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The Leslie Marshall ShowBipartisan Advocacy Organization for Children says BBB Puts Kids LastLeslie is joined by Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy organization working to make children the priority in federal policy and budget decisions.
Bruce explains how the newly passed 'Big Beautiful Bill' "chooses billionaires over babies, and puts the nation’s children in unprecedented peril."
Here are just a few ways that the new law will hurt the nation’s children:
Cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid and CHIP: Medicaid and CHIP provide health insurance to over 37 million children in the United States and Medicaid covers nearly 40% of births. H.R.1 inclu...2025-07-0822 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTeamsters Talk State of Sanitation Industry and Ongoing Strikes at Republic ServicesLeslie is joined by Victor Mineros, Proud Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 396, Western Region International Vice President, and Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division, which represents tens of thousands of sanitation workers across the country.
The two discuss what’s happening in the U.S. sanitation industry, the ongoing strikes at Republic Services, and why this moment matters for working families across the country.
Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.2025-07-0820 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowImplications Now that 'Big, Ugly Bill' Has Passed; Trump Cuts to NWS Exacerbates Texas Flood DangerThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, White House Reporter for 'the Washington Examiner.'
The pair examines what's in the Republicans' newly passed 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' how Trump managed to convince wayward GOP congressional members to support such an unpopular bill...2025-07-0841 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowIran Still Able to Develop Nuclear Weapon?; Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Historically UnpopularThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton.
Col. Leighton (USAF-Ret.) gives the latest updates on Iran's nuclear program following missile strikes on their nuclear enrichment facilities by the Trump administration. He and Brad also discuss the U.N. nuclear agency d...2025-06-3041 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowChina Surpassing U.S. Military-Industrial Might? 'Made In USA' Marketing Surges; American Infrastructure CrisisLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
1. The Wall Street Journal recently documented the stark disparity between China and America’s military-industrial strength in a series of graphs. The results are downright alarming, especially as geopolitical tensions flare. The data illustrate the urgent need for the United States to take action to revitalize our domestic shipbuilding industry.
2. With tariffs coming into force, Made in the USA marketing is surging. U.S. c...2025-06-2041 minThe Leslie Marshall Show10 Years of Trump in Politics; NYC, Virginia and New Jersey Election PreviewsThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Charlie Cook, Founder of 'the Cook Political Report,' to talk about ten years of Trump in politics. This includes how he completely changed the Republican party's identity, and what might happen to the GOP once Trump is no longer Pr...2025-06-1741 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowLatest on Gaza & Ukraine, Trump's B-Day Military Parade, National Guard Sicced on ICE Protesters, Trump-Musk MeltdownThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton.
Col. Leighton (USAF-Ret.) gives the latest updates on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
He also discusses President Trump having tanks roll into Washington D.C. for the 250th Birthday of the U.S...2025-06-0942 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowLobbying Industry Thriving Under Trump; Donald, Elon and RFK Jr. (Oh my!)The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Kate Ackley, a Senior Reporter for Bloomberg Government.
Kate shares a a general status update of the lobby industry under President Trump. Then, she and Brad talk about the lobby efforts on the House reconciliation budget bill, and the h...2025-06-0341 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowAFL-CIO President on SCOTUS NRLB Ruling, House Budget Bill and DOGELeslie is joined by Liz Shuler, President of the 63 unions and over 15 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The pair discusses the Supreme Court ruling upholding Trump's firings of the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board members, the draconian House budget bill, and the field hearings the Union conducted through the 'Department of People Who Work for a Living,' which they released a report on last week.
The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their BlueSky handle is @aflcio.org. Li...2025-05-3123 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowGOP's Disastrous Approach to Food Stamps (SNAP) in House Budget BillLeslie is joined by Lily Roberts, Managing Director for Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress.
The two first react to Senator Joni Ernst, after an audience member yells, “People will die,” during her discussion on Medicaid cuts at a town hall this morning, replying, “Well, we all are going to die.”
Leslie and Lily then discuss the disastrous approach to food stamps (SNAP) in the House Republican passed 'Big Beautiful Bill.'
The House-passed version:
A. Would cut off some or all food assistance for 11 million people (4 million of those are kids...2025-05-3120 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowA Non-Partisan View on U.S. Tariffs with AAM President Scott PaulLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
1. Scott's op-ed in 'The Detroit News' explaining why he believes that U.S. trade negotiators must toe a tough line with China.
2. America's favorite vehicle as a tariff case study
3. #ChineseManufacturing going viral on TikTok
4. Momentum for U.S. shipbuilding revitalization continuing to grow
WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.org
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can...2025-05-1744 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowWhy Workers Need a Pro-Labor NLRBLeslie is joined by Megan Salrin and Jimmy O'Donnell of the United Steelworkers (USW).
The trio analyzes why workers need a Pro-Labor National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
In one of his early acts as president, Donald Trump not only fired National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo but also removed NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox.
Firing Wilcox upended nearly 90 years of Supreme Court caselaw and left the NLRB unable to perform its vital mission of upholding workers’ rights.
So what is the NLRB, and why do workers depend on it to ensure th...2025-04-3042 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowAuthors of, "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House"The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by Amie Parnes, Senior Correspondent at 'The Hill,' and Jonathan Allen, Senior National Politics Reporter for NBC News.
They discuss their newest #1 New York Times best-seller, "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House."
"The authors o...2025-04-2941 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowWhy Are So Many Cannabis Workers Joining the Teamsters Union?Leslie is joined by Jesse Case, Director for the Food Processing Division for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The two examine why so many cannabis workers are joining the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
To add some perspective, the Teamsters represent over 1,000 cannabis workers in six different states. They've also bargained the strongest contracts in the industry for workers at a number of multi-state operators, which are the largest players in the US cannabis industry.
