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54: The Story of American Labor- with Rachel Slade
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Meet Rachel Slade
Rachel is an author and journalist (trained as an architect) with more than 15 years of publishing experience. Her first book, "Into the Raging Sea," about the 2015 sinking of the American cargo ship El Faro, was a NYT Notable Book and winner of the Maine Literary Award. Her second book, "Making It in America," about the American manufacturing revival, came out in January 2024.
She has a passion for uncovering and developing compelling tales about politics, work, design, and urban planning that engage and inspire audiences across different mediums and genres. She has produced dozens of long-form articles and provocative essays, several of which have received national recognition and awards, including the CRMA for Excellence in Civic Journalism and the CRMA for Essays/Commentary/Criticism.
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Highlights
00:00 Introduction and Personal Failures
01:20 Overcoming Challenges in the Workplace
02:49 The Importance of Embracing Failure
03:30 Discovering a Love for Physical Activity
04:02 Introducing Our Special Guest: Rachel Slade
05:55 Rachel Slade's Journey and Works
06:56 The American Shipping Industry and Labor History
09:06 The Impact of the Pandemic on Manufacturing
16:47 The Apparel Industry and Immigrant Labor
23:30 The Role of Immigrants in American Manufacturing
27:43 The Knowledge Economy and Manufacturing
30:30 I Just Learned That: Fun Facts and Insights
39:50 Book Recommendations and Closing Remarks
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