Podcast: Episode 66 - The One About The UAW Strike

Admit it! You love listening to TheBrianLennonShow. Why don’t you subscribe then so you receive new posts and support our work. Best of all, it’s FREE!Cold Open Question of the Week: You’re going to sail around the world, what’s the name of your boat?Brian’s Colonoscopy was a Success: Be sure you check out and read all about Brian’s successful colonoscopy procedure.Biden visits UAW Picket Line: First time a sitting president walks a picket line. Is this a message to send to Americans? Strike is targeting Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Chief executives of all three companies had pay packages last year worth more than $20M. Workers want a 40% raise over the next 4 years. Who wouldn’t?And from BBC News: “The fight also comes as the industry is investing heavily in electric vehicles. The union is worried about that shift, since producing such cars requires fewer workers and currently involves non-union labor.” Who is pushing electric vehicles? Why, it’s the Biden administration, of course.Republican Debate, Part II: Wednesday from the Ronald Reagan presidential library. Gary, are you open to hearing what Republican candidates have to say?Those who have qualified and will participate are DeSantis, Scott, Haley, Ramaswamy, Christie, Burgum, and Pence. Former President Trump qualified but will not be participating.Fighting in the NFL: Social media seems to be promoting NFL stadium fights, especially on Monday mornings. Are you afraid to go to an NFL game?Betting on the NFL: New device introduced, where fans can bet live on NFL games from their screens. Do you know anyone whose life has been upended by gambling?Swift & Kelce: Is this the modern day “Joanie Loves Chachi”? Do you care? Kelce’s jersey sales saw a 400% jump! Brian and Gary remember other famous “love stories.”News of the Weird: An Abe Lincoln head shot; Florida runaways take mom’s car.RIP Brooks Robinson: The Hall of Fame third basemen was a cog for the Orioles, which included two World Series championships. Get full access to TheBrianLennonShow at thebrianlennonshow.substack.com/subscribe