Economic Update – Socialism: Past, Present, Future – 05.06.18

Updates on critique of Uber and gig economy; WI Sen Johnson endorses inequality; Norway to pay male and female athletes same; corporations buy back their own shares; deaths of overworked Japanese; 10% NY school kids homeless; and majority of major US corporations already pay much below official 35% tax rate. Major discussion of changing economics of socialism.   Download this …

Project Censored – 04.03.18

Authors Peter Dale Scott and David Talbot join Mickey for a discussion of the now-popular phrase “deep state,”  and its implications. They also share their thoughts on the best way forward for the left in the Trump era. Peter Dale Scott is a retired diplomat and prolific author on politics and history; among his books are “Deep Politics  and the Death …

The Working Life Podcast With Jonathan Tasini – UBER & LYFT ARE BAD, BAD COMPANIES; BIG UNION WIN AT THE LATIMES! – 01.25.18

Yeah, I get it: you like Uber and Lyft because it’s the “new thing” in the app-centered corporate world. But, know this: Uber and Lyft are very bad corporate actors, stomping around the country, using right-wing, anti-consumer, anti-union tactics, to trash fundamental rights in every state—as I learn from Rebecca Smith, co-author of an incredible study about the nefarious tactics …

Expat Files – 01.05.17

#1- Beware of gringos and expats who constantly complain about everything. Yes, you will meet the occasional whiney “time vampire” gringo who craves an audience and then proceeds to suck the energy out of a room. There are expert expat complainers and its in your best interest to avoid them. The trouble is we get all kinds, a large cross section, …

Visionaries – 11.20.17

“Enemies of Creativity.” We think of creativity as a positive thing, but not everyone is always happy about it — with creation comes destruction. Think of Uber — the yellow taxi industry is not too happy about it. More generally, creativity is a celebration of individuality — long on the hit list of many groups. Today we look at some …

All Together Now – 11.16.17

“Eleanor LeCain talks about the successful organizing models in Maine for health care, higher minimum wage, education, and home care for seniors that can help inspire and guide people in other states, with Taryn Hallweaver, Legislative Director of the Maine People’s Alliance.” Download this episode (right click and save)

Economic Update – Socialism: Past, Present, Future – 11.12.17

Updates on critique of Uber and gig economy; WI Sen Johnson endorses inequality; Norway to pay male and female athletes same; corporations buy back their own shares; deaths of overworked Japanese; 10% NY school kids homeless; and majority of major US corporations already pay much below official 35% tax rate. Major discussion of changing economics of socialism.   Download this …

What Women Must Know – The Clever Gut Diet: How To Revolutionize Your Body From The Inside Out with Dr. Michael Mosley – 10.05.17

Michael Mosley trained to be a doctor at the Royal Free Hospital in London.  After qualifying he joined the BBC, where he has become a well-known television presenter.  He is the author of The Fast Diet and The 8-week Blood Sugar Diet.  His most recent book is The Clever Gut Diet: How To Revolutionize Your Body From The Inside Out. …

The Gary Null Show – 09.12.17

Today is September 12th and like always The Gary Null Show is here to inform you on the best news in health, healing, the environment and all things political around the world.  Gary goes into how The US Drug Companies Completely Own Our Mainstream Media  every major media outlet in the United States shares at least one board member with at least …

Kate Cox – These Toys Don’t Just Listen To Your Kid; They Send What They Hear To A Defense Contractor

Kids say a lot of random, unsolicited, or just plain personal things to their toys while playing. When that toy is stuffed with just fluff and beans, it doesn’t matter what the kid says: their toy is a safe sounding board. When their playtime companion is an internet-connected recording device that ships off audio files to a remote server without …