Ruth Kinna, a Political Theory professor, Christopher Phelps, an American Studies expert, and Gary Gerstle, an Emeritus History professor, dive into the infamous Haymarket Affair of 1886. They explore the bomb explosion during a workers' rally that sparked widespread chaos and the violent backlash against labor movements. The significant implications for workers' rights and the emergence of May Day as a global holiday are discussed. The chilling fates of the executed anarchists and their enduring legacy in the fight for social justice resonate throughout their conversation.