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Margaret talks with Raechel Anne Jolie about labor organizing among sex workers in the United States Sources: https://www.scirp.org/pdf/WJA20120300010_83173531.pdfhttps://www.nswp.org/sites/default/files/guide_to_legal_models_english_prf04.pdfhttps://www.nswp.org/sites/default/files/Swedish%20Model%20Advocacy%20Toolkit%20Community%20Guide%2C%20NSWP%20-%20November%202015.pdfhttps://decriminalizesex.work/Nevada-prostitution-laws/https://torontosun.com/news/world/nevada-brothel-sex-workers-unionize-fighthttps://thenevadaindependent.com/article/sex-workers-at-pahrump-brothel-are-unionizing-alleging-unfair-contracts-and-conditionshttps://visualfoodie.com/exploring-the-complete-history-of-sheris-ranch/https://archive.org/details/lightsshadesinsa00lloy/page/n3/mode/2uphttps://californiacrossings.com/barbary-coast-trail/https://historycooperative.org/who-invented-porn/https://www.cracked.com/article_43541_the-5-oldest-porn-films-on-planet-earth.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20090916051409/http://www.lustyladysf.com/history.htmlhttps://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=152594https://web.archive.org/web/20061005154719/http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/02/BAGOPLGGTB1.DTLhttps://archive.iww.org/node/2897/https://www.foundsf.org/Lusty_Lady_and_Sex_Worker_Powerhttps://avn.com/news/video/unionized-dancer-owned-peep-show-shutters-on-labor-day-133704https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2409590/The-Lusty-Lady-San-Francisco-closes-End-road-Americas-unionized-worker-run-strip-club.htmlhttps://www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-lusty-lady-led-the-charge-will-todays-sex-workers-follow/article_c6b28854-50a1-11ed-a50b-6729f88abb39.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/17/star-garden-us-only-unionized-strippershttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12599325/Americas-unionized-strip-club-two-decades-Star-Garden-North-Hollywood-REOPENS-nine-months-firing-dozen-dancers-refused-work-without-better-pay-filing-bankruptcy-shutting-down.htmlhttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/America%27s+Forgotten+Slaves%3a+The+Chinese+Tragedy.-a0842208018See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are students formed into faithful future pastors and deaconesses at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis? The Rev. Dr. Jason Lane (Associate Professor of Historical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) and the Rev. Dr. Peter Nafzger (Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about what they love about their work at Concordia Seminary, their areas of theological expertise and why they were drawn to those areas, how these branches of theology intersect for seminary students, the classes that fall under each branch of theology, how their areas of expertise are important in the forming of future pastors and deaconesses, how students are fed spiritually on campus, and the students' academic and social experience on campus. Learn more about formation at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis by visiting csl.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. In our next look at the game mechanics for Civilization V we examine a new feature in Civilization 5, City-States. These are independent cities controlled by the computer that are also players to some degree in the game, and you can interact with them. And they are key to winning a Diplomatic Victory. Playing Civilization V, Part 9 - City States This was a newly introduced feature in Civ 5, and they play an important role in the game. They represent the small countries that are not running the world. They do not produce Settlers, so they do not expand beyond the one city, though that city can, and will expand its borders in a similar way to how your cities can grow. They do not start with a military unit, but they can produce military units and defend themselves. They can also build buildings in the city, but not Wonders. They do have a single vote each in the World Congress (or later the United Nations), making them a key to a Diplomatic victory. City States start out neutral with regards to the players, but your interactions with them can affect how they feel about you. For example, if you send units through their territory they will get hostile, but if you give them gifts they will get friendly. And if you wish you can go to war with them and take them over. This will affect your diplomatic relations with other players and other city states, but if you have decided on a war of conquest as your victory type, that won't matter to you, right? As mentioned, if you want to go for a Diplomatic victory you want to be allied with as many of them as possible to get their votes in the World Congress or the United Nations. But even if you don't need their votes, there are other benefits from friendly relations. There are two levels to friendly relations: Friendly, and Allied, and the benefits get better as the relations improve. City State Types With the expansions there are 5 types of City State: Militaristic, Maritime, Cultured, Mercantile, and Religious. The benefits you get are: Militaristic – If you are friends the city state will periodically gift you a unit, which will appear in your city which is closest to the city state. If you are allies the units will show up more often. Maritime – If you are friends they will add two food to your Capital city. If you are allies they will add one more food to every city you have. Cultured city states share their culture with you, at one rate if you are friends and at double the rate if you are allies. Mercantile city states give you an added 3 Happiness when you are friends. If you are allies you keep the added happiness, but in addition get access to a luxury resource that cannot be obtained any other way, and that also adds Happiness. Religious city states give you a one-time bonus of Faith when you first meet them, then provide added Faith per turn. Note that Cultured and Religious city states increase the amount of Culture or Faith they provide with each new era, so the earlier you develop your relations with them the better the benefit. Managing Relations With City States There is a mechanism in the game which keeps track of points to define your relations with city states. On this numerical scale, Neutral has a value of 0, Friendly 30 or above, and Allied 60 or above. In the other direction, once you go into negative numbers they become Angry, if if you go negative enough it becomes War. A city state can only ever have one ally. If only one player has more than 60 influence points, that player will become the patron of the city state and they will ally to that player. If two or more players have more than 60 influence points, the player with the most points