The Solidarity Effect Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:00:00 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2293257 en-us © 2026 The Solidarity Effect yes de054886-d241-585b-a944-791b5f56e812 machinist2525@gmail.com Kevin & Jason episodic true The Solidarity Effect is a podcast that will carry on the tradition of the original radio show in which we discuss the importance of organizing the working class.  We will also discuss the issues of the day and give our perspective ranging from headline news, to our favorite music and why it is the universal language that can close the divide amongst our ever-increasing divisions within society. Join us for a real conversation!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) solidarity, working class, labor, music, news, realistic Kevin & Jason machinist2525@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dguyjv06hq2y5mx45swc7szwxg7x?.jpg The Solidarity Effect Kevin Jason Ep. 21 Platner Victory and Our Work Ahead Ep. 21 Platner Victory and Our Work Ahead Graham Platner is now the official Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the great state of Maine! Many other great progressives prevailed in their primaries and are marching towards victory in November but there is work that must be done.  We'll talk about it as we always do on The Solidarity Effect. Thanks for tuning in!

]]> Graham Platner is now the official Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the great state of Maine! Many other great progressives prevailed in their primaries and are marching towards victory in November but there is work that must be done.  We'll talk about it as we always do on The Solidarity Effect. Thanks for tuning in!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-19346238 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0500 1515 full false Ep. 20 Insanity in the White House, the Blue Explosion Ep. 20 Insanity in the White House, the Blue Explosion We're BAAAACK! Mr. Anderson and I scorch the earth with some hard truths that just need to be said, in true Solidarity Effect fashion! Not for the faint of heart but rather, for the building rage of a revived working class, this episode GET REAL with the serious topics facing us all in 2026! It's a wild ride, thanks for coming along with us!

]]> We're BAAAACK! Mr. Anderson and I scorch the earth with some hard truths that just need to be said, in true Solidarity Effect fashion! Not for the faint of heart but rather, for the building rage of a revived working class, this episode GET REAL with the serious topics facing us all in 2026! It's a wild ride, thanks for coming along with us!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-18992579 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0500 4095 full false Ep.19 WAR with Iran; Graham Platner to the Finish Line Ep.19 WAR with Iran; Graham Platner to the Finish Line In this episode, we talk about the military action (WAR) with Iran and the economic implications as well as the national security risks that this brings to the Homeland.  We also talk politics of 2026 and the great opportunity the working class has to take back power through Graham Platner in Maine, James Talarico in Texas and congressional races in Iowa.  2026 is going to be busy!

]]> In this episode, we talk about the military action (WAR) with Iran and the economic implications as well as the national security risks that this brings to the Homeland.  We also talk politics of 2026 and the great opportunity the working class has to take back power through Graham Platner in Maine, James Talarico in Texas and congressional races in Iowa.  2026 is going to be busy!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-18771719 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0600 1638 full false Ep. 18 The Hope of Graham Platner, ACA Subsidies Ending and Economic Stress Ep. 18 The Hope of Graham Platner, ACA Subsidies Ending and Economic Stress Lots of issues on the table in this episode as we discuss the bending of the knee from the Democrats to end the federal government shutdown, Graham Platner's race in Maine, the ACA subsidies ending and the economic stress its bringing to millions of Americans.

Time to get REAL!

]]> Lots of issues on the table in this episode as we discuss the bending of the knee from the Democrats to end the federal government shutdown, Graham Platner's race in Maine, the ACA subsidies ending and the economic stress its bringing to millions of Americans.

Time to get REAL!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-18241835 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0600 1493 full false Ep.17 Government Shutdown and Unions, Posse Comitatus, 1st Amendment Ep.17 Government Shutdown and Unions, Posse Comitatus, 1st Amendment 47 and the Republicans refuse to extend the ACA subsidies and eliminate the Medicaid cuts in the "One Big Beautiful" POS and causes a federal government shutdown. Thankfully, unions are pushing back!  Also, in this episode, 47 and his Secretary of War tells our military generals that U.S. cities should be used as "training grounds". Does this violate the Posse Comitatus Act? We'll discuss! We close it out discussing the assaults on our 1st amendment rights. It's a long one, folks, but so very important! Please like, share and join the ride!

]]> 47 and the Republicans refuse to extend the ACA subsidies and eliminate the Medicaid cuts in the "One Big Beautiful" POS and causes a federal government shutdown. Thankfully, unions are pushing back!  Also, in this episode, 47 and his Secretary of War tells our military generals that U.S. cities should be used as "training grounds". Does this violate the Posse Comitatus Act? We'll discuss! We close it out discussing the assaults on our 1st amendment rights. It's a long one, folks, but so very important! Please like, share and join the ride!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-17942705 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3325 full false EMERGENCY ALERT: ASSASSINATION IN UTAH EMERGENCY ALERT: ASSASSINATION IN UTAH Conservative influencer and founder of Turning Points, USA, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated in Utah during a college campus public speaking event. A barbaric act of political violence that threatens our First Amendment right to free speech. This. Must. Stop.

