AFSCME President Patrick Moran on Fighting for America’s Workers
Summary
The episode critiques Mike Johnson’s desperate midterm rhetoric and delusional claims about Republican legislative achievements. Host Ben Mankiewicz contrasts this with an interview with Patrick Moran, the new president of AFSCME. Moran discusses the ongoing attacks on labor rights, the widening wealth gap, and the union’s strategy to organize workers against these policies.
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MAGA Mike's psychotic breakdown on Texas polling and Marxist Democrats
The 'Bridge Election' strategy: Defying history until 2028 and 2030
Critique of GOP legislative record and inflation claims
Mike Johnson's weird Trump impression and 'Central Casting' comment
Interview with Patrick Moran, new president of AFSCME
AFSCME's history of fighting for justice and organizing power
The 'Golden Age' myth: Wealth gap and attacks on working people
Cruel policies attacking healthcare, childcare, and public services
Organizing across party lines and engaging members for midterms
How to join AFSCME and reject Project 2025 for future generations
Outro: Subscribe and pre-order the book 'WTF America'
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