How the news and pop culture are changing the workplace every day, with top employment lawyer Peter Rahbar and top comms strategist and workplace expert Laura Brounstein.
Is “unlimited PTO” a workplace scam? And what does Caitlin Clark’s $75K salary really mean for women’s sports?

This week on Across the Bar, Laura and Peter cover:

• Condé Nast workers fighting back during NYC’s heat wave
• The truth behind unlimited vacation policies
• What every boss can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s political upset
• WNBA contracts, collective bargaining, and how power shifts fast
• Plus: Heroes & Zeros—from Brad Pitt and F1 to SCOTUS and Paramount

Perfect post–July 4th catch-up for anyone navigating work, politics, and power.

00:00 – Summer mode + rosé rules
01:40 – Unlimited PTO: benefit or scam?
02:45 – Condé Nast pushback during NYC heat wave
06:00 – What bosses can learn from NYC’s mayoral primary
08:10 – Mamdani’s win: IRL organizing + digital reach
12:20 – Caitlin Clark’s $75K WNBA contract and collective bargaining
16:13 – Heroes & Zeros