More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose mission is to build power for working people. Here’s what that means: We report on the real struggles and challenges of the working class from a working-class perspective. We attempt to connect those problems to potential solutions. We report on the abuses and wrongdoing of corporate power. And we seek to hold accountable the ultra-rich who have too much power over America’s political and economic systems.
From More Perfect Union. The MAGA split over the Epstein files and Iran is playing out in Kentucky. Pro-Israel Super PACs and three billionaire donors have spent over $12.2 million to unseat incumbent Thomas Massie, a Trump critic. We talked to Trump voters defying the President’s endorsement. Host John Russell Producer Josh Hirschfeld-Kroen Editor Ian…
From More Perfect Union. The MAGA split over the Epstein files and Iran is playing out in Kentucky. Pro-Israel Super PACs and three billionaire donors have spent over $12.2 million to unseat incumbent Thomas Massie, a Trump critic. We talked to Trump voters defying the President’s endorsement. Host John Russell Producer Josh Hirschfeld-Kroen Editor Ian…
From More Perfect Union. These workers are training AI to take their own jobs. There’s a hidden workforce powering the rise of ChatGPT, and nearly 1 in 5 of them have fallen into homelessness. We investigated America’s AI sweatshops, and found a new gig economy run by Big Tech. Reporter: Karen Hao Producer: Sam Black…
From More Perfect Union. We spent 4 days traveling the entire state of Maine with Graham Platner to find out if he can win. Along the way we sat him down with Republicans and Independents. One voter told us: "We’re so tired of the establishment, and Maine is a very anti-establishment state." Producer and Editor:…
From More Perfect Union. We spent 4 days traveling the entire state of Maine with Graham Platner to find out if he can win. Along the way we sat him down with Republicans and Independents. One voter told us: "We’re so tired of the establishment, and Maine is a very anti-establishment state." Producer and Editor:…
From More Perfect Union. Youth sports is now costing parents as much as $25,000 a year. Private equity and corporations are turning a childhood pastime into something only the wealthy can afford. Youth sports has become a $40 billion industry, and the steep costs are crushing American families. Producer: Jake Cimperman Editor: Ben Johnson Videographers:…
From More Perfect Union. Who’s afraid of Lina Khan? Big Tech and corporate execs across the country. Join former FTC Chair Lina Khan and @JackCocchiarellaShow to talk about how we can break up corporate monopolies and unrig our broken economy. Join More Perfect University: https://mpuniversity.us/?source=youtube —– More Perfect Union is an Emmy-winning, nonprofit newsroom whose…
From More Perfect Union. The new food pyramid was built by corporate interests. General Mills, Danone, the beef industry, and more had financial ties to the scientists writing the new dietary guidelines. RFK said he couldn’t be bought, then he let Big Food write the nutrition guidelines. Producer: Alec Opperman Culinary Producer: Jess Do Editor:…
From More Perfect Union. Corpus Christi, Texas, could be the first American city to run out of water. Working people face drought restrictions, but oil and gas companies guzzle water — and pay less than everyone else. Six huge corporate water users consume 3x as much as everyone in town. Correction: 7:18 The City Council…
From More Perfect Union. Senator Bernie Sanders and More Perfect Union reporter John Russell join Elise Joshi to launch More Perfect University. More Perfect University brings students together to build community, speak truth to power, and win — on campuses, online, and in the media. If you’re ready to take on corporate greed and authoritarianism…
From More Perfect Union. Epstein secretly invested millions in an Israeli AI company that surveils 911 calls. We investigated Epstein’s emails and his billionaire network. From Peter Thiel to Reid Hoffman to Leon Black, the Epstein class is still here, it’s bipartisan, and it’s extremely powerful. Credits: Writer and Producer: Sean Morrow Videographers: Addison Post,…
From More Perfect Union. Epstein secretly invested millions in an Israeli AI company that surveils 911 calls. We investigated Epstein’s emails and his billionaire network. From Peter Thiel to Reid Hoffman to Leon Black, the Epstein class is still here, it’s bipartisan, and it’s extremely powerful. Credits: Writer and Producer: Sean Morrow Videographers: Addison Post,…
From More Perfect Union. Prediction markets are scamming the working class. Polymarket and Kalshi claim they are "democratizing finance," but their business model enables a handful of elites to fleece their customers. On Polymarket just 0.04% of traders capture 70% of the profits. Producer, Trevor Hayes Editor, Joey Yee Animation, Joey Yee Videographers, Justin Feltman,…
From More Perfect Union. If Waymo gets its way, 2 million workers will be out of work. When Waymo gets a firm hold on a city, wages go down. Some drivers now have to work 12 hours day, 7 days a week just to get by. This isn’t inevitable — but Big Tech is spending…
From More Perfect Union. One of our journalists had open heart surgery. He also had to go to the dentist recently — and his dental procedure cost more. Why? Private equity owned dental chains are raising prices. And insurance giants are refusing to cover rising costs, making you pay more and more. Producer / Host:…
From More Perfect Union. Private equity’s greed is squeezing mobile home residents living off of Social Security. Residents have had to skip their medication to deal with 125% rent increases. But a bill from Rep. Maxwell Frost could let residents buy their parks before Wall Street swoops in. Producer: Dan Lieberman Editor: Kenneth Kerr Videographers:…
From More Perfect Union. Google co-founder Sergey Brin spent $45 million to stop a California wealth tax. He’s worth $222 billion, and doesn’t want to 5% of that going to fund health care in his state. Right now he has a powerful ally — Gavin Newsom. But the people of California feel differently. YouTube Description…
From More Perfect Union. Republicans are handing precious public lands to foreign corporations and billionaires. We went to Superior National Forest, which is on the verge of being sacrificed to a Chilean mining company. Americans want public lands protected, but Trump and the GOP want profit. YouTube Description Credits: Host and Producer: Katie Nixdorf Editor…
From More Perfect Union. It’s now more lucrative to have a losing sports team than a championship team. We examined the Boston Red Sox to see how private equity and cost cutting invaded sports. In this era, teams want to sell good players for profit more than they want to have a good season. Producer:…