Uplifting Alejandro Rivera; Collective Power in Motion; Generations, Grief, and the Work We Carry

Errol Minor opens a show centered on one connecting theme: the power of our vote, the power of our voice, the power of organized labor, and the impact government decisions can have on everyday lives. Tay Akins leads Tea With Tay, asking whether younger generations still believe elections can make a difference, whether people are becoming more focused on issues than political labels, and what happens when frustration turns into disengagement. David Marshall continues the conversation in the Marshall Minute, examining the importance of voting and why individual decisions matter in a democracy. The entire team then moves from the ballot box to the human consequences of public policy with “When a Monitor Becomes a Mark: The Death of Pierre Damas Bel and the Human Cost of Immigration Enforcement,” continuing the journey from ankle monitors to deportation flights and examining what happens to workers, families, and communities when temporary immigration protections end. Throughout the show, one question connects every conversation: When decisions are being made that affect our lives, our workplaces, and our communities, how do we make sure our voices are heard?

Errol Minor opens the show before Reginald Small brings a timely Human Rights Issue, challenging listeners to consider how decisions involving technology, government, and institutions can affect the rights and dignity of working people. Tay Akins then returns with Tea With Tay, bringing her unmistakable perspective to a conversation about power, leadership, mentoring, accountability, and what happens when the people we help develop begin to grow beyond us. The entire team then comes together for “When a Monitor Becomes a Mark: The Death of Pierre Damas Bel and the Human Cost of Immigration Enforcement,” continuing the discussion about immigration enforcement, Haitian families, human dignity, and the real people living behind the policies and headlines. Timmia Wiley closes the show with Union Buster of the Week, reminding listeners that whether the fight involves immigrant rights, human rights, or worker rights, we cannot pick and choose when solidarity matters—an injury to one is an injury to all.

Errol Minor opens the show by welcoming Charlie Ramos from CWA’s National Human Rights Department to discuss the upcoming March on Washington and why workers and human rights activists are mobilizing in our nation’s capital. The hosts then ask, “When the Lights Come Back On, Do We Stop Asking Questions?”—examining what happens when struggling communities disappear from the headlines but the underlying inequities remain. The team also looks back at the 2026 CWA Human Rights Conference, reflecting on Building Resilience Through Resistance and the lessons participants are taking back into their unions and communities. The conversation turns to government power and human dignity with “When a Touch Becomes a Weapon,” examining proposed electric-shock gloves for ICE officers and the human rights concerns surrounding their use. The show closes with “From Ankle Monitors to Deportation Flights,” confronting what happens to Haitian migrants and other vulnerable communities when temporary protections end—and challenging labor to remember that human rights are worker rights, and solidarity cannot stop at the workplace.

Errol Minor opens the show with a preview of the upcoming CWA National Human Rights Conference, highlighting the importance of bringing together advocates, organizers, and union members to advance justice and equality. The hosts then lead “When Grief Marches: Human Rights, Civil Rights, and the Value of Every Life,” examining how public demonstrations of grief can become powerful calls for accountability and systemic change. The conversation continues with “When Security Meets Human Dignity: Haitian Migrants, Ankle Monitors, and the Rights We All Share,” exploring the balance between immigration enforcement, human dignity, and fundamental rights. The show also asks “When the Watchdog Weakens: Who Protects Workers' Rights When Enforcement Changes?”, discussing how shifts in labor enforcement affect unions, workplace protections, and workers seeking justice. The episode concludes with Timmia Wiley's Union Buster of the Week, exposing another challenge to worker rights while reinforcing the importance of solidarity, vigilance, and collective action.

Errol Minor opens the show with a discussion of the upcoming CWA National Human Rights Conference, highlighting why bringing together labor leaders, civil rights advocates, and community organizers is essential to advancing justice for working people. David Marshall follows with the Marshall Minute, offering thoughtful insight on the issues shaping today's labor movement and the importance of staying informed and engaged. The conversation then turns to “The Price of Opportunity: Is Equal Education Still a Human Right?”, examining the growing divide in educational access, the funding gap between institutions, and why education remains one of the most important pathways to economic mobility and workplace equity. The hosts continue with “The Leaders We Need Are Already Here: Why Union Members Make Some of America's Best Leaders,” exploring how union members develop the leadership, problem-solving, and advocacy skills needed to strengthen their workplaces, communities, and democracy itself. The episode concludes with Timmia Wiley's Union Buster of the Week, exposing attacks on worker rights and reinforcing the power of solidarity, organizing, and collective action in protecting the future of working people.