This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran.This year, we explored the story of Christian Smalls and Derrick Palmer, two Amazon workers at a warehouse in New York City, who had embarked on an improbable attempt to create the company’s first union and succeeded.Today, we return to their story and learn about the current state of their organizing effort.Guest: Jodi Kantor, an investigative reporter for The New York Times; and Christian Smalls and Derrick Palmer, warehouse workers who led the first successful unionization attempt at Amazon.Background readingChristian Smalls and Derrick Palmer won the first successful unionization effort at any Amazon warehouse in the United States, one of the most significant labor victories in a generation.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Christian Smalls, a prominent labor organizer and co-founder of the Amazon Labor Union, shares insights on the intersection of labor rights and politics. He challenges the Biden administration’s claims of being pro-union, questioning whether their actions align with worker interests. Smalls reflects on disillusionment with politicians and critiques the disconnect between union representation and corporate influence. He emphasizes the need for a cohesive labor movement that remains authentically committed to working-class struggles and advocates for social justice amid ongoing global issues.

Krystal and Saagar discuss the Amazon Labor Union victory, Ukraine updates, the Russian economy, media corruption, and an interview with Christian Smalls. They cover breaking news, the impact of cable news, bridging divides among Amazon workers, Amazon's stock buyback, their guest booking process, critical analysis of Ukrainian government information, the Russian economy under Western sanctions, the influence of cable news, AOC's hypocrisy, and the importance of supporting journalism on Amazon working conditions.