{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Valley Labor Report","title":"Why Privatizing the TVA Would be TERRIBLE for EVERYONE in the Tennessee Valley - TVLR 11/1/25","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5301,"description":"We talk to David Clark, Director of Labor Relations with the United Way of Central Alabama about their work in the state. We also have a panel of folks talking about the TVA and the threat of privatization: Daniel Tait, Executive Director for Energy Alabama - a clean energy nonprofit; Zachary Barber, Representative for the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU); and Keith McFarland, Business Representative for the International Association of Machinists' (IAM) District 1888.\n✦ ABOUT ✦\nThe Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.\nOur single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!\nMake a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:\nTVLR.FM\nPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreport\nVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fm\nFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...\nFollow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReporters\nFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_AL\nFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist\n✦ CONTACT US ✦\nOur phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!\n✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦\nSupport them if you can.\nThe attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333\nThe MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.org\nDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4YPOE_3dEJQp-hJM7_jgtbsQbD4_IVqx__8kILl_3pY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExOTM2LzE1OTM0/Mzg1NjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}