Unscripted, uninhibited conversations that get to the point of today's big ideas. The show launches January 15th. Make sure to subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar winning actor Casey Affleck joins Sean O'Brien on this week's Better Bad Ideas. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas  Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator of Missouri Josh Hawley joins Sean O'Brien on this week's Better Bad Ideas.  New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Senator Josh Hawley • https://x.com/HawleyMO • https://www.instagram.com/joshhawleymo  Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Twitch streamer Hasan Piker joins Sean O'Brien for the very first episode of Better Bad Ideas.  New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Better Bad Ideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas Hasan Piker • https://www.twitch.tv/hasanabi • https://www.youtube.com/c/HasanAbi  • https://www.instagram.com/hasandpiker Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Faiz Shakir joins Sean O'Brien on Better Bad Ideas. Faiz is the senior advisor to Bernie Sanders and executive director of the nonprofit media organization More Perfect Union. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00 39 - Getting to know Faiz 00:03:52 - Why Faiz is a Democrat. 00:08:40 - Faiz's first job 00:11:30 - 911 Changed Things 00:15:10 - Lost faith in institutions 00:18:48 - The DNC Emails 00:21:20 - ACLU 00:23:00 - Bernie Sanders hires Faiz 00:27:58 - Bernie Sanders impression 00:34:34 - Have Democrats lost sight of who they are? 00:42:30 - What voters want 00:45:00 - Fix the Democrat brand 00:54:00 - President O'Brien 00:54:30 - Can we agree on good ideas? 01:00:00 - Learning from the workers 01:02:45 - DNC Election popularity context 01:06:21 - Faiz's family life 01:09:30 - School nurse advocacy 01:10:37 - More Perfect Union 01:16:45 - Podcasts replacings Mainstream media 01:22:00 - Democrats not showing up 01:29:53 - Hasan Piker 01:33:00 - How Faiz supports working people Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas  Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President of Ireland's Sinn Féin Party joins Sean on today's episode of Better Bad Ideas. A insightful conversation covering the spark of Gerry's activism as a young teen, to surviving gunshots as President of Sinn Féin. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:51 - What is Sinn Féin? 00:06:00 - Why was the Irish Flag Outlawed? 00:11:59 - Joining Sinn Féin 00:14:12 - The Northern Ireland Civil Rights Movement 00:22:41 - Gerry's Imprisonment 00:26:53 - Navigating Peace in tumultuous times 00:28:34 - Efficacy of Hunger/Blanket Strikes 00:33:37 - Did the IRA want peace? 00:35:48 - Making a deal as the President of Sinn Féin 00:36:45 - An Attempt On Gerry's Life 00:37:51 - The Good Friday Agreement 00:41:40 - Will a referendum be called? 00:44:21 - Gerry's Legacy 00:46:03 - A prediction on a the referendum Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Policy Commentator, author, and founder of think tank American Compass, Oren Cass joins Sean on today's episode of Better Bad Ideas. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:06 - Early Schooling 00:04:03 - Oren's Parent's Journey 00:07:35 - Identifying with Conservative ideas in college 00:11:14 - Going to work at Bane and Co. 00:25:02 - What does a consultant do? 00:28:41 - Going to work for Mitt Romney 00:41:36 - Are Working People in an economic crisis? 00:46:40 - What is American Compass? 00:47:44 - Tariff effects on the American worker 00:58:45 - Republicans being held hostage? 01:07:06 - What does the 101st day look like? 01:11:51 - A day in the life of Oren Cass Oren Cass https://x.com/oren_cass Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer, Host, and Union leader Adam Conover joins Sean on today's episode of Better Bad Ideas. From Adam's career as a comedian and writer to being an integral part of gathering support during the WGA Strike, Adam has a lot to say about the state of the entertainment industry and current political landscape. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:26 - Growing Up 00:11:05 - Solidarity Between Comedians 00:13:09 - Majoring in Philosophy at Bard College 00:23:17 - Adam's Start In Comedy 00:30:52 - Adam Ruins Everything 00:34:23 - WGA vs Hollywood Agents 00:47:40 - Joining WGA Leadership 00:50:31 - How The Writers Guild Works 00:58:12 - Teamsters Support of WGA 01:02:11 - What Was The Strike About? 01:09:03 - What Will You Focus On At Next Bargaining? 