Tens of thousands of Teamsters across the continent are members of the union’s growing Food Processing Division. The division re...2025-04-0522 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTrump Executive Order Stripping Collective Bargaining Rights is Biggest Attack on Labor in DecadesLeslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. In 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss President Trump's union busting executive order from last week. It strips the fundamental right to unionize and collectively bargain from workers across the federal government at more than 30 agencies. The workers who make sure our food is safe to eat, care for our veterans, protect us from public health emergencies and much more will no longer ha...2025-04-0520 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowNavigating the Incresingly Difficult College Application ProcessLeslie is joined by Connie Livingston, Senior Lead Counselor at Empowerly, which empowers students to become the most successful version of themselves with personalized college and career guidance. Their tailored guidance helps students triumph over the college admissions process and spark the future of their dreams.
Connie has worked in the field of college counseling since 2008. She began her career as an Assistant Director of Admissions at Brown University and has since moved on to Empowerly, where she has worked for the past three years.
The pair examines the increasingly difficult college application process in the United S...2025-04-0223 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowGOP Medicaid/CHIP Cuts Threaten One-Third of All School Age ChildrenLeslie is joined by Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy organization working to make children the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. With policy experts in the many areas that affect our nation’s more than 70 million children, First Focus on Children offers thorough, bipartisan, achievable solutions to ensure the well-being of children in the U.S. and around the world.
The two discuss how the budget resolution recently passed by House Republicans would force hundreds of billions of dollars in funding cuts to Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), whic...2025-04-0220 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTrump's 'Tariff Tuesday' and GOP Attacks on Medicaid, Medicare and Social SecurityThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns.
His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad...2025-03-3142 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowShould U.S. or China Build Our Ships?! Tariffs, and Made In American SpotlightLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss why labor and business groups are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to fight back against China's decades-long global shipbuilding dominance.
Next, Scott explains why anti-tariff absolutism is a mistake, and one the Democratic party would be foolish to make.
Lastly, they explore AAM's spotlighting of three great U.S. products, including Steele Canvas, BLKSWN Footwear and the 'Crafted with Pride' Mad...2025-03-2942 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTrump's Executive Orders Are Exacerbating the Country's Mental Health CrisisLeslie is joined by Dr. Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, CEO of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).The NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers, and to advance sound social policies.
The pair discusses Dr. Estreet's op-ed for Salon, titled, "Trump's Executive Orders Are Exacerbating the Country's Mental Health Crisis." (link here: https://www.salon.com/2025/03/12/executive-orders-are-exacerbating-the-countrys-mental-health/)
Dr. Estreet earned a bachelor’s in science in psychology fr...2025-03-2622 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTeamsters President Talks United Airlines Contract Campaign and First UNFI AgreementLeslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
They begin the interview by acknowledging the accomplishments that President O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman have helped their Union to achieve during their three years heading the organization.
With 80,000 new members organized, great successes at the negotiating table including many of their best contracts ever like at UPS and Anheuser-Busch, an empowered rank-and-file membership that has waged over 250 strikes and led bargaining themselves against some of the world’s largest employers, the O’Brien-Zuckerman administration has charted one of the most defining and...2025-03-2620 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTrump Defense Secretary Accidentally Texted a Journalist War Plans on Group Chat with Other Cabinet MembersThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Mabinty Quarshie, National Political Reporter for the Washington Examiner.
The pair begins their interview by discussing the bombshell report that the Secretary of Defense accidentally texted a reporter IMPENDING WAR PLANS on a non-government group chat that included...2025-03-2541 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowIs Trump Tanking the Economy? What should Democrats' Strategy Be Going Forward?The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The pair examines the troubled and turbulent Trump tariff and tax policies, as well as their...2025-03-1840 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowLatest on U.S.-Ukraine Relations; AFT President Talks Trump's Plan to Eliminate Dept. of Ed.The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst, Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.).
The pair analyzes U.S.-Ukraine relations following Trump-Vance's disastrous White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Col. Leighton also outlines the threats to Poland, and the rest of Europe...2025-03-1041 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTrump and Musk's Abuse of Power; Trump vs the Free PressThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'
The two talk about the presidential abuse of power by Donald Trump, along with his unelected sidekick, Elon Musk.
They also discuss Trump's undemocratic portrayal of himself as a...2025-02-2541 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowUntangling the Headlines: What's Happening with Student Loans and the Department of EducationThe Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest threats to the Department of Education, what could happen to your student loans, and what's circulating on social media about student debt cancellation regarding data breaches.
They're also joined by a special guest who helps to untangle all of the confusion.
This episode's SDCC hosts are Executive Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres.
Today's special guest is Abby Shafroth, Co-Director of Advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) a...2025-02-2040 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTrump & Musk's Threats to America's Social Safety Net; Democratic Response to Trump 2.0The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, which fights to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding America's Social Security system. Social Security Works is the convening organization of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition ma...2025-02-1141 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowEffects of Trump Pulling Out of Paris Climate Accord; Trump Tariffs UnpopularThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bob Deans, Director of Strategic Engagement at the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
The two discuss the effects of Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord, how the U.S. is trying to unravel a hacking plot...2025-02-0440 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowLow Lights of Trump's First Week, Attacks on DEI ProgramsThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'
The two review then opening week of the second Trump administration, what can be done to slow or stop him, and whether he's 'flying too close to the sun' with...2025-01-2841 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowAFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer on How Organized Labor is Prepping for a Second Trump TermLeslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO.
