The Hardly Working Podcast

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The Hardly Working Podcast episodes

April 29, 2020 Episode 4 - Labor's Future with Matt Christman
We talk with Matt Christman from Chapo Trap House about the general trends of labor history, as well as where we see the labor movement going and what we can do.
Originally recorded 3/17/20.
31 min
April 22, 2020 Episode 3 - Decline and Resurgence
We wrap up our story and come around the bend from the 50s and 60s to today.
Originally recorded 2/21/20
1 hr 9 min
April 15, 2020 Episode 2 - Roaring 20s and Squeaking 30s
Labor reaches both a high and low point due to the decades we cover today, from the "well-off" 20s to the post-war national strikes.
Originally recorded 2/13/20.
36 min
April 08, 2020 Episode 1 - Uncertain Beginnings and Industrial Growth
We begin our journey in precolonial America, and make our way to the rise of unions due to the Industrial Revolution.
Originally recorded 2/6/20.
35 min

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A brief history of the labor movement in the United States, from the colonial era to today - hosted by Liam and Owen