Labor Jawn

Written 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
    © 2025 Labor Jawn
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Episodes
  • The Rise of Industrialized Capitalism in Philadelphia

    The Rise of Industrialized Capitalism in Philadelphia
    Feb 28 2025

    In 1790s Philadelphia, things began to change rapidly. One man, John Nicholson, sought to take advantage of these changes and build a modern industrialized factory on the banks of the Schuylkill River. But he kept running into one persistent issue: his workers expected to be paid.

    Originally aired: May 16, 2022.

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    37 mins
  • Something Radical Happened Here!

    Something Radical Happened Here!
    Feb 25 2025

    In a special live recording at The Children's Folkshul and Adult Community, Gabe discusses Philadelphia's radical Jewish labor history and Sam performs his rendition of "Arbeter Froyen," a Yiddish poem sung in English.

    Originally aired: December 11, 2023.


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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Fort Wilson Riot

    Fort Wilson Riot
    Feb 20 2025

    In 1779, as inflation drove prices of bread and meat sky high, the citizens of Philadelphia took matters into their own hands and rebelled against the wealthy merchant class.

    Originally aired: September 6, 2023.

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    42 mins

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