The Fair Fight with Alvaro & Max

What Trump's Slush Fund Could Pay For

You've heard about the President's slush fund from his IRS lawsuit, but have you thought about how that money could be better spent? Healthcare subsidies are left unfunded, gas and groceries are emptying Americans' bank accounts, and farming bankruptcies are reaching crisis levels. Alvaro & Max will discuss how this unprecedented and unaccountable pool of money, which has been left to the discretion of the President, compares to the costs of addressing real problems facing all Americans. Also, check out Alvaro's new Washington Monthly article on labor union victories over AI: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/05/20/ai-companies-organized-labor-actors-fight-back/ [https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/05/20/ai-companies-organized-labor-actors-fight-back/]

Big Rigs & Footlongs: Conversation with a Truck Driver Subway Shop Owner

Billy Randal spent decades hauling freight on the open road. Now he runs Truckers Movement for Justice. Keith Miller turned a Silicon Valley gig into a chain of Subway franchises. Now he advocates for the rights of franchisees. The two share their stories and their struggles with Alvaro & Max. Images courtesy of Josselin Berger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130459164@N08/16486845153 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/130459164@N08/16486845153]) and Time_Anchor (https://www.flickr.com/photos/58990192@N03/5995717376 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/58990192@N03/5995717376]) under Creative Commons licenses.

What do an Iowa Farmer and a NYC Rideshare Driver Have in Common? LIVE! 4.24.26

Aaron Lehman is a fifth-generation family farmer in Iowa. Amadou is an immigrant rideshare driver in New York City. It might seem that Aaron and Amadou have nothing in common. In reality, both of their livelihoods are shaped by corporate power. Join Alvaro and Max as they find common ground with Aaron and Amadou in the ongoing fight for a fair economy. Images courtesy of Christian Collins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/17094005@N00/33368477815 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/17094005@N00/33368477815]) and www.quotecatalog.com [http://www.quotecatalog.com] under a Creative Commons license.

Gambling Away America: Corruption from Sports/Prediction Betting - LIVE! 4.10.26

Alvaro and Max discuss the rise of sports and event betting platforms and the negative consequences to our society. From devastated families to the corruption of government and markets, these platforms have serious costs for America that cannot be ignored. How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy. Image courtesy of Baishapayan Ghose through a Creative Commons license. Available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/ghoseb/ [https://www.flickr.com/photos/ghoseb/]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2xvdUo0d3lVMENrTTJCck13UmRyejJ0U3pfUXxBQ3Jtc0trakRPTDVhTFBMVmNVcTZtdHdnZTFNRFJHMHRaNDE4ZVJRSVRnM1ZMZDlobjJ6ZHFnTjJoYU5GdTRraEE0Z05jTHlocGs1anJLaFVNVUNwNFlJdGd1eDJKTDJiR0pXUG5pYS1wLVlzSXltSDdDUTl3aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fghoseb%2F5186138071%2F&v=iaVkGOwEAYY].

LIVE! #$&% Utility BIlls! | 3.27.26

Alvaro and Max discuss the recent online platform product liability verdicts in New Mexico and California, and then turn to the main topic -- your skyrocketing utility bills. Special Guest James Decker, Mayor of Stamford, TX, joins the guys to talk about how his rural Texas town has dealt with rising costs and a nearby data center project. Image courtesy of Tom Taker under a Creative Commons license. Original available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/4981731 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/4981731]... [https://www.flickr.com/photos/4981731]. How about a show like "Car Talk" but for the messed-up economy? Behold, The Fair Fight with Alvaro Bedoya & Max M. Miller. Two former enforcers of antitrust and consumer protection laws take your questions about the unfair economy, and with a little fun and attitude, provide you with the tools and information you need to take on the fight for a fair economy.