gets the ally. As the game goes on, you may get a message that a city state you had as an ally has suddenly allied to someone else. This is the result of the other player gaining influence points in some way, often by gifts. You can also gain influence points by promising to protect a city state, but do this with your eyes open. If you do not follow through on your promise it will enrage the city state and you will lose a lot of influence with them. Your influence with a city state has a natural resting point at 0, or Neutral. That means that barring other factors, a positive number will fall over time, and a negative number will rise over time. So if you sent one of your units through their territory they will be angry for a period, but if nothing else happens they will return to Neutral. But on the other side, you don't stay allied with them forever unless you find ways to keep adding influence points. One way is to eliminate barbarian camps near to the city state. In fact, this is one exception to the rule about sending units through their territory. If you are doing it to attack the barbarians, you are seen as a protector, not an invader, and there is no penalty. Another way to gain influence is by completing a quest from a city state. Each city state you are in contact with will periodically give you a quest, and if you fulfill it you will gain influence points. This can include killing a barbarian camp or killing nearby barbarian units (though you can do that at any time, you don't need a quest). Some others include acquiring a Great Person of a certain kind, building a certain World Wonder, bullying another city state, finding a Natural Wonder, and so on. You do not need to fulfill a quest. For example, if your strategy calls for allying with other city states, you might want to pass on bullying another city state. There is no penalty for not fulfilling a quest, just a bonus when you do fulfill one. Another way to gain influence is with gifts. The most effective is Gold, and one large sum is more effective than several small ones. For a Diplomatic victory strategy, you should plan on having a large Treasury as you approach the end game so that you can buy allies in time for the crucial vote. You can also gain a small amount of influence points by gifting units. I make it a practice to do this whenever I have units that I don't want any longer. These could be obsolete units that have no upgrade path, for instance. I don't want to pay maintenance on them as that is a drain on my Treasury, and I could just delete them, but gifting them to a city state gives me a small amount of influence. Another way to get a big jump in your influence with a city state is to capture and then a return one of their Workers. Most often this happens when a barbarian has captured the Worker, and then you capture it. You have the option of keeping the Worker for yourself, and in the early game I would probably do that because the Worker is so valuable. But at a certain point I have enough Workers, and getting the 45 influence points for returning it starts to be more effective. Remember that you have to keep earning influence points to keep up your relations, so even if you get an ally of a city state for a few turns. it will naturally decay back to Neutral. By around the middle of the game if you playing well you can start to invest the resources needed to maintain your relationships. City States and War If you are allied with a city state and you get into a war with another player, a city state you are allied with will join you in the war. Of course, the same is true for the other player, so the war between the two players could also involve 3-4 city states dragged in as allies. You cannot make peace with a city state while it is allied to a player you are at war with. You have to first make peace with that player (or wipe them out if that suits you). However, if you can get more influence with that city state and supplant the other player you can get that city state to ally with you can turn around and attack your enemy. Generally a large cash gift can do this, once again showing the utility of a fat Treasury. Exploration You cannot have diplomatic relations with a city state you haven't met, so this reinforces the idea that you have to explore the map as soon as possible. Of course, you have to balance this with other priorities, such as expanding your cities and defending them, but finding the right balance is what all the Civilization games are about. On most maps this means you should be giving some attention to developing your naval power and technologies. There seems to be a bias to city states being coastal, and in many cases they are on small islands. Of course there are a number of motivations for exploring the map. First of all, you need intelligence of what you are up against with the other players. And unless you are on a very large land mass, you will want to find added lands for settlement. Finding Natural Wonders adds to Happiness in your Empire, so finding them all is important. And last, the unexplored sections of the map have a strong tendency to spawn barbarian units against you. Early on you cannot traverse Ocean tiles and need to stick to Coastal tiles. The unit here is the Trireme, which you can build once you discover Sailing. I will usually build 1-2 Triremes in a coastal city to go around the coast of the land mass I am on and scout out the situation. If another land mass or island is sufficiently close I can cross to it without entering an Ocean tile and extend my exploration. But to really explore the whole map you need to get to Caravels. This Renaissance Era unit becomes available when you discover Astronomy, and is essentially a naval scouting unit. It can enter Ocean tiles. Links: https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/City-state_(Civ5) https://civ-5-cbp.fandom.com/wiki/Detailed_Guide_to_Diplomacy https://www.palain.com/gaming/civilization-v/playing-civilization-v-part-9/ Provide feedback on this episode.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Manitoba. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.The Province of Manitoba selected potential PNP nominees under Skilled Worker Manitoba on February 26, 2026.Information DATA of this pick:Total selections made in PNP this year: 11237Total remaining PNP quota available: 80263Total remaining MB quota available: 11065Additional Information of this pick:This pick accounted for 0.08 percent of the PNP quota this year.This pick accounted for 0.64 percent of the MB quota this year.Manitoba has conducted its latest Provincial Nominee Program draw, Round 265, with the Lowest CRS/Provincial Score: Not Applicable.You can always access past news from the Province of Manitoba by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/mb/. Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

