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Chapters

0:00 - Intro

2:06 - The Faster Labor Contracts Act

8:01 - Josh Hawley on the FLCA & The Discharge Petition

15:23 - To the People who are Uncertain on the Legislation

22:19 - Lori Chavez-DeRemer

31:17 - Teamsters Union Election

36:00 - Fighting for Strikes with Fred Zuckerman

39:32 - Education and the Next Generation

43:11 - Political Influence and Positioning

48:09 - The Colorado Spartans

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro

0:20 - Welcome AJ Wilson, Steven Fluker, Dean Modecker

1:23 - Playing the National Arena League

4:17 - Training for the season

10:20 - Juggling the game and life

12:55 - Family Support

14:38 - The Organizing Drive

17:11 - What are your experiences with Unions?

21:33 - When did you realize you needed representation?

23:38 - Has Union Representation changed your relationship with your boss?

28:18 - Life since Collective Bargaining Agreement

33:37 - Improvements to the team since Unionization

37:53 - Possible union expansion in the League

43:45 - Locker Room Culture

50:20 - Opportunities for Players

53:12 - How Did your Parent’s Influence you?

54:46 - Guests Social Media

56:30 - Who would you have Lunch with?

59:39 - Outro

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Chapters

00:00 | Congressman Riley Moore on TMZ and scandals

07:30 | Privacy, Anonymity, Family Life and Faith

20:46 | Catholic Church

27:25 | The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia, Globalization

33:55 | Unionization, Immigration, and E-Verify

41:20 | The emergence of AI

48:40 | Faster Labor Contracts Act, President Trump

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro

0:20 - About UPS and Henry Ford Hospital

5:53 - Teamsters News

6:32 - United Airlines News

9:10 - The Teamsters’ Convention

22:08 - Question 1: How have your words affected the Union?

23:24 - Question 2: Getting Locals involved with the Teamsters

24:55 - Question 3: How to control Healthcare prices?

26:53 - Question 4: The liquor industry

28:43 - Question 5: Automation in Union Jobs

30:53 - Question 6: Bankruptcy Reform

33:16 - Question 7: Desired changes in the Union?

35:24 - Question 8: How to help Locals?

36:25 - Question 9: Dues Money transparency

37:11 - Question 10: How are we protecting Pensions?

37:49 - Question 11: Have you ever been Starrow-ed?

38:36 - Question 12: Will the DHL Contract get done before the deadline?

39:02 - Question 13: How are we helping younger workers?

40:25 - Question 14: How are we protecting against AI?

44:46 - Outro

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Sean sits down with super realtor Will Montero to discuss the state of Boston real estate. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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Sean sits down with Bruce Raynor and Steve McCourt about the role of pensions in the Union. 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 | Bruce Raynor and Steve McCourt

01:54 | 401K Versus Pension Plan

22:40 | The Pension Plan is Beneficial to Employers

30:35 | How do Tariffs Impact Plans?

33:05 | How do you Appeal to the Younger Generation?

39:00 | Don’t Invest in Your Demise, Trustee Responsibility

56:15 | What is the Future of the Benefit Plans?

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Sean sits down with Sheriff Chris Swanson in 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 - Intro

00:20 - Welcome Chris Swanson

02:19 - Running for Governor

05:05 - How will you change the status quo?

07:28 - What is your Sheriff’s Department like?

08:55 - States Movie Tax Incentives

11:07 - Going from Sheriff to Governor

11:49 - Working with BLM

22:03 - De-escalating protests

29:35 - Swanson’s Union Background

30:09 - Michigan Sports

31:30 - Endorsements

34:25 - Running in a Purple State

36:12 - Opinions on the Democratic Party

42:26 - Objectives as Governor

53:46 - Protecting industries from AI

01:01:10 - Why are you a better choice for Governor?

01:04:05 - Fundraising

01:05:18 - Building relationships

01:07:45 - Handling Criticism

01:10:21 - Family Life

01:17:17 - Advocating for ex-convicts

01:22:25 - The GHOST Program

01:32:20 - Who would you want lunch with?

01:33:30 - What’s going on with Nancy Guthrie?

01:40:40 - Outro

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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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