]]> Conservative influencer and founder of Turning Points, USA, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated in Utah during a college campus public speaking event. A barbaric act of political violence that threatens our First Amendment right to free speech. This. Must. Stop.

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-17824838 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0500 370 full false Ep. 16 Labor Day 2025 Message of Hope Ep. 16 Labor Day 2025 Message of Hope Labor Day 2025...a day to celebrate the toils of the working class and to relax with family and friends.  There are rays of hope on the political landscape, coming from none other than the great state of Iowa! A state senate district that went 11.5 points for 47 was flipped back by a 10 point margin to a Democrat. Is this the spark that is needed to balance the power back to the working class? We shall see! Please like, share and subscribe to your working class podcast, The Solidarity Effect!

]]> Labor Day 2025...a day to celebrate the toils of the working class and to relax with family and friends.  There are rays of hope on the political landscape, coming from none other than the great state of Iowa! A state senate district that went 11.5 points for 47 was flipped back by a 10 point margin to a Democrat. Is this the spark that is needed to balance the power back to the working class? We shall see! Please like, share and subscribe to your working class podcast, The Solidarity Effect!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-17770871 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0500 1008 full false EP. 15 MAGA Cracks, the unfair Tax Code, Illinois Drivers Alliance Victory, Dems knuckle-drag to WW3 EP. 15 MAGA Cracks, the unfair Tax Code, Illinois Drivers Alliance Victory, Dems knuckle-drag to WW3 The MAGA coalition is showing signs of cracking as 47 ponders the idea of entering the Israel-Iran shootout and the Illinois Drivers Alliance pushes for union rights for 100,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in Illinois. An interesting perspective on the lopsided tax code from Scott Galloway and the Dems continue to show weakness and indifference to 47's march towards another U.S. involvement in the Middle East.  Enjoy!

]]> The MAGA coalition is showing signs of cracking as 47 ponders the idea of entering the Israel-Iran shootout and the Illinois Drivers Alliance pushes for union rights for 100,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in Illinois. An interesting perspective on the lopsided tax code from Scott Galloway and the Dems continue to show weakness and indifference to 47's march towards another U.S. involvement in the Middle East.  Enjoy!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-17367504 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0500 1931 full false Ep. 14 The Great Liquidation; Federal Workers Fired, Dems are Rudderless Ep. 14 The Great Liquidation; Federal Workers Fired, Dems are Rudderless In this latest episode, we welcome back to the podcast none other than the wild Scandinavian, Jason! We're talking about what we call 'The Great Liquidation" which is the massive sell off in the stock market that is fueled by the 47's tariffs and the devastation to the working class 401k's.  We also talk about the VA workers uncertainty with their jobs and the anemic Democratic Party response to all the insanity.  Thanks for listening and please like, share and subscribe to The Solidarity Effect podcast and join us on 3 different Facebook group pages to engage!

]]> In this latest episode, we welcome back to the podcast none other than the wild Scandinavian, Jason! We're talking about what we call 'The Great Liquidation" which is the massive sell off in the stock market that is fueled by the 47's tariffs and the devastation to the working class 401k's.  We also talk about the VA workers uncertainty with their jobs and the anemic Democratic Party response to all the insanity.  Thanks for listening and please like, share and subscribe to The Solidarity Effect podcast and join us on 3 different Facebook group pages to engage!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-16927847 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3945 full false Ep. 13 EMERGENCY UPDATE Ep. 13 EMERGENCY UPDATE A quick, but important, update on the economic annihilation that continues to ravage our country. Please like, share and GET INVOLVED! Our country depends on the working class to stay engaged!

]]> A quick, but important, update on the economic annihilation that continues to ravage our country. Please like, share and GET INVOLVED! Our country depends on the working class to stay engaged!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-16922781 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0500 657 full false Ep. 12 FMCS Elimination, Social Security in the Crosshairs and a Crashing Market Ep. 12 FMCS Elimination, Social Security in the Crosshairs and a Crashing Market The assault on the working class and union have accelerated since Inauguration Day with FMCS slated for elimination, contracts being cancelled for the TSA workers, Social Security in the crosshairs from 47 and his minion, Elon Musk.  The markets are tanking and insanity is planting a foothold in our government. Strap in, its gonna be a wild ride!

