Child labor is no laughing matter. Even though we've taken care of it in the USA (mostly), it's still an issue around the globe. Listen to this classic episode and learn!
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# Summary
This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into the troubling history of child labor in America, tracing it from colonial times through the Industrial Revolution when kids worked in factories, mines, and mills for pennies under brutal conditions. Josh and Chuck explore how progressive reformers like photographer Lewis Hine eventually exposed these horrific practices, sparking a movement to protect children through education and labor laws—all while discussing why kids working today is still a global crisis we need to solve.
Movies Discussed
Defending Your Life
"I kind of hope when I die it's a little bit like defending your life so they can show it. — Chuck jokes about wanting his life reviewed like in the movie Defending Your Life, referencing the film's concept of reviewing moments after death."
— Chuck
Newsies
"Didn't ask for a dime. I haven't seen that in a while. That was a good movie. — Chuck references the movie Newsies when discussing newspaper delivery boys and their working conditions."
— Chuck
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