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Why YOU Need a Union with Kim Kelly
While the ongoing WGA and SAG strikes have garnered significant public attention, those unions represent only a tiny fraction of the unionized workers in the country. Throughout the long history of labor in this country, it's not uncommon for important ba
How These Strippers UNIONIZED Their Strip Club with Equity Strippers Noho
Every worker deserves a union including strippers! Recently, strippers at the Star Garden in North Hollywood became the first strippers in decades to unionize. On this weeks Factually, Charlie and Lilith from Equity Strippers Noho join Adam to explain
The Disgusting (and Delicious) Truth about Hot Dogs with Jamie Loftus
The history of the hot dog is the history of America. The humble hot dog bun holds not just a tube of delicious-yet-dubious meats, but a long lineage of entrepreneurial effort, regional expressions, and immigrant stories. Comedian and author Jamie Loftus
The Secret History of Theme Parks with Defunctland
Theme park rides stand as one of the few forms of popular entertainment that can vanish with no way to experience them once again. So, how can such a cherished art form be preserved? Kevin Perjurer, the creative mind behind Defunctland, has made it his bu
Hollywood's Toxic Underbelly with Maureen Ryan
The entertainment industry is frequently called out for posturing as politically enlightened and progressive, yet beneath this veneer lies a troubling history of toxic, racist, and emotionally abusive working environments. This conduct would be deemed una
The Hidden Factors Controlling Your Health with Bapu Jena and Chris Worsham
While we commonly credit genetics, fitness, and access to healthcare for our well-being, a more complex reality exists our lives are influenced by unseen elements that deeply impact our health. From birth months to local traffic patterns, these inconspi
Unionizing the Skies with Sara Nelson
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The Plot to End Voting Rights with Rick Hasen
We consider democracy a fundamental American value, but the reality is that we haven't been truly democratic for as long as our country has existed. Not only is the right to vote not constitutionally protected, but it also faces constant attacks from anti
How Computers Took Over Our Lives with Laine Nooney
It's hard to imagine life without smartphones, but it wasn't so long ago that the idea of a home computer was a novelty. When was the exact moment that the "personal computer" became truly "personal," and how did computer ownership and literacy become ine
Do Generations Exist? with Jean Twenge
Are Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers truly distinct groups or just convenient labels? With millions of individuals in each category, it's hard to imagine they all share common experiences. Together with renowned psychologist Jean Twenge, Adam u