Leslie speaks with Alex Rias, Director of Civil, Women's, and Human Rights at the AFL-CIO, about growing threats to civil rights protections and what they mean for working people. From the weakening of labor enforcement agencies and voting rights challenges to the criminalization of protest and attacks on workplace protections, Rias explains how civil rights and labor rights have always been interconnected. He also discusses how unions are responding—organizing more workers, defending workplace rights in the courts, and building diverse worker power to protect democracy and economic opportunity. The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO.  

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Leslie speaks with Alex Rias, Director of Civil, Women's, and Human Rights at the AFL-CIO, about growing threats to civil rights protections and what they mean for working people. From the weakening of labor enforcement agencies and voting rights challenges to the criminalization of protest and attacks on workplace protections, Rias explains how civil rights and labor rights have always been interconnected. He also discusses how unions are responding—organizing more workers, defending workplace rights in the courts, and building diverse worker power to protect democracy and economic opportunity. The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO.  

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Election offices are heading into 2026 with real pressure on staffing, administration, and public confidence. New proposals at the federal level could add to the workload as local officials prepare for a complex election cycle. We break down the biggest challenges with Donald Palmer, Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we welcomed guest pastor Ryan Johnston. He continued working through 2 Timothy with us and encouraged us to be diligent in presenting ourselves as one approved by God, to guard ourselves against deception, and to stand firm in the faith. He shared with us what it means to be an approved worker who needs not be ashamed. Ryan also shares that this passage in 2 Timothy warns against irreverent and empty speech and how such untruth can spread and damage the body of a church. Finally, Ryan encouraged us to stand firm in the faith. He reminded us to call on the Lord and turn from wickedness by saying two things. 1. I love you, Lord, and 2. I don't want to sin against you.This sermon is from 3/1/2026

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Dr. Friday explains how gig workers and freelancers now face tighter reporting under Forms 1099-K and 1099-NEC. She also highlights self-employment tax exposure and why estimated payments matter to avoid penalties. Transcript G’day, I’m Dr. Friday, president of Dr. Friday’s Tax and Financial Firm. To get more info, go to www.drfriday.com. This is a one-minute moment. Gig workers and freelancers face increased tax reporting requirements as the platform economy expands with Form 1099-K and Form 1099-NEC. In 2025, enforcement efforts focus on accurate income reporting. Many gig workers are newly exposed to self-employment tax, and they’re not sure exactly how they’re supposed to be doing it, especially paying estimated tax. Understanding current gig economy tax rules is essential to avoid penalties, and that includes making estimated tax payments. If you need help doing taxes, or maybe you just got some love letters and you’re like, I have no idea what the IRS is talking about, give our office a call, 615-367-0819. You can catch the Dr. Friday Call-in Show live every Saturday afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m. right here on 99.7 WTN.

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Real solutions for Alberta workers from the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL). Episode 2 of the Worker Agenda looks at DEMOCRACY.  Gil McGowan and Cori Longo of the AFL and Mandy Lamoureux, president of CUPE Local 3550, join Omar Mouallem to discuss the authoritarian threat of the Alberta separatist movement, how unions are a vital safeguard for democracy, and much more! The Worker Agenda is brought to you by the unions of the Alberta Federation of Labour. Follow the Worker Agenda at: https://workeragenda.ca/ Ask your MLA to make the Worker Agenda THE Agenda for the province https://workeragenda.ca/get-involved/  Join Fight Back Now!  https://fightbacknow.ca/   Follow AFL Media: https://www.youtube.com/@ABFedLabour/videos Follow the AFL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABFedLabour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abfedlabour/  X (Twitter): https://x.com/ABFedLabour  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alberta-federation-of-labour/ Follow the AFL and sign up for AFL News: https://afl.org/*

