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.
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General Strike of 1835
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02/03/25 • 18 min
The first general strike in US history.
Originally aired: January 3, 2022.
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01/21/25 • 31 min
In this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe are joined by Will Caverly, author of Tinicum & Eastwick: Environmental Justice and Racial Injustice in Southwest Philadelphia.
When plans to overhaul Southwest Philadelphia in the 1950s scheduled both the integrated neighborhood of Eastwick and the ecologically valuable Tinicum marshes to be razed, two grassroots movements took up the cause—battling eminent domain in the name of environmental conservation and economic injustice.
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Sugar Strike/Food Riots of 1917
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04/23/25 • 67 min
In early 1917, workers at sugar refineries in South Philly went on strike for better hours, conditions, and pay. But after weeks of stalemate, poverty, and staggering inflation, the strike turned into a violent clash between workers’ families and police.
Episodes 28-29 originally aired: June 26, 2022.
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Cooperative Movement
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02/04/25 • 14 min
A brief history of the cooperative movement in 19th century Philadelphia.
Originally aired: February 22, 2022.
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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.
09/06/24 • 47 min
In this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down to talk with two of the organizers behind Green 4 Falasteen, a coalition of AFSCME members and staffers organizing for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and in solidarity with their fellow workers in Palestine.
Originally aired: April 17, 2024.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Labor Jawn have?
Labor Jawn currently has 164 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 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Labor Jawn released?
Episodes of Labor Jawn are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Labor Jawn?
The first episode of Labor Jawn was released on Nov 22, 2021.
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