A call to rebuild union power.

America's Democrats

English - December 13, 2021 17:36 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB - ★★★ - 54 ratings
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A call to rebuild union power.

Hamilton Nolan on why the recent strive wave demands stronger unions.

Hamilton Nolan

Labor reporter Hamilton Nolan says the recent wave of workers on strike is politically inspiring. But if it is to turn into real change, we must rediscover the power of unions.

Jim Hightower

The Plasticization of Planet Earth

What do your toothbrush and your running shoes have in common?

Plastic. We now live on Planet Plastic, billions of tons of waste from everyday products made of these chemical contaminants are strewn literally everywhere – on the highest mountaintops, into the deepest seabeds, in dense tropical jungles, and all across barren deserts.

Brian Beutler

America Under Attack. From Inside.

This latest attack on America is a nonviolent coup. It's taking place across the country. It's led by Donald Trump himself. It's being carried out by his loyal followers. How can Democrats fight back? A discussion with Brian Beutler, Editor-in-chief of Crooked Media, a company formed by Obama alumni and home of the great podcast, Pod Save America.

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