Punching Out

Episode 130 - Trust The Process? 10.03.2021 59:11 ↓

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss the failure of Senate Democrats to pass minimum wage, the push for the PRO Act, and how America's structures impact workers.

Episode 129 - Arts And The Pandemic 03.03.2021 59:44 ↓

Ryan and Rachel are joined by Jon and Becca to discuss working in comedy and theater before and during the pandemic.

Episode 128 - Fight For 15 24.02.2021 1:00:17 ↓

Ryan, Mohini, and Jean Allen discuss the debate over raising the minimum wage, the chances of it happening through congress, and what lessons can be learned from the Fight For 15 movement

Episode 127 - Crying At Work 10.02.2021 58:57 ↓

Ryan and Noah talk to Colette Shade about her article in the New Republic "Crying at Work Isn't The Answer"

Episode 126 - Freelance Photography 27.01.2021 58:58 ↓

Ryan talks to freelance photographers Jenn March and Joe Philipson to discuss the difficulty of finding stability in that line of work.

Episode 125 - The Gig Economy 20.01.2021 58:47 ↓

Ryan and Noah discuss the gig economy, and the threat it poses to labor standards nationwide.

Episode 124 - The Biggest News Of The Week 13.01.2021 57:44 ↓

Ryan and Noah discuss a new union forming at Google, and other news from last week.

Episode 123 - Genius Awards 2020 30.12.2020 59:28 ↓

Ryan, Noah, and Lou present the second annual Punching Out Genius Awards

Episode 122 - Non-Profits 23.12.2020 55:53 ↓

Ryan talks to Kate and Graham about their experiences working at non-profits, and the history of the sector in the United States.

Episode 121 - On The Farm 25.11.2020 58:18 ↓

Ryan and Noah talk to Liz about the problems facing farmers and farmworkers in the U.S.

Episode 120 - About All That 11.11.2020 1:00:43 ↓

Ryan and Noah examine why Trump had some convinced he was an ally of the working class, and discuss what to expect from a Biden administration.

Episode 119 - A Dying Industry 28.10.2020 38:31 ↓

Ryan talks to listener James about his experiences working at a pair of dangerous jobs.

Episode 118 - Post Office Cutbacks 23.09.2020 46:01 ↓

Ryan talks to retired postal worker Jim to discuss recent goings on at the post office.

Episode 117 - Striking Out 02.09.2020 55:22 ↓

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss the short-lived wave of strikes against police violence by athletes, and what they say for the broader labor movement.

Episode 116 - Teachers Roundtable 12.08.2020 1:00:55 ↓

Noah, Arthur, Brian and Jake discuss their thoughts, as teachers, on their respective schools' reopening plans.

Episode 115 - The Eve Of Destruction 05.08.2020 58:11 ↓

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss the current state of affairs in the United States, and how we got here.

Episode 114 - The Supremes' Greatest Hits 22.07.2020 58:23 ↓

Noah, Lou, and Greg discuss recent Supreme Court decisions and their impact on LGBTQ workers.

Episode 113 - Back To School? 15.07.2020 57:24 ↓

Ryan talks to Noah, Rich, and Chris about the push to reopen schools in the fall, and their concerns.

Episode 112 - Death Cult 08.07.2020 58:30 ↓

Noah and Lou discuss the cultural attitudes that have America in its current predicament

Episode 111 - Failed State Radio 24.06.2020 59:37 ↓

Ryan and Noah discuss the place of police unions within broader labor organizations, and the place of police in city budgets.

Episode 110 - Teaching At A Distance 03.06.2020 1:00:35 ↓

Noah, jake, Brian, and Arthur discuss how their work as teachers has had to change during the Coronavirus pandemic,

Episode 109 - Sports In The Pandemic 20.05.2020 58:35 ↓

Ryan, Chris, and Rich discuss the impacts of coronavirus on the world of sports, and the health and financial risks posed to players as leagues resume play.

Episode 108 -The Future They Want 13.05.2020 57:20 ↓

Noah, Lou, and Walter discuss working from home, and how the current crisis will be used to sell changes to work going forward.

Episode 107 - The Rich Get Richer 06.05.2020 59:06 ↓

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss how the pandemic response has enriched some of the country's richest companies.

Episode 106 - Hollow Heroism 22.04.2020 58:23 ↓

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss why the "hero" label given to essential workers during coronavirus rings hollow.