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Working Class History

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  • History isn't made by kings and politicians, it's made by all of us. This podcast is about how we, together, have fought for a better world.
    Become a paid subscriber, support our work and listen ad-free with early access and exclusive bonus episodes at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.

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  • E87: Class struggle in Palestine, part 2

    E87: Class struggle in Palestine, part 2
    Jun 12 2024
    Part 2 of our double-episode podcast about workers' struggles in Palestine during the British Mandate (1920-48). In this episode, we cover the Palestinian labour movement during World War II, new Palestinian workers’ organisations, the split (along national lines) in the Palestine Communist Party, joint struggles by Arab and Jewish workers, war and the Nakba.

    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.

    In this episode, we spoke to Palestinian scholar and activist, Leena Dallasheh. Her research focuses on the history of Palestine/Israel, with a particular interest in Palestinians who became citizens of Israel in 1948. For more info on Leena and her research, you can check her website.

    Be sure to also check out 'Falastin: A Digital Monument' by Collecteurs, of which these episodes are a part.

    More information, including sources, further reading, images and eventually a transcript are on the webpage for this episode: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e86-87-class-struggle-in-palestine/

    Acknowledgements
    • Thanks to our patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Special thanks to Jazz Hands, Jamison D. Saltsman, Fernando López Ojeda and Jeremy Cusimano.
    • Edited by Tyler Hill
    • Episode graphic: public domain/Library of Congress.
    • Our theme tune is Bella Ciao, thanks for permission to use it from Dischi del Sole. You can purchase it here or stream it here


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    48 mins
  • E86: Class struggle in Palestine, part 1

    E86: Class struggle in Palestine, part 1
    May 30 2024
    First of a double podcast about workers' struggles in Palestine during the British Mandate (1920-48). In this episode we cover the Balfour Declaration and establishment of the British Mandate, the campaign for 'Hebrew Labour', a number of workers' organisations like the Palestinian Arab Workers' Society (PAWS) and the Palestine Labour League (PLL), as well as the 1936-39 Great Palestinian Revolt.

    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

    In this episode, we spoke to Palestinian scholar and activist, Leena Dallasheh. Her research focuses on the history of Palestine/Israel, with a particular interest in Palestinians who became citizens of Israel in 1948. For more info on Leena and her research, you can check her website.

    Be sure to also check out 'Falastin: A Digital Monument' by Collecteurs, of which these episodes are a part.

    More information, photos, suggested reading, sources, and eventually a transcript are on the webpage for this episode: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e86-87-class-struggle-in-palestine/

    Acknowledgements
    • Thanks to our patreon supporters for making this podcast possible. Special thanks to Jazz Hands, Jamison D. Saltsman, Fernando López Ojeda and Jeremy Cusimano.
    • Edited by Tyler Hill
    • Episode graphic: public domain/Library of Congress.
    • Our theme tune is Bella Ciao, thanks for permission to use it from Dischi del Sole. You can purchase it here or stream it here.




    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.
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    52 mins
  • E85: [TEASER] May Day with Upstream

    E85: [TEASER] May Day with Upstream
    May 2 2024
    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.
    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:
    • E85: May Day with Upstream on patreon
    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/

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    15 mins
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