In this episode: We've caught the union bug! We learn about unions and solidarity work with new friend of the show and lovely local organizer Elizabeth Dunford! Elizabeth gives us the inside scoop about her work as an area steward with UVM Staff United, and their work in supporting other worthwhile local organizations and initiatives. Are unions an effective way to meet the challenges of the moment given? How do we get involved? Did this interview turn us into radical communists? We answer those questions and many more in this super informative episode!

This episode is honestly a bit rough to listen to– Elizabeth is incredible, but we are learning to make live radio as we go, so we’re underprepared and scattershot interviewers. We won’t be offended if you want to skip this episode. If you want to hear an unfiltered bumpy part of our creative journey and maybe learn a few cool things about unions, though, stick around!

We want to hear from you! What are you struggling with in this moment? What questions would be useful for us to try to answer? How can this show practically serve you as you navigate surviving under oppressive systems, finding your place in the movement ecosystem, or making your organizing more effective?

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Our theme song is the classic labor tune Which Side Are You On, as performed by Rude Mechanical Orchestra, a fantastic activist street band from NYC. Plus we smushed Gandalf in there.

Music Played:

‘Brise Napolitaine’ by Yvette Horner

This episode originally aired on 5/13/26