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This Day in Legal History: Posse Comitatus Act Passed On June 18, 1878, the U.S. Congress passed the Posse Comitatus Act, a significant piece of legislation that shaped the relationship between the military and civil authorities. The Act made it a felony to use the Army to enforce domestic policies without explicit authorization from Congress or the Constitution. This law emerged from the Reconstruction era's complexities, particularly the federal military's role in enforcing laws in the Southern states post-Civil War. The term "posse comitatus" translates to "power of the county," and the Act aimed to reinforce the principle that civil authorities should maintain law and order without military involvement. The Posse Comitatus Act reflected a commitment to preventing military overreach in civilian matters and preserving democratic governance structures. This principle has influenced various legal and military policies over the years, including modern discussions on the military's role in domestic security. The Act underscores the balance between maintaining national security and protecting civil liberties, a balance that remains a cornerstone of American legal and political thought.Fisker Inc., an electric-vehicle startup, filed for bankruptcy after halting production of its problematic Ocean SUV. The company's filing in Delaware lists assets between $500 million and $1 billion and liabilities between $100 million and $500 million. This bankruptcy protects Fisker from creditors while it plans repayment.Henrik Fisker, known for designing BMW and Aston Martin cars, founded Fisker Inc., his second EV venture to face bankruptcy. His previous company, Fisker Automotive, also went bankrupt in 2013. Fisker Inc. went public in 2020 through a SPAC merger, raising roughly $1 billion and partnering with Magna International Inc. for vehicle manufacturing.Production of the Fisker Ocean SUV began in November 2022 but was plagued by missing features and software bugs. Influential YouTuber Marques Brownlee's negative review in February further damaged the company's reputation. Fisker produced over 10,000 vehicles but delivered fewer than 5,000 to customers. The company tried partnering with franchised dealers but faced significant financial difficulties, warning in February about its uncertain future. Although it secured $150 million from a lender, a potential deal with an automaker fell through. Magna International, a partner, halted further production of the Ocean SUV. Fisker's bankruptcy highlights broader challenges in the EV market, with several other startups also filing for bankruptcy amid slowing sales in the U.S. and Europe.Troubled Electric Vehicle Maker Fisker Files for BankruptcyUnion members at Amazon.com Inc. have voted overwhelmingly to align with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a major U.S. labor organization, in a move that could significantly impact staff contract negotiations. About 98% of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) members supported this partnership, aimed at securing better jobs and working conditions for Amazon employees.The ALU, which achieved a historic win in 2022 by organizing workers at an Amazon facility in Staten Island, faced setbacks in subsequent elections and internal conflicts. The union struggled to bring Amazon to the negotiating table. However, ALU President Chris Smalls and 15 other officials reached an agreement with Teamsters President Sean O'Brien and his team in Washington. The Teamsters represent approximately 1.3 million people.This collaboration between the ALU and the Teamsters signals a significant step forward in labor organizing efforts at Amazon, potentially increasing pressure on the company to engage in meaningful negotiations with its workers. Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside normal business hours.Amazon Union Allies With Teamsters in Big Labor AdvanceThe EPA's new limits on PFAS in drinking water are a positive step but more comprehensive regulations are needed to manage the release and disposal of these harmful chemicals. At a recent conference, stakeholders including parents, firefighters, and farmers discussed the need for broader measures to eliminate nonessential PFAS uses and enforce stricter waste management practices.CDC data shows that reducing PFAS in drinking water correlates with lower blood levels of the chemicals in residents, validating the EPA's efforts. However, the current rules do not prevent the release of PFAS into water or apply to private wells, affecting millions of people.Environmental advocates emphasized the necessity of treating PFAS as hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA's recent designation of certain PFAS as hazardous under the Superfund law aids cleanup efforts but falls short of comprehensive waste regulation. Proper disposal methods are critical to prevent further