the headline economy…
Labor Force PodcastWhy Workers Would Take A Pay Cut To Keep Their Jobs
In this segment, we connect several stories that reveal a growing contradiction in the American economy. At Cargill's meatpacking facility in Fort Morgan…
Labor Force PodcastIs The U.S. Economy Actually Broken? The New Era Debate
The Trump administration says America has entered a “new kind of economy.” But what does that actually mean for working people? In this segment, we look beyond…
Labor Force PodcastLabor's New Playbook: From VA to Uber
Workers are finding new ways to fight back—and the latest battles show just how much the American labor movement is changing. In this segment, we look at a…
Labor Force PodcastThe Real Reason You Can't Save Money Anymore
The economy may look strong on paper—but for millions of Americans, everyday life is getting harder to afford. From groceries and gas to housing, healthcare…
Labor Force PodcastThe AI Paradox: Layoffs, Labor Shortages, and a Startup Boom
AI is changing the workforce—but not in the way most people expected. In this segment, we examine the contradictions of the AI economy. While Silicon Valley…
Labor Force PodcastThe Working Class Is Organizing Again—At Work and at the Ballot Box
In this segment, the stories may seem unrelated—but together they point to something much bigger. We examine Abdul El-Sayed's upset victory in Michigan's…
Labor Force PodcastThe Career Ladder Is Breaking. Here's What's Replacing It.
The path to the middle class used to seem straightforward: earn a degree, land a stable job, and build a career. But for millions of young Americans, that…
Labor Force PodcastKevin Hassett's Economy: Who's Actually Winning?
Kevin Hassett says the economy is "firing on all cylinders." So why do so many Americans feel like they're falling further behind? In this segment, we examine…
Labor Force PodcastAmerica's Union Boom Just Reached College Sports
From Division I athletes to VA employees, John Deere workers, and refinery operators, this week's labor news makes one thing clear: unions aren't…
Labor Force PodcastLockouts, Strikes & Boycotts: Labor Summer Drives On
Winning the Vote Is Just the Beginning. In this segment, we examine what happens after workers organize—and why winning a union election is often only the…
Labor Force PodcastSurprise! Americans are losing faith in capitalism
Is capitalism losing America's confidence? New polling shows favorable views of capitalism have plummeted, while most Americans believe the economy is rigged…
Labor Force PodcastCorporate Healthcare Is Pushing Workers to Unionize—And It's Working
Union organizing is spreading far beyond factories and warehouses. In this segment, we examine the growing movement among Kaiser Permanente physicians, the…
Labor Force PodcastAI Hype vs. Reality: What's Actually Happening to Work
Will AI replace your job—or simply change it? In this segment, we separate AI hype from reality. We examine why today's AI still struggles with real-world…
Labor Force PodcastThe Missing Piece in the Wage Debate
When politicians talk about low wages, the debate almost always centers on the hourly rate: $15, $17, or $20 an hour. But there’s a massive side of the…
Labor Force PodcastStuck in a Job You Hate? Here's Why
Millions of Americans feel trapped in jobs they no longer want—and one of the biggest reasons isn't their paycheck. It's their health insurance. In this…
Labor Force PodcastYour Paycheck vs. The Cost of Living | The Gap Is Growing
In this segment, we explore why rising fuel costs don't just mean paying more at the pump—they drive up grocery prices, shipping costs, school supplies, and…
Labor Force PodcastProductivity Up, Wages Stagnant—The Economic Reality Workers Face
Why does the economy feel great to some Americans and impossible to others? In this segment, we examine the growing divide between investment income and wage…
Labor Force PodcastAmericans Are Broke Despite What the Headlines Say
In this segment, we explore why millions of Americans still feel financially squeezed even as inflation slows. We break down new polling on the economy, the…
Labor Force PodcastThe Capitalism Question Nobody's Ignoring Anymore
Is capitalism the problem—or the solution? In this segment, we examine the growing debate inside the American left as democratic socialism gains influence…
Labor Force PodcastStadium Workers to Tech Employees: Everyone's Replaceable Now
In this segment, we connect three major labor stories shaping today's economy: Why immigrant stadium workers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup say fear of ICE raids…
Labor Force PodcastThe Productivity Paradox: AI Boom, Worker Crisis
Is AI making work better—or just making workers more productive for someone else's benefit? This segment examines the latest research on AI's impact on the…
Labor Force PodcastJ.D. Vance Just Revealed What Politicians Really Think About Your Job
Vice President J.D. Vance says millions of white-collar jobs don't create "real value." Michigan lawmakers move to weaken child labor protections. Workers take…
Labor Force PodcastThe Economy Nobody's Talking About: Why Workers Feel Broke Despite Slowing Inflation
The latest inflation report suggests the economy is improving—but does that match what workers are actually experiencing? In this segment, we look beyond the…
Labor Force PodcastWe're Too Cautious About Office Dating. Here's the Problem.
