The Common Ills: Episode 103: How To Talk Progressive Ideas In A Conservative District; Riggers Taking on Anti-Union Rhino Gone Wild

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Episode 103: How To Talk Progressive Ideas In A Conservative District; Riggers Taking on Anti-Union Rhino Gone Wild

I’ve been featuring dozens of progressive candidates running at all levels. Many of them have not won their races, largely primaries. But, as I’ve said before, the conversation that such progressive bring to a race is so key—especially in more conservative areas. So, I talk to Mike Ellison, a working class union member, who is running for the relatively conservative Oregon’s 19^th House District on a strong progressive platform.

Then, I dig into a campaign by unionized riggers to bring to heel the Wal-Mart of the concert business, Rhino.

Our Robber Baron of the week is—again!—Amazon’s CEO Jezz Bezos.

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Ep 103: Progressive Ideas In A Conservative District; Riggers Taking on Anti-Union Rhino Gone Wild

Episode 103: I’ve been featuring dozens of progressive candidates running at all levels. Many of them have not won their races, largely primaries. But, as I’ve said before, the conversation that such progressive bring to a race is so key—especially in more conservative areas. So, I talk to Mike Ellison, a working class union member, who is running for the relatively conservative Oregon’s 19th House District on a strong progressive platform. Then, I dig into a campaign by unionized riggers to bring to heel the Wal-Mart of the concert business, Rhino. Our Robber Baron of the week is—again!—Amazon’s CEO Jezz Bezos.

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