Punching Out

We pieced together some of our past conversations about what the future could look like. Segments on this show come from episodes 11, 24, 33, 31, 18, and 29.

Noah, Amanda, and Louise discuss the trope of the genius on TV, in history, and in our present society, and offer a counter-narrative about how society's great achievements are made.

Ryan, Noah, and Amanda take a closer look at the labor histories of America's major sports, to find out how things got to be the way they are today.

Ryan, Noah, and Louise discuss the wide variety of ways in which the Trump administration is empowering bosses at the expense of their workers

Ryan talks with David about his experience driving for Uber and Lyft, and the ways in which gig economy companies exploit workers.

Lou, Cadejo and Rachel discuss the attitudes and people that make working in retail particularly unpleasant

Lou, Rachel and Amanda discuss the experience of being a woman at work, and the various archetypes and norms to which women are expected to adhere.

What would a federal job guarantee mean for workers? What would it mean for society? Ryan, Noah and Earl take some time explore the possibilities and pitfalls of the idea.

Tom, Chris and Ariel sit down with Nashville-based musician Buick Audra of "Friendship Commanders" to get some insight into the life of a working musician in today's grueling entertainment industry. Featuring a clip from Friendship Commanders' song "Animals Of Pride" of the album "DAVE."

Lou, Amanda, and Karen talk about work-life balance as it exists under capitalism, and what a good balance would actually look like