contamination, yet data on PFAS waste disposal is limited due to insufficient regulation.Participants called for more stringent discharge permits under the Clean Water Act and quicker implementation of hazardous waste rules. PFAS, widely used in industries like semiconductors and battery production due to their stability and resistance to damage, require robust management to prevent environmental and health risks.Examples of contamination were highlighted, including high PFAS levels from military bases causing serious health issues. The EPA's database on waste transfers shows significant amounts of PFAS-contaminated materials being sent to incinerators and other facilities, underscoring the need for better waste tracking and management.Advocates stress that eliminating unnecessary PFAS uses and implementing strong regulatory measures are essential steps to protect communities and the environment from long-term PFAS contamination.PFAS Drinking Water Limits Praised but More Regulations SoughtIn the ongoing litigation over Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) allegedly cancer-causing baby powders, a new legal battle has emerged over attorney-client privilege. Plaintiffs' lawyers accuse J&J of misusing the bankruptcy process to evade liability and are pushing for the crime-fraud exception to force the company to disclose internal communications. This could reveal J&J's strategies to limit liability in around 61,000 talc-related cases. The litigation involves J&J's use of the "Texas Two-Step," where it transfers liabilities to a subsidiary, which then files for bankruptcy. This maneuver has been met with controversy and legal challenges. Plaintiffs' attorneys argue that J&J's actions are fraudulent attempts to avoid liability and are calling for these communications to be made public to bolster their case.In a recent development, the plaintiffs are also seeking to disqualify some lawyers representing J&J and to prevent the company from proceeding with an $11 billion global settlement plan. This settlement, which requires approval from 75% of the plaintiffs, has faced opposition from some plaintiffs' firms.Despite J&J's efforts to resolve the litigation, the plaintiffs' legal team argues that more needs to be done to ensure justice for those affected by the contaminated talc products. They are also challenging J&J's use of bankruptcy as a tactic to force settlements and are pushing for the court to invalidate J&J's attorney-client privilege in this context. The outcome of this legal battle could significantly impact the strategies used in large-scale product liability cases, particularly those involving mass torts and bankruptcy.J&J's Talc Litigation Saga Gets Attorney-Client Privilege TwistThe IRS should adopt a remote-first work model to attract top talent and enhance operational efficiency. The COVID-19 pandemic proved that remote work is not only viable but also desirable for many employees, particularly in the tech sector. As the IRS continues to modernize with advanced technologies like AI and machine learning, it needs to recruit top-tier tech talent. Offering remote work can help attract this talent by allowing employees to work from anywhere, increasing job satisfaction and expanding the pool of potential applicants. The Treasury Department has found that job postings highlighting flexible working arrangements attract more applicants. Additionally, the IRS can save on overhead costs by reducing its physical office footprint, which remains significant despite many employees working remotely part-time. A remote-first approach would also help the IRS compete with private sector tech firms, which have successfully used remote work to attract employees despite offering lower salaries. This flexibility would enable the IRS to draw a diverse workforce, fostering a variety of perspectives and ideas. Existing policies limiting remote work to within 200 miles of an office need reform to maximize employee flexibility. Security is a critical concern, given the sensitive nature of taxpayer information the IRS handles. However, research indicates remote workers are often more aware of cybersecurity practices. To support a remote-first model, the IRS would need to invest in tech infrastructure and rework management and accountability measures to focus on outcomes rather than hours worked. Embracing remote work is essential for the IRS to continue modernizing and improving taxpayer interactions.IRS Should Embrace Remote-First Culture to Recruit Top Talent This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Utility workers fix things up after a big Madison-area storm, more on state contitutional amendments that will be on the August ballot, voices from the eighth trades-sponosred Take Kids Fishing Day, the Amazon Labor Union votes to affilitate with the Teamsters, and the final numbers are in on the letter carriers' Mothers Day food drive. THIS IS A PLEDGE WEEK EDITION.

