In hour one, Michelle sits down with Samantha Searls, Program Director at Ignite Peace, to explore the organization’s history and mission. They discuss the long tradition of nonviolent action in the face of injustice and why disciplined, community-based resistance remains one of the most powerful tools for social change.

In hour two, Mark and Clayton turn to international politics and economic fallout, examining Donald Trump’s renewed push regarding Greenland and his threats to impose tariffs on NATO allies. The conversation breaks down what tariffs actually do, how they ripple through supply chains, and why working-class families often feel the impact first.

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In hour one, Michelle takes a hard look at the current struggles facing the Democratic Party and the choices it must make as the midterms approach. She discusses the direction the party needs to move to reconnect with voters and highlights the Cincy Precinct Project, encouraging everyday people to get involved in local politics by stepping up as Precinct Executives and building power from the ground up.

In hour two, Mark and Clayton provide updates on Vivek Ramaswamy’s faltering gubernatorial campaign, unpacking what’s going wrong and why it matters. They also walk through the growing field of candidates running for Ohio’s statewide offices on the 2026 ballot, offering a clear-eyed overview of the political landscape heading into a pivotal election cycle.

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In hour one, Mark sits down with Jimmy Hayden, former Executive Secretary of the Greater Cincinnati Building Trades. Jimmy reflects on a lifetime in the labor movement as a union ironworker, sharing stories from the job site and lessons from decades of organizing. The conversation also takes a critical look at Cincinnati’s continued lack of project labor agreements and what that means for workers, wages, and local accountability.

In hour two, Clayton digs into two major national labor fights. First, he breaks down the growing Starbucks Red Cup Rebellion and what it reveals about worker organizing in the service sector. Then, he examines the ongoing legal battle between Amazon and the NLRB, unpacking what’s at stake for federal labor protections and the future of union enforcement.

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In hour one, Michelle sits down with Christy Pember, a founding member of the Indivisible group Coffee, Compassion, Action. The two discuss what it means to organize as part of the political resistance during the Trump administration’s second term—covering grassroots mobilization, sustaining momentum, and the emotional toll and urgency of this political moment.

In hour two, Clayton investigates viral claims of “Somali day care fraud” emerging from the right-wing media ecosystem. He breaks down what is actually known, separates fact from fiction, and examines how conspiracy theories and misinformation are weaponized to target immigrant communities and fuel fear.

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In hour one, Michelle unveils the annual Worst Grinches of the Year list—calling out the politicians, power players, and institutions across our city, state, and nation who have been especially harmful to working-class people and labor unions over the past year.

In hour two, Clayton sits down with Cincinnati City Councilmember Evan Nolan for a wide-ranging conversation on development, the housing affordability crisis, project labor agreements, and the role local government can play in building a more equitable city for workers and families.

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In hour one, Michelle sits down with Dave Baker, Business Manager for Ironworkers Local 44. Dave shares stories from his years in the labor movement, offering an inside look at the skilled, demanding, and often dangerous work ironworkers perform to keep our cities standing. Together, they explore the culture of the trade, the challenges facing the industry, and why strong unions remain essential for protecting workers.

In hour two, Clayton takes a deep dive into Ohio House Bill 56, a sweeping proposal that would impose heavy regulations on legal marijuana while rolling back key civil liberties for Ohioans. He breaks down what the bill would actually do, who it would impact, and why it’s raising serious concerns among advocates. Later, Clayton examines the Cincinnati Police Department’s new drone program, weighing the potential benefits against the privacy, civil rights, and accountability questions the technology brings.

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In hour one, Michelle reflects on key insights from AFT President Randi Weingarten’s new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education & the Future of Democracy. She unpacks Weingarten’s arguments about the central role educators play in defending democracy, the rising threats facing public schools, and why the fight for a fully funded, inclusive, and equitable public education system has never been more urgent.

In hour two, Mark and Clayton break down Vivek Ramaswamy’s proposal to extend the school day and shift to a year-round school calendar. They examine the pros, the cons, the real-world costs, and the political motivations behind the idea—offering a grounded, labor-informed perspective on what such a policy would mean for students, families, and educators.

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In hour one, Michelle highlights the progressive victories she’s thankful for in an increasingly chaotic political climate. She spotlights recent wins for working-class people happening in states across the country—proof that meaningful progress is still being made, even in tough times.

In hour two, Clayton sits down with Collin Docterman, chair of the Scioto County Democratic Party and candidate for Ohio’s 90th State House District. They discuss what it means to organize in Appalachian Ohio, the challenges and opportunities facing Democrats in the region, and Collin’s vision for representing one of the state’s most unique and overlooked districts.

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