Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Fletcher

On November 23, 2025, the Sam and Esther Dolgoff Institute (SEDI) hosted historian Peter Cole for an expansive talk on Ben Fletcher, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), and the radical legacy of dockworkers' internationalism—from Philadelphia's segregated waterfronts to Durban, South Africa, and beyond.Cole traced the rise of the Marine Transport Workers Industrial Union Local 8 under Fletcher's leadership—the most racially integrated union of its time—and examined how dockworkers used their strategic position in global trade to fight both exploitation and racism. From the 1913 Philadelphia strike that forced employers to integrate the docks, to later IWW-led efforts that spread through the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa, Fletcher's story becomes a lens on class power, solidarity, and the global movement of working people who turned the docks into engines of resistance.The talk also moved across decades and continents, connecting the Wobblies' militant syndicalism to later struggles: the ILWU's desegregation on the U.S. West Coast, anti-apartheid solidarity actions in the 1980s, and the ongoing role of transport and logistics workers in opposing war and militarism today.Peter Cole is a professor of history at Western Illinois University, research associate at the University of the Witwatersrand, and author of Ben Fletcher: The Life and Times of a Black Wobbly and Dockworker Power: Race and Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also co-editor of Wobblies of the World: A Global History of the IWW, and a leading historian of labor internationalism, race, and radical unionism.This event was part of SEDI's ongoing speaker series, which brings together radical thinkers, historians, and organizers to deepen our understanding of the past and sharpen our interventions in the present.The Sam and Esther Dolgoff Institute (SEDI): https://www.dolgoffinstitute.com/Explore Peter Cole's work: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/category/author/peter-coleSupport the show

Welcome to The Goulburn Valley Bowls Show This is a part of the Super Saturday Sports Show that you can listen to as to keep up to date with all things happening on the rinks in the Goulburn Valley League. This show airs on a weekly basis on a Saturday, throughout summer and is hosted by Brian Nesbitt, on ONE FM Shepparton Radio. This week's program first aired on Saturday the 6th of December, 2025 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. Special Guest this episode is Ben Fletcher from the Stanhope Bowls Club. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

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For this afternoon's podcast, Paul Hawksbee was joined by Andy Jacobs. We had Ryan Williams, a fed-up Manchester United fan, join the show; he has decided to support Bochum in Germany instead of Manchester United. AJ Tracey also joined the show, and we reviewed last night's Tottenham Hotspur game against Villarreal, and we had a funny challenge with Ben Fletcher. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Peter Cole is a professor of history at Western Illinois University in Macomb and a research associate in the Society, Work and Development Institute at the University of the Vitvatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Cole is the author of the award-winning Dockworker Power: Race and Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area and Wobblies on the Waterfront: Interracial Unionism in Progressive-Era Philadelphia. He coedited Wobblies of the World: A Global History of the IWW. He is the founder and codirector of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project. The post The Black Wobbly: Ben Fletcher appeared first on KPFA.

Max Rushden is joined by Andy Jacobs for this afternoon's podcast. Tim Vickery gave us the latest football transfer news from South America. We also had Ben Fletcher in the studio for our weekly quiz. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 Revelation 21: 1-6

Ben Fletcher was one of the most important black labor leaders in American history. Yet he's almost entirely unknown. In today's show, from the Working Class History podcast (originally aired here on 7/23/23), we learn about this little-known dock worker and labor organizer, who helped organize thousands of workers on the Philadelphia docks into the most powerful multiracial union in the country. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by Union City Radio and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory @ProfPeterCole

Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History.  AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattackBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-this-day-in-working-class-history--6070772/support.

Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs for today's show. They were joined by Ian Poulter, Stan Collymore, Todd Macklin and had a Paddy's Challenge with Ben Fletcher. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History.  AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattack

The Padres offseason has been almost disconcertingly quiet but now the rumor mill is churning for what might be all the wrong reasons. What gives? What's happening next? And does any of it matter with what the Dodgers have done? Ben Fletcher joins Derek Togerson to discuss it all.