The two discuss:
- Why there is no source that Union workers trust more for information about politics than their fellow Union workers
- How, despite the massive headwinds Democrats faced in this year's elections, Union voters turned out for Harris by a margin of 57%-41%, a slight advantage over 2020, after months of person-to-person contact focused heavily on pocketbook issues
- How, the Union vote, almost single handedly, kept the presidential race close across the Blue W...2024-12-2122 minThe Leslie Marshall Show2024 AAM 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide'Leslie is joined by Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch, Beth oversees communications for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), helping to spread the word about smart public policies that guide the creation of family-supporting factory jobs.
The two discuss this year's AAM 'Made in American Holiday Gift Guide.'
They cover a mix of some of this year's incredible companies and gifts.
Here's more on it directly from AAM:
"The Alliance for American Manufacturing is thrilled to unveil the 11th edition of the Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, our annual collection of American-made gift ideas...2024-12-1144 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowThe Power of International SolidarityLeslie is joined by Kevin Mapp, the USW’s International Vice President of Human Affairs. Kevin coordinates bargaining in the union’s health care, containers, public sector and ship building sectors.
The pair discuss the power of international solidarity in four parts.
Part 1: Global Solidarity and Corporate Greed
Multinational corporations operate globally, oftentimes attempting to pit workers in different countries against each other in a race to the bottom on wages and working conditions.
Unionized workers, however, understand that the only answer to large-scale corporate greed is global solidarity.
- The USW wor...2024-11-2341 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTrump's Lies About Immigrants & Social Security, Harris’ Plan to Raise the Minimum Wage and Eliminate Taxes on TipsLeslie is joined by Brendan Duke, Senior Director for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
The pair discuss two of his most recent pieces for CAP. (both listed below)
1. "Donald Trump Is Lying About Immigrants and Social Security/Medicare" (https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/donald-trump-is-lying-about-immigrants-and-social-security-medicare/)
2. "Harris’ Plan To Raise the Minimum Wage and Eliminate Tax on Tips Would Benefit Service and Hospitality Workers" (www.americanprogressaction.org/article/harris-plan-to-raise-the-minimum-wage-and-eliminate-tax-on-tips-would-benefit-service-and-hospitality-workers/)
Previously, Brendan was a senior policy adviser at the White House National Economic Council for the Biden-Harris administration, and a me...2024-09-1820 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowBreast Cancer Awareness; Social Media Linked to Eating Disorders in KidsLeslie is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier, who has served as a FOX News Channel contributor since 2018, breaking down the latest medical news across all platforms.
Dr. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging.
The two ladies discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is right around the corner in October, and what folks can do to protect themselves and their families from the dangerous disease.
Then, the pair comments on a new study linking social media to eating disorders in kids and young teens.
Dr. Saphier is author o...2024-09-1820 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowInterest Rates Stunting Manufacturing Growth, NAFTA's Lingering Damage, Biden's Industrial Policies Bearing FruitLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how high interest rates are crushing U.S. manufacturing's potential growth, NAFTA's lingering damage in the rust belt, and how the Biden administration's industrial policies are actually turning the tide on U.S. competitiveness.
For over 17 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a sav...2024-09-1341 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowRenowned Economist Proposes Free Retraining for Higher Paying Jobs; Harris-Trump Debate PreviewLeslie is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.
The two discuss his latest piece for 'Washington Monthly' titled, "Kamala Harris Still Has Time for a Big New Idea in Economic Policy."
Dr. Shapiro explains how the fading prospect of upward mobility for Americans without college degrees is a major issue that concerns millions of voters.
He proposes that one way to help people raise their incomes is by offering free retraining for higher-paying jobs.2024-09-1143 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowChallenges to SAVE Student Loan Plan, Latest on Student Debt CancellationThe Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest challenges to the SAVE plan, why millions of folks don't have to make monthly payments right now, and what's going on with the latest student debt cancellation plan.
They also alert folks of upcoming deadlines and who benefits from taking action.
This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) n...2024-09-0439 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowChildren on the Front Lines of Justice: Report Sexual Abuse and Survive the Criminal TrialLeslie is joined by Author Eliza Sultan and District Attorney of New Mexico's 13th Judicial District, Barbara Romo.
The pair are here to talk about Eliza's book, "Children on the Front Lines of Justice: Report Sexual Abuse and Survive the Criminal Trial," which D.A. Romo wrote the foreword in.
"Children On the Front Lines of Justice” is the story of a brave brother and sister, May and Charlie, who testify against a family member at his criminal trial. They must be brave and tell the truth about sexual abuse. The story is narrated from the children’s pe...2024-09-0420 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTeamsters President Talks Unionizing Workers at Amazon, United Airlines and CostcoLeslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The two discuss the Teamsters winning a groundbreaking joint employer decision against Amazon, United Airlines Teamsters rallying nationwide for a strong new contract, and Costco fleet drivers overwhelmingly authorizing a strike.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Teamsters.
Sean's handle on X is...2024-09-0422 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowProject 2025: The Plan To Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and BalancesLeslie is joined by Joe Radosevich. He is the Vice President for Campaigns and Outreach in the Advocacy and Outreach Department at the Center for American Progress. He works across teams to advance the organization’s priorities with external partners and elected leaders.
Leslie and Joe discuss the extensive piece he co-wrote with Will Ragland, titled, "Project 2025: The Plan To Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and Balances."
Here is the beginning of the eye-opening guide:
"The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 is a road map for how a new far-right presidential adminis...2024-08-2723 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowAFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Talks Presidential ElectionLeslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. On June 13, 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.