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Welcome to the Friday, February 27th edition of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, where we cover the latest developments in the global logistics and shipping world. We start by discussing the significant leadership transition at Ocean Network Express, as founding CEO Jeremy Nixon prepares to step down from his executive duties. Next, we cover the retail sector, where a massive $100 million settlement from Walmart aims to resolve federal and state lawsuits regarding delivery driver compensation. The company faced allegations of systematically deceiving its app-based gig economy workers about the actual base pay and tips they would receive for their services. Finally, we look into how stricter driving enforcement in New York State could quickly lead to license suspensions and operational disruptions for commercial carriers traversing major freight corridors. Be sure to tune in at noon Eastern for a new episode of What the Truck with Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent on FreightWaves TV. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do church work students experience at Concordia University, Irvine? The Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer (Associate Professor of Theology and Bioethics, Concordia University, Irvine) and the Rev. Dr. Paul Elliott (Professor of Theology, Christ College, Concordia University, Irvine) join Andy and Sarah to talk about what they love about their work at Concordia University, Irvine, what drew them to their areas of expertise and how these areas of expertise help form students, what students can expect academically and socially at Concordia Irvine, how students are fed spiritually, and what makes CUI a unique place for church worker formation. Learn more about Concordia University, Irvine at cui.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Welcome to the Friday, February 27th edition of the FreightWaves Morning Minute, where we cover the latest developments in the global logistics and shipping world. We start by discussing the significant leadership transition at Ocean Network Express, as founding CEO Jeremy Nixon prepares to step down from his executive duties. Next, we cover the retail sector, where a massive $100 million settlement from Walmart aims to resolve federal and state lawsuits regarding delivery driver compensation. The company faced allegations of systematically deceiving its app-based gig economy workers about the actual base pay and tips they would receive for their services. Finally, we look into how stricter driving enforcement in New York State could quickly lead to license suspensions and operational disruptions for commercial carriers traversing major freight corridors. Be sure to tune in at noon Eastern for a new episode of What the Truck with Malcolm Harris and Michael Vincent on FreightWaves TV. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A public sector worker is facing disciplinary action for refusing to use a new colleague's they/them pronouns — and Jay says it's “bullshit” and a “disgrace”. Adrian and Jeremy ask: in a workplace, is it basic respect… or forced ideology? Live callers explode the lines. Some say they'd “lose my job first”, call it delusion and bad grammar, and even argue they wouldn't hire someone who uses they/them. Others say work policies are about professionalism, not personal beliefs, and that it's no different to respecting a name. Plus: another Opinions Matter travel mug giveaway question at the end.

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Show Notes: In this conversation, Tyler and Luke discuss healthy practices for church workers entering new cultures, particularly during their first few calls in ministry. They share personal experiences and […]

Bruce Bruce joins Adam to discuss how growing up in a rough neighborhood shaped his sense of humor as well as managing a day job when he first started comedy. They get into Evander Holyfield's lost Gold Medal, house size, and how he never backed down from Mike Tyson. They conclude by talking about Quentin Tarantino's fearless writing and directing style. Be sure to check out Bruce Bruce's Netflix special which debuts on March 3rd! News Stories Covered: Trans Minnesota Dem bizarrely argues ‘queer' kids need access to porn sites for ‘educational' reasons, Somali community in MN demanding reparations over “ICE trauma”, Mamdani blasted for requiring 5 forms of ID to shovel snow while DSA opposes voter ID, Man Shot and Killed at Mar-a-LagoFOR MORE WITH BRUCE BRUCE:STANDUP SPECIAL: ‘I Ain't Playin'Available on Netflix March 3LIVE DATE:Liberty Funny Bone- Liberty Township, OH- Feb 27/28WEBSITE: Bruce-Bruce.comINSTAGRAM: @mybrucebruceFOR MORE WITH MIKE DAWSON:INSTAGRAM: @dawsangelesLIVE SHOWS: February 27 - Dallas, TX (2 shows)February 28 - Dallas, TX (2 shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHomes.comoreillyauto.com/adamLimited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code [ADAM15] at huel.com/[ADAM15]. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Pluto.tvSIMPLISAFE.COM/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Evan and Bill are joined by the folks from the Worker's Lit podcast to talk about the 2025 film "The Running Man," directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, Josh Brolin, and Michael Cera. With a special appearance by Lee Pace. This episode is part two of our collaboration with Worker's Lit covering a book and the movie based on it, in this case the Stephen King novel by the same name. During the episode we discuss how much more capably Wright and Powell portray class consciousness than King, note how the movie improved on the book, and remained loyal to it by having a less than satisfying ending.Check out the episode we did with Worker's Lit here!Guest LinksOfficial WebsiteWorker's Lit on InstagramWorker's Lit on YouTubeLeft of the Projector LinksOfficial WebsiteLeft of the Projector on InstagramLeft of the Projector on PatreonLeft of the Projector on ThreadlessHost LinksEvan's LetterboxdBill's InstagramBill's LetterboxdWard's InstagramWard's Letterboxd