Send us a textOn the latest and greatest Full Court Press : A College Basketball Experience, LT talks to current Head Coach of the University of South Florida Bulls, Ben Fletcher. Coach talks about Bulls Hoops, his background and shares some great stories of Coach Amir. Don't ever mix energy drinks and coffee!!!LT's audio is a little interesting due to his internet connection but conversation is great!Please Subscribe, Rate⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  and Review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Dr. Peter Cole, author of "Ben Fletcher: life and times of a Black Wobbly" and "Wobblies on the Waterfront: Interracial Unionism in Progressive-Era Philadelphia." Originally aired: October 16, 2023.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com

Paul & Andy are back together after a bumper weekend of Premier League... They speak to former Watford captain Troy Deeney, Broadcaster extraordinaire Danny Kelly, Former head of PGMOL Keith Hackett AND strictly contestant Sam Quek.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Margaret finishes talking to Miriam about maybe the coolest union local in US history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret talks to Miriam about maybe the coolest union local in US history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mini-podcast about an event on this day in working class history.Learn more about Ben Fletcher in episode 73-74 of the Working Class History podcast: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e73-ben-fletcher/See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: Browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History.  Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattack

Grab your spatula and a can of Coke, we're off to the north west of England, then down to the West Midlands before heading to the outskirts of Glasgow. Who's booking this road trip? Today's motivated and totally-not-jaded-yet candidates are Kelly Fowler, Labour, CheadleX: @kelly4labourW: https://www.kelly4cheadle.com/ Ben Fletcher, Conservative, Crewe and NantwichX: @arrowmaker76W: https://www.benfletcher.org.uk/ Blair McDougall, Labour, East RenfrewshireX: @blairmcdougallW: https://scottishlabour.org.uk/ Just 637 more to go... If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audio postcard from the Ben Fletcher mural dedication, on today's Labor Heritage Power Hour Today's labor history: 10,000 Auto-Lite strikers repel police attack Today's labor quote: Jax @IWW @PhillyDSA @ProfPeterCole @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

Before last Friday, to know about the 1938 crab pickers strike in Crisfield, Maryland, you had to know about it. This is the story of so many worker struggles in this country; hard-fought fights that unlike other battles – the Civil War, for example – have virtually no monuments or plaques, no visitor centers. But now, on Crisfield Highway, Maryland Route 413, there's an official state historical marker that commemorates the 1938 strike by 600 crab pickers, mostly Black women. On today's show we bring you an audio postcard from the marker's unveiling. Next Saturday, May 18, there will be another unveiling, this one in Philadelphia, of a new mural celebrating Ben Fletcher, one of the most influential working-class unionists, revolutionaries, and organizers in all of U.S. history. We talk with historian Peter Cole, author of Ben Fletcher: The Life and Times of a Black Wobbly, whose work inspired the mural. On this week's Labor History in Two: The first day of the 1894 Pullman Strike. Other links: Hurricane Hazel demonstrates her world-record crab-picking skills 1938 Crab Pickers Strike photos May 18 Ben Fletcher Mural Dedication Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. @ProfPeterCole #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory  

Mini-podcast about the birth of highly influential Industrial Workers of the World union organiser, Ben Fletcher, in Philadelphia in 1890.Learn more about Fletcher's life and activism in episodes 73-74 of the Working Class History podcast: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e73-ben-fletcher/And get hold of this book from our online store: Ben Fletcher: The Life And Times Of A Black WobblySee all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayAnd browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattack

The Labor Heritage Power Hour's annual review, plus “Who was Ben Fletcher?” Today's labor history: SC raises minimum age Today's labor quote: Italian proverb @sagaftra @SAGawards @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

Ben Fletcher was one of the most important black labor leaders in American history. Yet he's almost entirely unknown. In today's show, from the Working Class History podcast, and in honor of Black History Month, we learn about this little-known dock worker and labor organizer, who helped organize thousands of workers on the Philadelphia docks into the most powerful multiracial union in the country. (Originally released 7/23/23) Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by Union City Radio and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory @ProfPeterCole

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Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are joined in the pod by newsreader Ben Fletcher for a very funny Paddy's Challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Fletcher, M. Div. Isaiah 6:1-4, 8-11 John 1:6-8, 19-28

In this interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Dr. Peter Cole, author of "Ben Fletcher: life and times of a Black Wobbly" and "Wobblies on the Waterfront: Interracial Unionism in Progressive-Era Philadelphia."Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/laborjawn

Big win for the Aztecs as they head into their second half of the schedule. Brady Hoke and Mekhi Shaw join the show as Ben Fletcher talks you through the events of the game.

Big win for the Aztecs as they head into their second half of the schedule. Brady Hoke and Mekhi Shaw join the show as Ben Fletcher talks you through the events of the game.

Big win for the Aztecs as they head into their second half of the schedule. Brady Hoke and Mekhi Shaw join the show as Ben Fletcher talks you through the events of the game.

Rough night for this Aztecs football team. Take a listen as Ben Fletcher breaks it down and chats with the head coach, Brady Hoke.