01:15:37 - Corporate Race To The Bottom 01:32:11 - Adam Asks About Sean About NLRB 01:39:20 - Union Strength Is Solidarity Adam Conover • https://www.youtube.com/@UC-kM5kL9CgjN9s9pim089gg  • https://www.instagram.com/adamconover • https://www.tiktok.com/@adamconover • https://x.com/adamconover Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas  Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Better Bad Ideas with Sean O'Brien, we're joined with author, speaker, political activist, and once Presidential hopeful, Marianne Williamson. Sean and Marianne cover the struggles of working class families, politics, and what Marianne calls the "dark cloud" forming over the Nation. A really spirited and engaging conversation! New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:52 - Who is Marianne Williamson? 00:02:35 - The First Time Hearing The Word "Scab" 00:14:00 - Discovering Her Spirituality 00:23:00 - Writing Her Book - Mental Health 00:38:49 - Getting Involved In Politics 00:42:20 - Running for President in 2020 00:47:21 - Marianne Speaking at The Teamsters Union 00:54:15 - Sean's Experience with the 2024 Dem Party 00:57:28 - Marianne On Republicans Destroying Unions 01:06:00 - What Did Teamsters See in the Republicans? 01:12:35 - Marianne's Analogy of the Democrats and Republicans Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas  Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Better Bad Ideas, three legends from the 1980 Men's Hockey Gold Medal Olympic Team! Jack O'Callahan, Dave Silk, and Mike Eurozione talk about the iconic moment beating the Russians as a rag tag group of college kids, what happened after, and how the game of hockey has changed over the last 45 years.  New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:01 - Mike on Winthrop and meeting Jack Parker 00:03:58 - Dave Growing up in Scituate MA 00:08:05 - Jack O'Callahan Growing Up In Charlestown 00:12:18 - Jack's Story About Jack Parker 00:14:10 - Mike's First Impression of Dave at BU 00:18:41 - The Olympic Team Selection Process 00:32:49 - Mike's Winning Goal 00:34:40 - After beating the Russians 00:36:55 - What Was Life Like After the Gold Medal? 00:40:56 - First NHL Contract 00:43:43 - What Were The Downsides? 00:49:19 - How Politics Plays A Role 00:52:35 - Visiting The White House 00:56:33 - Did You Experience Jealousy? 01:01:36 - Statue at Lake Placid 01:04:16 - Hockey Now Vs Hockey Then 01:09:00 - Are Hockey Players Underpaid? Pensions? 01:18:28 - What's Next? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas  Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Ro Khanna joins Sean O'Brien on Better Bad Ideas. Ro is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative from California's 17th congressional district. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:47 - Fighting with the Democrats 00:02:58 - Growing up in Philadelphia 00:06:12 - Hollowed out communities 00:08:12 - NAFTA 00:10:30 - Money in politics 00:14:50 - Manufacturing in Ohio 00:17:00 - AI 00:21:20 - Restarting the Democratic Party 00:24:40 - Sean as Secretary of labor? 00:26:30 - Lori Chavez-Deremer for Labor 00:30:24 - Republicans have a lot to prove 00:36:36 - Trump cuts USAID 00:46:27 - Trumps Bold Immigration Policy 00:51:48 - Blue MAGA?!?! 00:55:58 - JD Vance TWEET WAR!!! 00:59:50 - Personal attacks 01:01:36 - After Trump 01:03:53 - You need the Teamsters 01:08:36 - Talking to communities 01:11:11 - We have better bad ideas 01:15:04 - Rebuilding America 01:17:35 - What's important? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas  Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week comedian, actor, and podcaster Bryan Callen joins Sean O'Brien on Better Bad Ideas.  New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:35 - Bryan Callen has hot blood 00:02:52 - Going to school in Massachusetts  00:06:19 - What drew Bryan to Hollywood 00:11:22 - Stand up and how it relates to boxing 00:13:55 - Bryan's short financial career path 00:18:52 - Bryan's first time doing stand up 00:21:09 - Patty Jenkins tells Bryan to do stand up 00:22:50 - How does Bryan handle fame? 00:28:23 - Experience with Warrior and other roles 00:30:10 - The current state of fame and attention 00:37:00 - The myth of all actors being millionaires 00:43:25 - The dangers of AI 00:54:00 - What's the role of government 01:01:51 - Bryan on Sean's mother 01:03:03 - Tulsi Gabbard and the confirmation hearings 01:07:50 - What's Bryan up to in 2025 Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas  Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Better Bad Ideas, Sean O'Brien welcomes UFC President Dana White, exploring his journey from Boston roots to becoming a sports mogul. They discuss the challenges of leadership during COVID-19, the rise of Power Slap, and Dana's vision for revitalizing boxing. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. Chapters In this episode of Better Bad Ideas, Sean O'Brien welcomes UFC President Dana White, exploring his journey from Boston roots to becoming a sports mogul. They discuss the challenges of leadership during COVID-19, the rise of Power Slap, and Dana's vision for revitalizing boxing. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:14 Dana White: The Sports Mogul 00:01:16 Passion for Work and Boston Roots 00:02:08 The Drive to Keep Working 00:03:00 Leadership During COVID-19 00:04:42 Loyalty Over Profits 00:06:08 From Underground to Global: UFC Journey 00:07:34 UFC's Born in Bora Bora 00:09:41 The Fertitta Brothers and UFC Investment 00:12:10 Acquiring the UFC: Timing and Instinct 00:13:11 Challenges of Promoting the UFC 00:14:41 Getting on Free TV: Ultimate Fighter 00:15:55 Talent Development: From VHS to UFC 00:17:17 Dana's Role in Developing Talent 00:18:09 Reality of Working at UFC 00:19:42 Sacrifices in the Sports Industry 00:21:02 Launching Power Slap 00:22:22 Power Slap's Social Media Success 00:23:35 Dana's Entry into Boxing 00:25:41 Revitalizing Boxing: Learning from the Past 00:27:30 Differences Between Boxing and MMA 00:30:25 Dana's Political Views and Loyalty 00:35:12 Love for America and Unity 00:39:10 Conor McGregor's Political Aspirations 00:41:25 Growing Up in Boston 00:49:31 Closing Thoughts on Loyalty and Hard Work Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superbowl Champion Matt Light sits down with Sean O'Brien this week to chat about football, mentorship, and looking out for the little guy. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Matt Light 00:03:56 - Do you Miss Playing Football? 00:07:00 - The Effects Of Team Sports On Young Men 00:15:12 - Why Did You Play Football? 00:18:30 - The Matt Light Foundation 00:28:34 - Being An NFL Player Rep 00:31:25 - NFL Lockout 00:48:13 - Taking A Knee 01:02:40 - Are There Programs To Help Young Athletes 01:10:35 - The Goal 01:12:21 - Politics 01:20:31 - Covid 01:25:32 - Jake Wilcox Get's Mentored Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congresswoman Angie Craig sits down with Sean O'Brien on this week's Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Is Running For Senate a Better Bad Idea? 00:01:12 - Who Are Your Opponents? 00:02:55 - What Are The Differences In Campaigns? 00:04:30 - What Made You Want To Join Politics? 00:07:52 - Did You Always Identify With Being A Democrat? 00:11:24 - What Is It Like Working In Congress Right Now? 00:20:18 - Natural Gas 00:22:20 - Marijuana 00:25:39 - Tariffs 00:34:51 - Voting Against Biden 00:38:36 - Amazon 00:42:00 - Big Tech 00:44:40 - Campaign Contributions 00:47:49 - How Will You Approach The Senate? 00:53:40 - Family 00:55:06 - What Are You Looking To Achieve? 00:56:05 - Opponent's Campaigns Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, former Gov and now mayoral candidate for NY, Andrew Cuomo sits down with Sean. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Why Get Back In? 00:02:19 - The Toxicity of Modern Politics 00:10:12 - What Separates You As A Candidate? 00:15:50 - Reconnecting with the Democratic Base 00:24:43 - Tackling the Affordable Housing Crisis 00:34:32 - Public safety and police recruitment 00:40:15 - Immigration 00:47:41 - Tariffs 00:53:56 - Union endorsements 00:58:01 - Working With Trump 00:59:35 - A Day In The Life 01:01:15 - The Effects of Politics On Family Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Chief Of Police Phillip Tavares sits down to recount how a case of police brutality changed his life. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:35 - Intro 00:01:05 - The Night That Changed Phillip's Life 00:07:10 - Philip Gets The Call 00:10:02 - The Police Reports 00:16:00 - Seeking Justice 00:20:09 - A Coverup? 00:23:06 - The South Shore Slasher 00:30:27 - Pursuing being the Chief of Police 00:35:42 - The Effects Of Black Lives Matter 00:44:02 - Reopening His Father's Case 00:52:19 - What are you looking for? 00:56:50 - Day in the Life of Chief Tavares Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean O'Brien sits down with Brian Kelly who was the U.S. Attorney that prosecuted notorious gangster and muderer, Whitey Bulger. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:40 - Who Was Whitey Bulger? 00:02:07 - What Were The Crimes? 00:07:28 - Burton Chico Krantz Breaks The Case Wide Open 00:11:38 - Realizing the FBI Was Corrupt 00:16:24 - Stephen Flemmi Was A Monster 00:21:42 - How Do You Trust Informants? 00:24:25 - Defending Criminals and Informants in Court 00:25:55 - Catching Bulger in Santa Monica 00:33:35 - Bulger after arrest 00:35:15 - Prepping For Bulger's Trial 00:37:42 - The Most Interesting Witnesses 00:43:10 - A Corrupt FBI's Effects On The Trial 00:48:37 - Bulger's Conviction 00:55:25 - Varsity Blues Case 01:00:58 - The Current DOJ Under Trump 01:04:25 - Tariffs Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean welcomes the United States Secretary of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer on this episode of Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:34 - Finding Her Way To The Secretary of Labor 00:12:00 - Dealing With Scrutiny 00:18:02 - Thoughts On The NLRB 00:23:00 - Right To Work 00:28:34 - Listening To Workers Around The Country 00:30:19 - Faster Labor Contract Standards Act 00:37:01 - Working With President Trump 00:40:15 - Working With Democrats vs Republicans 00:47:15 - Living In A Post Covid World 00:49:47 - Where does the Secretary of Labor Stand On Amazon 00:53:02 - How Hard Is Politics On The Family? 