The Working Class Podcast with Chris Swanson
A conversation with the people who keep Michigan running. Gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson sits down with everyday workers to share real stories, real struggles, and the pride of the working class.
The Working Class Podcast with Chris Swanson
Latest Episodes
The Treatment That Changed Everything | Chris Swanson & Amie Carter
In this episode, Chris sits down with Amie Carter to discuss their family’s difficult journey navigating autism, mental health challenges, and the search for treatment that finally brought relief. After years of hospitalizations, police calls, ...
Fighting for Families Living with Rare Diseases | Chris Swanson & Amanda Keenum
In this episode, Chris sits down with Amanda Keenum to hear the story of her daughter Raelyn, who was born with a rare genetic condition called SPG4. Amanda shares the realities families face while navigating rare diseases, from medical care an...
A Mother’s Fight, A Son’s Victory | Chris Swanson & Roseanne Neises
In this episode, Chris sits down with Roseanne to share the powerful story of raising her son Luke, who was born six weeks premature with Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Now 22, Luke has defied the odds—graduating from Grand Blanc High School, pursuing ...
Fighting PFAS and Seeking Justice | Chris Swanson & Sandy Wynn-Stelt
In this episode, Chris sits down with Sandy Wynn-Stelt, who shares her devastating experience living on land contaminated by PFAS “forever chemicals.” After losing her husband to cancer and discovering dangerous levels of these chemicals in her...
Inside the Power of Unions | Chris Swanson & Shawn O’Brien (Part 2)
In Part 2, Chris continues the conversation with Shawn O’Brien, diving deeper into the future of unions and the evolving role of the Teamsters. They discuss current challenges facing workers, the importance of strong leadership, and how organiz...