Adam Clausen and Johnny Bartolomeo sit down with Sean this week. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Adam Clauson’s Story

08:55 - Johnny Bart’s Story

10:02 - Who is Kevin McTaggart?

12:54 - Role Models in Prison

21:19 - Building Reputations

23:16 - Building Programs and Education in Prison

31:09 - How Adam Met his Wife

40:40 - Support Network while in Prison

43:43 - Appealing for release

47:31 - Vacating sentencing

57:19 - Finally Released. What now?

01:01:01 - Teamster Support for ex-convicts

01:03:10 - Teaching AI to Inmates

01:06:38 - Making government programs

01:13:43 - Working in DC.

01:17:08 - Free Kevin McTaggart

01:22:40 - Life right now

01:25:35 - Outro

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This week Sean sits down with California Teamsters Leaders Victor Mineros and Lindsay Dougherty. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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This week Sean sits down with New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters

00:00 | Scott Brown

06:20 | Family Life

08:15 | Democrats Vs Republicans

19:55 | Defund the Police, Military Experience

24:30 | Government Shutdown, Gateway and Penn Station Projects

30:00 | Disagreements with Trump, Chris Pappas

35:00 | Right to Work, Fast Labor Contracts Act

47:00 | Pro-Choice Stance, Trumps Tariffs

52:00 | Immigration Policy, Hollywood is Suffering

57:45 | AI Pros and Cons

01:04:00 | Family of Republicans, Stem Cell Bill

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This week Sean takes questions from the audience. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

0:42 - Healthcare Worker Unionization

17:56 - Labor First

19:17 - Keches Law Group

20:30 - What will be the future of commerce in new york?

24:35 - What were the best trucks to drive on the old world streets of Boston?

25:16 - Do you believe the Netflix/Warner Bros. Acquisition good for america?

34:13 - What party shows you the most respect?

35:40 - Why did you take my Xbox in 2009!?

36:25 - Outro

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Minnesota Teamster Leader Tom Erickson joins Sean on this week's episode. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters

00:00 | Tom Erickson’s Story

07:55 | $5 Punch Cards

10:15 | Teamster Elections

41:28 | AI Jobs

47:30 | Amazon Fresh Fail

49:28 | Tim Walz and Kamala Harris

55:00 | Opinions on ICE

01:01:07 | Homes For Our Troops

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Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Jocelyn Benson sits down with Sean on this week's Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters

00:00 | Introduction

03:57 | DMV Transformation

06:00 | Civil Rights

10:50 | 2020 Election Fraud

13:00 | Voter Convenience

22:10 | Insurrection

25:00 | Economic Plan

32:54 | Endorsements

35:00 | Governor Whitmer

38:00 | Democratic Party

41:45 | Ford Strike

45:00 | Healthcare Support

50:31 | AI Data Centers

55:50 | Opponents

59:50 | Midterm Predictions

01:02:10 | Personal Life

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Amazon is an enemy of the working class. Here's all the conversations e've had so far. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Amazon is an enemy of the working class. Here's all the conversations we've had so far. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters

00:00 Amazon Strike

02:27 Hasan Piker

08:40 Union Approval

12:28 Josh Hawley

14:28 Amazon Legislation

18:19 Secretary of Labor

20:10 Faiz Shakir

23:40 Andrew Cuomo

25:58 Angie Craig

29:06 Corporate Lobbyists

31:12 Roger Marshall

37:18 Justine Bateman

40:50 Investments

43:36 Middle Class Struggles

49:56 Lori Chavez-Deremer

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Sean sits down with Stefany Shaheen who is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - Stefany Shaheen

00:28 - How has Educated formed your goals

04:47 - Raising kids with diabetes

15:35 - Cure for Diabetes?

19:45 - Diabetes Research

21:14 - Support Dogs

24:05 - What does your mother think of you running for congress in today’s climate?

27:27 - How do you handle a public life under social media?

28:44 - What is your Position on AI?

36:55 - What was it like to be Police Commissioner?

40:30 - Handling Protests and anti-police sentiment

41:46 - What is your opinion on ICE?

49:23 - What do you think of the tariffs?

54:15 - What’s your opinion on the healthcare crisis?

58:29 - What was your opinion on the government shutdown?

1:02:55 - Talking about Labor policies and Unions

1:08:51 - If you could have lunch with anybody, who would it be?

1:10:45 - Outro

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Sean sits down with representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district Rob Bresnahan. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - Better Bad Idea Getting into Politics?

03:37 - How Did You Get Started in Politics?

05:20 - Did You Know You Wanted to Run for Congress?

10:12 - What Was Your Welcome Like?

14:00 - Capitalizing on Opponents Vulnerability

20:00 - How Did this Evolve?

23:40 - What was the Key to Your Victory?

29:31 - What's Your View on Towing the Party Line?

36:14 - Being a Hockey Goalie

43:51 - Weaponization of Issues

46:39 - Should Congress Have Been Briefed About The Venezuela Mission?

51:49 - UPS Loses Amazon

56:04 - Pro Tariff

59:25 - Thoughts on AI

1:03:09 - Is there an Opportunity for AI to Provide Blue Collar Jobs?

1:10:13 - Minneapolis

1:14:41 - Do You Have an Opponent?

1:17:35 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?

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Keches Law attorneys Sean Flaherty & Brian Sullivan are here talk about workplace injuries and how to protect yourself. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - Welcome Sean Flaherty and Brian Sullivan!

00:56 - Sean Flaherty’s Story

04:00 - Brian Sullivan’s Story

10:25 - Any Concerns About AI In Your Jobs?

15:43 - Are You Currently Using AI?

20:30 - Does AI De-Skill Your Job?

24:51 - How Keches Law Group Started

28:15 - Getting A Lawyer For Members Who Got Hurt

31:45 - Sean’s Injury

35:22 - Story About A Union Member Getting Injured At Work

37:06 - Disloyal Employers

39:22 - Story About Young Woman

41:37 - Big Corporations Manipulating Employees

43:11 - Substance Abuse Amongst Work Place Injuries

47:43 - Story About A Woman

48:55 - Morgan & Morgan

52:43 - How Do You Compete with the Morgan & Morgan’s of the World?

57:46 - Will AI and Technology Decrease Work Place Injuries?

58:13 - Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune

01:07:46 - Representing Pro Athletes

01:12:50 - Worst Workers Comp Case You’ve Witnessed?

01:17:04 - Who’s The Worst Insurance Comp to Deal With?

01:20:11 - Playing the Shriner’s Game

01:21:27 - What’s the Best Advice For Someone Who’s Been Injured At Work?

01:24:24 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?

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