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
OVERTIME: Jesse Baum Sheds Light On Dollar Store Workers - TVLR 102525 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:37
In OVERTIME, we're talking to a reporter who's done some really cool reporting on pre-majority unionism in the south. We'll also be talking about a recent hearing on labor law and the faster labor contracts act.✦ ABOUT ✦…
The Shutdown is Normal Folks Versus Billionaires - TVLR 10/4/25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:26
In the first half of the program we're talking to a worker in Texas who is unionizing with the Teamsters about their fight for a union. We'll also be talking about the latest shutdown news.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Repor…
UAW Responds to Volkswagen's "Final" Offer - TVLR 9/27/25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:36
We talk about the potential government shutdown, and how Huntsville is funding cops over libraries. We talk to Geoff Meldahl, a member of the Ironworkers Local 704 in Chattanooga and president of the labor council over t…