

Labor, Democracy and Building Power for All
Nov 3, 2023
Mike Podhorzer, former political director of the AFL-CIO, discusses the surge of activity in the labor movement and the connection between the fight for democracy and labor rights. He also highlights the threat to democracy posed by Donald Trump and the Republican Party, the future of democracy in relation to the upcoming 2024 election, the impact of the labor movement in Michigan, and the importance of understanding beliefs, media influence, and mobilization.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Intersection of Organized Labor and Democracy
01:48 • 9min
The Threat to Democracy: Trump, the Republican Party, and Voting Rights
11:07 • 13min
The Future of Democracy and the 2024 Election
23:44 • 4min
Impact of the labor movement and partisan fairness in Michigan
27:55 • 3min
Understanding Beliefs, Media Influence, and Mobilization
31:20 • 5min