The labor movement is shifting from a defensive crouch to a bold offensive strategy. On today's episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast, we welcome two major voices in the labor movement to discuss the data behind the union resurgence and the legislative fight for worker safety. Segment 1: The Resurgence of American Unions Dave Kamper, Senior Strategist for the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), joins the show to discuss his new book, Who's Got the Power? The Resurgence of American Unions. Kamper explains how the pandemic served as a catalyst for worker demands and why Gen Z is leading the charge in organizing. Key Topics: Why EPI research is critical for labor's moral and economic case, the rise of "Solidarity Standards," and how Central Labor Councils are coordinating resource-heavy wins. Segment 2: Securing the Skies and the Streets Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of the AFL-CIO, outlines a three-front legislative agenda focused on safety as infrastructure. Key Topics: The ROTOR Act and preventing aviation collisions, the RIDER Safety Act to combat rising assaults on transit workers, and the urgent need for federal safety standards for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) to protect both public safety and American jobs. Go Behind the Scenes of the Labor Movement. Every victory at the bargaining table starts with workers standing together. From the shop floor to the statehouse, hear how activists are fighting for better wages, safer conditions, and a stronger future. Subscribe to the America's Work Force Union Podcast to get the latest interviews with the leaders and organizers building worker power across America.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Ontario. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.Ontario selected potential PNP nominees under Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker on February 18, 2026. Additional Info and News release by province:Ontario selected potential provincial nominees under Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker,On February 18, 2026, the province issued 951 invitations, with a lowest provincial score of 50.You can always access past news from the Province of Ontario by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/on/.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

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My friend Dave had me on his newly revamped gigtube channel Wright Ideas to discuss what it's been like a full-time gig worker for the last 8 years. A friend of his, who goes by the moniker "Broseph", is seriously considering quitting his W2 day job and going into full-time gig work. Dave had me on the show to bounce ideas off me and offer as much insight as I could into what being a full-time gig worker in 2026 and beyond will actually entail.NOTE: The podcast actually started about 90 minutes before I arrived. I cut out that part, but you can watch the full 3 hour show on Dave's channel here:https://www.youtube.com/live/br0FnrqvjsI?si=AVP9dfSrzECNcHAgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gigtube-podcast/donations

Today Ron Simmons unpacks the latest Epstein file fallout, listing major resignations, such as Thomas Pritzker, Larry Summers, and Morgan McSweeney, as well as the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He uses these men to warn about how “bad company ruins good morals” for both public figures and families. He then analyzes Marco Rubio's Munich Security Conference speech on Western civilization, sovereignty, and strong allies, contrasting it with AOC's bumbling on Taiwan and Marxist definition of culture. Ron then offers practical financial advice for young families and answers listener questions on raising godly kids, government assistance, marriage prep, and why Christianity is true. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(03:30) The Epstein Files(14:20) Munich Security Conference(19:40) Marco Rubio's Speech(27:00) AOC's Response(31:30) Financial Advice for Young Families(42:50) Answering Viewer Questions — Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers | Go to ⁠⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to any box of 100% American meat, and you'll save up to $500 a year! Plus, if you use code ALLIE, you'll get an additional $25 off your first order. — Related Episodes: Ep 1300 | Was the Government Shutdown a Win or Loss for Trump? | Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000748662175 Ep 1293 | Ron Simmons | Can Trump Use the Insurrection Act Against Minnesota Mayhem? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000746486355 Ep 1286 | Maduro Detained, Minnesota ICE Altercation, Can Trump Save Single-Family Homes? | Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000744608458 — Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alliebethstuckey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise: Use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"An Egyptian by birth, Abba Bessarion was initiated into the angelic life by Saint Anthony the Great. He later became a disciple of Saint Macarius, the founder of Scetis (19 Jan.), and then set out to lead the life of a wanderer, borne hither and thither by Providence like a bird by the wind. All his wealth lay in the Gospel, which he always had in his hand. Living in the open air, he patiently endured all weathers, untroubled by care for a dwelling or for clothing. Fortified by the strength of the faith, he thus remained untouched by all the passions of the flesh.   "On coming to a monastery where the brethren led the common life, he would sit weeping at the gate. A brother once offered him hospitality and asked why he was distressed. 'I cannot live under a roof, until I have regained the wealth of my house,' he replied, meaning the heavenly inheritance lost since Adam. 'I am afflicted, in danger of death every day, and without rest because of my huge misfortunes, which oblige me ever to travel on in order to finish my course.'   "He wandered for forty years without ever lying down to sleep, and he spent all of forty days and forty nights standing wide awake in a thorn bush. One winter's day, he was walking through a village when he came upon a dead man. Without hesitation, he took off his own coat and covered the body. A little further on, he gave his tunic to a poor man who was shivering in the cold. An army officer, who happened to be passing, saw the naked ascetic and wanted to know who had stripped him of his clothing. 'He did!' replied Bessarion, holding up the Gospel Book. On another occasion, he met with a poor man and, having nothing to give him in alms, he hurried to the market in order to sell his Gospel Book. On his disciple's asking him where the Book was, he replied cheerfully, 'I have sold it in obedience to the words which I never cease to hear: Go, sell what you possess and give to the poor' (Matt. 19:21).   "Through this evangelic way of life he became a chosen vessel of Grace, and God wrought many miracles through him. One day, for example, he made sea water sweet through the sign of the Cross, to quench his disciple's thirst. When the latter wanted to keep some for the remainder of the journey, he prevented him, saying, 'God is here, God is everywhere!' At another time, having stood for two weeks in prayer with hands raised to heaven, he brought about rain enough to fill a thirsty brother's coat. Then there was the time when he stopped the sun from setting until he reached the cell of an elder whom he wished to meet; and the time when he walked across the waters of a river. Through these and many other wonders wrought by the Saint, God showed, as He did with Moses, Joshua and Elias, that He grants His servants mastery even over natural phenomena. Through the power of Christ, he raised a paralytic, drove out demons and showed himself truly to be a 'god' upon the earth.   "When, having reached his goal, he was at the point of regaining that dwelling in heaven which he had sought throughout his wanderings, he said to those about him, 'The monk ought, like the cherubim, to be all eye.'   "In answer to a brother who asked what a monk living in community ought to do, he replied: 'Keep silence and do not measure yourself.' Indeed, this is how even in the midst of people one can obtain the grace of the great anchorites." (Synaxarion)

