Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Summary
Richard Wolff discusses the Starbucks Workers United boycott and the surge of progressive candidates, highlighting Nkechia Jasmine Thomas's Senate race in Oklahoma. He then interviews Melissa Court, who shares memories of late author Barbara Ehrenreich and details their work with the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. The conversation explores Ehrenreich's legacy, the need for working-class journalism, and the ongoing struggle for economic dignity in America.
Topics discussed
Intro, Resist & Build conference, and book fundraiser
Starbucks Workers United union and boycott announcement
Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' and the reality of work
Progressive election wins and the Oklahoma Senate race
Mid-show break and limited edition book update
Introduction of guest Alyssa Court and Barbara Ehrenreich
Meeting Barbara Ehrenreich and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Relevance of 'Nickel and Dimed' and modern economic insecurity
Barbara Ehrenreich's socialist activism and DSA involvement
Comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable
How the Economic Hardship Reporting Project supports journalists
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