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.
Episodes
11 episodes
FOIA, Lawsuits, and Local Leadership | Chris Swanson and Anna Matson
Chris Swanson sits down with Anna to discuss her fight for transparency, her FOIA requests, and her push to hold local government accountable.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:25
From 30 Years Incarcerated to Freedom | Chris Swanson and Carl Maddox
Chris Swanson sits down with Carl Maddox to explore his decades of incarceration and the journey into his new life of freedom.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:51
Standing for What’s Right and Living With Purpose | Chris Swanson & Jimmy Greene (Part 2)
We are back for part 2 with Jimmy Greene.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:29
Standing for What’s Right and Living With Purpose | Chris Swanson & Jimmy Greene (Part 1)
Chris Swanson sits down with Jimmy Greene to talk about purpose, standing up for the little guy, and why building meaningful work with your name on it matters.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:48
Overcoming Addiction and Finding Hope | Chris Swanson & Donna Hughes Clarke (Part 2)
This week, we return to our conversation with Donna Hughes Clarke for part two.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:48
Overcoming Addiction and Finding Hope | Chris Swanson & Donna Hughes (Part 1)
In Part 1 of her story, Donna Hughes opens up to Chris Swanson about her journey through drug addiction, the challenges of life in prison, and the first steps she took toward recovery. This episode is a candid and powerful look at resilience, r...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:10
Building Community Through the Farmers Market: Chris Swanson and Karianne Martus
In this episode, Chris Swanson sits down with Karianne Martus, market manager and community builder, to discuss what it takes to support local entrepreneurs and keep a farmers market thriving. Karianne shares her journey, the behind-the-scenes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:09
A Life-Saving Conversation on Suicide Prevention : Chris Swanson and Jennifer Johnson
In this episode, Chris Swanson sits down with Jennifer Johnson, PhD researcher at Michigan State University, to address the difficult but necessary conversation surrounding suicide and suicide prevention. Together, they explore the realities be...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:13
From flooded homes to entrepreneurial success: Chris Swanson and Jeron Dotson
Episode 3 features a conversation with Jeron Dotson, who recounts his upbringing, the season of living out of a hotel while balancing school after his mother’s home flooded, and the grit it took to build his Flint restaurant, The Poke Bowl. Chr...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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55:18
Michigan Real Estate Unlocked: Chris Swanson and Andrew Keller
Gubernatorial candidate Sheriff Chris Swanson sits down with Andrew Keller, Mid-Michigan’s residential and luxury real estate expert, to hear his story and the lessons behind his success.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:21
Building Michigan's Future: Chris Swanson and Dan Glass
Sheriff Chris Swanson, Michigan gubernatorial candidate, sits down with Dan Glass, President of Teamsters Local 332, for a candid conversation about leadership, public service, and the future of Michigan's workforce.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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46:01