THIS WEEK’S LABOR HERITAGE POWER HOUR: When the Machines Start to Sing
Chris Garlock | Published on 12/5/2025
On this week’s Labor Heritage Power Hour, musician David Rovics talks about his
unexpected collaboration with an AI persona he calls Ai Tsuno—already producing nearly 40 songs. We explore “vibe-coding” music, the threat AI poses to working musicians, and why Rovics thinks universal basic income may be essential.
We also revisit the 1946 Oakland General Strike and its surprising soundtrack, “Pistol Packin’ Mama,” and close with a preview of the DC Labor Chorus’ Favorite and Sacred Songs concert this Saturday, featuring a powerful holiday medley.