The Labor Show Podcast

This week on the Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey, Andrew Bray of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) joins the show to discuss California’s Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) regulations and the broader debate over restrictions on gas-powered equipment.

The conversation explores NALP’s concerns about the transition away from gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, pressure washers, portable generators and other small-engine equipment. 

Bray also discusses the policy debate surrounding these regulations, their potential impact on landscape professionals and businesses, and why decisions originating in California can become relevant to similar regulatory debates elsewhere in the country.

What happens in California energy policy doesn’t always stay in California.

This week on the Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey, Jodie Muller, President and CEO of the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), joins the show for a conversation about California’s energy policies and what other states can learn from the West Coast.

This week on the Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey, Ericka Perryman, Vice President of Communications at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), joins the show to discuss the latest battle over California’s emissions and electrification policies.

The conversation examines six California Clean Air Act waiver rules that the EPA has transmitted to Congress for review under the Congressional Review Act, including Advanced Clean Cars I, greenhouse gas emissions standards, small off-road engines, and regulations affecting ports and marine vessels.

Ericka shares AFPM’s perspective on why the organization is urging Congress to act on the six measures, the potential implications for consumers and manufacturers beyond California, and the broader debate over how much authority California should have to establish emissions standards that can influence policies nationwide.

TOPICS: Data Centers: The Jobs They Create, The Skilled Workforce That Builds Them, The Misconceptions About Them and America's Need To Be THE World Leader In AI.

This week on the Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey, Chris Madello, International Representative with the United Association, and Jim Snell, Business Manager of Steamfitters Local 420, join the show for an important conversation about the rapid growth of data centers and what it means for America’s workforce and future.

Show Guests 

- Chris Madello, International Representative , United Association | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-madello-00546023a/

- Jim Snell, Business Manager | Steamfitters Local 420 | https://www.420united.org/jimsnell

The Labor Show Presents The 2025 Marine Corps Law Enforcement/MCLEF Philadelphia Chapter Gala: Raising Money To Educate the Children of Those Who Sacrificed All. 

The Legends of Labor Hall of Fame Induction of Long Time Cement Masons Local 592 Business Manager, Mike Fera. An Honor Well Deserved!

The premier show of its kind throughout America since its inception in 2014, “The Labor Show w/JDoc & Krausey” is Philadelphia’s on the air voice of labor, providing an insider’s look at ‘everything labor’ while featuring the ‘Who’s Who’ in local and national labor, political, business and professional leaders on a weekly basis.

An End of the Year Labor Show Special Featuring 2 of the Philadelphia Union Community's Premier Labor Leaders, Jim Snell, Business Manager, Steamfitters Local 420 and Matt McIntyre, IATSE 8 President/Business Manager

The Labor Show w/JDoc & Krausey Presents A Special Feature Broadcast w/ Sam Pond, Managing Partner of Pond Lehocky and John Dulczak, CEO of Retiree First

The Labor Show w/JDoc & Krausey Presents A Spotlight on Ironworkers Local 401 Featuring:

- Bus. Mgr. Kevin Boyle

- Bus Agent Henry Berk

- Bus Agent Patrick Walsh

- Bus Agent/Organizer Jamal Coles

- President Patrick Corkery