The Solidarity Effect

Get ready for a very REAL conversation with IAM Union International President, Brian Bryant! From humble beginnings in Maine in the shipyard to International President of the IAM Union, Brian talks about the importance of membership involvement and necessity for all of us to work together to elect people who will truly fight for the working class! Enjoy and share!

In an ever increasingly dire economic landscape, with union membership at 10% vs. non-union at 90% in the economy, the opportunities are vast for ALL unions to step up and organize the 90%.  What we do not need are unions raiding other unions to poach members.  As such, we are calling for a public debate between the General President of the Teamsters and the International President of the IAM to t...

Well it was recently primary day in MN, WI, IA, MI and other states.  The working class progressives prevailed in many important races and we are here to help break it all down! Plus, we hear from the Godfather of Working Class, Senator Bernie Sanders!  Thanks for coming along for the ride!

Happy 4th of July weekend! We made it through another work week and now its time to celebrate our 250th anniversary of our independence! Let's hear one of the greatest speeches about our independence from none other than the Mayor of NYC, Zohran Mamdani! Enjoy and please share! Be Safe!

On this episode we talk about Trump losing his cool on the Democrats and his own party, the recent Democratic Socialists of America victories in New York and what's happening in Iowa could very well be the beginning of the end for conservative rule in that state and maybe....across the country! Hope you enjoy it!

Back to the "traditional" Friday show, Jason and I talk about progressive success in a local mayoral race and its implications.  A good turn of events for the workers in Fargo, ND!  We also talk about the debacle of the reflecting pool renovation and the symbolism it represents for the current state of affairs in the country. As always, its a wild and fun ride and we're glad you&apo...

THE WORKERS WIN! The Illinois Drivers Alliance was formed to bring union representation to rideshare drivers in Illinois. Hear from IAM Union Special Representative, Ronnie Gonzalez, on his work to help these workers achieve what many desire...a right to have union representation! Enjoy and share!

Graham Platner is now the official Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the great state of Maine! Many other great progressives prevailed in their primaries and are marching towards victory in November but there is work that must be done.  We'll talk about it as we always do on The Solidarity Effect. Thanks for tuning in!

We're BAAAACK! Mr. Anderson and I scorch the earth with some hard truths that just need to be said, in true Solidarity Effect fashion! Not for the faint of heart but rather, for the building rage of a revived working class, this episode GET REAL with the serious topics facing us all in 2026! It's a wild ride, thanks for coming along with us!

In this episode, we talk about the military action (WAR) with Iran and the economic implications as well as the national security risks that this brings to the Homeland.  We also talk politics of 2026 and the great opportunity the working class has to take back power through Graham Platner in Maine, James Talarico in Texas and congressional races in Iowa.  2026 is going to be busy!

Lots of issues on the table in this episode as we discuss the bending of the knee from the Democrats to end the federal government shutdown, Graham Platner's race in Maine, the ACA subsidies ending and the economic stress its bringing to millions of Americans. Time to get REAL!

47 and the Republicans refuse to extend the ACA subsidies and eliminate the Medicaid cuts in the "One Big Beautiful" POS and causes a federal government shutdown. Thankfully, unions are pushing back!  Also, in this episode, 47 and his Secretary of War tells our military generals that U.S. cities should be used as "training grounds". Does this violate the Posse Comitatus Act? We...

Conservative influencer and founder of Turning Points, USA, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated in Utah during a college campus public speaking event. A barbaric act of political violence that threatens our First Amendment right to free speech. This. Must. Stop.

Labor Day 2025...a day to celebrate the toils of the working class and to relax with family and friends.  There are rays of hope on the political landscape, coming from none other than the great state of Iowa! A state senate district that went 11.5 points for 47 was flipped back by a 10 point margin to a Democrat. Is this the spark that is needed to balance the power back to the working class? We...

The MAGA coalition is showing signs of cracking as 47 ponders the idea of entering the Israel-Iran shootout and the Illinois Drivers Alliance pushes for union rights for 100,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in Illinois. An interesting perspective on the lopsided tax code from Scott Galloway and the Dems continue to show weakness and indifference to 47's march towards another U.S. involvement in the...

In this latest episode, we welcome back to the podcast none other than the wild Scandinavian, Jason! We're talking about what we call 'The Great Liquidation" which is the massive sell off in the stock market that is fueled by the 47's tariffs and the devastation to the working class 401k's.  We also talk about the VA workers uncertainty with their jobs and the anemic Democ...

A quick, but important, update on the economic annihilation that continues to ravage our country. Please like, share and GET INVOLVED! Our country depends on the working class to stay engaged!

The assault on the working class and union have accelerated since Inauguration Day with FMCS slated for elimination, contracts being cancelled for the TSA workers, Social Security in the crosshairs from 47 and his minion, Elon Musk.  The markets are tanking and insanity is planting a foothold in our government. Strap in, its gonna be a wild ride!

The dismantling of the national NLRB through an unjustified termination of Gwen Wilcox is the beginning of a slaughtering of working class rights.  We are also talking tariffs, in particular, the negative impact of tariffs against one of our biggest trading partners, Canada.  The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has invaded all aspects of government departments, including Social Security...

The devastation of 47's second term is upon us and he wasted no time wreaking havoc through Executive Orders.  The DNC is in disarray and it appears they learned a whole lotta NOTHING from their epic defeat in November 2024.  We're also reviewing Project 2025 and its integration into the Executive Orders. Devastation abound, come along for the ride and the conversations so we can get thi...

Well, the 2024 election is over and Trump won AGAIN! A reckoning is needed within the Democrat Party, but will it happen? We jump right into the fire, once again, and give a brutal analysis of what the hell went wrong. We also talk about the state of the country surrounding the destructive health insurance industry and the downfall of corporate media. Hang on, its gonna be a wild ride with this ep...

We tear apart the destructive aspects of Project 2025 and what it all means to the working class and unions. Information is critical as we move towards Election Day and the working class participation in the election will be the deciding factor.  We hope this podcast is informative and provides insights to terror that awaits if Project 2025 is implemented.

Gov. Tim Walz is the VP candidate for Kamala Harris and it's a great day for our country! We dive deep into Walz' record as governor of the great state of Minnesota to see what he really stands for and to provide insight as to why this pick matters to the working class.  Comedian George Carlin was a visionary and a heavy influence on Gen X and we can't do an episode without dishing...

We are catching up on the last three weeks of historic events, from the attempted assassination of a former president to President Joe Biden stepping away from the nomination and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place to Gen X and our influence in the country.  We hope you enjoy this conversation and encourage everyone to engage, debate and respect one another!

In Episode 5, we have a conversation with Directing Business Representative, Jeremy Pearson from the IAM.  Living in rural America brings its own economic challenges in 2024, from higher gas prices and groceries to just everyday amenities, we discuss why its different than living in the metropolitan areas.  Jeremy shares his experience of negotiating a new labor contract with a global, multi-billi...