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Influencer ImpactEpisode 10: "Why Fascists Fear Teachers" with Randi WeingartenNicole's conversation with Randi Weingarten gets right to the heart of why teachers are on the frontlines of the fight for democracy. Randi breaks down the real pressures educators are facing and why her book Why Fascists Fear Teachers is both a warning and a call to action.
2025-11-1323 min
Andy Beshear PodcastEpisode 29: Governor Kathy Hochul and American Federation of Teachers President Randi WeingartenThis week, Andy sits down with New York's first woman Governor and Buffalo Bills fan, Kathy Hochul. 🗽 Governor Hochul's faith guides her to make good policy and to fight for the underdog. She talks about how many women sell themselves short and how she unexpectedly ended up in running for office – and winning. From town board to the top elected in the Empire State, she knows that the best kind of government is the kind that problem solves and works together to get the job done, for everyone.📖 Next up, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten joins th...
2025-10-2350 min
Chew's Views (Featured Interviews)WCPT 820 Interview: Randi WeingartenFilling in for Richard Chew, Michelle Peltier is joined by Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers and author of “Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.” Weingarten highlighted the role of teachers in fostering critical thinking and creating inclusive environments and emphasized the need for safe, welcoming schools and relevant, engaging curricula. She also criticized the right's demonization of teachers and public schools, addressed the impact of social media on radicalization, and spoke about the importance of digital literacy. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Cent...
2025-10-0924 min
The State Of BeliefRabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Randi Weingarten, and Skye Perryman speak on Religious Freedom in Public SchoolsReligious freedom and public education: how do these issues come together? This week on The State of Belief, we hear leading voices make a compelling argument for ensuring the latter comes with a healthy dose of the former: Labor leader Randi Weingarten, activist Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, and Democracy Forward's Skye Perryman.
Most of this episode was recorded live in Dallas, Texas, at a Religious Freedom in Public Schools Summit convened by Interfaith Alliance. In dialogue with host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, who moderated the conversation, Rabbi Sharon stresses how important separation of Church and State has been...
2025-09-281h 03
The Good FightRandi Weingarten on the State of America’s Public SchoolsYascha Mounk and Randi Weingarten also discuss whether teachers unions are to blame for prolonged school closures during the pandemic.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, has been attacked by the far right as “the most dangerous person in the world,” and is the author of Why Fascists Fear Teachers.
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Randi Weingarten discuss why education is needed for a free society, the impact of social media on learning, and the school closures during covid.
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2025-09-2357 min
The Good FightRandi Weingarten on the State of America’s Public SchoolsYascha Mounk and Randi Weingarten also discuss whether teachers unions are to blame for prolonged school closures during the pandemic.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, has been attacked by the far right as “the most dangerous person in the world,” and is the author of Why Fascists Fear Teachers.
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Randi Weingarten discuss why education is needed for a free society, the impact of social media on learning, and the school closures during covid.
Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community
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2025-09-231h 01
Stand Up! with Pete Dominick1441 AFT President Randi Weingarten + News & ClipsI have your news and clip show then Randi and I begin at 25 mins in. Get her new book! Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Since 2008, Randi Weingarten has served as the elected president of the AFT, a union of 1.8 million educators, health care professionals, and public-service workers. For ten years prior, she headed the United F...
2025-09-221h 13
The Al Franken PodcastRandi Weingarten on Defending Our Public EducationWe are joined by Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, to discuss her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.” In the book, Weingarten details how there has been a systematic demonization of teachers and public education in America. She argues that one of the pillars of public education is critical thinking, which prevents fascism from flourishing in society - so fascists (and wannabe fascists) hate it.
We explore a variety of topics facing schoolchildren and their parents today, including charter schools, artificial intelligence, phones in schools, and the...
2025-09-2144 min
The Bill Press PodTrump and The Fear of Knowledge. With AFT President Randi Weingarten.In this episode, Bill speaks with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), about the significant challenges facing education in the United States. They discuss the federal government's role in leveling the playing field for students, the importance of maintaining a Federal Department of Education, and the dangers of current political attacks on schools and teachers. Weingarten also talks about the impacts of school shootings and the lack of effective measures to keep schools safe. Furthermore, they delve into her new book 'Why Fascists Fear Teachers,' highlighting how autocratic regimes throughout history suppress education to...
2025-09-1633 min
Relish This Uplifting Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.Why Fascists Fear Teachers by Randi WeingartenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/270139to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Why Fascists Fear Teachers
Author: Randi Weingarten
Narrator: Randi Weingarten
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 09-16-25
Ratings: 4.3 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Democracy
Publisher's Summary:
A rousing defense of public education as the cornerstone of American democracy, by the woman attacked by the far right as “the most dangerous person in the world” Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power they began banning books and controlling curriculum. Fascists fear teachers because teac...
2025-09-166h 36
J Street ConversationsRandi Weingarten on Why Fascists Fear TeachersThis week on Word on the Street Live, Ilan was joined by our good friend Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, whose new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers, comes out Tuesday, September 16.