]]> The assault on the working class and union have accelerated since Inauguration Day with FMCS slated for elimination, contracts being cancelled for the TSA workers, Social Security in the crosshairs from 47 and his minion, Elon Musk.  The markets are tanking and insanity is planting a foothold in our government. Strap in, its gonna be a wild ride!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-16820522 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2332 full false Ep. 11 Slaughtering the NLRB, Tariffs and DOGE Ep. 11 Slaughtering the NLRB, Tariffs and DOGE The dismantling of the national NLRB through an unjustified termination of Gwen Wilcox is the beginning of a slaughtering of working class rights.  We are also talking tariffs, in particular, the negative impact of tariffs against one of our biggest trading partners, Canada.  The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has invaded all aspects of government departments, including Social Security. What does all of this mean? Come with us, into the rabbit hole, to find out!

]]> The dismantling of the national NLRB through an unjustified termination of Gwen Wilcox is the beginning of a slaughtering of working class rights.  We are also talking tariffs, in particular, the negative impact of tariffs against one of our biggest trading partners, Canada.  The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has invaded all aspects of government departments, including Social Security. What does all of this mean? Come with us, into the rabbit hole, to find out!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-16679643 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0600 1938 full false Ep. 10 The Devastation Begins Pt. 1 Ep. 10 The Devastation Begins Pt. 1 The devastation of 47's second term is upon us and he wasted no time wreaking havoc through Executive Orders.  The DNC is in disarray and it appears they learned a whole lotta NOTHING from their epic defeat in November 2024.  We're also reviewing Project 2025 and its integration into the Executive Orders. Devastation abound, come along for the ride and the conversations so we can get this train back on the track!

]]> The devastation of 47's second term is upon us and he wasted no time wreaking havoc through Executive Orders.  The DNC is in disarray and it appears they learned a whole lotta NOTHING from their epic defeat in November 2024.  We're also reviewing Project 2025 and its integration into the Executive Orders. Devastation abound, come along for the ride and the conversations so we can get this train back on the track!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-16574884 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2355 full false Ep. 9 The Reckoning, corporate health care, hail the downfall of corporate media Ep. 9 The Reckoning, corporate health care, hail the downfall of corporate media Well, the 2024 election is over and Trump won AGAIN! A reckoning is needed within the Democrat Party, but will it happen? We jump right into the fire, once again, and give a brutal analysis of what the hell went wrong. We also talk about the state of the country surrounding the destructive health insurance industry and the downfall of corporate media. Hang on, its gonna be a wild ride with this episode, but we're just keeping it real!

]]> Well, the 2024 election is over and Trump won AGAIN! A reckoning is needed within the Democrat Party, but will it happen? We jump right into the fire, once again, and give a brutal analysis of what the hell went wrong. We also talk about the state of the country surrounding the destructive health insurance industry and the downfall of corporate media. Hang on, its gonna be a wild ride with this episode, but we're just keeping it real!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-16251326 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0600 4427 full false Ep. 8 Project 2025 and its impacts Ep. 8 Project 2025 and its impacts We tear apart the destructive aspects of Project 2025 and what it all means to the working class and unions. Information is critical as we move towards Election Day and the working class participation in the election will be the deciding factor.  We hope this podcast is informative and provides insights to terror that awaits if Project 2025 is implemented.

]]> We tear apart the destructive aspects of Project 2025 and what it all means to the working class and unions. Information is critical as we move towards Election Day and the working class participation in the election will be the deciding factor.  We hope this podcast is informative and provides insights to terror that awaits if Project 2025 is implemented.

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-16003368 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1899 full false Ep. 7 Who is Gov. Tim Walz, Carlin and the Xers, Project 2025 Ep. 7 Who is Gov. Tim Walz, Carlin and the Xers, Project 2025 Gov. Tim Walz is the VP candidate for Kamala Harris and it's a great day for our country! We dive deep into Walz' record as governor of the great state of Minnesota to see what he really stands for and to provide insight as to why this pick matters to the working class.  Comedian George Carlin was a visionary and a heavy influence on Gen X and we can't do an episode without dishing out a healthy dose of Carlin-like sarcasm to describe the world today.  Stay tuned for future episodes where we will begin to pick apart Project 2025! Enjoy!

]]> Gov. Tim Walz is the VP candidate for Kamala Harris and it's a great day for our country! We dive deep into Walz' record as governor of the great state of Minnesota to see what he really stands for and to provide insight as to why this pick matters to the working class.  Comedian George Carlin was a visionary and a heavy influence on Gen X and we can't do an episode without dishing out a healthy dose of Carlin-like sarcasm to describe the world today.  Stay tuned for future episodes where we will begin to pick apart Project 2025! Enjoy!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-15574330 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500 4319 full false Ep. 6 Thank You Joe, Here Comes Harris, Gen X Ep. 6 Thank You Joe, Here Comes Harris, Gen X We are catching up on the last three weeks of historic events, from the attempted assassination of a former president to President Joe Biden stepping away from the nomination and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place to Gen X and our influence in the country.  We hope you enjoy this conversation and encourage everyone to engage, debate and respect one another!

