Recent Episodes
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E104: Pirates, part 2
Apr 23, 2025 – 30:07 -
E103: Pirates, part 1
Apr 16, 2025 – 36:02 -
E102: [TEASER] Fireside Chat – Luigi Mangione
Apr 9, 2025 – 13:21 -
WCL11: Florence Working-Class Literature Festival, part 2
Mar 12, 2025 – 49:46 -
WCL10: Florence Working-Class Literature Festival, part 1
Mar 5, 2025 – 51:27 -
E101: [TEASER] Radical Reads – ‘Fractured: Race, Class, Gender and the Hatred of Identity Politics’
Feb 12, 2025 – 27:23 -
E100: Vietnam War strike wave, part 2
Feb 5, 2025 – 38:38 -
E99: Vietnam War strike wave, part 1
Jan 29, 2025 – 39:16 -
E98: [TEASER] Radical Reads – ‘Jews Don’t Count’ by David Baddiel
Jan 1, 2025 – 20:53 -
E97: [TEASER] Radical Reads – ‘Hezbollah: 10 Things You Need To Know’
Dec 11, 2024 – 19:10 -
E96: Bootleg miners, part 2
Dec 4, 2024 – 46:52 -
E95: Bootleg miners, part 1
Nov 27, 2024 – 43:27 -
E94: [TEASER] E94: Radical Reads w/ Jasper Bernes – ‘If We Burn’
Nov 13, 2024 – 16:37 -
WCL9: Chinese migrant worker poetry, part 3
Oct 24, 2024 – 36:00 -
WCL8: Chinese migrant worker poetry, part 2
Oct 17, 2024 – 35:08 -
WCL7: Chinese migrant worker poetry, part 1
Oct 10, 2024 – 45:33 -
E92: South Korea 1987, part 2
Sep 24, 2024 – 44:20 -
E91: South Korea 1987, part 1
Sep 13, 2024 – 38:55 -
E90: [TEASER] Fireside Chat - Q&A
Aug 30, 2024 – 13:26 -
E89: Indigenous resistance since 1992, part 2
Aug 21, 2024 – 45:57 -
E88: Indigenous resistance since 1992, part 1
Aug 7, 2024 – 53:28 -
E87: Class struggle in Palestine, part 2
Jun 12, 2024 – 48:14 -
E86: Class struggle in Palestine, part 1
May 30, 2024 – 51:53 -
E85: [TEASER] May Day with Upstream
May 2, 2024 – 14:49 -
Introducing On This Day in Working Class History: A new daily podcast from WCH
Jan 30, 2024 – 02:32 -
E84: Angry Brigade, part 2
Jan 18, 2024 – 44:11 -
E83: Angry Brigade, part 1
Jan 10, 2024 – 44:26 -
E82: Workmates collective
Nov 2, 2023 – 49:28 -
E81: Miners' strikes 1972-4
Oct 17, 2023 – 46:08 -
E80: Italian resistance, part 4
Oct 4, 2023 – 36:45 -
E79: Italian resistance, part 3
Sep 27, 2023 – 32:02 -
E78: Italian resistance, part 2
Sep 20, 2023 – 36:19 -
E77: Italian resistance, part 1
Sep 13, 2023 – 38:07 -
E76: Trinidad general strike, part 2
Sep 6, 2023 – 34:43 -
E75: Trinidad general strike, part 1
Jul 20, 2023 – 40:33 -
E74: Ben Fletcher, part 2
Jun 20, 2023 – 52:36 -
E73: Ben Fletcher, part 1
Jun 5, 2023 – 39:46 -
E72: Swing Kids and Edelweiss Pirates
Apr 3, 2023 – 31:51 -
E71: Working Class History Map, with Coffee with Comrades
Jan 31, 2023 – 55:04 -
WCL6: DD Johnston's proletarian apocalypse, part 2
Dec 13, 2022 – 32:36 -
WCL5: DD Johnston's proletarian apocalypse, part 1
Dec 6, 2022 – 48:26 -
E49: Anti-Racist Action in Minneapolis
Oct 13, 2022 – 56:18 -
E70: Howard Zinn 100, part 2
Aug 29, 2022 – 42:02 -
E69: Howard Zinn 100, part 1
Aug 17, 2022 – 39:56 -
E68: The Grunwick strike, part 2
Aug 10, 2022 – 46:33 -
E67: The Grunwick strike, part 1
Aug 3, 2022 – 43:41 -
E66: Building workers’ strike w/ Ricky Tomlinson, part 2
Jul 24, 2022 – 38:03 -
E65: Building workers’ strike w/ Ricky Tomlinson, part 1
Jul 12, 2022 – 35:22 -
E64: Mildred Fish-Harnack, part 2
Apr 29, 2022 – 47:42 -
E63: Mildred Fish-Harnack, part 1
Apr 17, 2022 – 40:26
Recent Reviews
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mh_nyEssentialIn depth interviews with people who were on the ground in their various movements at the time. As such it’s a wonderful (& rare) example of evidence based work from a left quarter. And also the kind of work mainstream journalists abdicated long ago.
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real mvp engelsAwsomeLove this
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kyrajohAn Essential PodcastThis podcast cuts through the “noise” of propaganda that I’ve grown up having actively embedded in me, from school to my daily life, allowing me to effectively excavate that. I’m grateful for y’alls conscious efforts to center and uncover the truth of global workers’ movements that are not only critical to guiding us forward, but also give people who may not feel hope and inspiration in the midst of witnessing unparalleled violence, just that.
