Andrew Blackman
Freelance writer and journalist who researches labor and work history; author of the Wall Street Journal article on the origins and future of the 40-hour workweek.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 45min
Does anyone still work a 9-5?
Andrew Blackman, a freelance writer and journalist specializing in labor history, discusses the surprising origins and evolution of the 40-hour work week. He uncovers how the Great Depression catalyzed shifts in labor laws and explores the cultural glorification of long hours in America. With rising gig work and new trials for four-day weeks, he examines the changing landscape of work, the impact of AI, and the potential for improved well-being in our modern-day jobs. What does the future hold for our working hours?