After Randi signed off, my colleague Hannah Morris, Director of J Street Government Affairs, joined me to reflect on the latest developments after Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Doha. Hannah previewed our next advocacy push on the Hill: Prohibiting US arms from being used in Netanyahu’s war in Gaza or annexation of the West Bank, punishing settler violence and urging US recognition of P...
2025-09-101h 01
The Daily BeansThe Sooknanan Monologue (feat. Randi Weingarten)Monday, September 1st, 2025Today, the Trump administration attempted to remove 600 terrified unaccompanied minors to Guatemala in the middle of the night until a federal judge entered an order to stop them; speculation about Trump’s whereabouts explodes on social media as he continues to hide from the public; the government is going to deploy AI software to deny Medicare claims; Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law redistricting maps that reduce Black voters in Texas to one-fifth of a person and Hispanic voters to one-third of a person; a federal appeals court has struck down Trump's tariffs as...
2025-09-0156 min
Current Affairs"THE MOST DANGEROUS PERSON IN THE WORLD?" Why Fascists Fear Teachers (w/ Randi Weingarten)Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers and one of America’s foremost labor leaders, joins Current Affairs editor in chief Nathan J. Robinson to discuss her new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers. Weingarten explains why Mike Pompeo once called her “the most dangerous person in the world,” how right-wing figures like Chris Rufo are manufacturing distrust in public schools, and why education remains a radical force for pluralism, empathy, and democracy. She also addresses the weaponization of anti-Semitism in the context of academic freedom, the destruction of Gaza’s schools (scholasticide), and the role of teache...
2025-08-2336 min
Politics Done RightHow Trump thinks he will stay in power. AFT Prez. Randi Weingarten speaks. ProtestDonald Trump implies he could start a war to stop the elections. AFT Pres. Randi Weingarten admonishes the Democratic Party as she explains the reasons for leavingthe DNC [PDRI]Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE
2025-08-1958 min
The Contrarian PodThe attack on education with Randi Weingarten & Arne DuncanToday on The Contrarian Pod, Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers since 2008 joined Norm and I for Coffee with the Contrarians. We discussed how the reconciliation package will affect rural communities and her new book that’s out in September: Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.Later on, Contrarian contributor April Ryan is here with Arne Duncan, the former Secretary of Education in President Obama’s cabinet. You can catch The Tea with April Ryan, live, every Thursday, at 5pm eastern on our Substack.The Contrarian is o...
2025-07-1949 min
America’s Work Force Union PodcastRandi Weingarten, AFT | Schuyler Worthey, SMART Local 85Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the "Big Ugly Bill," career-connected learning initiatives and the changing landscape of education and workforce development.
Schuyler Worthey, Business Representative for the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local 85 in Atlanta, discussed the union's efforts to attract young people to the sheet metal trade, their state-of-the-art training facility and the challenges faced in a So-Called “Right-To-Work” state.
2025-07-0358 minThe Daily BeansThe Big Ugly (feat. Randi Weingarten)Thursday, July 3rd, 2025Today, an insurrectionist has been given a cushy job at the Department of Justice in the weaponization task force; the Justice Department explores bringing criminal charges against state election officials; a federal judge has blocked Trump’s ban on asylum; Mr. Abrego has filed his amended complaint on Judge Xinis’ docket; the University of Pennsylvania has revoked a transgender swimmers records in a deal with the Trump Administration; CBS and Paramount have bent the knee and agreed to pay Trump $16M; the Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down the state's 1849 near-total abortion ban; the private sect...
2025-07-031h 04
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastMary Trump & Randi WeingartenThe Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines Trump’s devolving mental state. American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten details her departure from the DNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-2150 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastEvan Osnos & Randi Weingarten,The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the broligarchy’s reckless actions while detailing his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, spells out the cruel attacks in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-2846 min
Stand Up! with Pete Dominick1363 AFT President Randi Weingarten + News & ClipsMy interview with Randi starts at 25 mins Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more RANDI WEINGARTEN is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educ...
2025-05-2746 min
Fox Across America w/ Jimmy FaillaRandi Weingarten thinks her agenda should usurp parents’ rights… AND Even Rainn Wilson is criticizing the liberal mediaFounder and Executive Director of Power The Future Daniel Turner joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to share his reaction to former Vice President Al Gore’s outrageous comments about the Trump administration. Jimmy gives his take on American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten attempting to defend teaching kids about books related to gender and sexuality. PLUS, Boundary Stone Partners Senior Vice President Emily Domenech checks in to talk about how the Democrats can’t seem to get out of their own way.[00:00:00] Weingarten addresses SCOTUS case on parental rights [00:37:30] SCOT...
