Maryland Labor History

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Maryland Labor History Project

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Episodes 10

Avg. Duration 26m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (4)

Since Jan 2026

Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

54%

Hosting

anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

From the first national strike in 1877 to the nation’s first unionized Apple store, Maryland workers have long been at the center of labor history, fighting in the name of a better, more just life for all. As the state of Maryland celebrates its 250th anniversary, Maryland250 Labor History aims to ensure that we not only remember and celebrate this legacy, but treat it as a guide for our future. A collaborative and volunteer-run project, MD250 Labor History is bringing this history to life through historical documents, podcasts, walking tours, videos, +more. Visit us: md250laborhistory.org

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Recent Episodes

EP10: Andrew Morton on his 3D Rendering of the Sparrows Point Steel Mill

May 11, 2026 22m

Bill Barry speaks with Andrew Morton on his amazing 3D rendering of the Sparrows Point Steel Mill.

EP9: Mill Stories

May 03, 2026 16m

Michelle Stefano and Bill Shewbridge discuss Mill Stories, their project to preserve the legacy of the workers at Bethlehem Steel's Sparrows Point mill in Baltimore.

EP8: Dave Kotelchuck on the Red Scare in Baltimore

Apr 21, 2026 26m

Bill Barry interviews Dave Kotelchuck on the Red Scare in Baltimore.

EP7: Angie Luvara on the Luke Mill Strike

Apr 13, 2026 22m

Bill Barry interviews sociologist and historian Angie Luvara on the 1919 Luke Mill Strike in Luke, Maryland. Luvara, an Assistant Professor of sociology at Frostburg State University, examines the…

EP6: Alexis Cathcart on Interracial Working Class Solidarity in Baltimore

Apr 10, 2026 29m

Bill Barry interviews historian Alexis Cathcart on interracial working class solidarity in 19C-20C Baltimore. Alexis is a PhD candidate in history at Morgan State University whose dissertation…

EP5: Craig G Simpson on the Crisfield Crab Pickers Strike

Mar 27, 2026 19m

Bill Barry interviews historian Craig G Simpson on the monumental Crisfield, Maryland Crab Pickers Strike of 1938.

EP4: Shawn Gladden on the Baltimore Caulkers

Mar 17, 2026 24m

Bill Barry interviews historian Shawn Gladden on Baltimore's free Black ship caulkers — skilled workers who built one of the most effective labor unions in 19th-century America. The conversation…

S1E3 EP3: Len Shindel on the Strike That Changed Maryland's Wilderness County

Mar 06, 2026 30m

Bill Barry interviews historian and author Len Shindel about the monumental 1970 Garrett County strike, which was the longest public worker strike in U.S. history.Order his book here via Hardball…

S1E2 EP2: Baltimore Teachers Union

Feb 07, 2026 33m

Historian Bill Barry interviews Baltimore Teachers Union members Mike Pesa, Patrice Pilgrim, Cristina Duncan-Evans, and Koli Tengella about their recent article on the history of the BTU. Read the…

S1E1 EP1: Interview with Longshoreman Thurman Wenzl

Jan 15, 2026 34m

Bill Barry interviews Thurman Wenzl about his experience in the labor movement as a Baltimore longshoreman as part of the Maryland250 Labor History podcast series. To learn more about the project, or…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Maryland Labor History have?

Maryland Labor History has published 10 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in History.

Is Maryland Labor History still active?

Maryland Labor History is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 26m.

How do I contact Maryland Labor History for sponsorship or guest appearances?