He first discusses with Leslie why, as President, Donald Trump was a disaster for workers and their unions.
Then, Fred details that the AFL-CIO supports Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting every day to lift up working people.
Next, he explains how the 'Blue Wall' has been built by organized labor.
Fi...2024-08-2719 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowExpert Analysis of Harris' Plan to Make Housing More AffordableLeslie is joined by Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, where he is part of their Housing Finance Policy Center. Jim is also owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors, which provides strategic advice on housing finance issues to financial institutions active in the primary and secondary mortgage market.
The two discuss the Opinion piece he co-wrote for the Washington Post with Moody Analytics' Chief Economist Mark Zandi. It's titled, "Harris Plan Could Solve the Longtime Affordable Housing Crisis."
(Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/21/harris-affordable-housing/)
Before joining Urban in 2013, Jim Parrott sp...2024-08-2422 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowHarris and Walz Deliver Wins for WorkersLeslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s International Vice President at Large, who oversees the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work. She has spent more than two decades advancing policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies on behalf of USW members. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, environmental and energy policy.
The two discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate Tim Walz, have been delivering wins for workers throughout their public service lives. It comes down to values:
Working people need a candidate who will figh...2024-08-1341 minThe Leslie Marshall Show'Made in USA' Shines at the Olympics with Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony Uniforms!Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how Team USA athletes at this year's Olympic Games in Paris came to wear opening and closing ceremony uniforms that have been 100% exclusively made in America, with 100% domestically sourced materials.
During this conversation, the pair also talked about a recent episode of AAM's "The Manufacturing Report" podcast, hosted by Scott, where he interviewed family-run shoe manufacturer Rancourt & Co.Co-owner and President Mike Rancourt. Mike sha...2024-08-0940 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowKamala Harris Quickly Unites Democratic Party, Leaving Trump-Vance Campaign ReelingThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is first joined by Bloomberg Government's Kate Ackley to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, which launched just a week ago, but has already hit some impressive metrics with voter enthusiasm and fundraising totals.
Then, Sarah Jones, Editor-In-Chief of Politicus USA...2024-07-3041 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowBiden Bows Out of Presidential Race, Endorses Vice President HarrisThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Brad is joined by two accomplished political guests to discuss the unprecedented history that has taken place within the past 24 hours, with President Biden electing not to run for re-election, and instead, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Brad is first joined by Charlie...2024-07-2241 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowWhy Enforcement of the 'Made in USA' Label is SO Important; Biden Admin Awards Grants for EV Manufacturing
Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Here are the topics that they discuss:
1. Polling shows that American shoppers prize the "Made in USA" label and are willing to pay more for it—something that counterfeiters are all too happy to capitalize. So how can the Federal Trade Commission protect the integrity of "Made in USA"? AAM is out with a new explainer video that is shared with the audience.
***Call your Represe...2024-07-1742 min
The Leslie Marshall ShowWorkers Need the PRO ActLeslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW).
The pair explores why workers still need the PRO Act.
This includes white collar workers, which Maria shares multiple examples of with the audience.
Workers in the South are also eager to exercise their rights, though this is drawing backlash from anti-worker politicians in states like Georgia and Alabama.
The Biden administration has done important work to correct course at the NLRB, and there are pro-worker provisions in recent investments, which are helping smooth the way for workers to have...2024-06-2242 min
The Leslie Marshall ShowWhy Trump's Conviction is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law: Author of "Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?"Leslie is joined by Mike Sozan, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
The two analyze the significance of former President Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his New York election interference case.
They also chat about Mike's new piece for the DC Journal, titled, "COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law."
Then, Leslie is joined by whose new book, "Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?", has reached #1 best-seller status on Amazon in seven categories, including Campaigns and Elections.
In addition to pr...2024-06-0542 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowPresident Biden Announces New Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Semiconductors, Solar Cells and MoreLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
First, Scott breaks down today's move by President Biden to levy new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum. The tariffs on Chinese EVs will rise to 100%, quadrupling the current tariff of 25%.
It's the latest bid by the Biden administration to keep China from undercutting U.S. companies and threatening U.S. manufacturing jobs, many of which are union jobs.
Se...2024-05-1541 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowBiden Administration Takes Major Step Toward Closing 'Gun Show Loophole,' Requires Thousands More Dealers to Run Background ChecksLeslie is joined by Nick Wilson, Senior Director for Gun Violence Prevention at American Progress, where he leads the organization’s efforts to reduce gun violence and shrink the footprint of the criminal justice system while improving public health and safety.
The pair discusses the Biden Administration taking a major step towards closing the 'gun show loophole,' requring thousands more gun dealers to run background checks.
The administration first proposed the rule in August, after the passage of the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise in response to the massacre of 19 students an...2024-04-2721 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowAFL-CIO President Talks Worker Safety, Unions Expanding into the South, and Climate Change Policy SolutionsLeslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss the Union's 2024 'Death on the Job Report,' the recent UAW win in Tennessee and what it means for the broader Union movement in the South, as well as the Inaugural 'Climate, Equity and Jobs Launch' held by the AFL-CIO on Earth Day this year.
The 2024 'Death on the Job Report' can be read here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-releases-2024-death-job-report-ahead-workers-memorial-day
A visionary leader an...2024-04-2722 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowRestoring Our Nation's Lost Shipbuilding CapacityLeslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall.
The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity.
President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open an investigation into China’s non-market practices as it seeks to dominate the commercial shipping market.
Next, Leslie and President McCall discuss how the loss of shipbuilding capacity poses a grave threat to America's national security.
