We spend the first half of this month's show with some recordings devoted to civic life in The United States. And in honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, we'll play some field recordings that highlight the need for a strong work ethic in our country, especially among the young. Credits writing and performances by: Rose Luardo, Andrew Shearer, Reem Saliem, and Shannon Fahey. Executive producer, head writer, and editor is Jon Ehrens.