Modern dating feels broken—but what if we've been overlooking one of the best places to build real relationships? In this segment, we explore the surprising…
Labor Force PodcastStrike Ends, Battle Continues: What Happens Next For These Nurses
More than 4,000 nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital are back on the job after the largest nurses' strike in Massachusetts history, yet they still don't have…
Labor Force PodcastOil Prices Spike: The Long-Term Damage from Iran Nobody Sees Coming
In this segment, we examine why inflation often arrives in waves, with higher oil prices eventually driving up the cost of groceries, shipping, travel, and…
Labor Force PodcastFactory Workers, Gig Drivers, Office Staff: One Rule Doesn't Fit All
Employers love to talk about workplace flexibility—but what if the definition changes depending on who's in charge? In this segment, we examine four stories…
Labor Force PodcastHousing: The New Divide Between Rich and Poor
In this segment, we examine why housing feels increasingly out of reach for working people—even those doing everything "right." From my own experience of…
Labor Force PodcastPublishing's Biggest Union Just Won—Here's What Workers Are Demanding Next
Workers are organizing in industries once considered "dream jobs"—and they're not stopping there. This segment examines the largest union election in American…
Labor Force PodcastGas Prices Spike Again | Ordinary Americans Bear the Risk
The headlines say inflation is easing. Unemployment is low. The economy is growing. But renewed tensions in the Middle East are keeping energy markets on edge…
Labor Force PodcastAI Isn't Replacing Jobs—It's Hiding Who Gets Left Behind
Silicon Valley says AI will replace us all. Reality tells a different story. In this segment, we examine how AI is already reshaping the workplace—not through…
Labor Force PodcastYou Can't Have Both Democracy and Capitalism
Are Americans simply frustrated with the economy—or are they beginning to question the economic system itself? In this segment, we explore the growing debate…
Labor Force PodcastJobs Report Looks Good, But Here's What They're Not Telling You
The latest jobs report says the economy is doing fine—but does it feel that way if you're actually looking for work? In this segment, we look beyond the…
Labor Force PodcastYour Boss's New AI Surveillance Plan
AI isn't just threatening jobs tomorrow—it's changing the workplace today. In this segment, we connect two revealing stories: reports of garment workers…
Labor Force Podcast250 Years In. America's Economic Crisis Just Got Worse.
On this America 250 episode, we look past the fireworks to ask a harder question: why do so many of the same economic pressures from 50 years ago—inflation…
Labor Force PodcastBig Tech Promised Better Jobs—Workers Say That's a Lie
As AI reshapes the workplace and companies continue searching for ways to cut labor costs, workers are responding in a different way: they're organizing. This…
Labor Force PodcastJobs Report Looks Perfect. Your Bills Look Impossible.
The economy may look strong on paper—but why are so many Americans struggling to get ahead? In this segment, we examine the growing gap between economic…
Labor Force PodcastThe Office Return Backfired. Here's What Companies Missed.