2025-04-232h 02
The Dangerous OnesHANDS OFF Education with AFT President, Randi Weingarten IN-STUDIOTHE DANGEROUS ONES | EPISODE 13 | RANDI WEINGARTEN | HANDS OFF EDUCATION
American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten joins us in-studio to respond to your messages to The People’s Hotline and talk about the state of Education today. Including the destruction of the Department of Education.
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2025-04-061h 07The Dangerous OnesHANDS OFF Education with AFT President, Randi Weingarten IN-STUDIOTHE DANGEROUS ONES | EPISODE 13 | RANDI WEINGARTEN | HANDS OFF EDUCATION
American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten joins us in-studio to respond to your messages to The People’s Hotline and talk about the state of Education today. Including the destruction of the Department of Education.
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2025-04-061h 07
BustED PencilsFor the American Dream, with Randi Weingarten- Class in SessionRandi Weingarten, President of AFT, joins us to discuss the lawsuits her organization is pursuing against the Trump administration's reckless and harmful policies. She shares the deliberations she and AFT undertake when considering which lawsuits to pursue. It comes down to two simple factors. First- is the policy actively hurting people and standing in the way of people attaining the American Dream? Second- does AFT have standing to file? If so, they're suing. This isn't what AFT wants to spend their time doing. But they are advocates for laborers, educators, and so many of the first targets of this...
2025-04-0221 min
BustED PencilsFor the American Dream, with Randi Weingarten- Class in SessionRandi Weingarten, President of AFT, joins us to discuss the lawsuits her organization is pursuing against the Trump administration's reckless and harmful policies. She shares the deliberations she and AFT undertake when considering which lawsuits to pursue. It comes down to two simple factors. First- is the policy actively hurting people and standing in the way of people attaining the American Dream? Second- does AFT have standing to file? If so, they're suing. This isn't what AFT wants to spend their time doing. But they are advocates for laborers, educators, and so many of the first targets of this...
2025-04-0221 min
The Jim Acosta ShowUVA's Larry Sabato, AFT's Randi Weingarten and Michael Fanone.Thank you Michael Fanone, Rebecca Gummere, Stephanie G Wilson, PhD, Amy McGrath, Marnie Olson, and many others for tuning into my live video with Randi Weingarten and Michael Fanone! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-201h 00
Yo, Miss! PodcastYo, Miss! (No. 72) The Fight to Save Public Schools: My Chat with AFT President Randi Weingarten🚨 BREAKING: Trump Moves to Kill the Department of Education 🚨Tonight, just as news broke that Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, I sat down with AFT President Randi Weingarten to talk about what this means for our schools, our students, our parents, and our democracy.We dug into the history of the Department of Education, why it actually matters to most Americans (spoiler: unless you’re a billionaire, this affects you), and how the AFT is gearing up to challenge this move in court.This i...
2025-03-2038 min
Rich Valdés America At NightRecession concerns, Russia & China race to the Arctic, Randi Weingarten meltdownRich talks with John Carney, economics editor at Breitbart News, about inflation, tariffs, and the potential for a recession. We also check in with Bob Griffin, board member of Future49, to discuss China and Russia's race to control the Arctic. Later, reaction to Randi Weingarten's comments on the uncertain future of the Dept. of Education, from Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-132h 04Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastRick Wilson, Amanda Zurawski & Randi WeingartenThe Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the infighting inside Trump’s White House. Amanda Zurawski discusses the life-threatening consequences of strict abortion bans, even in cases of inevitable miscarriage. PLUS! We have a clip from our YouTube channel where Molly interviews American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten about why fascists hate teachers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-1046 min
The Practivist PodProtecting Our Kids with Randi WeingartenToday we talk about the Republican budget abomination, attacks on the Department of Education and the rising resistance to the trump/musk regime. Then joining us for our interview is the always inspiring champion for workers, families and our children, American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten.www.practivistpod.comJess Craven Linktree: https://beacons.ai/jesscraven101Steve Pierson Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StevePiersonhttps://www.aft.org/ProtectOurKidsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2025-02-271h 08BustED PencilsClass in Session- Schools, not Wargrounds, with Randi WeingartenRandi Weingarten, President of AFT and a recurring Pencil Buster, joins us for this very special class in session. In the first days of his second term, President Trump's administration stripped schools of designation as ‘sensitive locations’. That means Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are no longer prohibited from arresting individuals suspected of lacking proper migration documentation in schools. This will further turn schools away from being places of learning and community and into places of fear. As President of the second largest teacher’s union in the nation, Randi put it into a simple urging: “don’t make schoo...
2025-02-0518 minBustED PencilsClass in Session- Schools, not Wargrounds, with Randi WeingartenRandi Weingarten, President of AFT and a recurring Pencil Buster, joins us for this very special class in session. In the first days of his second term, President Trump's administration stripped schools of designation as ‘sensitive locations’. That means Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials are no longer prohibited from arresting individuals suspected of lacking proper migration documentation in schools. This will further turn schools away from being places of learning and community and into places of fear. As President of the second largest teacher’s union in the nation, Randi put it into a simple urging: “don’t make schoo...
