Labor

The Auto Strike Upturns Politics

The Auto Strike Upturns Politics The Auto Strike Upturns Politics

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Luke Savage on a historic labor battle.

Oct 1, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Supporters and workers cheer as United Auto Workers members go on strike at the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant on September 15, 2023, in Wayne, Mich.

Trump and the Auto Strike—Plus, the Politics of Insecurity Trump and the Auto Strike—Plus, the Politics of Insecurity

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Nelson Lichtenstein analyzes the politics of the UAW strike, and Astra Taylor talks about “manufactured insecurity.”

Sep 21, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Members of the Writers Guild of America East on the picket line outside of the Peacock NewFront on May 2, 2023, in New York City.

Our Hot Labor Summer, Plus Melania, Ivanka, and Those 91 Felony Charges Our Hot Labor Summer, Plus Melania, Ivanka, and Those 91 Felony Charges

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson discusses historic labor action, and Amy Wilentz comments on the Trump family’s response to the indictments.

Aug 31, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

United Parcel Services (UPS) workers walk a “practice picket line” on July 7, 2023, in the Queens borough of New York City, ahead of the UPS strike.

The Teamsters Win, but Hollywood Continues to Strike The Teamsters Win, but Hollywood Continues to Strike

Podcast / Start Making Sense / Jul 27, 2023 The Teamsters Win, but Hollywood Continues to Strike On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, John Nichols reports on th…

Jul 27, 2023 / Podcast

The War on Black Studies—Plus, Hollywood on Strike

The War on Black Studies—Plus, Hollywood on Strike The War on Black Studies—Plus, Hollywood on Strike

On this episode of the Start Making Sense Podcast, Robin Kelley talks about Rick DeSantis, and Josh Gondelman comments on SAG and the WGA

Jul 20, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

UPS workers and Teamsters members during a rally outside a UPS hub in the Brooklyn borough of New York on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Summer of Strikes—Plus, After Affirmative Action Summer of Strikes—Plus, After Affirmative Action

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Jane McAlevey talks about unions, and John Nichols comments on the politics of education.

Jul 6, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

President Joe Biden delivering a primetime speech at Independence National Historic Park, Philadelphia, September 1, 2022.

Bhaskar Sunkara on Biden in 2024, plus Josh Gondelman on the Writers Strike Bhaskar Sunkara on Biden in 2024, plus Josh Gondelman on the Writers Strike

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast. concerns about the Democratic candidate, and picket lines outside Hollywood studios.

May 11, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Low-Paid Workers Strike and Win in LA and Minor League Baseball Players Get Organized

Low-Paid Workers Strike and Win in LA and Minor League Baseball Players Get Organized Low-Paid Workers Strike and Win in LA and Minor League Baseball Players Get Organized

On this edition of the Start Making Sense podcast, Harold Meyerson talks about the LA school workers’ victory, and Kelley Candaele and Peter Drier report on the new Minor League Ba...

Mar 30, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart

Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart

On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols discusses politics and Rick Wartzman comments on America’s biggest employer.

Jan 19, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album

Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we get a new update on the biggest strike in the country and demystify Bob Dylan’s holiday record.

Dec 22, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

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