The Jack Carr Channel

State of the Union

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Jan 2, 2025
Join Mike Rowe, the Emmy-winning host of 'Dirty Jobs' and founder of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, as he explores the vital role of skilled trades in today's society. He shares personal anecdotes about balancing creativity with deadlines and reflects on his evolution from a hesitant child to a confident storyteller. The conversation dives into the importance of craftsmanship, the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity, and how innovative projects like 'Something to Stand For' inspire audiences to appreciate history and everyday heroes.
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It's Done

  • Mike Rowe describes a demanding work experience hosting a daily show.
  • His boss's response, "It's better than ready...it's done," became a lasting lesson.
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American Giant

  • Mike Rowe recounts receiving an American Giant sweatshirt from Bayard Winthrop.
  • Winthrop, a former Wall Street guy, started American Giant to make clothes in the USA.
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9/11 and a Shift in Perspective

  • Mike Rowe explains how 9/11 triggered a desire for a more stable job.
  • This led him to San Francisco and eventually to "Dirty Jobs."
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