2025-02-0518 min
Tavis SmileyRandi Weingarten joins Tavis SmileyAmerican Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten is back with an update on her union’s plan for Project 2025 pushback and the future of the U.S. Education Department.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
2024-12-1923 min
KPFA - Hard Knock RadioThe State of Public Education, with Randi WeingartenIn a compelling episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D sat down with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), for an insightful conversation on the future of public education, labor rights, and the pressing challenges facing teachers and students in the United States.
Public Education at a Crossroads
Weingarten began by examining the impact of recent elections on education policy. She raised alarms about efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, which she described as vital to securing resources for public schools, particularly in underserved communities. She pointed to the...
2024-11-2659 min
Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour PodcastSM Happy Hour with Randi Weingarten & Rena Shah - 11-22-24Randi Weingarten & Rena ShahSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-11-2328 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastKurt Andersen & Randi WeingartenKurt Andersen examines the plotting, or lack thereof, in the upcoming Trump administration. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, reacts to Trump's attacks on America's education system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-1635 min
Teachers UnifyBack to School: Randi Weingarten, Greg Jackson & Rob WilcoxThis episode was recorded from a Teachers Unify To End Gun Violence Back To School Zoom held on Sept. 12, 2024. Hosted by Teachers Unify co-founders Abbey Clements and Sarah Lerner, the special guests were American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten and White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Deputy Directors Greg Jackson & Rob Wilcox.
2024-09-2741 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastJosh Marshall, Randi Weingarten & Amanda LitmanTalking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall skewers the right-wing influence outfit Tenet Media after it was indicted by the DOJ. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, rebuts J.D. Vance’s attacks on her character. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman details the down-ballot races to focus on to ensure Dems win in November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-09-0654 min
Tavis SmileyRandi Weingarten joins Tavis SmileyBack to school for our nation’s children means back to the frontlines for American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten after an eventful week at the DNC. She’ll teach us about AFT’s current and upcoming campaigns, the classroom culture wars and the role teachers will play in this year’s election.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
2024-09-0323 min
The TentRandi Weingarten on Labor Day and Threats to Public EducationRandi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins the show to discuss the significance of Labor Day and American workers. She also talks about how Project 2025 and MAGA extremists are threatening teachers, students, and learning outcomes in U.S. public schools. Daniella and Colin discuss shifts in the 2024 presidential race and Donald Trump's disastrous tax plans.
2024-08-2943 min
RegulatingAI Podcast: Innovate ResponsiblyHarnessing AI for Equitable Education with Randi Weingarten, President of American Federation of TeachersOn this episode, I welcome Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). She discusses why implementing AI in education requires a collaborative effort. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities of AI in shaping equitable and effective educational environments.Key Takeaways:(01:08) Introduction of Randi Weingarten and her role in the AFT.(05:00) The critical issue of ensuring equitable access to AI technologies in education.(08:06) Addressing bias and discrimination within AI-driven educational systems.(11:53) The importance of inclusive participation in the...
2024-04-0236 min
Talking Out of SchoolEpisode 1: Randi WeingartenAmerican Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten talks to K12 administrators about how they can support teachers and unify their communities around public education.
2024-02-0727 min
Living in the USAClass struggle in 2023: Harold Meyerson; Hamas and rape: Katha Pollitt; schools and politics: Randi Weingarten; plus Arthur Danto on Las VegasHarold Meyerson comments on the Colorado supreme court's ruling that the constitution prohibits Trump from serving as president because he participated in an insurrection. Also - class struggle in 2023 - the year in review.Plus: Why have some feminists been reluctant even to acknowledge that Hamas members raped Israeli women and girls on Oct. 7? Katha Pollitt comments.Also: "parents rights" failed as a Republican political tactic in the 2023 elections - but what about 2024? Randi Weingarten has our analysis - she's president of the AFT.And from the archives: Arthur Danto on art in...
2023-12-2249 min
Living in the USALA Hotel Workers Occupy LAX Approaches: Harold Meyerson; plus Randi Weingarten on Israel and Gary Younge on 'Rustin'Striking hotel workers have occupied Century Blvd., the approach to LAX, and are planning a posada, reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for lodging in Bethlehem, on Friday evening--Harold Meyerson comments.Also: Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT, spent Thanksgiving weekend in Israel. She will report on meetings with shared society groups and peace movement leaders. She’ll also discuss the role of the US in moving toward not only peace but also toward equality and justice for Palestinians.Plus: Who was Bayard Rustin before the 1963 March on Washington? Gary Younge will comment on the remarkable lif...
