The Union Edge

Recent Episodes

Disregard for facts is an attack on democracy

Posted January 24, 2017 • 00:27:05

Trump is claiming that millions of immigrants voted illegally but has offered up no proof. Economic justice educator Mark McDermott says that Trump’s...

Helping newly engaged citizens find their voice

Posted January 24, 2017 • 00:23:16

Traci Kornak, MI 3rd Congressional District chair, is helping people who are just becoming engaged in the democratic process to find their way. She...

US Federal hiring freeze will be felt around the world

Posted January 24, 2017 • 00:09:30

The White House has declared a hiring freeze. Since roughly 200,000 of the 2 million federal employees leave their jobs every year, this will leave...

Alternative Facts and the Assault on Truth

Posted January 24, 2017 • 00:10:30

We discuss #alternativefacts with Mary Bottari from The Center for Media and Democracy.

Trump’s First Day in Office: Freeze on Federal Hiring (Except Military Personnel)

Posted January 23, 2017 • 00:12:34

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Representative Tom Trotter explains the executive orders from President Trump’s first day in office, impacting the federal...