The American labor movement has been led by some big names and many more unsung activists. The author of the book Fight Like Hell shares their stories. We also dig into the rise, fall, and re-imagining of the shopping mall.
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Underrepresented voices in the American labor movement
The rights granted to American workers today came from the actions of union workers in the past. An author walks us through some of the most influential people in the American labor movement.
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'Meet Me by the Fountain' explores the cultural history of the American shopping mall
Architecture and design writer Alexandra Lange thinks shopping malls haven’t been seriously studied, so she wrote a book about them. We talk with Lange about her book, which chronicles how malls’ architecture and design play an important role in their cultural significance.
Episode Credits
- Dean Knetter Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Kim Kelly Guest
- Alexandra Lange Guest
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