Labor Jawn

Sam and Gabe sit down with Dr. Robin Bernstein, Dillon Professor of American History at Harvard University, to discuss her new book 'Freeman's Challenge: The Murder that Shook America's Original Prison for Profit.' Support the show www.laborjawn.com

While news of the violence in other cities poured in, Philadelphia sat poised for a revolution in the midst of the "Great Upheaval" of 1877. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

In the midst of the Depression, tensions were rising in the American Federation of Labor, and a new wave of industrial organizing was about to sweep the nation. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

While they never went on strike, nor bargained for a contract, American Federation of Teachers Local 192 in Philadelphia fought for civil rights inside and outside of the classroom.  Originally aired: July 24, 2023. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

In this interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Brídín Clements Cotton and Natalie Robin to discuss their recent book, Theatre Work: reimagining the labor of theatrical production, which explores the history and current state of labor in the theatre industry.  https://www.productionlaborbook.com/ Support the show www.laborjawn.com

When the "mother of American anarchism" tried to speak in Philadelphia in 1909, it triggered a protracted legal battle involving the police department, the mayor, and the federal government.  Originally aired: July 13, 2022. Sources:  Emma Goldman’s writings:  https://theanarchistlibrary.org/category/author/emma-goldman Emma Goldman broad history:  https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperi...

The Philadelphia Police Department faces off against starving Philadelphians in the 1932 Battle of Reyburn Plaza. With special guest and aspiring Jimmy Stewart impressionist Sean Connolly.  Originally aired: December 06, 2021. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

An introductory course on the first few years of the Great Depression in Philadelphia. Originally aired: November 29, 2021. Notes: General histories of Philadelphia in the Depression: http://explorepahistory.com/storydetails.php?storyId=1-9-1B&chapter=3   https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/great-depression/ https://blog.phillyhistory.org/index.php/2016/10/philadelphia-politics-and-th...

Mary Harris "Mother" Jones is one of the most famous agitators and organizers in American history. In 1903, she led an "Army of Labor" to march on President Roosevelt's summer home in a protest against child labor.  Originally aired: May 15, 2023. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

In this Sam-researched episode, we take a trip down the shore and into the past when the lifeguards of Ocean City, New Jersey went on strike for better pay. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

In this collaboration episode with Fayge and Isa of the D Listers of History podcast, we explore the turbulent life of the anarchist speaker, poet, agitator, and teacher, Voltairine de Cleyre.  Originally aired: April 17, 2023. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

In this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down to chat with Brett Bessler (Vice President of AFSCME local 2186) and David Wilson (President of AFSCME local 2187) to discuss their upcoming contract negotiations with the city of Philadelphia. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

In this special Sam-researched episode, we look at the life of gay rights, HIV/AIDS, anti-war, and civil rights activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya "the Forrest Gump of activism."  Originally aired: May 1, 2023. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

In this special re-recording of our "long lost" Episodes 1 and 2, we go on a whirlwind tour of Philly's radical past, present, and future. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

Over the winter of 1887-88, miners, railway workers, and others fought for job control, wages, and conditions. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

In the midst of the Civil Rights movement, Black activists in Philadelphia worked to integrate a school for poor and orphaned boys.  Originally aired: April 9, 2024 Support the show www.laborjawn.com