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Labor Jawn

Labor Jawn

By: Gabe Christy and Young Sam James
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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.

www.laborjawn.com

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Episodes
  • Voices of Labor - Philip Belcastro
    Jun 28 2025

    At Philadelphia's 2025 May Day Rally and March, Gabe and Sam ran around with a microphone to get recordings from union members, organizers, and workers.

    Each person was asked 4 questions:
    -Who was the worst boss you've ever had and why?
    -Are you part of a union?
    -What does being a union member mean to you?
    -What was your favorite moment of solidarity that you've witnessed?

    Submit your story at www.laborjawn.com/voices

    Support the show

    www.laborjawn.com

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    4 mins
  • Voices of Labor - Emily Griest
    Jun 28 2025

    At Philadelphia's 2025 May Day Rally and March, Gabe and Sam ran around with a microphone to get recordings from union members, organizers, and workers.

    Each person was asked 4 questions:
    -Who was the worst boss you've ever had and why?
    -Are you part of a union?
    -What does being a union member mean to you?
    -What was your favorite moment of solidarity that you've witnessed?

    Submit your story at www.laborjawn.com/voices

    Support the show

    www.laborjawn.com

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    3 mins
  • Strike While the Needle is Hot - Interview with Josh MacPhee and Kennedy Block
    Jun 23 2025

    In this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Josh MacPhee and Kennedy Block to talk about their new book "Strike While the Needle Is Hot: A Discography of Worker’s Revolt," which documents 80 records that striking workers and their supporters have put out.

    Pick up a copy from Common Notions to get 15% off with the code STRIKE15. The first 100 sales will also get a free mixtape of strike songs!

    Support the show

    www.laborjawn.com

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    1 hr
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