3624 - Starbucks Workers Strike; Organizing for Climate Survival w/ Fabian Holt & Lawrence Wang

Nov 13, 2025

Fabian Holt, an author and eco-socialist commentator, and Lawrence Wang, a veteran organizer in New York, dive into the challenges and strategies of climate organizing. They discuss the significance of grassroots activism and the Build Public Renewables Act in achieving decarbonization goals. The duo contrasts eco-socialism with eco-fascism, emphasizing the importance of integrating climate issues into everyday lives. Their insights also highlight the success of the DSA's grassroots culture in political victories and fostering a sustainable future.

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ADVICE

Support Starbucks Red Cup Strikes

If you see Starbucks workers striking, don't cross the picket line and avoid buying from Starbucks that day.
Visit nocontractnocoffee.org and RSVP for a Red Cup Day rally to show material support.

INSIGHT

Strike Power Beyond Immediate Losses

A successful Starbucks strike would signal to corporate America that workers can win meaningful concessions.
The financial cost to Starbucks is manageable, but the political message matters far more.

INSIGHT

Grassroots Can Win Big Races

Zoran Mamdani rose from 1% to mayor-elect through disciplined grassroots organizing and strong communications.
DSA's field program and democratic culture converted local activism into electoral power.

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It's a Matt-jority Report Thursday on the Majority Report.

On today's program

Matt Lech is in the chair for Emma who normally would be in the chair for Sam.

Over 1,000 unionized Starbucks employees are striking today at 65 stores across more than 40 cities. The strike organized by Starbucks Worker's United, is taking place on Red Cup Day, one of the company's busiest sales days of the year.

In a pretaped interview, Emma talks to Fabian Holt, author of Organize or Burn and Lawrence Wang organizer for NY Public Power about the DSA's role in the fight for climate survival.

In the Fun Half:

We are joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder

Matt, Matt and Brandon discuss the updates on the Epstein files.

Nikki Haley's son, Nalin Haley debuts as a Gen-Z pundit on Fox News discussing why Gen-Z is so conservative. Spoiler alert he blames immigrants and poor people as he barks for his food.

Eric Trump goes on Fox Business to boast about the upsides of crypto. "You can transfer $500 million dollars on a Sunday night while having a glass of wine with your wife and virtually no fees!"

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says that the Democratic party completely neglects males and that they don't resonate with him as a high testosterone male. In another interview, Alex exhibits his manliness to a female reporter by showing off his sword thrusts.

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