00:58:17 - Biggest Uphill Battle? 01:03:24 - Ending Up In Oregon 01:09:33 - We Striking Amazon Together? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of Justine Bateman talking about the dangers of A.I. in Hollywood. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:16 | Welcome Back Justine Bateman 00:31 | Possible Benefits Of A.I. 01:23 | The Leaders In The World Of A.I. 02:51 | Sam Altman Vision Of The Future 09:23 | What Will A.I. Do To The Work Force? 11:34 | The Fight To Keep A.I.Out Of The Work Force 17:46 | What Deregulation Of A.I. Would Do To Hollywood Industry 23:18 | The Indirect Jobs Created By Hollywood & Californian Tax Credits 28:35 | Putting Tariffs On The Film Industry 33:33 | The Reconciliation Bill 36:35 | The Worst Case Scenario For The Industry 40:15 | The Down Fall Of A.I. 43:12 | Could A.I. Recreate A Dead Actor? 45:08 | Ultimate Lunch 45:49 | Where To Find Justine Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justine Bateman is back to talk about the dangers of A.I. on this week's Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:15 | Welcome Back Justine Bateman 00:58 | Proposed A.I. Regulation Moratorium 02:43 | Bateman’s Comp Sci Degree Helping Her Understand A.I. 05:08 | The Hollowing Out Of Humanity 10:35 | A.I. Is Handicapping The Youth 15:38 | What Will Society Look Like With Unregulated A.I. 19:54 | What Comes After A.I.? 22:40 | Geoffrey Hinton: The God Father Of A.I. 25:00 | Software Engineer V.S. Tech Bros 30:45 | A.I.'s Threat To The Blue Collar Work Force 36:38 | Companies Using A.I.To Under Cut Employees & Influence Consumers 39:41 | Letting Your Kids Use Chat GPT? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NBA player and founder of the Herren Project, Chris Herren sits down with Sean this week on Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Herren Talks @herrentalks9363 Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:40 | Who Is Chris Herren 00:03:26 | Drugs & Secrets 00:05:01 | Boston College & Cocaine 00:08:22 | What Was High school Like For A Basketball Prodigy 00:10:11 | The Beings Of Addiction 00:16:07 | Popping Positive For Cocaine 00:20:20 | Alcohol Is A Slow Walk 00:25:01 | From Boston College To Fresno 00:27:08 | The Pressures Of Professional Basketball 00:35:28 | Being A New Player On The Celtics 00:45:35 | Playing In Europe And Getting Addicted To Heroin 00:51:15 | Leaving Basketball 01:03:52 | The Road To Recovery 01:11:08 | Marijuana 01:17:53 | How To Support The Herren Project Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ret. Navy Seal Jonathan Fussell sits down with Sean this week on Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:36 | Jon Fussell Former Navy Seal 00:04:24 | Former Seal Commander's Take On Leadership 00:14:47 | The Journey To Becoming A Seal 00:22:00 | Being A Seal During 9/11 00:32:00 | The Toughest Missions 00:40:02 | Team Management Skills Used By Navy Seals 00:52:18 | Transitioning To Civilian Life Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh sits down with Sean this week on Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:44 - Martin J. Walsh 00:01:01 - Was Biden Suffering From Memory Loss? 00:09:14 - Building Bridges Across the Aisle 00:17:00 - Democrats & Republicans Failing To Represent 00:24:19 - The Divide In America's Government, Are We On The Right Path? 00:31:46 - Joe Biden Upset at Seans RNC Speech? 00:39:39 - Was Kamala Harris The Best Choice For The Democrats 00:43:13 - Biden’s Last Debate 00:48:48 - Why Kamala Lost Support Of The Teamsters Union 00:59:02 - Was Biden One Of The Best Presidents For Organized Labour? 01:03:48 - Walsh’s Current Endeavors 01:12:47 - Extraordinary Players Dealing With Everyday Problems Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director, producer, writer, actress, Justine Bateman sits down with Sean on today's Better Bad Ideas! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:39 - Justine Bateman 00:07:39 - A.I.'s Effect On Workers Strike Negotiations 00:12:08 - Hollywood Put A.I. And Profits Over People 00:14:32 - How Execs Are Ruining The Industry 00:26:23 - Are Politicians Selling Out To A.I.? 00:32:44 - Corporate Interests Influence On Politics 00:35:19 - Gavin Newsom Drops The Ball 00:44:04 - The Trump Administration 00:56:22 - Justine's Current Endeavors And The Future Of The Industry Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Pete Stauber of Minnesota sits down with Sean O'Brien this week! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 Pete Stauber 00:02:01 Congress Under The Trump Administration 00:04:57 Immigration And The Job Market 00:07:00 Mining In America 00:10:01 Automation In The Workplace 00:14:08 America's Untapped Potential 00:18:18 Gov Walz And Minnesota's Internal Politics 00:22:36 The Pro Act And Unionization 00:27:37 Right To Work 00:32:16 The Reconciliation Bill 00:37:08 Striking For Better Working Conditions 00:41:45 Supporting Mines Supports America 00:46:10 United Airlines Aircraft Mechanics 00:50:35 Being A Police Officer And The Worth Of Words 00:54:27 Legalization Of Cannabis 00:59:51 Derek Chauvin and Defund The Police Movement 01:06:46 Getting Shot Off Duty And Being A Professional Hockey Player Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Roger Marshall sits down with Sean O'Brien this week! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:48 - Senator Marshal 00:04:16 - Why Marshal Joined The Senate 00:09:53 - Championing The Working Class 00:17:38 - Toxic Mainstream Media 00:20:44 - Jan 6 00:24:48 - Politics In Football 00:27:58 - Working In Government During Covid 00:34:52 - Trumps First 100 Days 00:37:31 - Immigration And Jobs 00:42:53 - Tariffs 00:48:37 - Faster Labour Contract Legislation 00:53:20 - Amazon Union Busting 01:00:36 - Elon Musk And Doge 01:02:49 - Reaching Across The Isle Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean is joined with Ohio Governor hopeful, Vivek Ramaswamy. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:17 | Vivek Ramaswamy 00:01:03 | Running For President And Now Governor 00:03:59 | What Made Vivek Want To Run For Governor 00:07:59 | Reaction To BLM & January 6th 00:12:40 | America's Woke Smoke 00:16:54 | Residual Effects Of Covid 00:22:20 | The Origins Of Vivek’s Political Beliefs 00:30:50 | Vivek's Plan For Ohio 00:40:28 | Teacher’s Union In Ohio 00:50:21 | Lack Of Resources For Special Education In Boston 00:53:43 | Harvard Janitor Strike 01:00:38 | Setting The Record Straight On Doge 01:02:31 | Rapid Fire Union Questions / Lunch With Anybody Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean is joined with his childhood best friends for a peak into what it was was like growing up in Massachusetts. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:15 | Intro 00:02:58 | Calling Out Sick 00:07:00 | Current Events 00:12:34 | Not An Ounce Of Liquor 00:14:36 | Boston Bar Brawl 00:19:47 | The Ozempic Is Not Working For Brian 00:22:53 | Looking Out For Your People 00:29:21 | Doing Tough Mudder With An Ankle Monitor 00:39:43 | Growing Up In Massachusetts 00:47:14 | Phoning Ma 00:51:27 | Run-ins With The Law 00:56:19 | First Jobs Out Of Highschool 01:01:05 | Sean Gets A Shiner Before His Wedding 01:05:44 | Sean Working His Way Up To Head Of Teamsters 01:09:51 | Brian's "Vacation" 01:13:25 | The Pillows 01:17:59 | The Person You'd Like To Have Lunch With The Most 01:23:20 | Laid-back Lawman 01:27:43 | Sean Saves His Brother 01:33:04 | Bosco The Dog Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Academy Award Winner and Trump appointed Ambassador to Hollywood Jon Voight sits down with Sean O'Brien. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 | Intro 00:15 | Welcome Jon Voight 00:27 | Voight Slams Gavin Newsom 03:02 | Current State Of Hollywood 08:35 | The Death Of Hollywood 14:20 | Trading Enjoyable Experiences For Convenience 16:49 | Bringing Movie Industry Jobs Back To America 18:55 | Has Streaming Destroyed Hollywood 20:04 | Jewish Hollywood Endings 21:43 | Voight’s Past As A Leftist 26:54 | The Far Left Attack On Voight 32:10 | Voight On Immigration And La Protests 36:01 | Far Left Propaganda In Schools 37:20 | Trying To Keep The Motion Picture Industry In The US 41:21 | The Town 43:42 | A.I. In The Motion Picture Industry 52:44 | Watching Deliverance On Illegal Cable 55:19 | Lunch With One Person Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean is joined by Teamsters Brian Beaton, Mike Ortiz, and Tom Mari to discuss the strike against Republic Services. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcarenavigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:16 | Republic Teamsters Launch A Strike Brian Beaton, Mike Ortiz, and Tom Mari 00:03:01 | Why Is Republic Waste In This Position 00:07:00 | The Culture Of Negotiations 00:09:06 | Sean Goes Undercover Boss In Waste Management 00:12:05 | Old Lady Gives Sean A Dead Cat 00:17:23 | The Stress On The Body 00:22:04 | Corruption In Corporate Waste Management Employers 00:26:56 | Standing Up For Union Members 00:31:40 | What It's Like On The Line 00:36:28 | Confronting A Scab 00:41:24 | The Culture Of Negotiations & The Biggest Priority 00:49:06 | The Second Biggest Issue On The Line 00:54:41 | The 6 Priorities 01:02:03 | Healthcare 01:10:43 | Dream Lunch Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean sits his butt down with Senator Markwayne Mullin. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:22 - Senator Markwayne Mullin 01:02 - Sean's First Time Testifying at a Senate Hearing 06:05 - First Time Meeting 10:11 - Lori Chavez- DeRemer 13:46 - Social Media 20:12 - Government Shutdown 35:14 - Unions 45:15 - Right to Work 52:26 - Deregulation 55:08 - Why Can’t Union Members Be Part of Management? 