The pair also explores how...2024-04-1641 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowWill China Flood the Globe with EVs, Green Tech? What’s Behind Latest US-China Trade Fight?Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
First, Scott explains how high interest rates and trade deficits are stifling U.S. factory jobs growth.
Second, Leslie and Scott move across the globe to discuss China, where U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, is wrapping up a five day trip.
Scott begins this discussion by highlighting how Beijing's economic success remains tied to U.S. market access, and how that offers America leverage.
2024-04-1042 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTeamsters President Talks Anheuser-Busch Contract, Molson-Coors Strike, UPS & DHL Organzing and Presidential RoundtablesLeslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The two discuss the Teamsters' recently ratified contract with Anheuser-Busch, their striking brothers and sisters at Molson-Coors, organizing at UPS and DHL, as well as their Presidential roundtables.
Sean is a 4th-generation Teamster from Boston, and is committed to winning and defending strong national contracts, organizing new members, and aggressively taking on employers. He is focused on mobilizing rank-and-file Teamsters through education and increased engagement—traveling extensively to visit with members at worksites throughout the country.
Founded in 1903, the In...2024-03-2322 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowWomen's History Month: The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for EducationLeslie is joined by two young women, Afghan refugee Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor (Stanford ‘25), who are raising awareness about the untold story of millions of Afghan women brimming with potential and longing for freedom in their acclaimed book, “Defiant Dreams: The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education."
Sola Mahfouz was born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 1996, the year the Taliban took over her country for the first time. They banned television and photographs, presided over brutal public executions, and turned the clock backward on women’s rights, practically imprisoning women within their own homes...2024-03-2322 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowAnalyzing President Biden's SOTU; American Incomes Are Better Under Biden Than TrumpThe guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
First, Brad will be joined by Sarah Jones, Editor in Chief of PoliticusUSA, as they react to President Biden’s State of the Union address.
Then, Sarah breaks down what is causing the decline in quality news coverage, including the shuttering of multiple news ag...2024-03-1241 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowBuilding Unity In the Paper Industry and BeyondLeslie is joined by Luis Mendoza, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW). As International Vice President, Mendoza has responsibility for all facets of the USW paper sector, including bargaining, safety, trade, legislative issues, global solidarity and organizing initiatives.
Leslie and Luis talk about building unity in the paper industry and beyond.
Of the many industries where USW members work, one of the biggest is the paper sector, representing approximately 90,000 workers.
Since the onset of the pandemic, these workers have made groundbreaking advances in promoting workplace health and safety, advocating for economic security, and building...2024-03-0240 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTemu and Tariffs, Chinese Auto Industry, How to Make It in America, Biden Industrial PolicyLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss why Chinese-based e-commerce company Temu, who's spending billions on ads, and has already reshaped how many American shop, isn't paying the United States any tariffs.
Here's a brief explanation from AAM's latest blog on the subject:
"The “de minimis” exemption in U.S. trade law allows anything valued under $800 to enter the United States duty-free. It was originally intended for one-off type things, like making...2024-02-2142 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowBiden vs Trump on the Economy; Teamsters Organizing FedEx Express and Delta AirlinesLeslie is first joined by the Chairman of Sonecon, and former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, Dr. Rob Shapiro.
The two delve into his latest piece for Washington Monthly, titled, "Data Don’t Lie: Biden’s Economic Record is Much Better than Trump’s."
(Link here: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2024/01/26/data-dont-lie-bidens-economic-record-is-much-better-than-trumps/)
Then, Leslie interviews Deputy Director of the Teamsters' Airline Division, Bob Fisher.
They discuss why and how workers at FedEx Express and Delta are organizing in an effort to unionize, and why that's so significant nationally.
The we...2024-01-2740 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowHow Unions Help CommunitiesLeslie is joined by Director of District 4 for the United Steelworkers (USW), Dave Wasiura.
The two have an in-depth discussion detailing how Unions help communities.
This includes:
- Nurses in New Jersey who were on an unfair labor practice strike for nearly five months last year
- Energy workers in Puerto Rico, where the issue of their electric grid is quite literally life and death
- Military veterans around the United States, including where the USW drafted legislation requiring employers to post official notices of the health, social and other services available...2024-01-2441 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowManufacturing Jobs, Two New Books Following Companies that Keep it Made in USA, Rise in Chinese Auto ProductionLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
Scott first shares his thoughts on 2023's weak manufacturing numbers in the U.S., why there's more to the data than meets the eye, and reasons that the future looks bright.
He and Leslie then chat about not one but two(!!) new books on companies that have started up making apparel in the U.S. over the past decade. Both of these books--'Making It in America...2024-01-1240 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowAFL-CIO President Talks New Tech-Labor Partnership with MicrosoftLeslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss the Union's new tech-labor agreement with Microsoft, including the rules regarding use of artificial intelligence (AI).
They also talk about the upcoming 2024 elections and what the AFL-CIO is planning to do this cycle to elect 'pro-worker' candidates, all of the high-profile strikes that happened in 2023, organizing efforts, and child labor laws.
A visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, Shuler believes the labor movement is the sin...2023-12-2221 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTeamsters President Talks Successful Agreement with DHL, Strike Authorization by Members at Anheuser-Busch & Presidential RoundtablesLeslie is first joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
The two discuss today's successful negotiating breakthrough on behalf of their members at DHL, who had been forced to strike in response to unfair labor conditions.
They also talk about contract negotiations for their members who work at Anheuser-Busch, and review the Presidential roundtables that the Teamsters hosted last week.
