Better Bad Ideas with Sean O'Brien

Sean is back answering your questions in this week'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! 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 Bruce Raynor and Steve McCourt about the role of pensions in the Union. 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! 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 Chapters 00:00 | Bruce Raynor and Steve McCourt 01:54 | 401K Versus Pension Plan 22:40 | The Pension Plan is Beneficial to Employers 30:35 | How do Tariffs Impact Plans? 33:05 | How do you Appeal to the Younger Generation? 39:00 | Don’t Invest in Your Demise, Trustee Responsibility 56:15 | What is the Future of the Benefit Plans? This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean sits down with Sheriff Chris Swanson in this week'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! 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 Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Welcome Chris Swanson 02:19 - Running for Governor 05:05 - How will you change the status quo? 07:28 - What is your Sheriff’s Department like? 08:55 - States Movie Tax Incentives 11:07 - Going from Sheriff to Governor 11:49 - Working with BLM 22:03 - De-escalating protests 29:35 - Swanson’s Union Background 30:09 - Michigan Sports 31:30 - Endorsements 34:25 - Running in a Purple State 36:12 - Opinions on the Democratic Party 42:26 - Objectives as Governor 53:46 - Protecting industries from AI 01:01:10 - Why are you a better choice for Governor? 01:04:05 - Fundraising 01:05:18 - Building relationships 01:07:45 - Handling Criticism 01:10:21 - Family Life 01:17:17 - Advocating for ex-convicts 01:22:25 - The GHOST Program 01:32:20 - Who would you want lunch with? 01:33:30 - What’s going on with Nancy Guthrie? 01:40:40 - Outro This is a 7EQUIS Network Show http://www.7equis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean is back answering your questions in this week'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! 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

This week Sean sits down with New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown. 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 | Scott Brown 06:20 | Family Life 08:15 | Democrats Vs Republicans 19:55 | Defund the Police, Military Experience 24:30 | Government Shutdown, Gateway and Penn Station Projects 30:00 | Disagreements with Trump, Chris Pappas 35:00 | Right to Work, Fast Labor Contracts Act 47:00 | Pro-Choice Stance, Trumps Tariffs 52:00 | Immigration Policy, Hollywood is Suffering 57:45 | AI Pros and Cons 01:04:00 | Family of Republicans, Stem Cell Bill 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 takes questions from the audience. 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 0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Healthcare Worker Unionization 17:56 - Labor First 19:17 - Keches Law Group 20:30 - What will be the future of commerce in new york? 24:35 - What were the best trucks to drive on the old world streets of Boston? 25:16 - Do you believe the Netflix/Warner Bros. Acquisition good for america? 34:13 - What party shows you the most respect? 35:40 - Why did you take my Xbox in 2009!? 36:25 - 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

Minnesota Teamster Leader Tom Erickson joins Sean on this week's episode. 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 | Tom Erickson’s Story 07:55 | $5 Punch Cards 10:15 | Teamster Elections 41:28 | AI Jobs 47:30 | Amazon Fresh Fail 49:28 | Tim Walz and Kamala Harris 55:00 | Opinions on ICE 01:01:07 | Homes For Our Troops 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

Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate Jocelyn Benson sits down with Sean 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. 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 | Introduction 03:57 | DMV Transformation 06:00 | Civil Rights 10:50 | 2020 Election Fraud 13:00 | Voter Convenience 22:10 | Insurrection 25:00 | Economic Plan 32:54 | Endorsements 35:00 | Governor Whitmer 38:00 | Democratic Party 41:45 | Ford Strike 45:00 | Healthcare Support 50:31 | AI Data Centers 55:50 | Opponents 59:50 | Midterm Predictions 01:02:10 | Personal 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

Amazon is an enemy of the working class. Here's all the conversations e've had so far. 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 Amazon is an enemy of the working class. Here's all the conversations we've had so far. 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 Amazon Strike 02:27 Hasan Piker 08:40 Union Approval 12:28 Josh Hawley 14:28 Amazon Legislation 18:19 Secretary of Labor 20:10 Faiz Shakir 23:40 Andrew Cuomo 25:58 Angie Craig 29:06 Corporate Lobbyists 31:12 Roger Marshall 37:18 Justine Bateman 40:50 Investments 43:36 Middle Class Struggles 49:56 Lori Chavez-Deremer 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

Sean sits down with Stefany Shaheen who is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. 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 00:21 - Stefany Shaheen 00:28 - How has Educated formed your goals 04:47 - Raising kids with diabetes 15:35 - Cure for Diabetes? 19:45 - Diabetes Research 21:14 - Support Dogs 24:05 - What does your mother think of you running for congress in today’s climate? 27:27 - How do you handle a public life under social media? 28:44 - What is your Position on AI? 36:55 - What was it like to be Police Commissioner? 40:30 - Handling Protests and anti-police sentiment 41:46 - What is your opinion on ICE? 49:23 - What do you think of the tariffs? 54:15 - What’s your opinion on the healthcare crisis? 58:29 - What was your opinion on the government shutdown? 1:02:55 - Talking about Labor policies and Unions 1:08:51 - If you could have lunch with anybody, who would it be? 1:10:45 - 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

Sean sits down with representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district Rob Bresnahan. 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 00:38 - Better Bad Idea Getting into Politics? 03:37 - How Did You Get Started in Politics? 05:20 - Did You Know You Wanted to Run for Congress? 10:12 - What Was Your Welcome Like? 14:00 - Capitalizing on Opponents Vulnerability 20:00 - How Did this Evolve? 23:40 - What was the Key to Your Victory? 29:31 - What's Your View on Towing the Party Line? 36:14 - Being a Hockey Goalie 43:51 - Weaponization of Issues 46:39 - Should Congress Have Been Briefed About The Venezuela Mission? 51:49 - UPS Loses Amazon 56:04 - Pro Tariff 59:25 - Thoughts on AI 1:03:09 - Is there an Opportunity for AI to Provide Blue Collar Jobs? 1:10:13 - Minneapolis 1:14:41 - Do You Have an Opponent? 1:17:35 - 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

Keches Law attorneys Sean Flaherty & Brian Sullivan are here talk about workplace injuries and how to protect yourself. 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 00:21 - Welcome Sean Flaherty and Brian Sullivan! 00:56 - Sean Flaherty’s Story 04:00 - Brian Sullivan’s Story 10:25 - Any Concerns About AI In Your Jobs? 15:43 - Are You Currently Using AI? 20:30 - Does AI De-Skill Your Job? 24:51 - How Keches Law Group Started 28:15 - Getting A Lawyer For Members Who Got Hurt 31:45 - Sean’s Injury 35:22 - Story About A Union Member Getting Injured At Work 37:06 - Disloyal Employers 39:22 - Story About Young Woman 41:37 - Big Corporations Manipulating Employees 43:11 - Substance Abuse Amongst Work Place Injuries 47:43 - Story About A Woman 48:55 - Morgan & Morgan 52:43 - How Do You Compete with the Morgan & Morgan’s of the World? 57:46 - Will AI and Technology Decrease Work Place Injuries? 58:13 - Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune 01:07:46 - Representing Pro Athletes 01:12:50 - Worst Workers Comp Case You’ve Witnessed? 01:17:04 - Who’s The Worst Insurance Comp to Deal With? 01:20:11 - Playing the Shriner’s Game 01:21:27 - What’s the Best Advice For Someone Who’s Been Injured At Work? 01:24:24 - 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

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