Labor Jawn

By Gabe Christy and Young Sam James

Philly's working class history. Historian Gabe Christy and musician Young Sam James explore the working class history of Philadelphia and the surrounding world.

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April 14, 2025 Knights of Labor
Originally founded as a secret society of tailors, the Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor eventually grew to become a national labor force of 700,000 workers.
Episodes 18-19 originally aired: March 21, 2022.

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1h 5min
April 10, 2025 Antizionism and the Labor Movement - Interview with Alison Glick and Suzanne Adely
In this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down to discuss the history of zionism, antizionism, and the American labor movement, with writer and activist Alison Glick and lawyer, organizer, and activist Suzanne Adely from Labor for Palestine.
Originally aired: November 7, 2023.

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1h 4min
April 01, 2025 1902 Anthracite Strike
After winning their first fight in 1900, Pennsylvania anthracite miners went on strike for the 8 hour day, higher wages, and union recognition. This would lead to one of the first federal mediation committees in US history.

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March 31, 2025 Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783
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.
Originally aired: October 4, 2022.

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56min
March 30, 2025 Philadelphia Transit Company Strike of 1944
Wartime Philly: thousands of white transit workers walk off the job to protest the promotion of eight black employees.
Originally aired: January 17, 2022.

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36min
March 30, 2025 1919 Bartenders Strike
When prohibition became law in January 1919, it left many questions unanswered. During this uncertainty, bartenders in Philadelphia went out on strike in a political protest.
Originally aired: September 19, 2022.

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34min
March 27, 2025 Wage Theft in the Restaurant Industry - Interview with Katherine Coker
In this special interview, Sam and Gabe sit down with Katherine Coker, a former restaurant worker who has been educating and agitating around Philly, teaching people about wage theft and the conditions in the restaurant industry.
Originally aired: June 28, 2023.
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41min
March 25, 2025 1972-73 Teachers Strike
The 1970s were a turbulent time in American and Philadelphia history. Amidst stagnant wages, inflation, and a new law allowing public sector strikes, Philly school teachers took matters into their own hands fighting the district, mayor, and state.
Episodes 44-45 originally aired: March 7 and 20, 2023.

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1h 41min
March 25, 2025 1937 Exide Battery Strike
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.
Originally aired: August 7, 2023.

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46min
March 24, 2025 ACORN - Interview with Wade Rathke
In this special interview episode, Gabe and Sam talk with Wade Rathke, founder and chief organizer for ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now).
Originally aired: April 27, 2023.
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37min

FAQs about Labor Jawn:

How many episodes does Labor Jawn have?

The podcast currently has 112 episodes available.