Second, Princeton Professor Julian Zelizer, a NYT best-selling Author and CNN Political Analyst, joins Leslie to talk about his most recent CNN opinion piece, which is titled, "Seven Reasons a 2...2023-12-2044 minThe Leslie Marshall Show2023 AAM ’Made in America Holiday Gift Guide’Leslie is joined by Elizabeth Brotherton Bunch, who oversees communications for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), helping to spread the word about smart public policies that guide the creation of family-supporting factory jobs.
The two discuss this year's 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide.'
It’s the AAM's biggest list ever, featuring more than 200 companies that manufacture products in the United States. In honor of the guide’s 10th anniversary, they’ve included both new gift ideas and old favorites, noting the year previous picks were included.
The guide is organized by 23 differ...2023-12-0842 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowWorkers Seizing the Moment
Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW).
The two discuss how workers across the economy – from automakers to health care workers – are using their collective power to ensure they have fair contracts and safe working conditions.
The first step in this process is organizing, and as workers seek greater protections on the job, they’re capitalizing on this unique moment.
It’s not just the hot labor market, though the recent low unemployment has certainly helped.
The pandemic helped workers in a number of industries understand that they’re essenti...2023-11-2941 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowMost Equitable Economic Recovery in American HistoryLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two examine what is now the most equitable economic recovery in American history.
First, they break down data from a new Treasury Department report, which provides "new evidence that the recovery from the economic harm of the COVID-19 pandemic was the most equitable recovery in recent history. The report – which includes new Department research alongside new data released by the Federal Reserve Board – finds that the speed...2023-11-0441 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTeamsters Rally to Protect American Jobs from Mexican-Owned Grocery ChainLeslie is joined by Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 630, which has been fighting for working class families for more than 80 years.
They discuss a leaflet action being held on October 17th where more than 50 local unions will be taking part in at Chedraui-owned grocery stores.
Here is some more background on the issue:
· Grupo Comercial Chedraui is a Mexican company that is publicly traded on the Mexican stock exchange. The company has grown significantly and now operates three supermarket chains, and makes the majority of its revenue from the United States.
· Ch...2023-10-1421 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowIsrael Orders Entire Population of Northern Gaza to Move SouthLeslie gives her take on Israel ordering the entire population of northern Gaza to evacuate south, a warning that leaves more than 1 million people to decide whether to abandon their homes. Hamas urged Gazans to ignore it.
Israel's military said the order, which has raised fears of an imminent ground offensive on the densely populated enclave, was intended to minimize civilian casualties in the war against Hamas.
But the United Nations said it was "impossible" and risked a humanitarian disaster.
"We call on all civilians in Gaza City to move south," Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant...2023-10-1419 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowRemembering USW President Tom ConwayLeslie is joined by the incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall.
During this interview, they remember the late Tom Conway, former President of the USW, who sadly passed away on September 25th of this year.
While the labor movement and the union both lost a great leader, thanks to Tom’s vision and hard work, both are on firm footing and primed to continue the fight for economic justice and fairness for working families.
Tom’s legacy involves innovations and breakthroughs on a number of fronts:
He bargained cutt...2023-10-0642 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowHow is the United States Doing at Reshoring Its Jobs and Supply Chains?Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two examine the importance of supply chains.
Their conversation includes how the United States is doing at reshoring its supply chains, how 'Bidenomics' is improving the country's manufacturing sector, and a Washington Post expose on how Tesla and EV supply chains are raising concerns about forced labor in China.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is...2023-09-2341 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowThe Power of Ordinary People
Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW’s Rapid Response Department, a nearly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism. Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio.
The two discuss the power of ordinary people, strengthened by their Union, the United Steelworkers (USW).
During their conversation, Leslie and Amber examine the specific ways that the USW empowers their members to make a difference.
This includes by educating USW members about critical issues that affect them and their fa...2023-09-1541 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowAmerica and the World’s Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You ThinkLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how solar manufacturing in the United States is booming, thanks to public policy!
They also break down how fast clean energy manufacturing is scaling up in America.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
2023-08-1641 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowTeamsters Win Historic UPS Agreement; Now Going to Battle for their Pilots vs Cape Air & Republic AirwaysLeslie is first joined by Vincent Perrone, Teamsters International Trustee and a member of the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee for the UPS contract. He's also the President of Teamsters' Local 804 in New York.
The two discuss the historic new UPS contract won by the Teamsters.
Highlights of the tentative 2023-2028 UPS Teamsters National Master Agreement include:
- Historic wage increases. Existing full- and part-time UPS Teamsters will get $2.75 more per hour in 2023. Over the length of the contract, wage increases will total $7.50 per hour.
- Existing part-timers will be raised up...2023-08-1241 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowProtecting Workers from Deadly Heat
Leslie is joined by Steve Sallman, Director of the United Steelworkers Health, Safety and Environment Department, where he's worked for over 19 years.
The two discuss the urgent and timely topic of protecting workers from deadly heat.
As the planet gets hotter, and wide swaths of the United States are seeing record temperatures, heat is becoming an ever more urgent workplace health and safety issue – in both in-door and out-door occupations.
It’s no surprise that unions work to provide solutions.
The USW works to negotiate common sense solutions into their contracts like...2023-08-0941 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowU.S. Attitude Toward ’Made In America;’ ’Bidenomics;’ Trade Relations with ChinaLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss how Americans feel about 'Made In America' products, whether 'Bidenomics' is working, and why it’s time to end 'permanent normal trade relations' with China.
The AAM website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their Twitter handle is @KeepItMadeInUSA.
Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.
2023-07-0841 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowFederal Trump Indictment Unsealed; First Female AFL-CIO President Details Opening Year Leading the Union
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment, where she details the now unsealed 38-count federal indictment against former President Trump in the classified documents case.
