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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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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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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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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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Sean sits down fellow Bostonites Michael Flaherty and Tommy Falcucci. 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 cannabis proponents Shawn McCarron and Jay McAuliffe. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs.

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01:10 | Welcome Shawn McCarron & Jay McAuliffe

01:50 | Involvement In The Cannabis Industry

08:20 | Is It A Gateway Drug?

11:20 | What Does It Mean For The Teamsters?

15:05 | Issues With Cannabis Not Being Legalized Nationwide?

16:20 | Does Schedule 3 Help The Industry?

26:40 | Indoor vs. Outdoor

35:05 | All The Different Cannabis Products

40:00 | Cannabis vs Hemp Industry

47:40 | How Much Does Politics Play?

51:00 | How Teamsters Partner

1:02:15 | A.I. & Tech

1:09:16| A.I. In Cannabis

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Sean sits down ILA leaders Bernie O'Donnell, George McEvoy, and attorney Mike Feinberg. 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

00:23 - What is the ILA?

02:49 - Evolving For First Generation Union Members

10:13 - Concern About Tariffs

17:40 - How Important Was The Conversation Around The Expansion Of Ports?

23:49 - What Do The ILA Members Do On Cruise Port Terminals?

25:30 - Wind Turbine Projects Nationwide

32:34 - What Impact Does The Consolidation Of Ships Have On Jobs?

33:53 - Biggest Imports Into Boston and Nationwide

35:39 - Experiencing Human Trafficking

38:51 - Strikes

47:22 - Protection Against AI

54:37 - How Does Politics Play Into The Fight Against Automated Ports?

1:00:02 - How Do You Trust Someone That Says They’re Pro-Union But Isn’t?

1:09:31 - Employee Free Choice Act and Pro Act

1:16:17 - Where Were Your Members Politically During The Elections?

1:23:07 - Do You See Any Growth In The ILA As a Result Of Internally Organizing?

1:28:08 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?

1:30:15 - Bringing Work Home

1:31:43 - Protecting Each Other

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This week Sean is joined with Union leaders Tom Gesualdi and Kevin McCaffrey. 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

00:23 - Tom Gesualdi and Kevin McCaffrey

01:41 - Where Are We With Organized Labor in New York City?

03:41 - What is the Concern Surrounding Mamdani?

07:00 - Defunding The Police

12:26 - Mamdani’s Position on Development of the City

23:47 - Keeping Trucks and Commercial Vehicles Out of New York City

28:57 - Democratic Party vs. Republican Party

44:13 - Chuck Schumer and the Government Shutdown

55:59 - Fears of A.I.

1:08:53 - What Does November of ‘28 Look Like?

01:11:41 - Who Would You Have Lunch With?

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

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