57:09 - Faster Labor Contracts Act 01:08:52 - Did You Ever Think You’d Be a Politician? 01:21:57 - Who Would You Have Lunch With? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean sits down with Boston comedy legend Steve Sweeney. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:22 - Steve Sweeney 02:14 - How'd You Get Into Comedy? 05:56 - The Truth of Working as an Actor 13:09 - Are Drugs and Alcohol Prevalent in the Comedy Scene? 14:16 - Questions For Brian 22:25 - Careers and Retiring 26:31 - How Sobriety Affects Comedy 27:45 - Sean's Job and Testifying 32:10 - The Irishmen 34:25 - Jimmy Hoffa Jr 37:37 - The Beauty of Standup 38:57 - Comedians and Politics 42:18 - On Air Ambushes 51:12 - Getting Deposed 52:46 - Steve's Movie “Townie” 1:03:10 - Steve's Stance on Politics Today 1:09:37 - What’s The Future for Steve Sweeney? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean sits down with Victor The Good Boss, Bobby Valiente and Johnny Bart to talk recovery. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:32 - Bobby's Story 11:46 - Being Addicted and Rock Bottom 13:24 - Victor's Story 16:50 - Going To Prison in Your Twenties 21:47 - Upbringings 25:57 - Why Are You Called The Good Boss? 26:29 - Johnny's Story 28:18 - Different Addictions & Worker's Comp 32:05 - How Do You Identify Who You Can Help? 35:42 - How Do Statistics Influence Who Gets Help? 44:50 - Is Addiction Hereditary? 47:30 - How Do You Seek Out Programs? 50: 40 - Aftercare, Rehab, & Detox 54:12 - Sean's Experience 56:17 - Friends Who Can Help 1:02:27 - How We Can Help Moving Forward 1:05:40 - Bobby’s Family Now 1:07:25 - How You Can Help? 1:10:17 - How Love From Strangers Helps 1:12:22 - FreshStart 1:18:39 - Who Would You Have Lunch With? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Reeves, Hector Medina, & Ryan Legget sit down with Sean to discuss the unsafe conditions UPS workers face every day on the job. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - What Are The Heat Conditions Like? 07:15 - Dave's Experience in The Centers and With UPS 12:57 - Inside the Package Cars 15:38 - Horror Stories from Florida 20:37 - The Recharge Program 23:15 - UPS Driver Passes Out After Management Fails to Follow Protocol 30:58 - How UPS Responded 31:56 - What Happened to The Driver? 32:20 - Ice Machines and Staying Cool in The Warehouse 44:02 - Horror Stories From Inside The Building 47:03 - What’s it Like Working in These Facilities 50:44 - UPS is a Football Game 54:25 - What We Don’t Know 59:53 - Can UPS Keep Their Promise? 1:11:09 - Could UPS Add AC Quickly if They Wanted to 1:23:06 - How Many Grievances? 1:26:20 - Where Do You See This Company Going? 1:34:50 - Do You Think You’re Going to be Able to Retire 1:48:42 - If You Could Have Lunch With Anyone Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Acton sits down with Sean O'Brien on this week's episode to talk about her campaign for Governor of Ohio. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:21 - Welcome Amy Acton 00:00:30 - Why Do You Want To Be In Politics? 00:02:58 - What Was It Like Growing Up? 00:07:25 - How Will You Fix Jobs and Education? 00:10:24 - Why Run As a Democrat? 00:14:46 - Dealing With a Lopsided Legislature? 00:21:01 - Eliminating Gerrymandering? 00:26:06 - Reservations of Who We Can Trust 00:35:30 - A Physicians Job 00:37:19 - Invisible Shield Docuseries 00:41:15 - Why She Stepped Down. 00:52:35 - Immigration 00:55:54 - The Problem of The State House 00:57:58 - After effects of Covid 01:04:49 - Making a New Way 01:08:25 - What Are You Supporting? 01:14:12 - Would You Make Ohio a Sanctuary State? 01:14:58 - Card Check Neutrality? 01:15:56 - Project Labor Agreements 01:18:50 - Tariffs 01:21:55 - Who Would You Want To Have Lunch With? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and custodian Jimmy Cash sits down Sean on today's Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Jimmy Cash https://www.tiktok.com/@janitorwithstamina https://www.instagram.com/jimmycashrules Chapters 00:21 - Welcome Jimmy Cash 01:07 - The Importance of Janitors and Bus drivers 02:50 - Jimmy’s Story 05:30 - Becoming a Janitor 10:08 - Working as a Janitor 14:09 - Going Through Addiction 25:21 - Getting Sober 28:34 - How to Find Jimmy 29: 42 - Starting Standup 42:40 - How Comedy Helps With Sobriety 48:20 - Pat Talk 50:07 - Getting Material 52:03 - Every Job is Important 59:42 - Week in The Life 1:06:02 - How’s Your Daughter Embrace Your Popularity? 1:10:38 - What’s Next 1:12:44 - Shoutouts 1:13:33 - Who Would You Want To Have Lunch With? 1:19:27 - Outro Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Obama White House co-workers Carrie Twigg & Brad Jenkins join Sean today on Better Bad Ideas. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Twigg & Jenkins https://www.youtube.com/@UC5EypsSE2_d3q6EcSHPZ7Mw Chapters 00:00:24 | Welcome Twigg & Jenkins 00:00:46 | Meeting While Working At The White House 00:03:27 | Ending Up Working In The White House 00:09:30 | Carri’s Story 00:13:22 | Brad’s Story 00:21:30 | 2008 Market Crash 00:31:17 | What Was It Like Working For The Obama Administration 00:46:24 | Gavin Newsom & The Current Democratic Party 00:49:33 | Sean’s RNC Speech 01:02:40 | The Infuriating State Of The Democratic Party 01:13:40 | Was It A Mistake For Biden To Run Again 01:23:15 | When Will The Democrats Return To Power 01:36:01 | What Is The 2028 Democratic Platform 01:48:49 | How Did Twigg & Jenkins Start 01:54:05 | Where To Find Twigg & Jenkins Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean sites down with Sean Allen from Union Proud Warrior to discuss the big issues facing union members today. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts!Union Proud Warrior https://unionproudwarrior.com/https://www.instagram.com/unionproudwarrior/ Chapters 00:00:10 | Intro 00:00:24 | Welcome Sean Allen 00:01:03 | Being A Head Of A Local 00:05:02 | Growing Up Union00:08:34 | Union Proud Warrior 00:14:44 | Starting Union Proud Warrior 00:21:44 | Speaking To American Workers00:27:44 | Defending Union Culture 00:40:03 | The 2024 Presidential Election 01:05:37 | Future Growth For Unions 01:18:04 | The Need To Expand Union Picket Lines 01:28:04 | Getting Jumped For Union Activities 01:32:35 | Big Corporations Taking Advantage Of The Little Guy 01:37:40 | Where To Join Union Proud Warrior Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean is joined by Teamsters Peter Alvarado, Antonio "ChiChi" Santana, and Joe Foti to discuss UPS's attempt to buy drivers out of their contracts, breaching their contractual obligations. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00:00 | Intro 00:00:14 | UPS national Negotiation Committee 00:02:34 | Welcome Peter Alvarado, Antonio “ChiChi” Santana, & Joe Foti 00:03:36 | UPS Trying To Buyout Drivers From Contracts 00:09:07 | What Happens If You Take The Buyout 00:15:08 | Bigger Isn’t Always Better 00:18:25 | UPS Has A Morale Problem With Management 00:23:00 | What Does 2028 Look Like For Members 00:28:40 | UPS CEO & Shareholders Greed 00:36:52 | Technology Is the Real Threat 00:43:17 | Sean Stands Up For His Members 00:47:37 | The Public's Perception Of UPS 2020 V.S. Now 00:57:42 | Where Is UPS Most Vulnerable Right Now 01:01:26 | The Final Question Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean sits down with Boston rapper/actor, Slaine. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Slaine’s Birthday 01:23 - Slaine On ‘Gone Baby Gone’ 03:55 - Did You Ever Think You’d Be in Acting? 05:00 - What Got You Into Rap? 08:08 - Acting In Life 08:35 - The Nature Of Where You Grow Up 10:00 - Bringing Hollywood To Boston 16:13 - Family’s Thoughts On Career? 17:49 - When Did You Start Using Drugs? 24:03 - Senator Markwayne Mullin and Sean O’Brien 26:21 - Danny Boy and Slaine’s Rap Career 31:15 - Dave Wedge and Slaine’s Friendship 32:15 - Media Today and Controlling Your Narrative 42:29 - Let's Talk About ‘The Town’ 50:03 - Career After ‘The Town’ 53:08 - Rock Bottom 01:00:22 - Where Slaine Is At With Mental Health and Starting A Mental Health Recovery Center 01:18:07 - Dave Wedge’s Book 01:22:38 - Leaving A Positive Impact 01:26:06 - Who Do You Want To Have Lunch With? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Clausen and Johnny Bartolomeo sit down with Sean this week. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Adam Clauson’s Story 08:55 - Johnny Bart’s Story 10:02 - Who is Kevin McTaggart? 12:54 - Role Models in Prison 21:19 - Building Reputations 23:16 - Building Programs and Education in Prison 31:09 - How Adam Met his Wife 40:40 - Support Network while in Prison 43:43 - Appealing for release 47:31 - Vacating sentencing 57:19 - Finally Released. What now? 01:01:01 - Teamster Support for ex-convicts 01:03:10 - Teaching AI to Inmates 01:06:38 - Making government programs 01:13:43 - Working in DC. 01:17:08 - Free Kevin McTaggart 01:22:40 - Life right now 01:25:35 - Outro Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean sits down with California Teamsters Leaders Victor Mineros and Lindsay Dougherty. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 | Victor Mineros & Lindsay Dougherty 06:28 | Detroit Film Tax Credit 13:05 | Trials and Tribulations of Solid Waste 23:05 | Netflix Merger Negotiations and the Impact of AI on Hollywood 32:40 | Governor Newsom as President? 40:58 | “Silly Season” Teamster Elections 54:54 | Social Media can be Anti-Union 01:06:00 | Next Generation of Union Members Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just a quick thank you to all you wonderful folks that make Better Bad Ideas a regular part of their week! See you January 7th with a new episode! Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean sits down fellow Bostonites Michael Flaherty and Tommy Falcucci. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean sits down cannabis proponents Shawn McCarron and Jay McAuliffe. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 01:10 | Welcome Shawn McCarron & Jay McAuliffe 01:50 | Involvement In The Cannabis Industry 08:20 | Is It A Gateway Drug? 11:20 | What Does It Mean For The Teamsters? 15:05 | Issues With Cannabis Not Being Legalized Nationwide? 16:20 | Does Schedule 3 Help The Industry? 26:40 | Indoor vs. Outdoor 35:05 | All The Different Cannabis Products 40:00 | Cannabis vs Hemp Industry 47:40 | How Much Does Politics Play? 51:00 | How Teamsters Partner 1:02:15 | A.I. & Tech 1:09:16| A.I. In Cannabis Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean sits down ILA leaders Bernie O'Donnell, George McEvoy, and attorney Mike Feinberg. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - What is the ILA? 02:49 - Evolving For First Generation Union Members 10:13 - Concern About Tariffs 17:40 - How Important Was The Conversation Around The Expansion Of Ports? 23:49 - What Do The ILA Members Do On Cruise Port Terminals? 25:30 - Wind Turbine Projects Nationwide 32:34 - What Impact Does The Consolidation Of Ships Have On Jobs? 33:53 - Biggest Imports Into Boston and Nationwide 35:39 - Experiencing Human Trafficking 38:51 - Strikes 47:22 - Protection Against AI 54:37 - How Does Politics Play Into The Fight Against Automated Ports? 1:00:02 - How Do You Trust Someone That Says They’re Pro-Union But Isn’t? 1:09:31 - Employee Free Choice Act and Pro Act 1:16:17 - Where Were Your Members Politically During The Elections? 1:23:07 - Do You See Any Growth In The ILA As a Result Of Internally Organizing? 1:28:08 - Who Would You Have Lunch With? 1:30:15 - Bringing Work Home 1:31:43 - Protecting Each Other Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean is joined with Union leaders Tom Gesualdi and Kevin McCaffrey. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Tom Gesualdi and Kevin McCaffrey 01:41 - Where Are We With Organized Labor in New York City? 03:41 - What is the Concern Surrounding Mamdani? 07:00 - Defunding The Police 12:26 - Mamdani’s Position on Development of the City 23:47 - Keeping Trucks and Commercial Vehicles Out of New York City 28:57 - Democratic Party vs. Republican Party 44:13 - Chuck Schumer and the Government Shutdown 55:59 - Fears of A.I. 1:08:53 - What Does November of ‘28 Look Like? 01:11:41 - Who Would You Have Lunch With? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean answers your questions! Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Government Shutdown 08:18 - UPS Plane Crash 11:50 - Biggest Obstacle To Organizing The Next Generation of Workers? 14:21 - AI And Its Effect On Jobs 25:17 - Has Public Support For Strikes Increased? 30:49 - What’s Your Vision Of A Modern American Union? 38:35 - Elections In Unions 43:44 - Inward Facing Camera Issue 46:49 - Higher Education 49:22 - Would You Consider Running For Any Political Position? 50:02 - Who Has Been Your Biggest Influence In Your Life? 51:48 - More Rank And File On The Show 52:51 - Why Isn’t There A Rate Standard For Hourly Wage Workers In America? 54:57 - Amazon 57:09 - How Do People Who Grew Up In The City With Family Values Become Leftist Politicians? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sean sits down Senator John Fetterman to talk about the shutdown. Special thanks to our Launch Sponsor, Keches Law Group! Visit https://www.KechesLaw.com for your legal needs. This episode is also brought to you by LaborFirst, the leader in healthcare navigation and advocacy for plan sponsors, union members, and retirees. Visit https://laborfirst.com/ for more information. New episodes of Better Bad Ideas drop every Wednesday! Subscribe and hit the bell to be notified when they go live! Also available where ever you download podcasts! Chapters 00:22 - Intro 00:23 - Welcome Senator John Fetterman 00:25 - When Will The Government Shutdown End? 04:23 - Whose Fault Is It? 07:46 - Why Can't The Government Can’t Get it Done? 11:02 - How Should The Democratic Party Be Thinking? 13:33 - SNAP 19:20 - The Blowback 20:57 - The Attitude Towards You 23:34 - What Does This Fight Mean to America? 25:44 - The Status of The Military 30:07 The Responsibility of Governors 35:23 - Do You Worry About Your Political Future? 40:21 - Transforming a Party 45:30 - The Future of The Democratic Party 49:04 - Why Aren't Insurance Companies Being Criticized? 53:07 - Do You Worry About Your Security? 55:30 - Change in Attitudes 58:36 - Tariffs 1:04:20 - The Future For Fetterman 1:05:48 - Who Would You Have Lunch With? Better Bad Ideas • https://www.instagram.com/betterbadideas • https://www.tiktok.com/@betterbadideas • https://x.com/betterbadideas Subscribe to Better Bad Ideas on Spotify & Apple! • https://open.spotify.com/show/5Br4YZ6h20M6VZGBtIsaBs?si=eaa75a585c7f4ccd • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-bad-ideas-with-sean-obrien/id1786675550 This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices