Labor Force Podcast
di Mike Struchen
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The War on Workers: What the Government Isn't Telling You
The War on Workers: What the Government Isn't Telling You
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Stories of the working class in a time of renewed labor militancy and awareness that capitalism is a rotten deal. Member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network, home to over 250 radio shows and podcasts from around the world.
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- The War on Workers: What the Government Isn't Telling You · 42 min · Episodio 125In this episode, we honor labor legend Dolores Huerta, expose exploitation throughout the food industry, examine California's historic SEIU Local 1000 strike, and celebrate the…
- BIG OIL PROFITS, HIGH GAS PRICES: Who's Really Winning Trump's Economy? · 39 min · Episodio 124Big Oil is raking in profits while working Americans struggle with soaring gas prices, inflation, and the rising cost of living. On this episode, we examine Trump's oil…
- Why You Can't Find A Job (Even With A Degree) · 38 min · Episodio 123The U.S. job market is sending warning signs. Black unemployment is rising, a Princeton Ph.D. has applied for more than 2,300 jobs, AI is rejecting applicants without human…
- Trump's economic disaster: Why household debt is at a breaking point · 33 min · Episodio 122Trump promised lower prices. Instead, working Americans are facing rising inflation, unaffordable necessities, and mounting household debt. New reports reveal millions struggling…
- Work in 2026: The AI Disruption You Need to Prepare For · 23 min · Episodio 121AI is reshaping the workplace, threatening jobs, expanding worker surveillance, and raising new questions about inequality. On this episode, we examine how automation could…
- They Don't Want You To Organize: The Hidden Power of Unions · 28 min · Episodio 120Workers are fighting back—and winning. From historic union contracts and nurses recovering stolen wages to faculty wage increases and Amazon delivery drivers organizing for…
- The Economy Is A Lie: Why You Feel Broke · 22 min · Episodio 119The economy has a public relations problem—or is capitalism failing working people? From rising living costs and declining consumer confidence to Trump’s economic claims, the…
- Everything they told you about the economy is WRONG · 9 min · Episodio 118The U.S. job market is getting harder for workers. Weak job growth, rising unemployment, brutal job searches, AI-driven hiring, and “entry-level” jobs demanding years of…
- Corporate Control vs. Worker Power: Who Really Runs Your Job? · 14 min · Episodio 117Workers are fighting back—and they’re proving that solidarity still matters. AutoZone workers make history by unionizing with the UAW. Teamsters refuse to cross a Coca-Cola…
- The Truth About the Economy They Won't Tell You · 15 min · Episodio 116The economy may look fine on paper — but for millions of working people, it doesn’t feel that way. Consumer confidence is falling as Americans struggle with high prices…
- Trump vs. Big Tech: The Fight for the Future of Work · 12 min · Episodio 115AI isn't just threatening jobs — it's changing who gets the chance to build a career in the first place. Across the economy, entry-level hiring is weakening as companies use AI…
- Can Unions Turn Votes Into Real Power? · 10 min · Episodio 114Labor is pushing back into American politics—but is electoral politics enough to rebuild working-class power? With more union candidates running for Congress, deeper labor…
- Working full-time but still broke: The real economic crisis · 12 min · Episodio 113Mortgage rates are back above 7%. Rent is becoming unaffordable even for middle-income families. Poverty among older Americans is rising. Consumer spending is slowing. And in New…
- The Hidden Cost of Diesel: Why Everything Is Expensive · 12 min · Episodio 112Diesel prices are hitting record highs — and workers are paying the price. In this segment, we look at how rising diesel costs are driving up food prices, transportation costs…
- The Labor Market Paradox: Why You Can’t Find a Job Even When Everyone Is Hiring · 16 min · Episodio 111The labor market is full of contradictions. Employers say they can't find enough workers, yet millions of people are struggling to find jobs. Young workers without college…
- The Labor Fight Never Stops: How Workers Are Winning Back Power · 20 min · Episodio 110Workers are organizing across the economy — from Amazon delivery drivers and Michigan factory workers to Maine nurses, museum employees in Rochester, and UPS Teamsters. But…
- The Hidden Cost of Living: Why You Can't Get Ahead · 13 min · Episodio 109Inflation may be slowing, but that doesn’t mean prices are going back down. In this segment, we look at what years of inflation have actually done to the cost of living—and why…
- AI and the New Labor Movement: What You Need to Know · 15 min · Episodio 108AI is transforming the workplace—but who gets the benefits? In this segment, we look at the push for a 32-hour workweek, the growing fight over AI in the workplace, and how…
- When the Next Crash Comes, Who Gets Saved? · 12 min · Episodio 107The economy may look strong on the surface, but underneath are growing warning signs: $40 trillion in government debt, rising borrowing costs, massive AI investment, and…
- Who Actually Owns Your Labor? The Truth About the New Economy · 10 min · Episodio 106The economy is growing, productivity is rising, and corporate profits are flowing—but workers are receiving a smaller share of the wealth they create. This segment examines the…