2023-12-0852 min
The Nation PodcastsRandi Weingarten on the Peace Movement in Israel; Gary Younge on ‘Rustin’ | Start Making Sense with Jon WienerRandi Weingarten, president of the AFT, spent Thanksgiving weekend in Israel; she reports on meetings with shared society groups and peace movement leaders, and on the role of the US in bringing not just peace but equality and justice to Palestinians.Also: Who was Bayard Rustin before the 1963 March on Washington? Gary Younge comments on the remarkable life of a gay Black pacifist and former communist, the subject of a new biopic on Netflix, ‘Rustin.’ Gary wrote “The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream.”Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Gr...
2023-12-0736 min
Start Making Sense with Jon WienerRandi Weingarten on the Peace Movement in Israel; Gary Younge on ‘Rustin’Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT, spent Thanksgiving weekend in Israel; she reports on meetings with shared society groups and peace movement leaders, and on the role of the US in bringing not just peace but equality and justice to Palestinians. Also: Who was Bayard Rustin before the 1963 March on Washington? Gary Younge comments on the remarkable life of a gay Black pacifist and former communist, the subject of a new biopic on Netflix, ‘Rustin.’ Gary wrote “The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream.”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
2023-12-0736 min
The Michele Tafoya PodcastThank you, Randi WeingartenUnion boss Randi Weingarten, who heads the American Federation of Teachers, is one of the most partisan, radical, politically driven people in public life. She failed kids during the pandemic, she doesn’t have her facts straight on which branch of government controls the money, and she even misrepresented the American Revolution. She claims to “love” our kids. Her results say otherwise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-11-1426 minThe Michele Tafoya PodcastThank you, Randi WeingartenUnion boss Randi Weingarten, who heads the American Federation of Teachers, is one of the most partisan, radical, politically driven people in public life. She failed kids during the pandemic, she doesn’t have her facts straight on which branch of government controls the money, and she even misrepresented the American Revolution. She claims to “love” our kids. Her results say otherwise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-11-1426 min
Conservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. ReportRandi Weingarten, Book Bans, and the ConstitutionIn this bonus episode, Professor Giordano talks with Fox Business's Stuart Varney on teacher's union boss Randi Weingarten and her deception over book bans and a teacher's firing in an attempt to distract from our failing public schools. He then speaks to John Solomon and Amanda Head on Real America's Voice to discuss the blatant disregard by our officials for our Constitution. More Information If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please give The P.A.S. Report Podcast a 5-star rating and take 30 seconds to write a review. M...
2023-09-2315 minConservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. ReportRandi Weingarten, Book Bans, and the ConstitutionIn this bonus episode, Professor Giordano talks with Fox Business’s Stuart Varney on teacher’s union boss Randi Weingarten and her deception over book bans and a teacher’s firing in an attempt to distract from our failing public schools. He then speaks to John Solomon and Amanda Head on Real America’s Voice to discuss the blatant disregard by our officials for our Constitution. More Information If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please give The P.A.S. Report Podcast a 5-star rating and take 30 seconds to write a review...
2023-09-2315 min
Power At WorkPower at Work Blogcast #16: An Interview with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of TeachersWatch Burnes Center Senior Fellow Seth Harris in conversation with the President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten. In the third installment of the Power at Work's Labor Day blogcasts, President Weingarten discusses important ideas for public education, the assault on education, worker organizing, democracy, and the future. If you care about worker power, collective action, and unions, this is one interview you should not miss.
***This episode is marked as explicit because it includes one swear word. It is only said once, but please be aware.***
2023-09-1252 min
The Great BattlefieldThe High Stakes of the Midterm Elections with the American Federation of Teachers' Randi WeingartenRandi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, joins The Great Battlefield to discuss her career, the recent teacher strikes, and the many threats public sector unions currently face. She also explains why she feels the 2018 midterms are the most important elections of her lifetime.
2023-07-1251 min
JoltyEducation for All: Bringing People Together with Randi WeingartenThis week on Jolty we have a very special guest; the President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten. The AFT is one of the largest organizations in the country with over 1.7 million members, 60% of which work directly in education, but also many of which work in other fields such as healthcare. One of Randi’s many missions is to make the middle class cool again, while also making public school a place that can bring people together of all different backgrounds, beliefs, and ethnicities, creating a better society for all.
We also asked her about ma...
2023-07-1144 min
Mohamed Guhaad's podcastThe Sunday Read: ‘The Most Dangerous Person in the World Is Randi Weingarten’When the former secretary of state and C.I.A. director Mike Pompeo, a man who had dealt firsthand with autocrats like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, described Randi Weingarten as “the most dangerous person in the world” last November, it seemed as though he couldn’t possibly be serious.Weingarten is 65 and just over five feet tall. She is Jewish and openly gay — she’s married to a rabbi — and lives in Upper Manhattan. She is the longtime president of the American Federation of Teachers, which is not even the country’s biggest union of public school educators. The A.F.T. did giv...