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Original Air Date: 12/01/2021In the Hot Notes: Merrick Garland impaneled a grand jury and has been criminally investigating Sidney Powell for at least three months; Mark Meadows has not been referred for criminal contempt of Congress because he's cooperating with the 1/6 committee; California insurrectionists are hit with a superseding indictment for conspiracy against the United States; and a US labor board official has ordered Amazon to redo the union vote in Alabamaplus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Our Guest:Peter Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokHow We Win The House 2024!https://swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin2024Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.comSubscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily BeansFrom the Good Newshttps://titmouse.nethttps://www.thetaskforce.org/news/reflections-on-the-1993-march-on-washingtonListener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

We learn about a lawsuit by unions against Act 10, talk to a union worker at Amazon in New York, look at the postal worker contract and the holiday season, announce the start of bargaining at Meriter, explore the new organizaing campaign by UAW, and more.THIS IS A BIRTHDAY BASH PLEDGE EDITION.

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Tony Rosaci, General Organizer for the Ironworkers Union and Tim Dunlap, Recording Secretary and Chief Shop Steward for Ironworkers Local 807, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the recent contract negotiations with Cives Steel at the Augusta, Maine plant. Dunlap discussed some of the stalling tactics the company used and the solidarity shown from other labor organizations.  The Nation Author and Organizer for the UAW Jonathan Rosenblum, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the efforts to organize within Amazon Warehouses. Rosenblum also discussed why he believes the Amazon negotiations are important to the future of the labor movement and how the Amazon Union workers can improve their chances of organizing and negotiating first contracts.

In this episode of The Worker Experience, host Edgar Ndjatou speaks with co-founders of the Amazon Labor Union and the Congress of Essential Workers, Jordan Flowers and Gerald Bryson, to discuss the historic union win in Staten Island, how to gain public support when organizing and what's next for the ALU and TCOEW. Learn about your workplace rights here. Transcribed version of this episode is coming soon.

News: Indian River County contract ratification, Teamsters Local 769 Picnics, RLA steward training, TLU769 Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament, and an organizing victory for maintenance workers at DHL Express. Promo: Teamster Privilege Benefits Main Story: Excerpts from the 2022 Local 769 Steward Seminar featuring details on the threat of Amazon and its impact on Union members. Promo: Teamsters Local 769 Smartphone App Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Roly Pina, and Steve Myers, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628  Ft: Apoxode Promo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Union supporters rally at an Amazon warehouse in upstate New York in a bid to become the company's second workplace in the country to unionize. Our political observer Alan Chartock discusses the status of the state attorney general's investigation into former President Trump. Also, we'll join U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in Plattsburgh where she highlighted funding for home heating assistance this winter.

Following their victory in Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union is still facing an uphill battle. Both the company and the union are closely watching the organizing vote at a warehouse outside of Albany, NY. Guest: Noam Scheiber, labor reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following their victory in Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union is still facing an uphill battle. Both the company and the union are closely watching the organizing vote at a warehouse outside of Albany, NY. Guest: Noam Scheiber, labor reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following their victory in Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union is still facing an uphill battle. Both the company and the union are closely watching the organizing vote at a warehouse outside of Albany, NY. Guest: Noam Scheiber, labor reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following their victory in Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union is still facing an uphill battle. Both the company and the union are closely watching the organizing vote at a warehouse outside of Albany, NY. Guest: Noam Scheiber, labor reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following their victory in Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union is still facing an uphill battle. Both the company and the union are closely watching the organizing vote at a warehouse outside of Albany, NY. Guest: Noam Scheiber, labor reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following their victory in Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union is still facing an uphill battle. Both the company and the union are closely watching the organizing vote at a warehouse outside of Albany, NY. Guest: Noam Scheiber, labor reporter for the New York Times. Host: Lizzie O'Leary If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW: New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing former President Donald Trump over allegations of business fraud in New York. We'll tell you more. After Amazon workers on Staten Island became the first of the company's workers in the country to unionize, a new effort in the Albany area has gained steam. Photojournalist Thomas Connolly reports. A decision from New York state during the pandemic has left businesses with a new bill that industry leaders say could have a huge, and lasting, impact. We'll explain. Learn More: nynow.org