SoCal Edison updates its payout program for the Eaton Fire, but some survivors call the changes "cosmetic." Voters may decide in November if 16-year-olds and noncitizens can vote in municipal elections. A U.S. citizen detained by immigration agents in Ventura County is suing them. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

People are more important than things. And yet our lives are full of interactions with invisible strangers who make our things. Who are they? And how do we treat them? This lecture will focus on how we can dignify these strangers in the face of consumer culture, new technologies, fear, greed and the lure of convenience.Please note that the ideas expressed in this lecture do not necessarily represent the views of L'Abri Fellowship.For more resources, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over two thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

How are church work students formed at Concordia St. Paul? The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry; Director of the Pre-Seminary Program; Director of the Center for Biblical Studies; Concordia University, St. Paul) and the Rev. Dr. Mark Koschmann (Vice President of Faith and Ministry; Theology Department Chair; Chief Mission Officer; Concordia University, St. Paul) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about what they love about their vocations at CSP, how their individual areas of expertise are important in forming future church workers, the academic and social experience at CSP, how students are fed spiritually, and their wisdom for future church work students. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

This week on Recovery On-Air, we sit down with Carrie Masters, CEO of St. Joseph the Worker, whose life story is a powerful testament to resilience and forward momentum. Raised in a home impacted by addiction and hardship, Carrie faced overwhelming challenges early in life including being left to care for herself and her siblings as a teenager and becoming a single mother at 20. Rather than becoming another statistic, Carrie built an extraordinary career, rising from receptionist to Chief Operating Officer at LGE Design Build before stepping into nonprofit leadership. Today, she leads St. Joseph the Worker in empowering unhoused and low-income individuals to find stability through employment. Carrie shares how perseverance, service, and purpose shaped her journey and why simply “keeping moving forward” can change everything.

Eric Star brings a brand new game to the show! Can you tell the difference between a rage-quitting gamer and a fed-up worker just done with it all? Listen along and see how many you can guess right!"   Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarClark @justsimplyclarkFollow the Show:Instagram: @mznowtvwww.MZNOW.tvProduced at mzStudiosmzStudiosDallas.com

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Civic Leader Andy Moore and Legislative Advisor Jennifer Monies about new budget numbers for state lawmakers for the 2027 fiscal year starting in July, a fiscal impact for the House Speakers literacy legislation coming in at about $75M and Mustang Public Schools suspending 122 students for participating in I.C.E. protests.The trio also discusses the Trump Administration's Department of Justice asking Oklahoma election officials for confidential voter information and a new study showing state workers make 50% less in pay than their private sector counterparts.

