Indigenous Justice; SOS; Special Guest Vanessa Noise; Union Buster of the Week; The Great Unraveling

This episode centered Indigenous justice and human rights through a powerful labor lens. Mikeya Jones opened with a stirring call to action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People, reminding us that labor must stand with those still missing and those still fighting for justice. Reginald Small’s Human Rights Spotlight issued a #SOS, highlighting urgent crises facing frontline communities. The hosts welcomed guest Vanessa Noise to unpack the fight to save Oak Flat, a sacred site threatened by corporate greed and environmental destruction. Timmia Wiley named and shamed another corporate violator during Union Buster of the Week, keeping listeners alert and organized. Tay Akins delivered a powerful Tea with Tay segment on the overlooked mental health battles in Indigenous communities. The show closed with a vital conversation on The Great Unraveling—an unflinching look at why civil rights still matter and why labor can’t afford to look away.