Episodios

  • The Workers’ Mic (4/12/26): The Workers’ Mic talk about combating tax fraud within union labor

    The Workers’ Mic (4/12/26): The Workers’ Mic talk about combating tax fraud within union labor
    Apr 12 2026
    This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing whether or not TSA should be privatized. Then, the guys are joined with the Director of the Illinois Department of Labor Jane Flanagan and John Jarger, Director of Operations for the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council who join the show […]
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  • The Workers’ Mic (4/5/26): The Workers’ Mic discuss the importance of safety on job sites

    The Workers’ Mic (4/5/26): The Workers’ Mic discuss the importance of safety on job sites
    Apr 5 2026
    On this Easter Sunday edition of The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Phil Davidson joins live while stuck in Kansas City alongside his wife and the Director or Media Relations for the Illinois Education Association Bridget Shanahan. They kick off the show by chatting about TSA and how TSA union leaders are reporting that workers, as […]
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  • The Workers’ Mic (3/29/26): The Workers’ Mic talk with the Mid-Illinois Labor Council and Teamsters Local 727

    The Workers’ Mic (3/29/26): The Workers’ Mic talk with the Mid-Illinois Labor Council and Teamsters Local 727
    Mar 29 2026
    This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick off the show by sharing another story for their new weekly ‘Barely Legal‘ segment. This week’s story pertains to the NLRB’s Cemex decision. Then, Ken and Ed welcome to the show John Warner, President of the IBEW Local 146, to talk about the creation […]
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  • The Workers’ Mic (3/22/26): The Workers’ Mic talk Cesar Chavez, potential NFL referee strike, Joliet AI data center, and more

    The Workers’ Mic (3/22/26): The Workers’ Mic talk Cesar Chavez, potential NFL referee strike, Joliet AI data center, and more
    Mar 22 2026
    This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing their sadness for the loss of the iconic action star Chuck Norris earlier this week. The guys also discuss the latest union news pertaining to Cesar Chavez facing sexual abuse accusations, the BP lockout, National Football League referees potentially […]
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  • The Workers’ Mic (3/15/26): The Workers’ Mic talks with IBEW Local Union 601

    The Workers’ Mic (3/15/26): The Workers’ Mic talks with IBEW Local Union 601
    Mar 15 2026
    This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking about the success of this year’s Working Families Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Next, the guys are joined by Brian Andersen, Business Manager at IBEW Local Union 601, to share details surrounding a private project happening on the University […]
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  • The Workers’ Mic (3/8/26): The Workers’ Mic talk Kristi Noem and light-hearted labor news

    The Workers’ Mic (3/8/26): The Workers’ Mic talk Kristi Noem and light-hearted labor news
    Mar 8 2026
    This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick off the show by talking about Kristi Noem being relieved of her role as United States Secretary of Homeland Security. Then the guys share some light-hearted labor news from the week. To wrap up the show, Ken and Ed talk about the latest jobs report and […]
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  • The Workers’ Mic (3/1/26): The Workers’ Mic talk with the Midwest Coalition of Labor Credit Union about a new promotion

    The Workers’ Mic (3/1/26): The Workers’ Mic talk with the Midwest Coalition of Labor Credit Union about a new promotion
    Mar 1 2026
    This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking about the negative comment President Trump made to the Olympic gold-winning U.S. men’s hockey team after their big win. Then, Casey Martin, President of the Midwest Coalition of Labor Credit Union joins the show to share details surrounding a new balance […]
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  • The Workers’ Mic (02/22/26): The Workers’ Mic talk with IUOE Local 955 about making Canadian history

    The Workers’ Mic (02/22/26): The Workers’ Mic talk with IUOE Local 955 about making Canadian history
    Feb 22 2026
    This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing the recent news that came out on Friday pertaining to the Supreme Court striking down tariffs and how this news effects union workers. The guys also share some good news for labor. Then, to close out the show, Chris […]
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