The Labor Exchange on KGNU

The Labor Exchange on KGNU is Colorado’s premiere labor and worker focused public affairs radio show and podcast. We bring engaging and informative interviews to inform, entertain and educate the public on the current issues affecting workers. Produced and hosted by Robert Lindgren of the Colorado AFL-CIO and the Denver Newspaper Guild, it airs by-weekly at 6:00 PM MT on KGNU Community Radio Boulder/Denver/Ft. Collins 88.5 FM/1390 AM/98.7 FM

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Episodes

Monday Nov 11, 2024

On this episode of the Labor Exchange we talk with political strategist and community leader Alvina Vasquez about the 2024 election results.

Thursday Oct 31, 2024

On today’s episode of the Labor Exchange we talk with AFT Colorado Executive Director Kallie Leyba about the documentary Columbine 2024: 25 Years of TRAUMA by Jeff Vespa which features Kallie and her husband, Columbine teacher Kiki Leyba about their experiences. We also talk about issues facing teachers and students in the 2024 election.

Monday Oct 28, 2024

On today’s episode of the Labor Exchange we talk with AFT Colorado Executive Director Kallie Leyba about the documentary Columbine 2024: 25 Years of TRAUMA by Jeff Vespa which features Kallie and her husband, Columbine teacher Kiki Leyba about their experiences. We also talk about issues facing teachers and students in the 2024 election.

Monday Sep 16, 2024

On this weeks Labor Exchange we talk to Dr. James Walsh, a professor at the University of Colorado Denver who specializes in labor, working class and immigration history and politics. He also founded the Romero Theater troupe an all volunteer theater project that explores working class themes. He recently led the effort to build the Leadville Irish Miners’ Memorial at Evergreen Cemetery in Leadville. 

Friday Aug 30, 2024

On this episode of the Labor Exchange we talk about the community effort to raise the minimum wage in Boulder with Boulder Area Labor Council President Alejandra Beatty as well as talking about the 88th Annual Louisville Labor Day Parade.

Monday Aug 19, 2024

On today's Labor Exchange we hear from Joel Buchanan, retired member of the United Steelworkers in Pueblo about his career and the history of steel in Pueblo.

Monday Aug 05, 2024

On this episode of the Labor Exchange we talk to Sophie Mariam, a labor policy analyst for the Colorado Fiscal Institute, a non-profit that provides independent analysis of fiscal and economic issues facing Colorado. We’re discussing, among other things, a study published last month by the Economic Policy Institute titled The Rise of the Union Curious: Support for unionization among America’s frontline workers.

Monday Jul 22, 2024

On this episode of the labor exchange we hear from Teamsters Vice President John Palmer discussing Teamster President Sean O Brien’s recent decision to speak at the republican national convention, and from others on topics ranging from solar power to labor challenges in the trades. The Labor Exchange is a member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network, a group dedicated to promoting the wide variety of radio shows and podcasts about working and working people.  Today’s show features excerpts from Labor Radio Podcast Network Partners including The Real News Network Podcast, The Labor And Energy Show; The Wealthy Ironworker and The Construction User 2.0. The Labor Radio Podcast Network Weekly is edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock. 

Monday Jul 08, 2024

On this episode of the Labor Exchange we discuss an effort to have voters make a decision on expanding collective bargaining rights for city workers in Denver. We interview Denver Librarian Lauren Seegmiller along with three members of the Denver City Council: Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, Shontel Lewis, and Sarah Parady.

Monday Jun 24, 2024

On today’s episode of the Labor Exchange we hear an interview with pioneering Colorado State Senator and Representative Polly Baca about her impactful career, her links to the labor movement and her hope for the future. This episode features special guest host True Apodaca-Cobell from SEIU 105.

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