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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In a special live recording at The Children's Folkshul and Adult Community, Sam and Gabe discuss Philadelphia's radical Jewish labor history.

Originally aired: December 11, 2023.

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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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As the postwar inflation threatened the wages of trolley operators, they struck, triggering not just a fight over wages, but a fight over mass transit all together.

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Pennsylvania Militia open fire on civilians and striking railroad workers.

Originally aired: January 27, 2022.

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Reading, Pennsylvania's first and only socialist mayor.

Originally aired: February 14, 2022.

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The 1805 Cordwainers Strike in Philadelphia was one of the earliest labor actions in American history.

Originally aired: December 13, 2021.

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A brief history of the cooperative movement in 19th century Philadelphia.

Originally aired: February 22, 2022.

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