Today is International Workers Day, or Labor Day, in many countries around the world. A labor expert is with us to discuss the holiday and compare conditions for workers in the US to other nations. An historian also joins us to talk about the growing number of populist world leaders with authoritarian leanings. We see what the past can teach us about the potential dangers of such a trend. Plus, we talk to a reporter about the new spending bill Congress unveiled Monday morning.
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Congress Unveils New Spending Bill
On Monday morning Congress unveiled a $1.3 trillion spending bill with bipartisan support. The bill includes additional defense spending and a boost for border security, but it doesn’t include money for President Trump’s promised border wall.
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International Workers Day
May 1st is celebrated as International Workers Day, or Labor Day, in many countries in the world. We learn about this holiday with a labor expert and compare conditions for workers in the U.S. to other countries in the world.
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Global Rise Of Authoritarian Leaders
Around the globe, democratic countries have elected leaders who have made populist appeals–many with authoritarian leanings. A UW historian looks at the trend–and the potential dangers.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Russell Berman Guest
- Paul Secunda Guest
- Alfred McCoy Guest
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