]]> We are catching up on the last three weeks of historic events, from the attempted assassination of a former president to President Joe Biden stepping away from the nomination and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place to Gen X and our influence in the country.  We hope you enjoy this conversation and encourage everyone to engage, debate and respect one another!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-15485947 Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0500 4823 full false Ep. 5 DBR Jeremy Pearson, Rural Living and Union Solidarity Ep. 5 DBR Jeremy Pearson, Rural Living and Union Solidarity In Episode 5, we have a conversation with Directing Business Representative, Jeremy Pearson from the IAM.  Living in rural America brings its own economic challenges in 2024, from higher gas prices and groceries to just everyday amenities, we discuss why its different than living in the metropolitan areas.  Jeremy shares his experience of negotiating a new labor contract with a global, multi-billion dollar corporation (CNH) and the excitement of seeing union solidarity amongst younger and older union members!  Hope you enjoy the conversation!

]]> In Episode 5, we have a conversation with Directing Business Representative, Jeremy Pearson from the IAM.  Living in rural America brings its own economic challenges in 2024, from higher gas prices and groceries to just everyday amenities, we discuss why its different than living in the metropolitan areas.  Jeremy shares his experience of negotiating a new labor contract with a global, multi-billion dollar corporation (CNH) and the excitement of seeing union solidarity amongst younger and older union members!  Hope you enjoy the conversation!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-15056060 Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3838 full false EP. 4 - 7.50 12 PKS of Soda, Inflation, O.J. and the Destruction of Mainstream Media EP. 4 - 7.50 12 PKS of Soda, Inflation, O.J. and the Destruction of Mainstream Media "7.50 for a 12 Pack of Coke?!" is just one of the travesties Kevin and Jason take on in this fiery episode of The Solidarity Effect. The guys take on the perils of inflation and an interesting angle on how the infamous O.J. Simpson Bronco chase of 30 years ago reshaped mainstream media forever. Welcome aboard, it's going to be a wild ride!

]]> "7.50 for a 12 Pack of Coke?!" is just one of the travesties Kevin and Jason take on in this fiery episode of The Solidarity Effect. The guys take on the perils of inflation and an interesting angle on how the infamous O.J. Simpson Bronco chase of 30 years ago reshaped mainstream media forever. Welcome aboard, it's going to be a wild ride!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-14888659 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 4453 full false Ep. 3 Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Class Struggle Unionism, Universal Declaration of Human Rights Ep. 3 Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Class Struggle Unionism, Universal Declaration of Human Rights "Grilled cheese, add ham" to start out (WTF?), then we discuss the Baltimore bridge collapse, the importance of Class Struggle Unionism and dive deep into human rights by reading the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how vital it is to understand the document when debating the catastrophe unfolding in the middle east and issues here at home!

]]> "Grilled cheese, add ham" to start out (WTF?), then we discuss the Baltimore bridge collapse, the importance of Class Struggle Unionism and dive deep into human rights by reading the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how vital it is to understand the document when debating the catastrophe unfolding in the middle east and issues here at home!

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-14803680 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500 3911 full false Ep. 2 Cannabis and Unions, RNC, Workers Revolt Ep. 2 Cannabis and Unions, RNC, Workers Revolt In this episode, we talk about the cannabis industry and unions, the effect 45 has on taking control of the RNC and a workers revolt at Dollar General on being forced to work seven days a week.

]]> In this episode, we talk about the cannabis industry and unions, the effect 45 has on taking control of the RNC and a workers revolt at Dollar General on being forced to work seven days a week.

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-14711171 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 2959 full false Episode 1 Back in Action Episode 1 Back in Action It's been quite a few years since the most progressively-independent labor/talk show between Chicago and Seattle, The Solidarity Effect, blasted across the airwaves and internet, but we are BACK IN ACTION with The Solidarity Effect podcast!  Join Jason and Kevin as they "Jump into the Fire" (great tune by the way \m/) and pick up where they left off, speaking of the working class and having conversations about how to better engage in the insanity that is our world today.

]]> It's been quite a few years since the most progressively-independent labor/talk show between Chicago and Seattle, The Solidarity Effect, blasted across the airwaves and internet, but we are BACK IN ACTION with The Solidarity Effect podcast!  Join Jason and Kevin as they "Jump into the Fire" (great tune by the way \m/) and pick up where they left off, speaking of the working class and having conversations about how to better engage in the insanity that is our world today.

]]> Kevin & Jason Buzzsprout-14701095 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0500 3901 full false