Chapter
The Importance of Grassroots Organizing for Political Action
36:28 - 44:39 (08:11)
Organizing at the grassroots level is important to create political change, but it's important to keep in mind that politicians will only take action if they believe they will be hurt by ignoring the issue. In addition, smaller working-class communities often get forgotten when the news cycle moves on.
Clips
Residents in the Birmingham, Alabama area were told to shelter in place after a chemical spill caused a plume to form over a nearby area.
36:28 - 38:30 (02:02)
Summary
Residents in the Birmingham, Alabama area were told to shelter in place after a chemical spill caused a plume to form over a nearby area. The situation has raised concerns about a lack of transparency from the responsible company and potential contamination of the water supply.
ChapterThe Importance of Grassroots Organizing for Political Action
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Members of the Railroad Workers United organization express disappointment in political leaders not defending the working class, and question whether fatal consequences will lead to necessary changes.
38:30 - 40:15 (01:45)
Summary
Members of the Railroad Workers United organization express disappointment in political leaders not defending the working class, and question whether fatal consequences will lead to necessary changes.
ChapterThe Importance of Grassroots Organizing for Political Action
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Julia and Matt discuss the importance of organizing to bring about change in the rail industry and how even small, working-class communities can have a significant impact on politics, while also acknowledging the challenges in getting the industry to take action.
40:15 - 44:39 (04:23)
Summary
Julia and Matt discuss the importance of organizing to bring about change in the rail industry and how even small, working-class communities can have a significant impact on politics, while also acknowledging the challenges in getting the industry to take action.