Agape boarding school still open | Lindsey Graham wants a 15-week abortion ban | President Joe Biden announces tentative deal to avoid railroad strike | Idaho high school senior beats right-winger in school board race | Teen who killed her alleged rapist is ordered to pay $150K to his family | Missouri Amazon workers walk out over low pay and punishing work conditions | SIU-Carbondale aviation program partners with United Airlines for pilot training | Nebraska public employees rally for better pay | Texas sized power outages https://heartlandpod.com/Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD"Change The Conversation"

Agape boarding school still open | Lindsey Graham wants a 15-week abortion ban | President Joe Biden announces tentative deal to avoid railroad strike | Idaho high school senior beats right-winger in school board race | Teen who killed her alleged rapist is ordered to pay $150K to his family | Missouri Amazon workers walk out over low pay and punishing work conditions | SIU-Carbondale aviation program partners with United Airlines for pilot training | Nebraska public employees rally for better pay | Texas sized power outages https://heartlandpod.com/Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD"Change The Conversation"

Liz Shuler, President of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how “ greedflation” has infected corporate culture, and how unions should best respond in order to empower working families. She also talked about the Biden Administration's recent game-changing wins.   Chris Smalls, founding President of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), joined the AWF Union Podcast and explained why an independent organizing strategy proved to be the best approach for successfully organizing the first union for Amazon workers in the U.S.   American Postal Workers Union (APWU) President Mark Dimondstein came on the AWF Union Podcast and discussed the role members of the APWU played in the 2020 presidential election as voter participation increased during the pandemic. He also spoke about the U.S. Postal Service Shipping Equity Act, which if passed,  would legalize the shipment of alcohol by the postal service.

Economist Alphecca Muttardy joins me to discuss the NIB Coalition for public banks all over the US! -Starbucks Union Confronts Howard Schultz -More Amazon Union Efforts -Stripper Strike in NoHo Seeks NLRB Recognition

This week in Asian American news and politics: - the latest luxury development project threatening residents and small businesses of Philadelphia's Chinatown - the White House "stopping Asian hate" by threatening to deport another Southeast Asian - Democrats giving us the bare minimum by trying to protect same-sex and interracial marriage - leader of the Amazon Union bringing workers together across political lines - Korean car company Hyundai using child labor?? If you wanna help us out, please go to the Apple Podcast app or Spotify app on your phone and tap 5 stars. We also have a Patreon and Venmo @PoliticallyAsianPodcast if you want to help us financially! Currently fundraising for podcast transcriptions, a video editor, and Canva Premium. -- WHAT'S POLITICALLY ASIAN PODCAST? Two Asians talking about politics and the Asian American community to get more Asians talking about politics! Join comedians Aaron Yin (he/him) and Gerrie Lim (they/them) for 45 minutes-ish each week as they discuss current topics and events related to Asian Americans through the lenses of history, class, and advocacy. Think John Oliver's show, but there's two of us, and we're Asian. -- CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Our memes are so good Asian people will mention them when they meet us in real life. ➤ Instagram: https://instagram.com/politicallyasianpodcast/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/politicasianpod ➤ Website: https://politicallyasianpodcast.com -- INQUIRIES: politicallyasianpodcast@gmail.com -- SUPPORT US ON PATREON (currently fundraising for episode transcription services and a video editor): https://patreon.com/politicallyasian -- ALGORITHM? Chinese American Politics, Korean American Politics, Japanese American Politics, South Asian politics, Asian American politics, AAPI politics, Asian American Political Alliance, Asian American leader, Asian American Protests 1960s, Asian American policy, Asian leftist, Asian American leftist, Asian American leftist podcast