The episode opens with a dramatic look at Ray J’s recent Valentine’s Day performance, where fans were shaken after seeing what appeared to be blood dripping from his eyes as he performed with a heart monitor strapped to his chest. Recent reports note that Ray J has publicly shared serious heart issues—including his heart functioning at only 25%—and footage from the show intensified concern as viewers questioned whether the moment was a medical emergency or theatrical staging. The conversation then shifts to Beyoncé facing online scrutiny after the daughter of her longtime stage manager alleged he was dismissed after more than 20 years of service and received no severance, sparking heated discussions about loyalty, worker protections, and the realities of entertainment‑industry labor dynamics. From there, the show highlights Megan Thee Stallion’s glamorous 31st birthday, where she was surprised with a baby‑blue Bentley reportedly worth around $200,000, gifted by her boyfriend Klay Thompson—an eye‑catching moment that dominated entertainment headlines and social media feeds. The episode closes on an inspiring note as Jaden Smith outlines his long‑term dream of opening a permanent building on Skid Row to provide free daily meals, a continuation of his “I Love You” initiative aimed at feeding and supporting L.A.’s unhoused community, with plans extending beyond food to job creation and community upliftment. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation then shifts to Beyoncé facing online scrutiny after the daughter of her longtime stage manager alleged he was dismissed after more than 20 years of service and received no severance, sparking heated discussions about loyalty, worker protections, and the realities of entertainment‑industry labor dynamics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Download the Episode Transcript in .pdf formatIn this episode of the Fund the People Podcast, you'll gain practical insights into how centering workers' perspectives -- and sharing power between employees and management -- can dramatically improve job quality in nonprofit organizations.Host Rusty Stahl sits down with Brianna Rogers and Rob Hope of Rework The Bay to unpack a bold funding experiment supported by the James Irvine Foundation and conducted in partnership with Jobs for the Future. Eight California nonprofits engaged frontline staff as participatory researchers to examine their own working conditions and to co-create improvements with their organizations' top executives.The results challenge assumptions. While compensation is foundational, workers most emphasized voice, transparency, shared leadership, professional growth, and healthier work boundaries as essential components of a quality job. The project surfaced five key lessons: workers can surface what truly matters; leaders grow when they listen; power must be intentionally shared; strategies must be tailored to organizational context; and job quality is an ongoing process—not a one-time fix.Through concrete examples—from four-day workweeks to anonymous feedback systems and participatory decision-making—this conversation offers nonprofit leaders and funders actionable ideas to advance shared leadership, transform funding practices, and elevate collective voice.Part of our ongoing California Voices Series, this episode is a roadmap for anyone committed to building nonprofit workplaces where staff can thrive—and where stronger internal culture leads to stronger community impact.Speaker Bios:ReWork the Bay Initiative Officer Brianna Rogers partners on ReWork's fundraising efforts and leads our systems change projects focused on building worker power, workforce training and advancing job quality. Brianna grew up in Berkeley, attended Berkeley City College where she served as one of two student delegates to the Peralta Community College District, then transferred to UC Berkeley as a first-generation, re-entry student parent, earning her bachelor's degree in Rhetoric Studies. While at UCB, Brianna developed innovative programming for the UC Berkeley's African Student Development Center and the Department of Equity and Inclusion. She went on to receive her master's degree from the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, got her start in philanthropy as a National Urban Fellow at the Andrus Family Fund in New York City. In October 2020, she joined the San Francisco Foundation's Partnership for HOPE SF team, where she worked until joining the ReWork team in 2022.ReWork the Bay Director Rob Hope is responsible for leading execution of ReWork the Bay's strategy, as well as fundraising, grantmaking, budget management and partnership building. Rob joined ReWork the Bay in October 2017, after serving as Chief Program Officer at Rubicon Programs. Prior professional experience includes all levels of workforce development direct services, program evaluation and policy analysis, and community building work. Rob has a Bachelor's in Sociology from Vassar College and a Master's in Public Policy from UC Berkeley.For more on Brianna and Rob, visit the staff page of ReWork the Bay.Links to Resources Discussed:Featured Initiative:Rework The BayJob Quality Project Report (June 2025)Project Partners:Jobs for the FutureThe PATH GroupFunding PartnerJames Irvine FoundationHost Organization:San Francisco FoundationParticipating Nonprofits Highlighted in the Episode:Canal AllianceCreating Restorative Opportunities and Programs (CROP)Related Fund the People Resources:Playlist for FTP Podcast's CA Voices SeriesReport on FTP's 2024-25 California ConveningsFTP Podcast Premium on PatreonFund the People - A Podcast with Rusty StahlFund the People WebsiteListen to this episode:This Episode on Apple PodcastsThis Episode on Spotify

Cattle industry representatives say they need more workers. They hope expanding a foreign labor program will help. Finding adequate farm labor is one of the biggest challenges producers face.

