This plenary will focus on the role of the media in the conflict between Capital and Labor as it manifests itself in the public discourse about values, morals, justice, equality, fairness, the common good, democracy and the construction of our national existence. Panelist Elizabeth Fones-Wolf will present her work on Labor and the Struggle for Democractic Radio; Pepi Leistyna will outline How TV Frames the Working Class; writer / editor Raj Jayadev will talk about writing for young workers in Silcon Valley; and Bhairavi Desai will discuss the media challenges faced by immigrant workers, particularly NY taxi drivers.