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Labor History Today

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Labor Rights
Labor Movement
Memorial Day Massacre
1934 Toledo Auto-Lite Strike
Ben Fletcher
Port Chicago Naval Magazine
UAW
Industrial Workers Of the World
John Brown
Coal Mining
Labor Unions
Republic Steel
Populism
Great Depression
Earl Dotter
Russell Lee
Crisfield Crab Pickers Strike
Steelworkers Organizing Committee
Flint Sit-Down Strike
Stonewall Uprising

Gripping stories of the historic battles for worker rights and how they fuel today’s struggles. Part of the Labor Radio/Podcast Network: #LaborRadioPod

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On this week’s Labor History Today: Justice Denied: David Gariff on “Ben Shahn and the Case of Sacco and Vanzetti.” Saul Schniderman remembers musician activist Elaine Purkey. From the Tales from the Reuther Library podcast, “When It Happened Here: M... more

On this week’s Labor History Today: A visit to the Donora Smog Museum, where a six-day inversion in 1948 trapped toxic fumes over a Pennsylvania mill town and changed how the U.S. thinks about work, health, and accountability.

And, on Labor History ... more

On this week's Labor History Today: Mary Kenney O’Sullivan, first AFL woman organizer; novelist Jack London’s classic definition of a scab; Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union leads Missouri Highway sit-down; Roosevelt creates National War Labor Board to ... more

This week on Labor History Today: From the 2025 Camp Solidarity, West Virginia Mine Wars Museum co-founder Wilma Steele unpacks the red bandana—tracing its paisley roots from Persia to Appalachia—and how a scrap of cloth became labor’s emblem of cour... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Charlton
Visitor at the Donora Smog Museum
Donora Smog Museum
Episode: The Donora Death Fog
Wilma Steele
A founder of the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum and retired art teacher
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum
Episode: Red Bandanas and Solidarity
Austin Sauerbrei
Activist and artist, and author of the graphic novel about labor history
Haymarket Books
Episode: Trouble! at Coal Creek
Dr. Jeffrey Johnson
Professor of History at Providence College, author and labor history expert
Providence College
Episode: Patriotism, Paranoia, and Labor on Trial
Naomi R Williams
Assistant Professor of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Rutgers University and author of A Blueprint for Worker Solidarity, Class Politics and Community in Wisconsin
Rutgers University
Episode: How We Get Free: Worker Solidarity in Racine
Eddie Sadolski
Progressive rank-and-file steelworker who challenged union leadership.
United Steelworkers
Episode: Hard Hats, Grapes, and Garbage
Justin Jackson
Visiting lecturer at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst
University of Massachusetts
Episode: Hard Hats, Grapes, and Garbage
Chelsea Engel
Proud member of the United Steelworkers and activist.
United Steelworkers
Episode: Hard Hats, Grapes, and Garbage
Dr. Justine Modica
Post-doctoral fellow at Cornell University and researcher in childcare work history
Cornell University
Episode: The Worthy Wages Movement for Childcare Workers

Hosts

Chris Garlock
Host of Labor History Today, with extensive experience in labor history and activism.
Patrick Dixon
Host of Labor History Today Podcast, engaging in discussions around labor history and current issues concerning workers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Always interesting, never predictable.

    I like labor history today because the podcast draws on many voices and many sources. You never know what you’re gonna hear, from week to week, but it’s always interesting and enlightening. Plus there’s no annoying back-and-forth between two people who aren’t very informed.

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    Mystery Jig
    United States4 months ago
  • Solidarity Forever

    Incredible producing and great history of our working class!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a Utah fan
    United States4 months ago
  • Working Class History

    An interesting podcast that tells a story of the people & movement who created this country.

    However, this episode “the Union’s inspiration” it should be noted that, Tom Hoffman of the Labor choir is no friend of labor, he’s an opportunist. He acted as a mole for SEIU’s Andy Stern’s Yuppie Unionism movement. He assisted in the dismissal of several SEIU staff. Eventually he was removed, along with the entire handpicked local’s staff, for misappropriation of funds. He was part of the local’s ... more

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    Steve Durbano
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent history, excellent stories

    Podcast Addict
    4Justice
    3 years ago
  • Excellent history, excellent stories

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    3 years ago

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The podcast has been noted for its production quality and captivating storytelling around labor history.
Critics point out certain episodes may feature controversies surrounding guests, pushing for deeper investigations into labor narratives.
Listeners appreciate the variety of voices representing labor issues, commenting on the enlightening discussions and lack of superficial discourse.

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The Donora Death Fog
Q: What do you want folks to take when they come to the Smog Museum?
To understand that the environment has limits and that crossing certain thresholds can have irreversible effects.
The Donora Death Fog
Q: Does the state not declare an emergency and evacuate people? Does everyone just ride it out?
In the mid-20th century, it wasn't considered necessary to question United States Steel's actions or authority, reflecting a lack of governmental oversight.
Unmasking Anti-union Antisemitism
Q: How did that tactic work historically?
Historically, anti-Semitic stereotypes were used to attack unions, framing leaders as outside agitators and undermining their legitimacy.
Trouble! at Coal Creek
Q: What is the importance of Labor Day?
It serves as a reminder of the importance of labor, the struggles of the past, and the current challenges workers face.
Trouble! at Coal Creek
Q: What do you see as the role of the organizer?
The role of an organizer is to ask questions, listen, and help find common threads among people to advocate for shared concerns.

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Focusing on the historical struggles for worker rights, this podcast offers insightful narratives and analyses of pivotal moments in labor history. Episodes often feature a blend of discussions on significant events, from miners' uprisings to pivotal labor strikes, while highlighting the interconnectedness of past and present movements for justice. Each episode gives voice to scholars, activists, and workers, crafting a compelling narrative about solidarity and activism in the labor movement.

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6. Eddie Sadolski
7. Justin Jackson
8. Chelsea Engel

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