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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