The idea that women are dangerous - individually or collectively - runs throughout history and across cultures. Behind this label lies a significant set of questions about the dynamics, conflicts, identities and power relations with which women live today. The Art of Being Dangerous: Exploring Women and Danger through Creative Expression (Leuven UP, 2021) offers many different images of women, some humorous, some challenging, some well-known, some forgotten, but all unique. In a dazzling variety of creative forms, artists and writers of diverse identities explore what it means to be a dangerous woman. With almost 100 evocative images, this collection showcases an array of contemporary art that highlights the staggering breadth of talent among today's female artists. It offers an unparalleled gallery of feminist creativity, ranging from emerging visual artists from the UK to multi-award-winning writers and translators from the Global South. This book emerges from the Dangerous Women Project. For more information, visit dangerouswomenproject.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The idea that women are dangerous - individually or collectively - runs throughout history and across cultures. Behind this label lies a significant set of questions about the dynamics, conflicts, identities and power relations with which women live today. The Art of Being Dangerous: Exploring Women and Danger through Creative Expression (Leuven UP, 2021) offers many different images of women, some humorous, some challenging, some well-known, some forgotten, but all unique. In a dazzling variety of creative forms, artists and writers of diverse identities explore what it means to be a dangerous woman. With almost 100 evocative images, this collection showcases an array of contemporary art that highlights the staggering breadth of talent among today's female artists. It offers an unparalleled gallery of feminist creativity, ranging from emerging visual artists from the UK to multi-award-winning writers and translators from the Global South. This book emerges from the Dangerous Women Project. For more information, visit dangerouswomenproject.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

The idea that women are dangerous - individually or collectively - runs throughout history and across cultures. Behind this label lies a significant set of questions about the dynamics, conflicts, identities and power relations with which women live today. The Art of Being Dangerous: Exploring Women and Danger through Creative Expression (Leuven UP, 2021) offers many different images of women, some humorous, some challenging, some well-known, some forgotten, but all unique. In a dazzling variety of creative forms, artists and writers of diverse identities explore what it means to be a dangerous woman. With almost 100 evocative images, this collection showcases an array of contemporary art that highlights the staggering breadth of talent among today's female artists. It offers an unparalleled gallery of feminist creativity, ranging from emerging visual artists from the UK to multi-award-winning writers and translators from the Global South. This book emerges from the Dangerous Women Project. For more information, visit dangerouswomenproject.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

The idea that women are dangerous - individually or collectively - runs throughout history and across cultures. Behind this label lies a significant set of questions about the dynamics, conflicts, identities and power relations with which women live today. The Art of Being Dangerous: Exploring Women and Danger through Creative Expression (Leuven UP, 2021) offers many different images of women, some humorous, some challenging, some well-known, some forgotten, but all unique. In a dazzling variety of creative forms, artists and writers of diverse identities explore what it means to be a dangerous woman. With almost 100 evocative images, this collection showcases an array of contemporary art that highlights the staggering breadth of talent among today's female artists. It offers an unparalleled gallery of feminist creativity, ranging from emerging visual artists from the UK to multi-award-winning writers and translators from the Global South. This book emerges from the Dangerous Women Project. For more information, visit dangerouswomenproject.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

The idea that women are dangerous - individually or collectively - runs throughout history and across cultures. Behind this label lies a significant set of questions about the dynamics, conflicts, identities and power relations with which women live today. The Art of Being Dangerous: Exploring Women and Danger through Creative Expression (Leuven UP, 2021) offers many different images of women, some humorous, some challenging, some well-known, some forgotten, but all unique. In a dazzling variety of creative forms, artists and writers of diverse identities explore what it means to be a dangerous woman. With almost 100 evocative images, this collection showcases an array of contemporary art that highlights the staggering breadth of talent among today's female artists. It offers an unparalleled gallery of feminist creativity, ranging from emerging visual artists from the UK to multi-award-winning writers and translators from the Global South. This book emerges from the Dangerous Women Project. For more information, visit dangerouswomenproject.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fletcher is joined by Head Coach Brady Hoke and Mike Costa as he breaks down the Aztecs first loss of the 2023 season.

Aztecs win their 2023 Season opener over Ohio. Hear from Brady Hoke, Mark Redman and Mike Costa as Ben Fletcher hosts the first Aztecs Wrap Up Show of the year.

