This episode explores the life of J.B. Pritzker, focusing on his life prior to becoming Governor of Illinois.

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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.

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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.

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In Episode 12 we analyze the results of the 2024 election, discussing its implications for the Midwest and where we go next.

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For Episode 11 we are joined by Trip, who runs the Nomadic Warriors for Pritzker account on social media. Along with the story behind his account, we discuss “good governance liberalism” of some Midwestern Democrats, their Republican opponents, and the overall state of politics in the Midwest.

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This Labor Day episode covers a story crucial to Illinois politics today. In an interview with Illinois Legislative Staff Association Organizer Brady Burden, we go over the context, recent history and current situation for legislative workers in Springfield.

CORRECTION: Democrats control 78/118 of the IL House seats, or about 66%. 60 votes is a majority and 60% is a supermajority

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Episode 9 of the Learning Labor Podcast is a discussion on the 1992 Latine student movement protests at the University of Illinois. For sources, citations, and more information on the podcast: https://linktr.ee/learninglabor

Today, we dive into the history of the anti-apartheid struggle, with a focus on UIUC’s movement for divestment from South Africa. I was lucky to be joined by Professor Terri Barnes in this episode to discuss the background and implications of this international movement against oppression that has increasing relevance today.

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