Krystal and Saagar talk about the stock market crash, crypto sinking, Ukraine war updates, Trump's 'stop the steal' grift, Amazon workers rally, liberal fawning over Liz Cheney, DHS Board censorship plans, Dems supporting J6 GOP candidates, and hidden forces jacking up gas prices!To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/James Li: https://www.youtube.com/c/5149withJamesLi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krystal and Saagar talk about the stock market crash, crypto sinking, Ukraine war updates, Trump's 'stop the steal' grift, Amazon workers rally, liberal fawning over Liz Cheney, DHS Board censorship plans, Dems supporting J6 GOP candidates, and hidden forces jacking up gas prices! To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and Spotify Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl  Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ James Li: https://www.youtube.com/c/5149withJamesLi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our conversation on sex and talk about the foundation for our sexual selves: masturbation. We also discuss the first Amazon union, Elon Musk buying Twitter, and Tufts University's new Black Maternal Health Research Center. Resources Interview with the organizers of the Amazon Union: https://jacobinmag.com/2022/04/amazon-union-staten-island-alu-chris-smalls-bernie-sanders-interview Tufts Black Maternal Health Research Center: https://now.tufts.edu/2022/04/08/tufts-launches-center-black-maternal-health-and-reproductive-justice Who to Follow: @kahlilgreene on TikTok Pleasure Center Starts: 1:21:07 Pleasure Mapping by Dr. Sakshi Tickoo: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sexloveandot.com/amp/pleasure-mapping Learn more about Niki Franco (@venusroots): https://www.venusroots.com/ Erotic Blue Print Quiz: https://missjaiya.com/ Pleasure Activism: https://www.akpress.org/pleasure-activism.html Support Us Support our show with a one-time payment or a small monthly donation to help us continue making impactful, transformative content. https://linktr.ee/politicsofpleasurepod Support Desiree Jaha directly: https://www.desireejaha.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsofpleasure/message

Jerrika Richardson, Senior Vice President for Equitable Justice & Strategic Initiatives at the National Urban League discusses the actual policing reforms that have been enacted since the protests of 2020. Plus, the best messages to convey on abortion, and a failed Amazon Union vote for a Staten Island warehouse got a lot less coverage than the one a month ago that was supposed to portend a new tide of labor momentum. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite last month's huge win for labor organizers at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island, not enough workers at a second warehouse on the campus voted to form a union. Gwynne Hogan, reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, reports on what was different about this warehouse and why organizers weren't able to mobilize enough yes votes.

We've got Labor Notes staff writer Luis Feliz Leon on to talk about his coverage of the Amazon Labor Union there and at The American Prospect. We discuss the union's wildly unorthodox tactics, what leadership really means in a left-wing context, and what their prospects are for the future. Enjoy!

This afternoon, we start with the latest on Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter – they are reportedly close to making it official. Congress is back after its two-week recess with Covid-19 funding, immigration policy, and aid to Ukraine on its plate. The Supreme Court is taking up a case that deals with prayer in schools. 100+ people are dead after an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in Nigeria over the weekend. And Amazon employees start voting today to potentially become the second facility to unionize. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Krystal and Saagar talk about Ukraine war developments, Elon's Twitter bid getting rejected, momentum on the stock trading ban for Congress, 2024 Dems, Amazon Union polling, Libs of TikTok vs Lorenz, and a congressman describing how DC really works! To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and Spotify Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl  Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar talk about Ukraine war developments, Elon's Twitter bid getting rejected, momentum on the stock trading ban for Congress, 2024 Dems, Amazon Union polling, Libs of TikTok vs Lorenz, and a congressman describing how DC really works!To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Smalls, the fired Amazon worker who beat the odds to successfully win a union vote at the company's Staten Island fulfillment center, spoke to Jimmy about why his efforts succeeded, what it takes to organize workers from diverse backgrounds and his recent appearance on Tucker Carlson's show. Plus segments on the plummeting price of the first ever Twitter tweet NFT and Nina Turner's snubbing by the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Also featuring Stef Zamorano, Kurt Metzger and Mike MacRae! And a phone calls from Al Pacino!

