Full Three-Hour Show for September 22, 2015

Abe Amoros, Pennsylvania Legislative Director for LIUNA joins Rick to dissect the recent story from the Allentown Morning Call that more than $82 million was spent on building their minor league arena before a single brick was laid and push back against the right wing frame that destroying prevailing wage laws would cut construction costs by 30%.

Rick Bloomingdale, President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO joins Rick to examine the demise of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s presidential ambitions and discuss the message that comes from Walker’s popularity dive.

Daniel Linarez, striking port truck driver joins Rick to talk about the 11-week strike for proper classification and to put an end to wage theft. 

Chris Reeves, DailyKos State Leader, Kansas-Missouri joins Rick to highlight the anti-worker insanity that has gripped the Missouri State legislature and detail the scary consequences of the laws MO Governor Jay Nixon vetoed that the legislature recently voted to override.

Sally Steenland, Director of the Faith and Progressive Policy Initiative at the Center for American Progress joins Rick to talk about the Pope’s arrival and preview his visit.

Sundiata Brown, Organizer with the United Youth Party of Allentown joins Rick to discuss organizing efforts underway in the Allentown School District to raise awareness to the districts 40% high school dropout rate and demand accountability and a voice.