2023-06-1151 min
Deborah Lebree's podcastThe Sunday Read: ‘The Most Dangerous Person in the World Is Randi Weingarten’When the former secretary of state and C.I.A. director Mike Pompeo, a man who had dealt firsthand with autocrats like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, described Randi Weingarten as “the most dangerous person in the world” last November, it seemed as though he couldn’t possibly be serious.Weingarten is 65 and just over five feet tall. She is Jewish and openly gay — she’s married to a rabbi — and lives in Upper Manhattan. She is the longtime president of the American Federation of Teachers, which is not even the country’s biggest union of public school educators. The A.F.T. did giv...
2023-06-1151 min
The Brian Nichols ShowMarxism in the Classroom - Unmasking Randi Weingarten & The Dark Truth of the American Federation of TeachersDiscover the shocking truth behind Randi Weingarten's controversial reign as the face of the American Federation of Teachers in this riveting episode of The Brian Nichols Show! Join Brian Nichols and Steve Abramowitz as they fearlessly dissect Weingarten's actions, shining a light on her advocacy for detrimental policies that have wreaked havoc on American students and families. In a no-holds-barred conversation, these podcast hosts spare no punches as they expose the devastating effects of school closures, mandatory masks, and vaccine mandates, all while Weingarten shamelessly seeks millions in aid for Ukraine.Prepare yourself for a thought-provoking exchange...
2023-05-2926 min
The Citizen Stewart ShowDebate! Randi Weingarten: Friend or Foe?This week on The Citizen Stewart Show, Chris and Ravi discussed COVID-19 and the American Federation of Teachers:
Opinion | Randi Weingarten’s Incredible COVID Memory Loss (WSJ, 4/30/23)
Here's What AFT’s Randi Weingarten Said About Reopening Schools During COVID-19 (PolitiFact, 5/2/23)
2023-05-0935 min
Stu Does AmericaEp 708 | Randi Weingarten's COVID School Lockdown Lies EXPOSED! | Guests: Chris Guerra, Kelsey Cooke, Matt KoppinBlazeTV's Stu Burguiere of "Stu Does America" takes a deep dive into Randi Weingarten's questionable claims about wanting schools to be open during the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll break down her true intentions and reveal how conservatives fought for a sensible approach to education in the face of leftist control. And the cast and creators of BlazeTV’s “Re-Opening” mockumentary join to share the unbelievable journey of getting their film onto the big screen.TODAY’S SPONSORS: CONSUMER TAX ADVOCATE:You did the tough thing for your employees during COVID. Let h...
2023-05-0546 min
Lost DebateWriters Strike, Randi Weingarten, Loneliness EpidemicRavi and Rikki start today’s episode by talking about the writers strike. Picketing for better wages, AI regulation, fully-staffed writers’ rooms, and more. How long will the walkout last? We talk through all the possible outcomes. Then we turn to another story about unions causing a ruckus. Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, pushed back against conservative criticism on Capitol Hill last week after facing accusations that the teachers union kept schools closed longer than necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is Weingarten trying to rewrite history? Finally, our hosts look at a new report from...
2023-05-0551 min
Of-By-For the People!Fauci - Randi Weingarten - The DOJ and TN - and MORE!Fauci - Randi Weingarten - The DOJ and TN - and MORE!
Conversations centered around the American Experiment and our Constitution and Bill of Rights! Our goal is to provide different perspectives - give historical context - model how to talk with those whom we may disagree with - tie foundational principals to today's headlines - PLUS, have some fun along the way. Please leave us a review and share with your friends!
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2023-05-021h 06
Heartland Labor ForumAmerican Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten with Local 691’s Jason Roberts on the Attack on Teachers and Whitewashing of Education“We don’t trust teachers to teach, we’re banning books, we’re doing educational gag orders, but now because of the politics, we trust them to carry a loaded firearm.” So says […]
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2023-05-0159 min
The Andrew Giuliani PodcastEpisode 12: Shame On You Randi WeingartenOn the latest episode of Not THAT Andrew with Andrew Giuliani, Andrew is here to rant about the impact of covid on our kids' education, and the hypocrisy of Randi Weingarten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-2733 min
Just Another DayRandi Weingarten on the Hot SeatToday I talk about Randi Weingarten , the head of the teachers union getting grilled in capital hill about her love to lockdown kids
2023-04-2709 min
The Alan Sanders ShowUnhinged Randi Weingarten, Chicago is now racist and sexist and the Bystander EffectToday we have no choice but to open with Randi Weingarten having a mental health episode on the steps of the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Keep in mind, she is the president of the Nation Teachers Union. She intentionally conflates the loans given during the government mandated lockdowns, versus someone who chooses to take out a loan for their own use. We continue to let the silly people with silly thinking, drive the agenda. We need to stop allowing them to have such power. You would think, people in the world of academia...
