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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
  • Strike While the Needle is Hot - Interview with Josh MacPhee and Kennedy Block

    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!

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    1 hr
  • 1969 Philadelphia Hotel Workers Strike

    1969 Philadelphia Hotel Workers Strike
    Jun 9 2025

    In a period when Philadelphia's tourism industry was starting to soar, hotel workers' wages were stagnant. They launched a strategically timed strike to fight for a raise, while a rank and file caucus pressured union leadership into action.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 1977 SEPTA Strike

    1977 SEPTA Strike
    May 29 2025

    In 1977, SEPTA workers walked out into a bitter 44 day struggle, leading to a rank and file fight against both the bosses and their own union leadership.

    Originally aired: August 24, 2022.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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