Labor Jawn
Gabe Christy and Young Sam James
Philly's working class history podcast. Historian Gabe Christy and musician Young Sam James explore the who, what, when, where, and whys of the labor movement with tongues planted firmly in cheek.
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1946 Bakers Strike
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12/25/23 • 67 min
Amidst post-war inflation, a grain shortage, and growing anti-union sentiment, the bakers of Philadelphia marched out on strike to fight for wages, hours, and conditions.
Music: You Can't Blame the Youth by Peter Tosh, arranged and performed by Young Sam James.
1946 Hawaii Sugar Strike SNEAK PEEK
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01/22/24 • 1 min
In the wake of World War 2, sugar workers on Hawaii took on their biggest challenge yet: organizing Chinese, Korean, Hawaiian, Filipino, and Japanese workers into one massive strike.
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Desegregation of Girard College
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04/10/24 • 59 min
In the midst of the Civil Rights movement, Black activists in Philadelphia worked to integrate a school for poor and orphaned boys.
04/17/23 • 114 min
In this collaboration episode with Fayge and Isa of the D Listers of History, we explore the turbulent life of the anarchist speaker, poet, agitator, and teacher, Voltairine de Cleyre.
Music: I'm A Better Anarchist Than You by David Rovics, arranged and performed by Young Sam James.
53 - 1959 Steel Strike at Fairless
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08/22/23 • 71 min
In 1959 500,000 Steel Workers across the country went on strike against the three major steel producers in the country. This months long battle involved everything from Cold War tensions to planned communities without mass transit.
Music: Rich Men Earning North of a Million by Billy Bragg, arranged and performed by Young Sam James.
52 - 1937 Exide Battery Strike
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08/08/23 • 60 min
In 1937 battery workers in Philly fought for higher wages using a brand new strike tactic, triggering a rift among the labor movement in the city.
Music: Better World A-Comin' by Woody Guthrie, arranged and performed by Young Sam James.
07/24/23 • 67 min
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.
Music: No More Reds in the Union by Utah Phillips, arranged and performed by Young Sam James.
05/15/23 • 62 min
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.
Music: The Death of Mother Jones, arranged and performed by Young Sam James.
35 - Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783
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10/04/22 • 68 min
By the end of the American War for Independence, soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line had gone for months with little to no pay. Their only recourse left: mutiny against congress.
Music: Gonna Roll the Union On, arranged and performed by Young Sam James.
06/13/24 • 112 min
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Labor Jawn have?
Labor Jawn currently has 114 episodes available.
What topics does Labor Jawn cover?
The podcast is about Philly, Labor, History, Philadelphia, Music, Work, Funny, Comedy, Podcast and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Labor Jawn?
The episode title '55 - 1933 Lansdale Hosiery Strike' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Labor Jawn?
The average episode length on Labor Jawn is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Labor Jawn released?
Episodes of Labor Jawn are typically released every 10 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of Labor Jawn?
The first episode of Labor Jawn was released on Nov 22, 2021.
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