2023-03-0237 minFast Politics with Molly Jong-FastRep. Ritchie Torres, Randi Weingarten & Sam BrodeyRandi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, stops by to talk about the real motives behind the GOP attacks on our public schools and teachers. Congressman Ritchie Torres tells us about his hopes for the new Democratic Party leadership in the House. And the Daily Beast’s congressional reporter Sam Brodey gives us the inside story of the power struggles in our lame-duck Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-12-0248 min
The Voice PodcastA conversation with AFT President Randi WeingartenFrom gun safety reform and protecting students and teachers in the classroom to women’s reproductive rights, public health care, and the environment, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten speaks truth to power. She doesn't pull punches and isn't afraid to say what needs to be said on these and other important topics. On this episode of The Voice, Randi offers some pointed opinions as she shares her thoughts with host--and UUP President--Fred Kowal on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling that struck down Roe v. Wade and nullified the constitutional right that provided access to...
2022-07-1245 min
Cognia Leader ChatEpisode 12: Our Teachers’ Perspective with Randi WeingartenIn schools, who has the biggest impact on our students? Teachers do of course. Who better to share with the perspective, triumphs, and trials of teachers over the past couple of years than Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. The AFT represents over 1.7 million educators and healthcare professionals! Here you will hear Jeff describe the importance of leaders listening to teachers and Randi does an outstanding job advocating for their needs.
2022-01-0543 min
iGen PoliticsRandi WeingartenJill and Victor are joined by American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten to examine the effects of the pandemic and increasing polarization on education. There’s never been a greater need for national cohesion supporting young people, building community-teacher connections, and fighting systemic inequity. Are we up to the challenge?
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2021-12-0156 min
National Rural Education Association Official PodcastS02E10 – From Policy to Practice and Beyond, An Interview with Randi Weingarten, teacher, author, social activist.In this episode, we interview Rhonda "Randi" Weingarten at the National Rural Education Association Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ms. Weingarten is most notable for her work on education advocacy and legislation. She served as a teacher from 1991 to 1997 at Clara Barton High School in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and as a lawyer for the firm of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan from 1983 to 1986. In this interview, we discuss the political divide regarding education policy for rural education, including the disconnects in rural education. Ms. Weingarten provides examples of successful grassroots campaigns for addressing rural education "kitchen table" issues in our current world. She...
2021-11-1830 min
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAmerican Federation of Teachers President Randi WeingartenThe school year has begun for most people in the United States, but the big question still remains: are the children and faculty safe? Randi Weingarten is President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and she joins us from her Back to School tour to discuss the importance of getting kids back in community at school, but doing so safely. And in states like Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis refuses to administer the $7 billion dollars the state was granted in the American Rescue Plan to schools, that safety is what hangs in the balance. And if you’re a pa...
2021-09-1324 min
Driving Forces on WBAIDriving Forces 09022021 Covid And NYC Schools - Randi Weingarten And Mark TreygerJeff Simmons and Celeste Katz Marston speak to American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and City Council Member Mark Treyger on WBAI New York radio about the start of the NYC public school year amid a rise in childhood cases of Covid 19. Original air date: September 2, 2021.
2021-09-0355 min
America DissectedA Labor of Love with Randi WeingartenAs children head back to school, masks should be on the shopping list. But, despite CDC recommendations, in many states they won’t be. Abdul talks about the critical work of protecting children in schools and speaks with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, one of America’s most powerful teacher’s unions about worker safety in the pandemic and in our schools.Take Crooked's listener survey: crooked.com/surveyFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/americadissected.
2021-08-3132 min
Art of PowerRandi Weingarten Reps 1.7 Million WorkersRandi Weingarten is the first openly gay president of a labor union in America. The president of the American Federation of Teachers, Weingarten represents 1.7 million teachers, healthcare workers and support staff across the country.
Decades into organizing teachers, she represents more people than some governors do. An intensely private person, she talks with Art of Power host Aarti Shahani about when she chooses to let her personal life come into the public eye. They revisit her coming out story, as well as her experience as a survivor of sexual assault. And Weingarten explains how she’s won over billionaires and po...
2021-07-2941 min
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRandi Weingarten on Reopening SchoolsRandi Weingarten is President of the American Federation of Teachers, and she recently made an appearance on Fox News that got quite a bit of buzz. Fox News Host Martha MacCallum pressed Randi on the legitimacy of the 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones, and Randi responded by saying she believes in the 1619 Project and also suggested that Fox has some reckoning to do with the legitimacy on their reporting regarding the 2020 election and Joe Biden winning the presidency. Randi unpacks her Fox moment as well as what it's going to take to safely open schools at full capacity in the fall...
