It’s not going to happen tomorrow or even next year. But, the day when insurance companies are no longer bankrupting people every single day because of outrageous premiums is drawing …
Episode 46: The Secret War Against Unions—And It’s About To Get Worse
No surprise. The traditional media will never tell people about the multi-billion dollar anti-union industry which corporations use to intimidate any workers who try to organize a union. So, I …
Episode 45: The Bad Seeds Taking Root In Iowa and California
Remember the election for the Democratic California state party chair? It has stayed sleazy. I circle back with progressive chair candidate Kimberly Ellis to hear the latest—sexism, racism and just …
Episode 44: Mansions of fear, Mansions of Pain
Having chicken tonight? Go right ahead, but pause for a few minutes to listen to my look at the brutal working conditions faced by poultry plant workers—and the entirely insane …
Episode 43: The FoxConn Scam—This Is How Taxpayers Get Ripped Off Every Day
Here’s how the elites reach deep into your pocket to rob you. By now, we know how fraud is a business model for Wall Street and other elites. But, it’s …
Episode 42: Democratic Litmus Test Misfire: How About Tax Cuts For Rich, Not Womens’ Rights?
Sometimes, you have to wonder: are Democratic Party leaders dumb or just ideologically bankrupt? I talk to a leading abortion rights advocate, Vicki Saporta, about the foolish suggestion floated by …
Episode 41: Class Warfare and Racism–Workers Take On The Economic Machine
Start by being inspired by Billy Bragg’s “There Is Power In The Union”. Then, listen as I talk to a Nissan worker who is at the center of a critical …
Episode 40: Firing The Status Quo, California Dreaming
Political revolution ain’t beanbag. It’s hard work and requires taking on tough assignments. I talk about two of the efforts with my guests: Pat Harris joins us for a chat …
Episode 39: Killing Big, Killing Small
The economic and political system kills people, in big numbers and, sometimes, one at a time. This week, I look at the killing, big and small, with my guests. In …
Episode 36: The Grim Reaper Fails—For Now
Massive people activism dealt the Grim Reaper of the U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell, a giant middle finger…from his own caucus. But, it ain’t over. I use this moment to talk …