During the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss the resurgence of the labor movement, key accomplishments from the past year, and building a modern and more inclusive movement.
The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org an...2023-06-1042 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowPublishers and Authors Sue Florida for Book Bans; Iowa Votes to Rescind Some Child Labor Laws
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
1. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "‘No corner of the global economy will be spared’: How America’s first-ever default would tank the entire world"
2. AUDIO: Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, outlines Republican Carelessness and Hypocrisy when it comes to the debt ceiling
3. AXIOS: "Nearly 2 billion at risk from "unprecedented" climate conditions"
4. AXIOS: "U.S. lawmakers OK'd more pro-gun bills than safety measures since Uvalde"
5. AXIOS: "Surgeon genera...2023-05-2440 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowWorkers Making HistoryLeslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s International Vice President at Large, who oversees the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work. She has spent more than two decades advancing policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies on behalf of USW members. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, environmental and energy policy.
The two discuss how Union workers right here in the United States are making history.
Last week, workers at Blue Bird Corporation's Fort Valley, Georgia facility notched an historic victory by voting to join the...2023-05-1941 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowChina’s Slave Labor of Uyghurs; American Industrial Strategy; The Return of U.S. ManufacturingLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
1. "Congressional Pressure on SHEIN and Temu Increases — and on Nike and Adidas, Too" (by AAM's Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch)
2. "White House National Security Advisor: It’s De-risking, not De-coupling" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan)
3. "The Return of Manufacturing to the United States Won’t be Without Challenges" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan)
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make Ame...2023-05-1041 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowNYT Best-Selling Historian on Biden’s Re-election Campaign; Pulitzer Center Grantee’s New Book on GrievingLeslie is first joined by New York Times best-selling author Julian Zelizer, who has been among the pioneers in the revival of American political history. He is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University, a CNN Political Analyst, and a regular guest on NPR’s "Here and Now."
The pair discusses his two most recent pieces for CNN.
They're titled, "Why Biden is Lying Low Ahead of 2024," and "Why DeSantis’ War on Disney is a Big Mistake."
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Dina...2023-04-2941 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowFred Guttenberg Debunks Myths that Fuel Gun ViolenceLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she commented on:
1. AXIOS: "Biden's never-Trump campaign for '24"
2. AXIOS: "White House threatens to veto GOP debt ceiling bill"
3. AXIOS: "What to know as the civil trial over E. Jean Carroll's rape allegation against Trump starts"
4. CNN: "Company with ties to GOP megadonor and longtime friend of Justice Thomas had business before Supreme Court"
For the remainder of the show, Leslie is joined by Gun Reform Advocate, and Author, Fred Guttenberg.
Fred...2023-04-2641 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowCould ’Relational Organizing’ Success in Wisconsin Be a National Model for 2024?Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
1. CNN: "The US economy could depend on McCarthy corralling his extremist Republican troops"
2. AXIOS: "Fetterman returns to Senate after depression treatment"
3. AXIOS: "Trump, other potential 2024 rivals slam DeSantis over Disney feud"
4. AXIOS: "Record number of Americans say they're politically independent"
5. AXIOS: "Sprawling heat wave envelops large swath of Asia"
6. AXIOS: "FDA approves 2nd omicron booster for high-risk people"
For the second half of the show...2023-04-1939 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowWorkers Leading the WayLeslie is joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
The two have a broad conversation about how workers are leading the way in the United States as our society is facing big challenges, from rampant economic inequality to the continuing human and economic toll of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and more.
Here are the subtopics that they c...2023-03-2941 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowSCOTUS Hears Arguments Challenging Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan
Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gives her take on:
1. ABC NEWS:"Conservative justices question Biden's student loan plan in crucial SCOTUS case "
2. AXIOS: "Why poverty rates are likely to rise this year"
3. AXIOS: "House Dems introduce bill to tighten rail safety measures"
4. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary"
5. AXIOS: "Majority of countries guarantee paid paternity leave — but not the U.S."
During the second half of the show, Leslie is jo...2023-03-0142 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowBiden Administration’s Approach to EV Chargers and ’Buy America’ RulesLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss:
1. "The Biden Administration Issues Standards for American-made EV Chargers" (by AAM's Matthew McMullan)
2. The Biden Administration's Approach on EV Chargers is Helping to Turbocharge Growth in this Manufacturing Sector (from Scott Paul Twitter thread)
3. The Columbus Dispatch: "For good of Ohio, Biden, government must give teeth to Buy America" (Opinion piece by Scott Paul)
4. NBC News: "'A serious co...2023-02-1741 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowHouse GOP Holding Economy Hostage for Social Security & Medicare Cuts; Two California Mass-Shootings in Three DaysLeslie is joined by Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.
Here are the topics that the two discussed:
1. THE HILL: "Institutional anarchy prevails in the GOP House " by Brad Bannon
2. TIME: "What the U.S. Hitting the Debt Ceiling Means for You"
3. REUTERS: "California reels from back-to-back shootings that killed 18"
2023-01-2541 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowNational Security Requires Sound Trade PolicyLeslie will be joined by Tom Conway, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
The two will have a broad conversation about how national security requires sound trade policy.
Here are the subtopics that they'll be covering during the interview:
Manufacturing in key sectors like steel and aluminum underpins national security, providing vital resources for our military and helpi...2023-01-2143 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowStudent Debt Cancellation Heads to Supreme CourtStudent Debt Cancellation is heading to the Supreme Court in just a few weeks. Hear from SDCC leaders and their special guest, Mike Pierce, about what borrowers can expect leading up to SCOTUS, as well as afterwards. The hosts will also briefly discuss President Biden's new student loan repayment plan.
