The Valley Labor Report

The Valley Labor Report

Author: Jacob Morrison and Adam Keller Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune in each week to The Valley Labor Report, a conversation rooted in Huntsville, Alabama, but reaching far beyond. Hosts Jacob Morrison and Adam Keller bring a grounded, weekly discussion centered on the realities of organized labor, worker advocacy, and the ongoing fight for civil and human rights. This isn't just theoretical; it's a direct line to the issues affecting people on the ground. You'll hear analysis and commentary that connects local Alabama stories to broader state and national trends, offering a clear-eyed look at the forces shaping workplaces and communities. While it originates as a live talk radio show on stations like WVNN, WHIV, and WZZA, the conversation finds its extended life as a widely available podcast, ensuring you can engage with these vital topics on your own schedule. Each episode digs into the news that matters to the labor movement and rights advocates, providing a platform for perspectives often sidelined in mainstream discourse. The tone is informed and straightforward, reflecting the hosts' deep engagement with their subject matter. For anyone interested in the intersection of economics, justice, and policy from a perspective that prioritizes the worker, this podcast serves as an essential weekly briefing.
Episodes
Alabama State Senator On Why He Supports Redistricting - TVLR 5/23/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:01
We speak to State Senator Sam Givhan about why he supported Alabama's redistricting. We also talk to Chris Brooks about employer spending to bust unions and how workers can beat it.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the…
OVERTIME: Are Data Centers... Good? TVLR 5/16/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:04
In OVERTIME, we talk to a couple representatives from the building trades unions about data centers.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairn…
Voting Rights Are Under Attack, Stand Up and Fight Back - TVLR 5/16/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:13
We talk about the huge voting rights event happening in Alabama with a key organizer. We also talk to Hamilton Nolan about Union Now, labor, and politics.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show…
OVERTIME: Food Stamps Worker Gets Her Job Back - TVLR 5/9/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:47
In OVERTIME, we react to news of federal unionist Ellen Mei getting her job back, and talk to a North Carolina Amazon worker about deaths on the job. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in…
Alabama Redistricting and Durham Teachers - TVLR 05/09/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:48
In today's program we discuss Alabama's new maps and Durham teachers building a strong union.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on…
OVERTIME: Momentum Grows for REI Union - TVLR 5/2/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:11
In OVERTIME, we talk to the General Counsel for the Teamsters Local 727 about Chicago Zoo workers fight for a fair contract. We also talk to REI worker Sam Wirt from Berkely, CA about the growing REI Union.✦ ABOUT ✦The V…
Standing Up After Contracts Are Revoked - TVLR 5/02/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:54
We talk to AFGE National Organizing Director David Cann about federal workers responding to their collective bargaining agreements being revoked. We also have Bryan Stymacks from the Machinists Union on to talk about the…
OVERTIME: Fighting Union Busting In Michigan - TVLR 4/25/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:48
In OVERTIME, we talk to workers in Michigan who are fighting union busting. We also catch up with Bob Funk about LaborLab and their upcoming conference. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show…