Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 8 - Will Caitlin Clark Get Paid, Mamdani Lessons & a PTO Scam!

How the news and pop culture are changing the workplace every day, with top employment lawyer Peter Rahbar and top comms strategist and workplace expert Laura Brounstein.Is “unlimited PTO” a workplace scam? And what does Caitlin Clark’s $75K salary really mean for women’s sports?This week on Across the Bar, Laura and Peter cover:Condé Nast workers fighting back during NYC’s heat waveThe truth behind unlimited vacation policiesWhat every boss can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s political upsetWNBA contracts, collective bargaining, and how power shifts fastPlus: Heroes & Zeros—from Brad Pitt and F1 to SCOTUS and ParamountPerfect post–July 4th catch-up for anyone navigating work, politics, and power.00:00 – Summer mode + rosé rules 01:40 – Unlimited PTO: benefit or scam? 02:45 – Condé Nast pushback during NYC heat wave 06:00 – What bosses can learn from NYC’s mayoral primary 08:10 – Mamdani’s win: IRL organizing + digital reach 12:20 – Caitlin Clark’s $75K WNBA contract and collective bargaining 16:13 – Heroes & Zeros