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis.
Today's SDCC guest hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Cody...2023-01-1841 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowAAM’S 2022 ’Made in America Holiday Gift Guide’Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
The two discuss the following topics:
1. Most Consumers Want to Buy U.S.-Made Holiday Gifts (https://industrytoday.com/most-consumers-want-to-buy-u-s-made-holiday-gifts/)
2. AAM's 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide (https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/the-2022-made-in-america-holiday-gift-guide/)
OR
Sharable link: http://www.tinyurl.com/2022AAM
3. President Biden is in Arizona today to talk about semiconductor manufacturing (https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/06/business/tsmc-arizona-investment/index.htm...2022-12-0741 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowThe New Teamsters: Bigger, Faster, StrongerLeslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Sean is a 4th-generation Teamster from Boston, and at 50 years old, the youngest Teamsters General President. He was sworn in March 2022. The Teamsters Union, founded in 1903, represents 1.2 million workers across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
The website for the Teamsters is Teamsters.org and their handle on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram is @Teamsters. Sean's Twitter handle is @TeamsterSOB.
The two discuss:
- What Sean hopes to accomplish as Teamsters President
- How the Teamsters is becoming a bigger, faster, stronger and m...2022-11-2341 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowHow Healthcare Workers Are Taking Safety Into Their Own HandsLeslie is joined by Tamara Lefcowitz, International Coordinator for the USW Health Care Workers Council. Tamara provides support to the union’s more than 50,000 health care workers across the United States and Canada. Tamara got her start as a community organizer in 2006, investigating police misconduct for the City of Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board. In 2009, she began working with organized labor advocating for health care workers. She now proudly bargains contracts, trains activists, and organizes workers to advocate for themselves, their patients, and our communities.
The two discuss how healthcare workers are taking safety into their own ha...2022-11-1940 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowDespite Slim Majority, Democrats Notched Major Achievements for Workers and Their FamiliesLeslie is joined by Kim Miller, who serves as an Assistant to USW International President Tom Conway. She primarily works on political and legislative projects, including overseeing much of the union’s member-to-member outreach around the 2022 midterm elections.
The two discuss how Democrats, despite currently having just a slim majority in both houses of Congress, have worked with President Biden to notch major achievements in favor of workers and their families.
While some don’t garner as much attention in the headlines as they deserve, many of these accomplishments are truly historic.
- This incl...2022-10-1941 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowEmmy Winning Producer Talks MAGA Voters Dumping Trump Ahead of MidtermsLeslie first gives her take on today's latest political news in her 'Ripped from the Headlines' segment.
Here are the stories that she covered:
1. AXIOS: "Biden to sign executive order aimed at lowering drug costs"
2. WASHINGTON POST: "Judge bucks Trump, orders Pence aide to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury"
3. AXIOS: "FBI official was warned some agents were "sympathetic" to Capitol rioters"
4. CNN: "In near unanimous vote, European lawmakers call for Russia to be declared a "terrorist" regime"
5. AXIOS: "Raleigh, North Carolina, shooting leaves at least 5 people dead"2022-10-1537 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowFactory Jobs Are Booming Under Biden! But Will the Fed and a Strong Dollar Kill the Momentum?Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss how factory jobs are booming under President Biden, and then explore whether the Fed and a strong dollar will kill the momentum.
They also detail how some Senators an...2022-10-0540 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowA Holistic Approach to Workplace Health and SafetyLeslie is joined by Leeann Foster, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW), North America’s largest industrial union.
They’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
They proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
The two will discuss the USW's holistic approach to workplace health and safety.
This includes their work identifying common trends in fatalities and life altering injuries, as well as laying out a sector specific plan for education and effective hazard identification, controls and communication.
...2022-09-1742 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowBiden Administration’s Recent Manufacturing VictoriesLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
The two discuss the Biden administration's recent manufacturing victories.
This includes the CHIPS Act, the Inflation Reduction Act (and how it will affect clean energy production and EVs in the U.S...2022-09-1042 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowWill Media Fall for Trump’s Attempt to Change Subject on Classified Documents Seizure?Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her take on:
1. THE HILL: "White House to announce student loan cancellation, payment pause extension Wednesday"
2. AXIOS: "White House: Climate law could slash related damages by up to $1.9 trillion"
3. AXIOS: "Ex-Louisville officer pleads guilty to conspiracy in Breonna Taylor killing"
4. AXIOS: "Judge upholds Georgia law prohibiting food, water distribution at polls"
5. AXIOS: "Jury finds 2 men guilty of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer"
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AUDIO: Republican...2022-08-2441 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowFBI Raids Trump’s Residence; How Inflation Reduction Act Will Fight Climate ChangeLeslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment.
Here are the stories that she gave her opinion on:
1. ASSOCIATED PRESS: "FBI’s search of Trump’s Florida estate: Why now?"
2. AXIOS: "Biden signs $280 billion chip funding bill"
3. AXIOS: "Appeals court says House committee can obtain Trump's tax records"
4. AXIOS: "Rudy Giuliani must testify in Atlanta 2020 election probe next week"
During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Tim Zenk, President of Molecule, LLC.
Tim explains how the 'Inflation Reduc...2022-08-1040 minThe Leslie Marshall ShowDemocrats Need to Prevent Unforced Errors on Infrastructure, Climate and ChinaLeslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.
For over 16 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy.
Leslie and Scott discuss how Democrats are currently at risk of committing three unforced errors, on Infrastructure, Climate, and China Competition, with major political and policy implications.
On the infrastructure front, th...2022-07-2241 min