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I-reineWow - new favorite podcast! BrilliantThis podcast has — from the first episode I listened to — quickly become one of my very favorites. I’ve shared multiple episodes — and never joined a Patreon so quickly— bc I simply —instantly— had to hear some of the archived and bonus episodes referenced by the show. It’s an addictive pleasure . I was raised in a leftist family (highly influenced by the legacy of a Wobbly grandfather & unionist grandmother) and involved in leftist politics my whole life, but knew so little about the IWW before this podcast — as well as all kinds of other rich labor history… I feel like a kid in an educational candy store with endless horizons of riches in your archives and all the fantastic linked resources — it’s multiple PhDs worth of education in a podcast. Thank you for what you do -& keep it up!
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bamboo TomWhere is episode 6 on the Wobbles?In the last two episodes on Fletcher, you make numerous references to episode 6, but it’s not in Apple Podcasts.
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dustingood9A must listen!Working Class History is a fantastic podcast. Listen to every episode! Listen over and over again.
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cappuccinoalmcocovegan1WCH is FANTASTICFacts, sincerity, passion, great stories about stuff we all should learn about
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Horizon ShineFive starsI am grateful to know about these moments in history that have not received the attention they deserve. I also really enjoy the way these important stories are researched and shared. Thanks for your efforts.
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kittencarecreditAsdfVery nice to find a podcast that offers a good look into the past events without reactionary leninist whitewashing.
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Spherical CubeReally spectacular history podcast!I just finished their series on the Gwanju Uprising and I can’t overstate how invested I was in the story! Discussing histories that are often overlooked by the media and popular culture is how we keep the lessons taught from those who lived through it alive
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seshiroInformative!I don’t normally listen to podcasts like this, but I dig this one!
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jakxidnskdnbfbdjsjsbdbdSolid PodcastComing from very little information on working class struggle this podcast has been a blessing. Would strongly recommend to anybody interested in this. I appreciate the resources as well
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Nathaniel.84Informative and entertainingI’ve learned so much from this podcast. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the topic, as it is so relevant to the struggles that working people face today.
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Z WegnerOne of the best out there. Important work.Now in the time of rampant worker exploitation and destruction of organized labor, there is very few podcasts out there with equal importance. Check 'em out and subscribe.
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JayG1515Great podcast by great peopleI really love informative podcasts like this. Thanks for doing the work to keep us all in the know about what’s important in the lives of a worker!
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Kar DargoImportant WorkThis is a clear, well-researched and executed podcast that is doing important work for a better understanding of working people’s history and the blood sweat and tears spilled that is far too often glossed over or attributed to the benevolence of the powers that be. Thank you so much for the work that you do ✊🏼
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Jaysonware1Important work being done.This podcast presents extremely important information for working class people to know about. Well made interesting content. Thank you so much for your hard work on this podcast.
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mgncstyWorking Class HistorySuch an important, well made podcast! Just listened to the Stonewall Riot episodes and learned so much✊🏻
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RoboneBklynYou’re the bestMy favorite podcast. Hands down!
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tlsdipHistory we all need to knowGreat stuff!
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Winston1968ExcellentGreat podcast, looking at history from a perspective which is often ignored, with very interesting guests.
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DnchanceThe Best History PodcastThe topics explored give new views on things that you/that I already thought I know but didn't. This podcast adds depth, breadth and personal interest to the topics it studies. It is an education in itself. It's well presented and beautifully edited. Highly recommended: I intend to support them as a patron to make sure it keeps going.
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jules trujilloi don't care how edumacated you think you areyou gotta listen to this one! Dive into the topics that speak to you're experience today! People have been struggling against these same systems of oppression for so long - honor their memory and sacrifice and learn from them. Most profs won't teach you this in schools, and (at least in the US where I'm from) privatizers are after those that do.
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black&red_sunAmazingGreat podcast for anyone who wants to build a better world
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MeursaultBeansPhenomenalWCH is an engaging and well researched and produced podcast. Each episode provides a critical and colorful illustration of individuals that have sought to reimagine and shape the societies in which they were (or are) situated. The podcast brings to life and uncovers the countless examples of “everyday people” who take the courageous step of living with integrity.
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Bwells906WCHI’ve been following WCH on Instagram for sometime and finally had an “Aha moment” in my car the other day to listen to their podcast. One of the best “Aha moments” I’ve had this year!! Keep up the great work 🙌🏽😊
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zmduffFantasticAbsolutely phenomenal podcast. Well researched, engaging, and entertaining.
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gladiola7Great workI commend your commitment to working class history. What terrific work on Stonewall, wonderful interviews!
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psychsoSo excited!I just found out from your tumblr that you have a podcast, and I couldn’t get here fast enough. I cannot tell you how delighted I am to see all the topics you’re covering, especially the IWW, and I’ll definitely be back to write another more comprehensive review after I’ve binged everything you have so far. Keep up the incredible work!
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CadugulaGreat ServiceSuch an important subject matter with great content almost always suppressed by those in power. Thank you for this project!
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HZA96Fantastic revolutionary history lessonsSome of the most eye opening detailings of historical resistance to power. Great stuff
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ChristopherAllEarsAbout timeThanks for the history homies!
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