Ben Fletcher was one of the most important black labor leaders in American history. Yet he's almost entirely unknown. In today's show, from the Working Class History podcast, we learn about this little-known dock worker and labor organizer, who helped organize thousands of workers on the Philadelphia docks into the most powerful multiracial union in the country. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by Union City Radio and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory @ProfPeterCole

Former NFL offensive lineman Rich Ohrnberger, is joined by Travis Dale and Ben Fletcher for an entertaining look at the world of sports.

Did you know that adventures - big or small - help rewire our brains? In this episode we talk about the ways doing adventure our own unique way can help bring more resilience and joy to our lives. From climbing mountains to take a new route to work, adventures of all sorts help make us happier humans. Listen to her some ideas for ways you can bring adventure to your own life - everyday. In This Episode You'll Learn:// What being DEVOTED to adventure looks like// How adventure changes our brain// How to live an adventurous life on your own terms// Things you can do to bring adventure into your life every dayResources:// For the geeks, you can check out the 2011 study by Ben Fletcher here.// If you're new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You'll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.           // Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can't wait to see you there!           // Want to join me for the next cohort of the Adventure Mastermind? Visit AdventureMastermind.com to get on the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next dates and locations. If you've already done the mastermind, stay tuned for a special alumni retreat. We'll pick up right where we left off and dive even deeper!

Concluding part of a double podcast episode about Ben Fletcher, a very important but little-known dock worker and labour organiser in the US with the Industrial Workers of the World union.In these episodes, we speak with historian Peter Cole, author and editor of Ben Fletcher: The Life And Times Of A Black Wobbly. We also hear words written by Fletcher, voiced by fellow Wobbly, Alki.In part 2 we learn about Fletcher's imprisonment, later life, and the demise of Local 8. Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at patreon.com/workingclasshistoryFull information, acknowledgements, sources and a transcript are on the webpage for this episode: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e73-ben-fletcher/AcknowledgementsThanks to our patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Special thanks to Jazz Hands, Jamison D. Saltsman and Fernando Lopez Ojeda.Words of Ben Fletcher voiced by Alki. Check out his YouTube channel here, or follow him on Twitter here.Episode graphic: Ben Fletcher in 1918. Courtesy US National Archives and Records Administration/Wikimedia Commons.Theme music: “Solidarity (Forever)”, written by Ralph Chaplin, performed by The Nightwatchman, Tom Morello. Buy or stream it here.Edited by Louise BarryThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5711490/advertisement

Charlie Baker and Andy Jacobs are joined in the pod by co-host of The Sweeper podcast Paul Watson for more weird and wonderful stories from the world of football. Plus, Ben Fletcher is with the guys for another Paddy's Challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First in a double podcast episode about Ben Fletcher, a very important but little-known dock worker and labour organiser in the US with the Industrial Workers of the World union.In these episodes, we speak with historian Peter Cole, author and editor of Ben Fletcher: The Life And Times Of A Black Wobbly. We also hear words written by Fletcher, voiced by fellow Wobbly, Alki.In part 1 we learn about his early life, as well as his union branch, Local 8, which in the early 20th-century organised thousands of workers on the Philadelphia docks and was the most powerful multiracial union in the country at the time.Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at patreon.com/workingclasshistoryFull information, acknowledgements, sources and a transcript are on the webpage for this episode: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e73-ben-fletcher/AcknowledgementsThanks to our patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Special thanks to Jazz Hands and Jamison D. Saltsman.Words of Ben Fletcher voiced by Alki. Check out his YouTube channel here, or follow him on Twitter here.Episode graphic: Ben Fletcher in 1918, enhanced by WCH. Courtesy US National Archives and Records Administration/Wikimedia Commons.Theme music: “Solidarity (Forever)”, written by Ralph Chaplin, performed by The Nightwatchman, Tom Morello. Buy or stream it here.Edited by Louise BarryThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5711490/advertisement

Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs are joined in the pod by newsreader Ben Fletcher for a Paddy's Challenge quiz. Plus, we're quiz heavy as Andy takes on The Archers in this week's Mastermind specialist subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Peter Cole is a professor of history at Western Illinois University in Macomb and a research associate in the Society, Work and Development Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.  He is the author of the award-winning Dockworker Power: Race and Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area and Wobblies on the Waterfront: Interracial Unionism in Progressive-Era Philadelphia.  He coedited Wobblies of the World: A Global History of the IWW. He is the founder and codirector of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project.  His latest book is Ben Fletcher: The Life and Times of a Black Wobbly. The post The Life and Times of a Black Wobbly: Ben Fletcher appeared first on KPFA.

An 18-year-old driver in Marietta collided with a motorcyclist in Alpharetta on Wednesday. The driver attempted to make a left turn onto Cobb Parkway and entered the path of the 28-year-old motorcyclist. The collision resulted in the motorcyclist being ejected from the bike and sustaining life-threatening injuries. The victim remains in critical condition at Kennestone Hospital, and witnesses are urged to contact the police department with any information. Marietta Superintendent Grant Rivera said that parents are increasingly concerned about school safety, especially after Monday's school shooting in Nashville. The school district has already implemented some safety measures, such as card readers and vestibules, but is considering other options, such as bullet-resistant glass and an open-door monitoring system. The district also works closely with the Marietta Police Department, which currently provides four officers stationed at Marietta High School and two officers stationed at Marietta Middle School, among other collaborations. The district partners with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency to conduct threat assessments and creates a nurturing, welcoming environment while prioritizing safety. Several ministers from downtown Marietta churches will be hosting a week-long Holy Week series of worship services at First Presbyterian Church. The services will be held from 11:50 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and will be followed by a free soup and sandwich lunch. Rev. Joe Evans, Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian, invites people to attend and share their love for Jesus Christ during this Holy Week. The schedule for the services is as follows: Rev. Blair Tolbert on April 3, Rev. Brandon Owen on April 4, Rev. Eric Beckham on April 5, Rev. Dr. Tar-u-Way Richard Bright on April 6, and Angela Z. Brown on April 7. For more information, visit www.fpcmarietta.org. Amir Abdur-Rahim, who previously improved Kennesaw State's men's basketball program, has been appointed as the new head coach at South Florida. He replaces Brian Gregory, who was dismissed after six seasons with the university. Abdur-Rahim is a successful recruiter, builder, and winner who creates unparalleled student-athlete experiences. Although Abdur-Rahim's departure is bittersweet for Kennesaw State, the university is optimistic about continuing its upward trajectory. It has already received numerous inquiries from potential candidates for the head coach role. Kennesaw State's associate head coach, Ben Fletcher, will serve as the interim coach during the search. Abdur-Rahim's base salary was $230,000 in 2022. The Lutzie 43 Foundation hosted its first Adapted PE Field Day event at Kennesaw Mountain High School for Cobb County elementary students with disabilities. The foundation provides a range of activities to ensure that every child can participate regardless of their needs, such as sensory and mobility issues. The foundation's motto, "Live like Lutz, Love like Lutz, and Learn from Lutz," inspires change and encourages safe driving. The foundation covers all expenses, including transportation, so that schools don't have to incur any costs. Students from all 68 Cobb County elementary schools will attend one of the three events this year. Volunteers from high schools help run the events, and the kids have fun playing basketball, cornhole, and other activities. A 28-year-old man, Willie Elbert Kidd Jr., has been sentenced to 85 years in prison by a Cobb Superior Court judge for assaulting four women at a staffing agency's office in Marietta. Kidd assaulted the women, including stabbing one with a knife and severely damaging the office, in June 2022. He was found guilty by a Cobb County jury on four counts of aggravated assault, one count of false imprisonment, one count of possession of a knife during the commission of a felony, and one count of second-degree criminal damage to property. Kidd was also re-sentenced to 20 years for a probation violation. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews      -            -            -            -            -            The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County.             Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline            Register Here for your essential digital news.            https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/  https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/           Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here.             This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group   For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com            See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs were live from Cheltenham Festival for day 3 at the races! They were joined by actor Keith Allen to discuss his upcoming role in the West End, Lloyd Grossman and his iconic voice to discuss how little he knew about horse racing, chef and huge sports fan Michel Roux Jr, talkSPORT commentators Rupert Bell and Lizzie Kelly to discuss all things going on at the festival and Ben Fletcher caught up with presenter Mark Durden-Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Fletcher is the founder of The Mothership, a consumer branding growth company. He successfully raised $22 million in 2 years and got to £10 million in revenue. Today we're going way back… to 1999. Ben poured everything into his first-ever virtual event with blue-chip recruiters. He was excited. And the expectations were high.But after a low turnout. The recruiters are left feeling disappointed.Some even angry and threatening legal action. After a quick call with a lawyer. Ben was paralysed in fear. Will they pursue a lawsuit that could destroy the company?Tune in to hear how it all pans out.Want to know how Future Fit you are? Take 3 mins to benchmark yourself with our Founder Fitness Test on peer-effect.com. You might discover some surprising gaps! Or just follow James on LinkedIn for more thoughts around coaching and being future fit.