Episode 13 - What Will be the New Illinois State Flag? w/ Malachy Costello

Episode 15 - Who is J.B. Pritzker?

This episode explores the life of J.B. Pritzker, focusing on his life prior to becoming Governor of Illinois. For sources, citations, and more information on the podcast: https://linktr.ee/learninglabor [https://linktr.ee/learninglabor]

Episode 14 - International Attacks on Higher Education w/ Prof. Janet Fuller

This episode explores international attacks on higher education, including discussion of the US and the Netherlands, xenophobia, immigration and more. We are joined by Prof. Janet Fuller, who provides insight into the conditions on both sides of the Atlantic. For sources, citations, and more information on the podcast:https://linktr.ee/learninglabor [https://linktr.ee/learninglabor]

Episode 13 - What Will be the New Illinois State Flag? w/ Malachy Costello

In this episode, Niko and Malachy talk about the importance of symbolism, why the current Illinois Flag is a bad one, and the many options that are being presented for a new flag by the Illinois Flag Commission. For sources, citations, and more information on the podcast: https://linktr.ee/learninglabor [https://linktr.ee/learninglabor]

Episode 12 - 2024 Election Autopsy w/ Talique Taylor

In Episode 12 we analyze the results of the 2024 election, discussing its implications for the Midwest and where we go next. For sources, citations, and more information on the podcast: https://linktr.ee/learninglabor [https://linktr.ee/learninglabor]

BONUS - Why does Trump want to go back to the 1890s?

Bonus episode responding to Trump's recent comparisons to 1890s politics, including tariffs, President McKinley, and the income tax. For sources, citations, and more information on the podcast: https://linktr.ee/learninglabor [https://linktr.ee/learninglabor]