This episode of Across The Margin: The Podcast presents an interview with the author of Fight Like Hell : The Untold History of American Labor, Kim Kelly. Kelly is an independent journalist, author, and organizer. She has been a regular labor columnist for Teen Vogue since 2018, and her writing on labor, class, politics, and culture has appeared in The New Republic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Baffler, The Nation, The Columbia Journalism Review, and Esquire, among many others. Kelly has also worked as a video correspondent for More Perfect Union, The Real News Network, and Means TV. Previously, she was the heavy metal editor at “Noisey,” VICE's music vertical, and was an original member of the VICE Union. A third-generation union member, she is a member of the Industrial Workers of the World's Freelance Journalists Union as well as a member and elected councilperson for the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE). Kelly's profoundly researched book shares the stories of working-class heroes who propelled American labor's relentless push for fairness and equal protection under the law. Those champions of American labor include freed Black women organizing for protection in the Reconstruction-era South, Jewish immigrant garment workers braving deadly conditions for a sliver of independence, Asian American fieldworkers rejecting government-sanctioned indentured servitude across the Pacific, Incarcerated workers advocating for basic human rights and fair wages, and the queer Black labor leader who helped orchestrate America's civil rights movement. Throughout Fight Like Hell, Kelly excavates these untold histories and shows how the rights the American worker possess today — the forty-hour workweek, workplace-safety standards, restrictions on child labor, protection from harassment and discrimination on the job — were earned with literal blood, sweat, and tears. Fight Like Hell comes at a time of economic reckoning in America. From Amazon's warehouses to Starbucks cafes, Appalachian coal mines to the sex workers of Portland's Stripper Strike, interest in organized labor is at a fever pitch not seen since the early 1960s. Inspirational, intersectional, and full of crucial lessons from the past, Fight Like Hell shows what is possible when the working class demands the dignity it has always deserved. In this episode host Michael Shields and Kim Kelly talk about how a heavy metal writer and editor became a tireless advocate for the working class. They touch on a bevy of the stories told in Fight Like Hell, from early 1800's washwoman and garment workers to the prison labor unions of today. They converse about how Covid-19 affected the worker's right movement, the Amazon Union battles, and so much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Krystal and Saagar bring the up to date developments on the Ukraine war, 2024 Dem candidates, Amazon Labor Union polling, travel mask mandates, Libs of TikTok, testosterone decline, youth voter disengagement, and the legal battle against Amazon! To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and Spotify Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl  Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Seth Goldstein: https://www.amazonlaborunion.org/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar bring the up to date developments on the Ukraine war, 2024 Dem candidates, Amazon Labor Union polling, travel mask mandates, Libs of TikTok, testosterone decline, youth voter disengagement, and the legal battle against Amazon!To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/Seth Goldstein: https://www.amazonlaborunion.org/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooklyn Shooter, Amazon Union and The Battle for the Bird.

Sound the Trumpets; the, "On The Way Podcast," has officially joined, "The Mocha Podcasts Network!" This week for our inaugural MPN episode our #OTWeeklyPlaylist has sounds from SYD | Wiz Khalifa, Girl Talk, BIG K.R.I.T., & Smoke DZA | Fivio Foreign | & Vince Staples. For #MUSICNEWS we celebrate DJ Khaled receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During #TheBLACKNESS we discuss the two black men who successfully formed the first ever Amazon Union, "ALU!" Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @onthewayweekly, and subscribe to our Facebook & Youtube channel for weekly clips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Orleans City Council are being dumb dumb liberals again and A big win for the Amazon Union vote in New York. 

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Republicans attempt to stop Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation to SCOTUS, the historic Amazon Union vote in NY, Alabama's mistrust in pregnant women, toast Colorado for enshrining the right to an abortion and troast Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski. Then, Michaela Watkins and Dana Schwartz join to discuss the rise and evolution of cringe culture. Finally, Sanity Corner! Show Notes: How to help Ukraine: Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) Donate to Humanitarian Effort Support #SupportUkraine Humanitarian Effort on Mightycause United Help Ukraine Donate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine's front lines https://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387 Revived Soldiers Ukraine Donate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals https://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065 Razom for Ukraine Donate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukraine https://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/ Nova Ukraine Donate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine https://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nando Villa is back! He joins Big Wos to talk about the huge union win the workers of Amazon recently had in Staten Island. Joe Biden hopped on the mic to talk labor and did not disappoint. The fellas close the show talking about Jerrod Carmichael's new comedy special on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nando Villa is back! He joins Big Wos to talk about the huge union win the workers of Amazon recently had in Staten Island. Joe Biden hopped on the mic to talk labor and did not disappoint. The fellas close the show talking about Jerrod Carmichael's new comedy special on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, a group of current and former Amazon workers in New York's Staten Island accomplished what some of the biggest unions in the United States could not: they organized Amazon's first successful union vote in the country. The battle isn't over yet: in a statement, Amazon said it is weighing whether to file objections. But today, we speak to Chris Smalls, interim president of the newly-formed Amazon Labor Union, about how he sparked a movement that succeeded where others have failed — and where that movement is headed next.