How can the labor movement overcome outdated laws and geographical silos to build true worker power? Today on the America's Work Force Union Podcast, we tackle the legislative and organizational strategies shaping the future of unions in the Midwest and the West. Segment 1: Breaking the "Double Hurdle" in Colorado Dennis Dougherty, Executive Director of the Colorado AFL-CIO, joins us to discuss the high-stakes fight for the Worker Protection Act. He explains why Colorado is the only state in the nation that forces workers to clear a second, 75% "supermajority" vote after already winning their union election. Dougherty breaks down how this "Labor Peace Act" relic allows for employer intimidation and why ending it is the federation's top priority in 2026. Segment 2: Organizing Across 11 Counties Luther Baker, President of the East Central Illinois AFL-CIO and a member of IBEW Local 601, shares the story of a major regional merger. What began as the Champaign County AFL-CIO has now expanded into a unified council covering 11 counties. Baker discusses: His path from fast food management to an IBEW apprenticeship. The role of IBEW RENEW in cultivating young leaders. Strategies for bridging the gap between building trades and public sector unions. What You'll Learn: Why the "75% rule" in Colorado is a national outlier for labor rights. How central labor councils are modernizing through regional mergers and hybrid governance. The importance of cross-union solidarity in winning first contracts.

Bee Season in Full Swing: The February 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on one of the most critical — and often overlooked — inputs in California agriculture: bees. With almond bloom underway across the Central Valley and storms rolling through the state, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dedicated much of the program to pollination, hive health, and why timing is everything during this narrow three- to four-week window. Papagni opened the show reflecting on recent rainstorms and the importance of moisture heading into peak bloom. While rain is welcome for reservoirs and soil profiles, it complicates pollination logistics. Bees don't fly in heavy rain, cold temperatures, or high winds, and muddy orchards can delay hive placement. With bloom percentages already climbing, growers without secured hives could find themselves in a tight spot. The episode featured an in-depth interview with Daniel Taran, Field Marketing Manager for BeeHero, who explained how technology is changing the pollination game. Traditionally, growers rely on a standard rate of two hives per acre. BeeHero takes a more data-driven approach, using in-hive sensors to measure colony strength and frame counts before deployment. That transparency gives growers confidence they're receiving strong, active colonies — not underperforming boxes. Taran noted that nearly every commercial beehive in the country eventually makes its way to California for almond pollination. Given the scale of the industry, even minor colony losses can tighten supply. Last year's elevated losses due to Varroa mite resistance highlighted how fragile the system can be. While conditions appear improved this season, demand remains extremely high, and theft of beehives — sometimes worth hundreds of dollars each — continues to be an issue across rural counties. The hosts also emphasized the biological side of the story. Bees are responsible for pollinating roughly one-third of the food humans consume. Worker bees live about 30 to 40 days, while queens can live several years. During bloom, bees work quickly and methodically, foraging from the closest flowers and returning repeatedly to their hive. With only one shot at pollination each season, successful bloom directly determines final yields. Beyond bees, the program also featured interviews from World Ag Expo, including Alexandra Duarte's California Senate campaign update and agronomic insights from AgroLiquid and Valent on post-rain nutrition and pest management. But pollination remained the central theme: without bees, there is no almond crop. As Papagni put it, water, labor, freight, and regulations matter — but without healthy hives in the orchard right now, nothing else counts.

He was born early in the 14th century to a family of court dignitaries in Moscow. Despite a fine education, he was not drawn to worldly success and became a monk at the age of twenty. In time Alexis was consecrated Bishop of Vladimir, then Metropolitan of Moscow, at that time the highest rank in the Russian church (which was still under the Patriarchate of Constantinople). Russia was then under the cruel domination of the Tatars. Saint Alexis traveled twice to the Golden Horde, where the Tatar Khan kept court. On his first visit (1359), he healed the Khan's wife of a blindness which had afflicted her for three years — a miracle that did much to soften the Tatars' treatment of their Russian vassals, and to preserve the liberty of the Church.   His ceaseless labors in the world did not deprive the Saint of his love for monasticism: he conferred with holy monks at every opportunity, and founded many new monasteries. As he neared the end of his life he tried without success to persuade his friend St Sergius of Radonezh (September 25) to succeed him. He reposed in peace in 1378. His incorrupt relics are venerated in the Cathedral of the Theophany in Moscow.

Macadamia nuts. Labor shortages. Volcanoes. All that might sound like econ Mad Libs, but they're all connected to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's entry into the Beige Book this month: labor shortages are hurting macadamia nut harvests in Hawaii. On today's show, we take a vacation and talk to someone on the Big Island who runs a macadamia nut farm. He calls them “mac nuts.” Related episodes: Why beef prices are so high For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy