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Malmborg ReportConcerted Activity: The Right to March on Your Boss at Amazon (Ep. 13)In this episode, John Malmborg recounts a high-stakes moment at his Amazon warehouse where workers organized a “March on the Boss” in response to unsafe and dehumanizing break policy changes. Eliminating one of two paid breaks sparked a groundswell of worker resistance at SWF1 in Rock Tavern, NY. Over 200 employees signed a petition, 30 marched directly to management, and the footage reached millions across social media.This episode chronicles the events leading up to the march, shares audio from the confrontation itself, and lays out the broader implications for Amazon workers and the labor movement at l...
2025-05-2009 min
Malmborg ReportBeyond Protest: Building Sustainable Political Power (Ep. 12)In this episode of Malmborg Report, Dan Plaat, activist, political candidate, and longtime community organizer, joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on activism, local politics, and systemic change. Plaat discusses his evolution from grassroots movements to running for city council in Albany, sharing insights into the struggles of organizing in today’s political climate.Plaat reflects on his journey through the Occupy movement, his work with the Green Party, and the challenges of building a political base in a system dominated by corporate interests. He also shares his thoughts on the role of co...
2025-05-0741 min
Malmborg ReportAmazon: The Union Fight, a Rat Problem, and the Beginning of Phase Two (Ep. 11)What’s it like to build a media platform from the inside of a warehouse while also fighting for a union? John Malmborg kicks off Phase Two of Malmborg Report with a direct update on where things are headed (and why.)From Amazon’s union-busting to a rodent infestation that sparked a whistleblower-style campaign, John explores the absurd and all-too-real conditions behind the scenes at his New York facility. He breaks down the shift to a biweekly podcast cadence, why YouTube is becoming the platform’s central hub, and how creative flexibility fits into the br...
2025-04-2207 min
Malmborg ReportVoice Memos: Driving Through LA with a Guitar and a Dream (Ep. 10)What does it mean to create music in solitude and keep going when the world feels heavy? LA-based singer-songwriter Leah Cordova joins John Malmborg for an intimate conversation about music, memory, and the winding roads of creative expression. From singing in an empty house to capturing melodies on her phone along the Pacific Coast Highway, Leah shares how her artistry was shaped by personal grief, generational love of music, and the landscapes of Southern California.They talk about the healing power of sad songs, the magic of voice memos, and the quiet courage it...
2025-04-0827 min
Malmborg ReportThreads on My Art: How a Cover Album Sparked a Digital Micro-Movement (Ep. 9)What does it mean to build creative community in the shadow of big tech? In this episode, musical artist Kid Lightbulbs joins Malmborg Report to share the story behind Threads on My Art, a 13-artist cover album that began as a joke on Threads and grew into a fully realized collaborative release.They discuss the unexpected power of online micro-scenes, the tension between DIY creativity and algorithmic platforms, and how artists are navigating burnout, backlog, and the search for autonomy. Along the way, the episode reflects on the fragility of digital spaces, the role...
2025-04-0242 min
Malmborg ReportMisclassified: New Jersey Truckers Fight Back (Ep. 8)Thousands of truckers are misclassified as independent contractors, bearing all the risks of running a business without the rewards. In this episode, labor organizer Kyle Pettis of the American Communist Party joins Malmborg Report to break down the fight for drayage drivers’ rights at Port Newark and beyond.Kyle shares how the United Drivers Defense Association (UDDA) is organizing truckers facing exploitative conditions, navigating legal wins, and pushing for a union-backed master freight agreement. He explains how misclassification leaves workers without basic protections (health insurance, guaranteed pay) and how the movement is gaining traction de...
2025-03-2523 min
Malmborg ReportSongs in Bloom: Music, Healing, & the Cycles of Creativity (Ep. 7)What does it take to grow as an artist both musically and personally? In this episode, singer-songwriter and music educator Kathryn Jeanette joins Malmborg Report to share her journey through music, creativity, and self-discovery.She and John discuss her early inspirations, how teaching piano shaped her perspective, and the challenges of balancing creative passion with everyday life. Kathryn also reflects on overcoming writer’s block, the emotional weight of burnout, and how her love for nature and floral design helped her reconnect with creativity and overcome struggles with mental health. They also dive into th...
2025-03-1822 min
Malmborg ReportThe Narrative: Media, Labor, and Who Holds the Power (Ep. 6)The internet is constantly rewriting history, but who decides what stories get told and which voices are erased? Video artist and media theorist Michael Chernoff joins Malmborg Report to break down the digital landscape. Drawing from media archaeology, he explains how older technologies still shape modern systems. He and John discuss the role of film, the internet, and social media in shaping what gets seen, preserved, or forgotten.They also dive into the struggle of independent artists trying to make a living in a system that commodifies attention while erasing creative labor. Michael shares...
2025-03-1439 min
Malmborg ReportI Went Viral: Now What? Thoughts on Labor & Independent Media (Ep. 5)What happens after a viral moment? In this episode, John Malmborg breaks down how a single Reddit post gave Malmborg Report a major boost—and why virality alone isn’t the goal. He reflects on the lessons from his first month of building an independent media platform, the temptation to chase viral moments, and the challenges of staying consistent while working a full-time job.John also shares his plans for the show, why independent media and labor organizing go hand in hand, and how audience support plays a key role in its future.
2025-02-2511 min
The Science of HockeyMental Health in Women’s Hockey: Breaking the SilenceThis episode explores mental health and well-being among players in the Swedish Women’s Hockey League. Learn about the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues, and how psychological flexibility and social support play a critical role in player wellness.Dive into a groundbreaking study on mental health in elite women’s ice hockey. From the challenges of dual careers to the impact of injuries, discover the factors influencing mental well-being and the steps needed to foster a healthier sports culture.Main source: Skating on thin ice? Mental health and well-being in women’s ice hockeyHanna...
2025-02-1919 min
Malmborg ReportScammed: How Musicians Are Targeted by Fake Licensing Deals (Ep. 4)In this episode, John Malmborg speaks with musician Caleb Jerome Morales about the economic realities of independent music and the challenges of sustaining a creative career. Morales shares his journey juggling live performances, recording, and breaking into sync licensing while navigating the financial instability of gig work. They discuss how independent musicians face unpredictable income and exploitative systems. Morales recounts his experience with an elaborate sync licensing scam, revealing how fraudsters manipulate artists’ ambitions and the broader implications for the music industry. The conversation expands into the structural challenges of creative labor, the increasing pre...
2025-02-1833 min
Malmborg ReportBeyond the Beat: Fighting for an Amazon Union (Ep. 3)In this episode, John Malmborg speaks with Owen Gilroy, a fellow Amazon worker, musician, and labor organizer, about the intersection of creativity and workplace organizing. Gilroy shares his journey—from a strong musical upbringing to confronting the realities of warehouse labor and the fight for worker power.They explore the challenges Amazon workers face, from dangerous conditions and economic instability to the company’s resistance to unionization. The conversation expands into the broader struggle for labor rights, the decline of liberalism, and how creative communities can help strengthen solidarity and collective action.
2025-02-1137 min
Malmborg ReportThe Struggle for Fairness: Activism in the Amazon Workplace (Ep. 2)In this episode, John Malmborg speaks with Nik Moran, an Amazon worker and labor advocate, about the realities of organizing in one of the world’s largest corporations. Moran shares his journey—from growing up in diverse environments to working inside Amazon and confronting the harsh realities of warehouse life.
They dive into the challenges Amazon workers face, from job insecurity and grueling conditions to the company’s resistance to organizing efforts. The conversation expands into the broader fight against wealth inequality, the need for a more democratic society, and how workers can build real p...
2025-02-0437 min
Malmborg ReportFired by an App: Inside Amazon’s Mass Layoffs (Ep. 1)What happens when an app decides your fate? In this debut episode of Malmborg Report, host John Malmborg sits down with Avi Tachna-Fram, a labor organizer on the front lines of the fight to unionize Amazon. Together, they unpack Amazon’s exploitative tactics—mass layoffs delivered through app logouts, the use of seasonal contracts to dodge worker benefits, and the dangerous conditions putting employees at risk.
Avi shares firsthand insights on why unionization is the most powerful tool Amazon workers have to push back against corporate overreach. This conversation digs deep into the realities of m...
2025-01-2836 min
Malmborg ReportWelcome to Malmborg Report (Episode Zero)In this trailer episode, John Malmborg introduces his new DIY podcast—a space for raw, unfiltered conversations about creativity, music, art, and the critical issues shaping our world. Episode 1 drops January 28th, featuring the first in a series of interviews of Amazon workers fighting to unionize. Subscribe on YouTube and podcast platforms to help build a platform for real voices and real conversations.
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2025-01-2003 min
FotbollsatlasenFotbollsatlasen #26: LyonLyon hotas med tvångsnedflyttning om inte ekonomin ordnas upp. Blir det massförsäljning av spelare i januari? Är ägaren John Textor ens orolig? Det och mycket mer reder Lyon-experten Birgitta Malmborg ut när hon återvänder till Fotbollsatlasen med William Edström.
2024-11-2100 min
P1 KulturTeateråret 2023 – när politiken klev in på scenen igenTeaterkritikerna Jenny Teleman och Kristina Lindquist ser tillbaka på succéer, trender, klassiker, genombrott, politik och en Nobelpristagare i litteratur. Dessutom: Thomas Nordegren ser tillbaka på operaåret med fokus på en hel uppsjö drös med Don Giovanni-uppsättningar. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Jenny Teleman, årets teaterupplevelser:”Larm. Blint seende. Blinda ser!” Av Elfride Jelinek. På Östgötateatern.”Monstrets tid”. Av humorkollektivet Klungan. På Kulturhuset Stadsteatern i Stockholm.”Lo Ragnar och Nino”. Av poeterna Lo Ragnar Lindström och Nino Mick. På Riksteatern. ...
2023-12-1954 min
Kritcirkeln#42 Tre nya operor & en koreansk trilogiVi firar att oktober är slut, kollar vem som vann tävlingen flest sedda föreställningar sen förra avsnittet, och gör en blixtsnabb recension av Jaha Koos gästspel på Dramaten med "The history of Korean Western theatre" sist i programmet -- i en lite stökig krogmiljö (så ursäkta ljudet sista 10 min). Dessutom har Cecilia varit i Berlin (nu igen) och Loretto har varit i Göteborg och Umeå och kollat opera.
Lista över verk vi avhandlar i detta avsnitt:
Askungen på Folkoperan, regi Nora Nilsson
Konstabs Ingmar Bergmans Så som i en spegel på Dramaten
Vegetaria...
2023-11-011h 03
Lifetimes of ListeningFinding Harmony: Music, Love, and RelationshipsHave you ever wondered why couples have a “song”? In this episode, Dan and Brian speak with Jake Harwood, a Professor of Communication at the University of Arizona, who has examined how music helps strengthen bonds between people. The beginning stories of many relationships feature music, and unsurprisingly, those stories are surfacing regularly in the archive. In this episode, we seek to better understand why music works so well to bring people together. Bo Ongley, Aletheia Ida and John Malmborg, and Hannah Galligan each offer a story about how music deepened the ties they have with another person. Sometimes, you...
2023-07-1538 min
Tollans musikaliskaOrd och bild blir musik 1 - Paula af Malmborg Ward.Hur gör tonsättare när de trollar fram den ljuvaste musik ur ord och bild? Hur många A4-sidors libretto behövs för en opera? Får tonsättare inspiration från ovan eller gräver de djupt i sitt inre? I de sex programmen i serien Ord och bild blir musik hör vi hur komponister skriver fram musik ur ord och bilder om: Grymhet, försoning, utanförskap, ordlekar, verkliga, dokumentära händelser. Ur riter, böner, respekt för språket, motstånd mot språket och glipor i språket.
I det första pro...
2017-10-3139 min