The Tiger's Balls with Roberto Lovato & Wajahat Ali (Ep 196)
Aug 30, 2023
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Roberto Lovato, a Salvadoran journalist and author, joins the podcast to discuss remembering and healing from historic trauma, Central American politics, and U.S. foreign policy. Wajahat Ali disowns Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy as ambassadors of the South Asian community. The podcast also features a game inspired by Bob Barker and discussions on healthcare, fascism, and car financing.
It is important to remember and learn from historic trauma in order to fight fascism and seed real revolution.
Worker mobilization and collective action are crucial in addressing income inequality and challenging corporate power.
The current resurgence of worker and union movements is a significant moment in history, demanding better wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Interesting news tidbits: Donald Trump raised $4.1 million in a single day from his mugshot, a person must make $32,800 or less per year to qualify for Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, Misty Hampton paid $10,000 for her bond in Fulton County, and Joe the Plumber has died at the age of 49.
Deep dives
NLRB Allows Workers to Unionize Without Formal Elections
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a new rule that allows workers to unionize without formal elections. Under the rule, if a majority of a company's employees sign union cards and request recognition, the company must either recognize the union or file a petition for a formal election. Furthermore, if the employer engages in unfair labor practices during the election process, the petition will be dismissed and the employer will be ordered to recognize and bargain with the union. This rule aims to streamline and expedite the unionization process, making it easier for workers to form unions and providing protections against anti-union tactics by employers.
Workers Seizing the Moment to Flex Union Power
The current moment is witnessing a resurgence of workers flexing their union power across various sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many workers to question their working conditions and fight for better wages, collective bargaining, and improved working conditions. Unions such as the WGA, SAG, UPS, and Amazon workers have been taking collective action and negotiating for better contracts. This worker mobilization is pivotal in addressing income inequality and challenging corporate power. It is important for people to support these workers' efforts as they fight for dignity and fair treatment in their respective industries.
Embrace the Workers' Moment as Unions Fight Back
The current resurgence of workers and unions is a significant moment in history. After decades of declining union power, workers are now advocating for their rights and demanding better conditions. This momentum is seen in various industries, ranging from entertainment to delivery services. As workers join together to demand better wages, benefits, and working conditions, it is crucial for everyone to support these movements and recognize the value of collective bargaining. This collective action promises to challenge the prevailing wealth inequalities and empower workers to seek a fair share of the profits they help generate.
Donald Trump raises $4.1 million in a single day off his mugshot
Donald Trump raised $4.1 million in a single day from his mugshot.
Qualification for Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
To qualify for Biden's student loan forgiveness plan and pay zero dollars in payments, a person must make $32,800 or less per year.
Misty Hampton pays $10,000 for her bond in Fulton County
Misty Hampton, the election supervisor, paid $10,000 for her bond in Fulton County.
Joe the Plumber dies at 49
Joe the Plumber, known for his encounter with Obama, has died at the age of 49.
From El Salvador to the United States, in order to fight fascism we need to remember our radical history and use it to seed real revolution. We also need to "touching the tiger in the balls" Roberto Lovato, Salvadoran journalist and author of Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas, joins to talk about the importance of remembering and healing from historic trauma, current Central American politics, and U.S. foreign policy. Then the wonderful Wajahat Ali is back to disown both Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy as the ambassador of the South Asian community. Also, in honor of Bob Barker, we play a round of The Price Is Right with numbers from the latest news.
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