Back at it. The guys give our weekly pre NBA playoff takes. Are the Heat and Jazz playoff catfish. The worst NBA teams put together. Should OKC and Golden State hang KDs jersey when he retires. Is Zion Washed. Why do we overlook and underrate Giannis. Our NBA final predictions. We switch lanes slightly at the end to speak the recent Amazon Union in Staten Island NY led by Chris Smalls and more. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @1famradio. Subscribe to the YouTube and reach out to us about the discord.

Stephen Henderson talks with labor experts Steven Greenhouse of The Century Foundation and Marick Masters of Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business about the vote by Staten Island, NY warehouse workers and what it means for the union movement going forward.

Multi millionaire President of Black Rock thinks you're entitled, and you better buckle up for shortages that you've never experienced. Except, ya know, the last two years. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock. Mo Brooks went woke. The House is giving the Senate an opportunity to not end prohibition. Albany drug addict advocates are calling for prevention centers. And unions are in bloom!   Brace for shortages you little twerps: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10667971/BlackRock-president-warns-entitled-generation-needs-brace-shock-shortages.html   Lead Baloon Legalization Bill: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/bill-legalize-marijuana-passes-us-house-faces-dim-prospects-senate-2022-04-01/   Woke Mo:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/us/politics/trump-mo-brooks-senate.html   'It's hard to argue with lives saved.' As overdoses soar, calls for prevention centers grow: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/It-s-hard-to-argue-with-lives-saved-As-17050912.php    Latham Starbucks Union Drive: https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Workers-at-Latham-Plaza-Starbucks-want-to-unionize-17044819.php    Cybertruck is dead. Long live Cybertruck: https://carbuzz.com/news/canceled-tesla-cybertruck-is-dead    Amazon Union: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/02/business/amazon-union-christian-smalls.html  More Amazon Union: https://perfectunion.us/staten-island-warehouse-workers-win-first-amazon-union-in-the-u-s/   Support the show!

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 4, 2022, guests debate the impact of the union vote by workers at Amazon on Staten Island.

We continue to look at the domestic media response to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. This time, we're talking about “the left” and how some of their “half-baked” ideas about foreign conflict lack serious intellectual rigor and nimbleness, curtesy of an article by “fully baked” author Eric Levitz. Please follow and support the Amazon Union drive: https://twitter.com/Amazonlabor https://www.amazonlaborunion.org/

Krystal and Saagar provide their perspective on Biden's booster shot plan, Fauci's outrageous comments, Twitter's new CEO, unionization at Amazon, Chris Cuomo's coverup, Waukesha massacre memory-hole, Hillary Clinton's legacy, why conservatives are happier, and more!To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/Support Waukesha victims: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/waukesha-christmas-parade-fundraisers https://www.unitedwaygmwc.org/Our-Impact/United-for-Waukesha-Community-Fund.htm Brad Wilcox's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/25/opinion/liberals-happiness-thanksgiving.html?smid=tw-share Brad Wilcox's Work: https://ifstudies.org/ https://ifstudies.org/reports/the-divided-state-of-our-unions/2021/executive-summary  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krystal and Saagar discuss the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, Ahmaud Arbery case, Joe Biden running for re-election, Hunter Biden's business dealing, supply chains ahead of the holiday season, YouTube censoring Breaking Points, delusional Democrats, the fight to unionize Amazon, and more!To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/Amazon Labor: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-amazon-labor-union?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.