Return to office mandates often clash with actual employee sentiment. This analysis explains why executive expectations differ from staff reality. Recent…
Labor Force PodcastThis Is What Companies Aren't Telling You About AI.
AI is transforming the workplace—but who actually benefits? Automation, robotics, worker surveillance, layoffs, and the growing debate over who should own the…
Labor Force PodcastTrump's Economic Speech: Here's What Actually Happened
The economy may look strong on paper, and Trump says we're "the hottest country in the world," but millions of Americans are struggling to keep up. We have…
Labor Force PodcastThe Economy Looks Great. So Why Does Everyone Feel Broke?
Why do so many Americans feel financially squeezed despite a "strong" economy? In this episode of Labor Force Podcast, we examine rising inflation, falling…
Labor Force PodcastWhy the Economy Looks Good But Workers Are Struggling
The economy may look strong on paper, but workers are telling a different story. This week, we examine rising inflation, growing financial insecurity…
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Workers Don't Live Inside Economic Forecasts
This week, we examine the growing gap between economic statistics and workers' lived experiences, from rising costs and housing affordability challenges to…
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The Great Disconnect: Economic Headlines vs. Working People's Reality
This week, we examine the growing disconnect between economic headlines and the reality facing working people. Despite strong markets, Americans are reporting…
Labor Force PodcastRecession-Proofing in a Broken Economy
The economy is supposedly “strong.” So why do millions of Americans feel like they’re drowning? In this episode of the Labor Force Podcast, we explore the…
Labor Force PodcastThe Disconnect: Booming Headlines vs. Broken Workers
This week on the Labor Force Podcast, we examine why so many workers feel trapped in an economy that keeps being called “strong.” From rising living costs and…
Labor Force PodcastThe Tragic Twenties: Why a "Good Economy" is Breaking the Working Class
This week on the Labor Force Podcast: from the MET Gala to May Day, we examine the widening gap between elite wealth and working-class reality. We break down…
Labor Force PodcastNo Work, No Peace: From May Day to Market Meltdown
In this episode of the Labor Force Podcast, we unpack a moment where economic pressure is hitting from every angle. From nationwide May Day protests and calls…
Labor Force PodcastWorkers Pay First, Recover Last
This episode breaks down why the economy feels so bad for workers right now. Rising prices are only half the story—the real issue is wages aren’t keeping up…
Labor Force PodcastPressure, Profits, and Pushback
This week on Labor Force Podcast, we break down an economy that looks stable on paper—but feels anything but in real life. From a major new push to rebuild…
Labor Force PodcastChasing Discounts on Survival
You can feel it—not in the headlines, but in everyday life. In this episode, we break down what it means when people are lining up to save a few cents on gas…
Labor Force PodcastThis Isn’t a Spike—It’s the System
Gas prices are back over $4—and once again, we’re being told it’s temporary. But this isn’t just about oil. It’s about a fragile global system where one…
Labor Force PodcastShutdown, Slowdown, Breakdown
What happens when workers are expected to keep everything running—but stop getting paid? This episode breaks down the fallout from a government shutdown…
Labor Force PodcastDifferent 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…
Labor Force PodcastBills for Workers, Profits for Billionaires
From rising oil prices to unpaid TSA workers, this episode looks at how economic crises repeatedly shift the burden onto working people while corporations…
Labor Force PodcastCapital’s Playbook: War, AI, and Union Busting
In this episode of the Labor Force Podcast, we look at several stories that reveal a common thread in today’s economy: power. From war policy to automation to…
Labor Force PodcastThe Revolution Chart: Why Workers Are Losing the Economy
In this episode, we unpack the growing gap between political economic messaging and working-class reality. From retirement security tied to speculative markets…
Labor Force PodcastSame Class War, New Technology
From hospital picket lines to Southern auto plants to a legal brothel in Nevada — and all the way to corporate offices rocked by AI layoffs — this episode…