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This podcast tracks the audio archives for the “Heartland Labor Forum” radio show. The Heartland Labor Forum is Kansas City’s only program about the workplace. It’s radio that talks back to the boss! Whether you’re a union member or your workplace isn’t organized, Heartland Labor Forum (HLF) has stories for you, guaranteed to inspire, educate, or enrage you.

Unified Government of Wyandotte County KCK Mayor/CEO Candidate Forum & Voices from the Frito-Lay Picket Line

July 21, 2021

Wyandotte County is electing a new mayor and there are a lot of contenders for the job. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, we’ll have highlights ...

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What’s the Matter with Thomas Frank?

July 13, 2021

Thomas Frank, author of What’s the Matter with Kansas, Listen Liberal, and Pity the Billionaire is in town this month visiting his Dad. He’ll be on th...

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The Latest Scam Scare: Critical Race Theory

July 6, 2021

In the past 6 months, Critical Race Theory has been at the front of a media storm of fear and misinformation about the role of racism in our history. ...

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Are One-Man Trains Comin’ Down the Track? And Help Wanted: Heartland Labor Forum Volunteers

June 29, 2021

First it was five, then it was three, then two, and now the railroad companies want only one worker running an entire train. If they get their way, th...

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Jeremy Brecher’s Updated ‘Strike’

June 21, 2021

Jeremy Brecher has written fifteen books on labor and social movements. His best seller, Strike, originally written in 1972, was just updated for its ...

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Two Women Labor Leaders: Alise Martiny and Antoinette Robinson

June 15, 2021

When you think of labor leaders, think women. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, we’ll profile two local women leaders. Alise Martiny leads the K...

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Dan McCrory, How Capitalism Killed the Middle Class and Rigged the System and New AFSCME Local 500 President Reginald Silvers

June 9, 2021

Once upon a time, you could work for one company your whole adult life, you could make a decent living, and you could buy your piece of the American D...

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How We Failed Essential Workers

June 1, 2021

As we reopen after a year of COVID, what’s happening to the so-called heroes who do essential work? This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, we’ll look...

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Missouri’s School Voucher Problem & Eric Lotke: Union Made

May 25, 2021

The attack on public education is nothing new, but recent legislation coming out of the Missouri Legislature has public school teachers fighting back....

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The Jobs Guarantee: Is Full Employment Possible?

May 16, 2021

After over a year of the pandemic and its resulting economic ruin, and as politicians now debate when to kick people off unemployment, isn’t it time t...

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