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This week, Brie grills California Representative Ro Khanna on why progressives hesitate to call out Joe Biden, along with “rotating villains” Manchin & Sinema, for his role in obstructing democratic policies from a $15 min wage to student debt cancellation. Why should we trust Biden's “heart” is in the right place on $15 an hour or the infrastructure bills if he declines to use tools in his arsenal — namely executive orders — to advance is own agenda? Is focusing on the good stuff coming out of the infrastructure negotiations merely giving credit where credit is due? Or is it ultimately a tactic used to distract voters from remembering all that was prematurely bargained away by Democrats who seem allergic to leverage? Did progressives miscalculate by not demanding a $15 min wage be included in the “must pass” Covid bill last March? And why isn't Biden called out as the person responsible for that provision being removed. (Can't blame the parliamentarian for everything). Brie also asks Khanna about his Colin Powell tribute tweet, and why progressives continue to participate in the hagiography of war criminals. Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube to access our full video library. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Ben Dalton (@wbend). Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Happy International Podcast Day! We have a Breaking News bonus mini-episode! Miguel spoke with Unite Here Local 2 Organizer Ted Waechter about the San Francisco Giants/Oracle Park food service workers' labor victory announced on September 29, 2021. The workers are voting and ratifying their new bargaining contract with their employer, Bon Appetit, today, September 30, 2021.   However, as workers vote to ratify their new contract and we celebrate this significant victory for organized labor and all service workers, Unite Here Local 2 and the San Francisco Giants food service workers still have one crucial demand:   They call on the @SFGiants and @sfgov to follow Los Angeles County's lead and require fans to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter Oracle Park. Also, look out for another new episode this weekend! Miguel Garcia produced this episode. Sports As A Weapon is now part of the @Anticonquista Collective Network. Check out Anticonquista on YouTube and on Instagram! Be sure to listen/subscribe to the Sports As A Weapon Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on:Twitter: @sportsasaweaponFacebook: fb.com/sportsasaweaponpodcastInstagram: @sportsasaweaponpodcastVisit our website: www.sportsasaweapon.com Links: Follow Unite Here Local 2 on Twitter! Giants concessions workers avert strike, reach tentative deal for raise and better health careS.F. Giants concession workers vote to strike over pandemic safety concerns. But they'll work Sunday's home game Nuestra America Ep. 14 | Latin America 21st Century Socialism: 2nd Independence? (Anticonquista) 

Musician and Spoken Word artist, Jesse Jett, joins the show today. - McDonald's workers striking in 15 cities. -Net Neutrality activists validated. -Denny's shareholders want living wages. -Jesse Jett performs!

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As a 6 month anniversary bonus, we're releasing an audio version of last Friday's live stream with Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant, journalist David Sirota, constitutional lawyer and Nancy Pelosi challenger Shahid Buttar, & former AOC advisor & communications professional Corbin Trent. It was an incisive discussion about the ways Democrats can continue to fight for a $15 minimum wage. We hope you enjoy.  Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Subscribe at patreon.com/badfaithpodcast to get our back catalogue of premium episodes, including our recent interview with Ro Khanna.    Produced by Ben Dalton (@wbend). Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Some general housekeeping items. We discussed how Kyrsten Sinema betrayed progressive Democrats and how they are now getting a taste of wokeism for criticizing her. How people seemed to be "plugged into the Matrix" when it comes to Covid and politics in general. We also touched on Dr. Seuss and more cancel culture, Trump's CPAC speech, and how learning from the evils perpetrated through history is good for the future of society.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TwoDoomedMen)

Republicans want to fight about Dr. Seuss, while Democrats fight (among themselves? really?) about a $15 minimum wage. Never Trumpers, meanwhile, are obsessed with their ancestors and forget once again all about the Obama Administration. Blue Gal shares a book she's reading, and Driftglass wonders about writing one. (It's kind of like Gulag Archipelago, but instead of being condemned to a Russian prison camp, he's just off Twitter. One Tweet in the Life of Ivan Denisovich?) More at http://ProLeftPod.com!Write us at proleftpodcast@gmail.com.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast)REVIEW US ON APPLE PODCASTS - http://review.proleftpod.comSUPPORT OUR SHOW - http://support.proleftpod.comBUY PROLEFTPOD MERCH - http://merch.proleftpod.comCONTACT US:MAILING ADDRESS - Make checks payable to:The Professional Left PodcastPO Box 9133Springfield IL 62791-9133EMAIL ADDRESSESPodcast Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comEmail for Sci-Fi Trivia Questions: mrs.driftglass@gmail.comSUPPORT OUR WORK:PayPal: http://paypal.proleftpod.comGoFundMe: http://gofundme.proleftpod.comPatreon: http://patreon.proleftpod.comBuy Us A Coffee: http://coffee.proleftpod.comShop Our Merch Store: http://merch.proleftpod.comLink To All the Ways You Can Support Us: http://support.proleftpod.comSOCIAL & MEDIA:YouTube: http://youtube.proleftpod.comTwitter:@ProLeftPodcast - https://twitter.com/proleftpodcastDriftglass (@Mr_Electrico) - https://twitter.com/mr_electrico@BlueGal - https://twitter.com/bluegalFacebook:ProLeftPodcast - http://facebook.proleftpod.comBlueGal.Fran - http://facebookfran.proleftpod.comInternet Kitty of The Week - http://ikotw.proleftpod.comOriginal Flickr IKOTW Gallery - http://flickr.proleftpod.comBlogs:Driftglass' - http://driftglass.proleftpod.comBlue Gal's - http://bluegal.proleftpod.comFran's - http://fran.proleftpod.comPodcast Archive: http://archive.proleftpod.comPodcast RSS Feed: http://rss.proleftpod.compolitics, progressive, #GOP, media, Joe Biden, COVID relief bill, #FightFor15, Democratic Congress, Black LivesSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/proleftpodcast)

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Air Date 2/20/2021 Today we take a look at the fight to create and maintain workable and humane economic and social floors, beneath which people are not allowed to fall. The fetishization of market forces embraced by decades of neoliberals and weaponized by authoritarians have left millions desperate for basic standards. To draw the connection, we look at the protests by Indian farmers against proposed deregulation and the fight for $15 in the US. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript MEMBERSHIP, Gift Memberships and Donations! (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) MERCHANDISE! REFER-O-MATIC! Sign up, share widely, get rewards. It's that easy! EPISODE SPONSORS: NEWYORKER.COM/BEST Want to advertise/sponsor the show? Details -> advertisecast.com/BestoftheLeft SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Your four talking points for $15-an-Hour minimum wage - Working Life Podcast - Air Date 2-17-21 Right before our eyes, in these very days and at this time of crisis, you can see so clearly this bankrupt system, defended and promoted by greedy CEOs and spineless politicians, but a system people are trying to rebel against and take down. Ch. 2: Inside the Raise the Wage Act, with EPI's David Cooper Part 1 - OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas - Air Date 1-30-21 Rebecca sits down with the Economic Policy Institute's David Cooper for a deep dive into Democrats' Raise the Wage Act, which would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. Ch. 3: What’s the deal with the CBO report? Part 1 - Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer - Air Date 2-12-21 The big news in the minimum wage world this week is the new CBO report—which, among many benefits, also found that a $15 federal minimum wage would cost jobs, increase the deficit, and raise prices. Goldy and Paul explain how CBO arrived at their numbers. Ch. 4: Inside the Raise the Wage Act, with EPI's David Cooper Part 2 - OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas - Air Date 1-30-21 Rebecca sits down with the Economic Policy Institute's David Cooper for a deep dive into Democrats' Raise the Wage Act, which would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. Ch. 5: Modi’s “Arrogance of Power” and the Indian Farmers’ Protests with Rana Ayyub - Why Is This Happening? with Chris Hayes - Air Date 2-16-21 This week, journalist and Washington Post columnist, Rana Ayyub, joins to discuss the protest movement and how Modi·s reaction to it fits his pattern of illiberalism and nationalism that marches India away from democracy. Ch. 6: Indian Farmers Lead Historic Strike & Protests Against Narendra Modi, Neoliberalism & Inequality - Democracy Now! - Air Date 12-3-20 P. Sainath, an Indian journalist and the founder of People’s Archive of Rural India, or PARI, who describes why working-class Indians are standing up against “absolutely vicious” new rules that were rammed through Parliament, and show no sign of stopping. Ch. 7: All walls must fall w/Harsha Walia - The Red Nation Podcast - Air Date 2-15-21 Harsha Walia discusses her new book, Border and Rule: Global Migration, Capitalism, and the Rise of Racist Nationalism, the Indian farmers' movement, and how she became an organizer. Ch. 8: Prof. Richard Wolff: India's Historic General Strike - The Zero Hour with RJ Eskow - Air Date 12-4-2020 Professor Richard Wolff joins RJ Eskow to discuss the historic strike taking place in India and possible influence on other countries. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 9: What’s the deal with the CBO report? Part 2 - Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer - Air Date 2-12-21 The big news in the minimum wage world this week is the new CBO report—which, among many benefits, also found that a $15 federal minimum wage would cost jobs, increase the deficit, and raise prices. Goldy and Paul explain how CBO arrived at their numbers. Ch. 10: Amazon Workers Organize! - Working Life Podcast - Air Date 2-10-21 Thousands of workers are trying to get a union at Amazon's huge warehouse in Bessemer Alabama. The ballots have just been mailed and we get an update on the organizing campaign from a good friend of the show Dave Mertz FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 11: Final comments on the results of our disinformation headline contest TAKE ACTION! Call Your Senators to Pass a $15 Federal Minimum Wage: 888-639-5155 Stay engaged with @fightfor15 & #fightfor15 on Twitter Tell Sen. Joe Manchin how you feel, too! EDUCATE YOURSELF & SHARE The Fight for a $15 Minimum Wage Is Our Selma (Time, Op-Ed) Sanders confident of raising minimum wage as part of $1.9tn Covid package (The Guardian) Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman  MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Activism Music: This Fickle World by Theo Bard Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   SHOW IMAGE: Image Description: Image of a young Black woman holding sign that says "Fighting for $15" next to an image of a young Indian man holding a sign that says "If you ate today, thank a farmer". Composite Design by Amanda Hoffman. Images include: “FightFor15-1330695 - #Fightfor15 Protest in Pittsburgh, PA - April 2015” by Mark Dixon, Flickr | License | Changes: Cropped and rotated *and* “052 Indian Farmers Protest” by Felton Davis, Flickr | License | Changes: Cropped, enhanced brightness and contrast   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com SUPPORT THE SHOW Listen Anywhere! Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

Ted talks about Amazon’s war on unions, Snowmageddon hitting the U.S., the latest on his demand of $1 million from SNL- and special guest, community organizer Lashawn “Suga Ray” Marston discusses feeding his community and the concept of mutual aid.

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The minimum wage has not been raised in a substantial way for 15 to 20 years. Meanwhile, corporations have taken away basic benefits, like health insurance and retirement, profit sharing. Are we becoming more like a monarchy than a democracy? Lords and serfs? We discuss that in our podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/diva-cerebration/support

International affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda discusses the Biden administration’s first tough-on-Russia moves with Misfit hosts Bob Schlehuber and Michelle Witte. They also get into the ongoing EU-Russia spat, Biden’s troubling Iran stance, John Kerry’s private candour on Syria and the return of ISIS to that country. Author and economist John Ross, a senior fellow of the Chongyang Institute at Renmin University of China, discusses the economic dishonesty at the heart of the minimum wage debate in the US, the real reason covid remains so uncontrolled in the US and the future of employment in a very changed post-pandemic landscape. Jamal "DJ One Luv" Muhammad, host of the Love Lounge radio show and The Old School Lunch Bag Mix, talked about his return to the gym; statehood for Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico; the state of American democracy; and the efforts underway and obstacles ahead of reformist district attorneys around the country. The Misfits also talked about the saga of Britney Spears, the new documentary about her, the media feeding frenzy that upended her life and the people now, via social media, trying to liberate the pop star from what they see as a gilded prison.

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(0:00) Local News Chat: Back to School & Black Market Vape (19:01) Your Take on Raising the Minimum Wage (38:45) Rep Glenn Grothman on Immigration, Trade & Jobs (59:48) Federal Elections Cmsn Now Without a Quorum (1:10:46) What's Goin' On in the Fox Cities this Weekend (1:16:51) Sound Off on Accommodations, Opioids, Wages (1:26:52) The Takeaway: The Long-Term Solution

Social media companies are fighting on all front now with Democrats and Republicans united in the quest to curb their growth and influence. The GOP mostly sees a freedom of speech problem, the Democrats see a privacy and monopoly issue. Then there's the #FightFor15, which has gone totally mainstream in Democratic politics. Would a federal raise be good for all Americans?  John Kristof and Rob Winterton of Young Voices joined the podcast to weigh in. Follow them on Twitter @RobPWJ and @JMKristof  

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  Fun fact: the profit margin for most businesses is about 8 percent. When you’re talking about categories like restaurants and retail stores, that margin drops to around 2 percent. Yet, some people still seem to believe that all companies are perfectly capable of simply absorbing dramatic increases in their operating costs—namely, labor—with no changes in behavior by these companies. Artificially inflating labor costs, as in the form of minimum wage increases, will not lead to decreased hours, lay-offs, deferred hiring, decreases in benefits, or increased prices for consumers because… reasons. And if you voice disagreement with any of these beliefs, then you must just hate the poor or other ad hominem claims. But who really “hates” the poor based on actual policy outcomes, the #FightFor15 crowd or those who oppose minimum wage hikes? Join Antony Davies and James Harrigan as they dig into this and more on this week’s episode of Words and Numbers. Quick hits AOC ruffles feathers Lyft offers free rides to shelters Foolishness of the week Seeing racism where it’s not Topic of the week: “You Just Hate the Poor!” and Other Minimum Wage Misunderstandings Analysis of Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania Census data on household incomes Bureau of Labor Statistics data on minimum wage workers A $15 minimum wage hurts workers Join the conversation Antony Davies on Twitter James R. Harrigan on Twitter Antony Davies on Minds.com James R. Harrigan on Minds.com Words & Numbers Backstage Let us know what you think at wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com  

Laura talks to SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry (of the Service Employees) and labor journalist Sarah Jaffe about worker wins, challenges, and some new models for organizing. Then, a conversation with Palak Shah and Michelle Miller on a new online platform that's helping labor activists cooperate and win. Music: "Everyday People" by Groove Collective, released on Kufala Records.   Support the show by becoming a member via our Patreon campaign.

As we approach Labor Day, this week's episode talks about the labor movement. First we talk with Dan Montgomery about the status of teachers in Illinois. Then we talk to Terry Nelson about the fight to keep Missouri among the few pro-union midwestern states. And we catch up with Josh Fox to find to learn about the #Fightfor15 movement.

It’s being reported that Donald Trump only receives one intelligence briefing a week, while his Vice President-Elect Mike Pence, is receiving as many as six briefings a week. Yep, Pence will be our behind-the-scenes President. Also, The Intercept’s Zaid Jilani joins us to talk about a handful of folks who were #ImWithHer, but are now advising the Trump transition team. Heads they win, tails we lose.Plus, it’s Friday so we’ve got another segment of the Garbage Can ready for you. We have bad takes on the Fight for Fifteen, government ethics, fake news, and Ohio’s draconian anti-choice legislation. And only one of the bad takers will end up in the can. Stick around, you won’t want to miss who takes the plunge.

It’s being reported that Donald Trump only receives one intelligence briefing a week, while his Vice President-Elect Mike Pence, is receiving as many as six briefings a week. Yep, Pence will be our behind-the-scenes President. Also, The Intercept’s Zaid Jilani joins us to talk about a handful of folks who were #ImWithHer, but are now advising the Trump transition team. Heads they win, tails we lose.Plus, it’s Friday so we’ve got another segment of the Garbage Can ready for you. We have bad takes on the Fight for Fifteen, government ethics, fake news, and Ohio’s draconian anti-choice legislation. And only one of the bad takers will end up in the can. Stick around, you won’t want to miss who takes the plunge.

The Carl’s Jr.-Hardees debate that has been raging on this show isn’t going anywhere. Donald Trump looks set to name the grease-peddler’s CEO, Andrew Puzder, to Labor Secretary. We’re gonna have a fast food guy enforcing workplace laws.Then, we take the long view of recent environmental victories: blows against the Keystone XL, Sandpiper, and Dakota Access pipelines. Journalist Steve Horn from DeSmogBlog joins us to preview the green fights on the horizon, including battles on turf that we thought we already won.Also, sticking with the conversation on Green issues….we Drill Baby, Drill into Trump’s team on environmental regulations, or the impending lack thereof. Naomi Lachance from the Intercept drops by to talk about Trump’s EPA pick and more. And we tune into Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid’s final speech, which included a glimpse into his social life.

The Carl’s Jr.-Hardees debate that has been raging on this show isn’t going anywhere. Donald Trump looks set to name the grease-peddler’s CEO, Andrew Puzder, to Labor Secretary. We’re gonna have a fast food guy enforcing workplace laws.Then, we take the long view of recent environmental victories: blows against the Keystone XL, Sandpiper, and Dakota Access pipelines. Journalist Steve Horn from DeSmogBlog joins us to preview the green fights on the horizon, including battles on turf that we thought we already won.Also, sticking with the conversation on Green issues….we Drill Baby, Drill into Trump’s team on environmental regulations, or the impending lack thereof. Naomi Lachance from the Intercept drops by to talk about Trump’s EPA pick and more. And we tune into Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid’s final speech, which included a glimpse into his social life.

President-Elect Donald Trump’s early morning tweets have people concerned he is planning to crack down on the First Amendment with regard to flag burning. Unfortunately, his troubling ideas have long been political consensus in Washington. The Trump Era is starting to resemble the Reagan era in more ways than one. A bunch of far-right lunatics have started a Satanic Ritual Panic, and are targeting a Pizza Place in Northwest DC, with their venom. DCist Associate Editor Rachel Kurzius brings us up to speed. Also, Trump said during the campaign that wages are too high. Well, the Fight for 15 is ready to convince him otherwise. Today marked the first major labor actions since Trump was elected to call for a 15 dollar an hour minimum wage. We’ll have that story in our People’s Bulletin. And finally, Trump’s narrative of being opposed to the Iraq War is looking more and more obscene, now that he’s putting together his cabinet. Democratic Lawmakers are calling him out on this. Sadly, only four of them.

President-Elect Donald Trump’s early morning tweets have people concerned he is planning to crack down on the First Amendment with regard to flag burning. Unfortunately, his troubling ideas have long been political consensus in Washington. The Trump Era is starting to resemble the Reagan era in more ways than one. A bunch of far-right lunatics have started a Satanic Ritual Panic, and are targeting a Pizza Place in Northwest DC, with their venom. DCist Associate Editor Rachel Kurzius brings us up to speed. Also, Trump said during the campaign that wages are too high. Well, the Fight for 15 is ready to convince him otherwise. Today marked the first major labor actions since Trump was elected to call for a 15 dollar an hour minimum wage. We’ll have that story in our People’s Bulletin. And finally, Trump’s narrative of being opposed to the Iraq War is looking more and more obscene, now that he’s putting together his cabinet. Democratic Lawmakers are calling him out on this. Sadly, only four of them.

We put on our flannel shirts and keds, and talk about how to improve our democracy with former Nirvana bassist, and now Chairman of the Board at FairVote, Krist Novoselic. And, neo-nazis descended on DC over the weekend. But they were met in the streets by anti-fascists. Also, the most prominent Respectable Republican on Trump’s team has no problem parroting far-right talking points. Reince Priebus might have been the Yacht Club’s towel boy for years, but he apparently has no trouble fitting in with GOP extremists.

We put on our flannel shirts and keds, and talk about how to improve our democracy with former Nirvana bassist, and now Chairman of the Board at FairVote, Krist Novoselic. And, neo-nazis descended on DC over the weekend. But they were met in the streets by anti-fascists. Also, the most prominent Respectable Republican on Trump’s team has no problem parroting far-right talking points. Reince Priebus might have been the Yacht Club’s towel boy for years, but he apparently has no trouble fitting in with GOP extremists.

The two Sams try to bite their tongue, and not say, “I told you so,” upon news that Trump defeated Clinton in an historic election Tuesday night.Also, Our first post-election People’s Bulletin features crucial economic news. Markets are reacting to Trump’s victorious message against “the rigged system.” Investors think this means high profits for banks, pharmaceutical companies, weapons manufacturers and the Private Prison industry.And one way to deal with the Trump presidencies is to just get really high. Luckily a lot of states can accommodate that now. We’ve got a run down of ballot measures from Tuesday night, including the ones that legalized pot. Finally, to tie up other election-related loose ends, we’ll be bringing back The Week’s national correspondent, Ryan Cooper, for a discussion on our future. Spoiler: it’s grim.

The two Sams try to bite their tongue, and not say, “I told you so,” upon news that Trump defeated Clinton in an historic election Tuesday night.Also, Our first post-election People’s Bulletin features crucial economic news. Markets are reacting to Trump’s victorious message against “the rigged system.” Investors think this means high profits for banks, pharmaceutical companies, weapons manufacturers and the Private Prison industry.And one way to deal with the Trump presidencies is to just get really high. Luckily a lot of states can accommodate that now. We’ve got a run down of ballot measures from Tuesday night, including the ones that legalized pot. Finally, to tie up other election-related loose ends, we’ll be bringing back The Week’s national correspondent, Ryan Cooper, for a discussion on our future. Spoiler: it’s grim.

Donald Trump is trying to put his birther past behind him now that he’s tantalizingly close to winning the White House. The best way to do that might be by starting a new scandal. Also, what should Hillary Clinton do now that she’s losing voters to far-right Libertarian Gary Johnson. And we report on a bit of good news. Migrant farmworkers in Washington State won recognition of their union last week. We discuss it with Maru Mora Villalpando, communications coordinator of their union, Familias Unidas Por La Justicia.Finally, John Boehner is loving life right now: drinking wine, chain-smoking cigarettes and taunting his enemies on Twitter for their embarrassing failures. He’ll have less time to do that, however, now that he has taken a job as a tobacco lobbyist. At least he’s practicing what he preaches!

Donald Trump is trying to put his birther past behind him now that he’s tantalizingly close to winning the White House. The best way to do that might be by starting a new scandal. Also, what should Hillary Clinton do now that she’s losing voters to far-right Libertarian Gary Johnson. And we report on a bit of good news. Migrant farmworkers in Washington State won recognition of their union last week. We discuss it with Maru Mora Villalpando, communications coordinator of their union, Familias Unidas Por La Justicia.Finally, John Boehner is loving life right now: drinking wine, chain-smoking cigarettes and taunting his enemies on Twitter for their embarrassing failures. He’ll have less time to do that, however, now that he has taken a job as a tobacco lobbyist. At least he’s practicing what he preaches!

More hacked documents from within the Democratic Party were released by Guccifer 2.0. The latest batch includes a memo informing Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) staff how to handle the Black Lives Matter movement. Depressingly, it informs staff to not endorse any specific policy situations called for by the civil rights group. And Americans view labor unions more positively. That’s good news for non-union workers who, according to a study, would see their pay increase if more Americans were unionized. We talk with one of the co-authors of that study, Washington University Sociologist Jake Rosenfeld.Finally, the Fifteenth anniversary of 9/11 is around the corner. And--just in time for it--President Obama extended the State of Emergency declared by George W. Bush in September 2001. We discuss the extension in a Classified Session.

More hacked documents from within the Democratic Party were released by Guccifer 2.0. The latest batch includes a memo informing Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) staff how to handle the Black Lives Matter movement. Depressingly, it informs staff to not endorse any specific policy situations called for by the civil rights group. And Americans view labor unions more positively. That’s good news for non-union workers who, according to a study, would see their pay increase if more Americans were unionized. We talk with one of the co-authors of that study, Washington University Sociologist Jake Rosenfeld.Finally, the Fifteenth anniversary of 9/11 is around the corner. And--just in time for it--President Obama extended the State of Emergency declared by George W. Bush in September 2001. We discuss the extension in a Classified Session.

Bad day Thursday, if you were an investor in private prisons. The Justice Department said that it is looking to phase-out the use of for-profit correctional facilities. Will it make a dent in the prison industrial complex? Either way, prison corporations saw their stocks plummet and we’re loving it.Also, Breitbart political report Neil McCabe is in studio to discuss what’s next for the Trump campaign after the leadership team shake up this week.And, Electronic Intifada’s Rania Khalek joins us to talk NeoMcCarythism, and then sticks around to throw someone in the garbage can.

Bad day Thursday, if you were an investor in private prisons. The Justice Department said that it is looking to phase-out the use of for-profit correctional facilities. Will it make a dent in the prison industrial complex? Either way, prison corporations saw their stocks plummet and we’re loving it.Also, Breitbart political report Neil McCabe is in studio to discuss what’s next for the Trump campaign after the leadership team shake up this week.And, Electronic Intifada’s Rania Khalek joins us to talk NeoMcCarythism, and then sticks around to throw someone in the garbage can.

Edition #1035 Today we take a look at some of the ways that low wages hurts everyone and why the arguments for keeping them low just don’t hold water Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On the Hill Ch. 2: Act 1: Chase Bank tries to get some good PR out of a tiny raise for workers - CounterSpin (@FAIRmediawatch) - Air Date 7-15-16 Ch. 3: Song 1: Minimum Wage - Fenix TX Ch. 4: Act 2: Wendy's Wants to Automate Stores "Because of $15/Hour Minimum Wage Increase" - @DavidPakmanShow - Air Date: 05-20-16 Ch. 5: Song 2: Minimum Wage - The Busboys Ch. 6: Act 3: Burger King Workers in Denmark Make $20 an Hour! - Thom Hartmann - Air Date: 01-16-16 Ch. 7: Song 3: Minimum Wage - Kevin Sandbloom Ch. 8: Act 4: .@NickHanauer on what's wrong with our upside down economic policies - @theLFshow w @GRITlaura Flanders - Air Date 5-13-16 Ch. 9: Song 4: Minimum Wage - Romain Virgo Ch. 10: Act 5: McDonald’s To Slightly Increase Wages - @theyoungturks - Air Date: 04-16-16 Ch. 11: Song 5: Minimum Wage - Bob Rivers Ch. 12: Act 6: How Walmart Leeches Off of Government & Creates Customers from Employees - @DavidPakmanShow - Air Date: 03-18-16 Ch. 13: Song 6: Minimum Wage - The Closet Monsters Ch. 14: Act 7: Even Conservative David Cameron Gets it, Raise the Minimum Wage! - @Thom_Hartmann - Air Date: 04-23-16 Ch. 15: Song 7: Minimum Wage - The Expendables Ch. 16: Act 8: Join the Fight for a Living Wage via @Fightfor15 and @GoodJobsNation - Best of the Left Activism - 8:12:16, 7.35 PM Ch. 17: Song 8: This Fickle World - Theo Bard Ch. 18: Act 9: Raise wages, kill jobs? - The Other Washington - Air Date 5-9-16 Ch. 19: Final comments on the zen of collective blame Closing Music: Here We Are - Everyone's in Everyone TAKE ACTION: Sign up with Fight for 15 and sign their petition for a $15 minimum wage Sign up with Good Jobs Nation and co-sign the call for the Model Employer Executive Order   GET INVOLVED: The Next System Project   Jobs With Justice  National Employment Law Project Action   EDUCATE YOURSELF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOqtl53V3JI  Read "Fighting for a Living Wage" by Stephanie Luce Minimum Wage Crusaders Are Holding A Convention To Talk About Racism (Washington Post)  Bernie Sanders Scores Big Wins with Democratic Platform (MSNBC)  Fight for 15 to Hold First Ever Nationwide Convention (Fight for 15) Our voice is being heard in the Fight for $15 (SEIU)  Written by BOTL social media/activism director Amanda Hoffman Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!

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Welcome to Independent Underground Radio LIVE (IURL) - MICHIGAN'S TOP POLITICO PODCAST. The #1 Progressive Independent Left Politico Talk Show on the Blog Talk Radio Network! Period! Our show airs Tuesday & Thursday from 9-11pm ET. On Today's Show: We will talk about the Democratic Debate! Specifically, did Bernie Sanders show he's Ready, Willing and Able to Take Hillary Corporation Clinton to the mat, and how Martin O' Malley is now a viable V.P. Alternative for Bernie. The S.E.I.U. or known as Service Employees International Union has threw its membership and the so-called #FightFor15 movement under the bus after announcing their support of Corporate Hillary today. Tune in as Monica RW calls them out! Finally, has the Corporate MSM Obsessed Enough on Paris Yet? Yes, they have while other tragedies have happened around the world they ignored like the 143 people murdered by terrorist in Kenya earlier this year.  And Much, Much More. #TUNEIN #CALLIN Host Monica RW is an owner/writer for the popular Independent Underground News website, media consultant for ROJS Media LLC, a experienced grassroots and elected local political leader, and brings her researched Independent opinions to the political issues of the day. With Our FIFTH YEAR on Blog Talk Radio, syndicated by Tune In, Stitcher, Soundcloud, iTunes, Learn Out Loud and Player FM Networks, Independent Underground Radio LIVE (IURL) have received over 2.0 Million downloads since 2010!! Call into the show with your thoughts and opinions at 347-934-0185 or tweet us @IUNewsTalk. Join Us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iunewstalk Become our latest Facebook Fan: http://www.facebook.com/rojsradiolive

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AUA PODCAST EPISODe 21   In this episode of the #AUAPodcast Ricky & Cherelle spent so long on the recent events on the #TheMoreYouKnow2k15 that we’re doing a two-parter with episode 22 being the follow up. The two discuss the #BaltimoreUprising, #NatashaMcKenna, #DocFix, #FightFor15 & much more! Rashanii (@rashanii) of the Single Simulcast (@SingleSimulcast) talks about “sharks” in his #AngryBlackGuy segment “When Shit Hits The Fan.”   Episode 21 Show Notes   1. Intro Theme - It’s On Again by Kendrick Lamar & Alicia Keys 2.  #FreddieGray, #BaltimoreUprising & #BlackLivesMatter 10,000 Strong Peacefully Protest In Downtown Baltimore, Media Only Reports The Violence & Arrest of Dozens http://blackwestchester.com/2015/04/27/10000-peacefully-protest-bmore/ Union lawyer: Freddie Gray wasn't wearing seat belt in police van http://www.cbsnews.com/news/freddie-gray-death-2-arrested-as-baltimore-police-protests-continue/ 3. #NatashaMcKenna Woman Tasered to Death by Deputies While She was Cuffed, Shackled, and Maskedhttp://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/woman-tasered-death-deputies-while-she-was-cuffed-shackled-and-masked  4. #AngryBlackGuy “Sharks aka When Shit Hits The Fan” 5. Estate Tax House Passes Bill to Repeal Estate Tax - WSJ http://www.wsj.com/articles/house-passes-bill-to-repeal-estate-tax-1429205647 6. #DocFix Congress approves formula fixing Medicare doctors pay http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0N523O20150415 7. #FightFor15 USA TODAY:  Fast-food workers protest for a higher minimum wage http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2015/04/15/fast-food-workers-protest-for-a-higher-minimum-wage/25809537/ 8. Loretta Lynch Loretta Lynch Sworn in as New US attorney General http://www.afro.com/loretta-lynch-sworn-in-as-new-us-attorney-general/ 9. Outro - It’s On Again by Kendrick Lamar & Alicia Keys Produced by Ricky Hinds & Cherelle Kay Edited by Ricky Hinds  

Nicole talks about the fight for higher wages in Chicago via Fightfor15 with Elizabeth Parisian of Stand Up! Chicago. Zack Green of UniteBlue tells about the new twitter group to connect the left. And Bill McKibben talks about this weekend's Forward on Climate rally in DC.