Working Class History E85: [TEASER] May Day with Upstream
May 2, 2024
14:49
Teaser extract from an episode exclusively for our patreon supporters. Episode produced by Upstream in conversation with John from Working Class History talking about the history of May Day, International Workers’ Day, from its modern origins in Chicago in 1886, to its mediaeval roots, and its relevance today.
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Made exclusively for Upstream’s patreon supporters, we are happy to be able to share it with our patreon supporters as well. Listen to the full episode without adverts here:
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Episode webpage for show notes here on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e85-may-day-with-upstream/
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Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at patreon.com/workingclasshistory
Made exclusively for Upstream’s patreon supporters, we are happy to be able to share it with our patreon supporters as well. Listen to the full episode without adverts here:
More information
- Check out Upstream at upstreampodcast.org
- Support Upstream on patreon at patreon.com/upstreampodcast.
- Learn more about the history of May Day in this book in our online store: The Incomplete, True, Authentic, And Wonderful History Of May Day by Peter Linebaugh
- Learn more about the 1886 strike and other mass strikes in US history in this book: Strike! by Jeremy Brecher.
- Check out our May Day posters and merch here in our online store: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/all/may-day
Episode webpage for show notes here on our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e85-may-day-with-upstream/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.