2021-06-0914 min
Talk Out of SchoolHow Schools Should Reopen Safely & Well Next year with Randi Weingarten and Mark TreygerResources:Mayor de Blasio’s announcement on Morning Show that there would be no remote learning option next yearNYC Chancellor Meisha Porter’s letter to families about DOE reopening plansRandi Weingarten’s May 13 speech, Return, Recover and Reimagine: Toward A Renaissance in America's Public Schools. Video here, transcript here.Gothamist, Social Distancing Requirements Will Be Pivotal In NYC Schools Reopening Next FallHow the Billions of Additional School Funds should be spent: Results from the May 22 Parent Action Conference, co-sponsored by Class Size Matters, NYC Kids PAC, and Teens Take Charge
2021-05-2654 min
The ConversationRandi Weingarten & Max Burns - May 25, 2021Randi Weingarten and Max Burns speak with Cenk on The Conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-2624 min
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRandi Weingarten on Reopening SchoolsReopening schools is just one piece of the challenges that lie ahead for teachers, students, and parents. Randi Weingarten is President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and she explains that it’s not solely about getting caught up with academics; kids need healing from the traumas of the pandemic and should get back on track with human interaction and most importantly, having fun. Randi also shares her recommendations on summer sessions vs. private tutoring.Executive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Brittany TempleDistributor: DCP EntertainmentFor additional co...
2021-03-2930 min
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonRandi Weingarten on Reopening SchoolsReopening schools is just one of the challenges that lie ahead for teachers, students, and parents. Randi Weingarten is President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and she explains that it’s not solely about getting caught up with academics; kids need healing from the traumas of the pandemic and should get back on track with human interaction and most importantly, having fun. Randi also shares her recommendations on summer sessions vs. private tutoring.
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2021-03-2930 min
Facing ForwardAmerican Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten
As the Biden Administration pushes to open the majority of schools by April, how are some of the nation’s largest school districts working to keep teachers and students safe and healthy? Margaret Brennan talks with Randi Weingarten – president of the American Federation of Teachers.
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2021-02-1231 min
Axios Re:CapTeachers union president Randi Weingarten on reopening schoolsThree quarters of America’s K-12 public schools are either closed or partially closed right now. Even if the White House manages to unstick the vaccine bottlenecks and get a new economic stimulus passed with money for in-school COVID-19 testing and HVAC updates, ultimately, schools being open or closed comes down to negotiations between local school departments and their teachers unions. Dan digs into negotiations, what will happen this semester once teachers have vaccination access, and what next fall could look like with American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten. Learn more about you...
2021-02-0918 min
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonAFT President Randi Weingarten On Biden's Plan to Reopen Schools in the First 100 Days of 2021President-elect Biden said he wants to reopen schools within the first 100 days of the new year, and Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, is on board. But first, Biden needs to build the public’s trust back for both the CDC and the government processes that were tarnished under the Trump administration. Randi also weighs in on where teachers should fall in the line for vaccinations and how that could correspond with reopening schools. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com
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2020-12-2214 min
Teaching TodayThe New Normal: Randi Weingarten on Reopening SchoolsIn the third part of our New Normal series, Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding the reopening of K-12 schools.
2020-11-0144 min
Driving Forces on WBAIAFT President Randi Weingarten, Assemblymember Nily RozicOn WBAI 99.5 FM's Driving Forces on September 3, 2020, host Jeff Simmons talked with American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and New York State Assemblymember Nily Rozic.
2020-09-041h 00
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonIs It Safe to Send Kids Back to School? AFT President Randi Weingarten Weighs InTeachers, parents, and kids all have the DESIRE to go back to school, but only one thing matters: is it SAFE? Randi Weingarten is the President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and her team has been working on a slew of back-to-school scenarios since April, and they have identified the three key things that need to happen BEFORE we can consider putting students, teachers, and administrators at risk. She outlines these important items and also gives us an update on what the Trump administration, and more specifically Betsy DeVos, has NOT done to prepare schools, budgets, or the...
2020-07-2825 min
The Bill Press PodTeachers Union Pres. Randi Weingarten on What Happens this FallRandi Weingarten is President of The American Federation of Teachers, one of two teachers’ unions in the U. S. She previews what SHOULD happen this fall as schools restart. She worries about what WILL happen if Trump continues his lies about Covid 19. She also reveals the results of a new poll of teachers on the effectiveness of remote learning. Spoiler alert: Not good. The American Federation of Teachers is a long-time sponsor of both The Bill Press Show and The Bill Press Pod. We thank them for their support and for the ha...
2020-07-0700 min
Hall Pass BreakEPISODE THIRTEEN: GETTING ENERGIZED WITH THE AFT TEACH CONFERENCE & AFT PRESIDENT RANDI WEINGARTENLast July, the American Federation of Teachers hosted the TEACH (Together Educating America’s Children) Conference in Washington DC. The first of several episodes kicks off with Opening Remarks from various teachers around the country and a speech to educators by AFT… Continue Reading →
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2020-05-2533 min
WORK! Exploring the future of work, labor and employment.Labor Leaders – Randi Weingarten ’80Randi Weingarten ’80, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and Dean Alex Colvin discuss the “return of the strike” and how Weingarten has worked to build community both inside and outside of the union. Fill out this short questionnaire to provide feedback, or to suggest a guest or topic for a future episode. Learn more about ILR by visiting us on the web at ilr.Cornell.edu.
2020-04-2823 min