Punching Out

On our 50th episode, Lou, Noah, and Amanda discuss the job-shaming discourse, and what liberals get wrong about the "dignity of work."

Ryan, Lou, and David talk about the weekend, how it came to be, and how to make it better for all workers.

Ryan, Noah, and Earl discuss workplace democracy, and why it's so important, in light of a recent bill by Elizabeth Warren.

Ryan, Lyle and returning guest Zoe discuss their difficulties trying to make money in journalism, and the broader problems plaguing the industry.

Rich, Ryan, and Cadejo explore the Democratic Party's dual-history of posing as a "Party of the People" while trying to shut out the working-class and its more radical elements.

Lou and Amanda are joined by guest Zoe Hayden, founder of VictoryPress.org, to talk about the labor problems facing women's sports.

Ryan, Earl, and Nadia discuss David Graeber's book "Bullshit Jobs," and the significance of the fact that so many people are doing meaningless work.

Ariel and Tom talk with journalist Doug Henwood about the complex but relevant world of finance capital and the issues of the day.

The song at the end is "Ghosts of American Astronauts," by The Mekons

In the third episode of our Human Resentments series, Noah, Alfred, and Louise dive back into the emails that explain how HR professionals view the world

Where should #MeToo go from here? What would real justice entail for victims of sexual harassment and assault? Rachel, Mohini, and Emily try to untangle the issues of power imbalance and consent in the workplace and beyond.