America Works Podcast
Voices of contemporary workers from throughout the U.S. talking about their lives, their workplaces, and their on-the-job experiences. Drawn from hundreds of longer oral history interviews collected by fieldworkers for the American Folklife Center’s Occupational Folklife Project (OFP), America Works is a testament to the wisdom, wit, knowledge, and dedication of today’s working Americans.Podcasts
Jeremy Presar, Rural Mail Carrier, US Postal System. Bukhannon, Kentucky.
Published: March 28, 2024, 2 p.m.Duration: 6 minutes 41 seconds
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Shanda Dunn, Peer Support Worker, Voices of Hope. Lexington, Kentucky.
Published: March 21, 2024, 2 p.m.Duration: 6 minutes 13 seconds
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Jobie Hill, Restoration Architect and Founder of SavingSlaveHouses.org. Iowa City, Iowa.
Published: March 14, 2024, 2 p.m.Duration: 6 minutes 47 seconds
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Barbara Norman, Blueberry farmer. Covert, Michigan.
Published: March 7, 2024, 2 p.m.Duration: 5 minutes 47 seconds
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Leah Chase, Chef and Owner of Dooky Chases Restaurant. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Published: Feb. 29, 2024, 2 p.m.Duration: 6 minutes 46 seconds
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Jerry Bransford, Park Ranger. Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky.
Published: Feb. 22, 2024, 2 p.m.Duration: 6 minutes 58 seconds
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Marcus Wimby, Funeral Home Director. Atlanta, Georgia.
Published: Feb. 15, 2024, 2 p.m.Duration: 5 minutes 41 seconds
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Damon Walker, Luthier. Durham, North Carolina.
Published: Feb. 8, 2024, 2 p.m.Duration: 6 minutes 37 seconds
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Seymour Ray (Ray Idol). Independent Professional Wrestler. Bristol, Tennessee.
Published: April 27, 2023, 2 p.m.Duration: 4 minutes 52 seconds
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Susan Morelli, Physician/Neonatologist. Provo, Utah.
Published: April 20, 2023, 2 p.m.Duration: 4 minutes 53 seconds
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Mike Williams. Dirt Track Auto Racer. Tuscarora Nation, New York.
Published: April 13, 2023, 2 p.m.Duration: 5 minutes 39 seconds
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Rosemaire Francis-Primo. Home Healthcare Aide. Brooklyn, NY.
Published: April 6, 2023, 2 p.m.Duration: 5 minutes 48 seconds
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Joyce Godbout, Dairy Farm Herdsperson. Burke, New York.
Published: March 30, 2023, 2 p.m.Duration: 4 minutes 52 seconds
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Luann Miller, Grocery Store Cashier. Seattle, Washington.
Published: March 23, 2023, 2 p.m.Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds
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Tina Moore Braimah. Certified Nurse Midwife. Raleigh North Carolina.
Published: March 16, 2023, 2 p.m.Duration: 5 minutes 17 seconds
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Jude Bejarano. Cement Plant Worker, Evansville, Pennsylvania.
Published: March 9, 2023, 2 p.m.Duration: 5 minutes 14 seconds
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Kolma Sam Ewu, Meatpacking Plant Worker. Beardstown, Illinois
Published: March 10, 2022, 2 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 31 seconds
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William (Bill) Hatch, Vineyard Owner and Winery Worker. Leesburg, Virginia
Published: March 3, 2022, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 52 seconds
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Thomas Sink (Popcorn the Circus Comic). Circus Worker, Professional Clown. Mead, Oklahoma
Published: Feb. 24, 2022, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 40 seconds
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Kira Fobbs, Elementary School Teacher. Madison, Wisconsin
Published: Feb. 17, 2022, 2 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 22 seconds
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Dolores Fortuna, Professional Potter. Galena, Illinois
Published: Feb. 10, 2022, 2 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 26 seconds
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Henrietta Ivey, Home Health Care Professional. Detroit, Michigan
Published: Feb. 3, 2022, 2 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 5 seconds
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Roberta Washington, Architect. New York, New York
Published: Jan. 27, 2022, 2 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 7 seconds
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Mario Cervantes, Boeing Air Craft Factory Worker. Wichita, Kansas
Published: Jan. 20, 2022, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 58 seconds
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Bernardo Bernie Pina, Fresh Produce Salesman. Nogales, Arizona
Published: June 3, 2021, 2 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 25 seconds
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Mike Peabody, Garbage Man and Recycling. Barre, Vermont
Published: May 27, 2021, 2 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 25 seconds
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Jim Mercer, Commercial Marine Diver. New Bedford, Massachusetts
Published: May 20, 2021, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 28 seconds
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Kim Spicer, Electrician and Wire-Women. Queens, New York
Published: May 13, 2021, 2 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 16 seconds
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Jennifer Sgro, Nurse Practitioner, Night Ministry Bus. Chicago, Illinois
Published: May 6, 2021, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 54 seconds
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James Hensley, Port Pilot. Houston, Texas
Published: April 29, 2021, 2 p.m.Duration: 13 minutes 50 seconds
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Heather Campbell Hill, Funeral Director. Raleigh, North Carolina
Published: April 22, 2021, 2 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 40 seconds
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Sarah Fortin, Fish Net Maker. New Bedford, Massachusetts
Published: April 15, 2021, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 15 seconds
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Patrick Bovenzi, Race Track Worker and Horse Identifier. Tampa Bay, Florida
Published: Oct. 8, 2020, 2 p.m.Duration: N/A
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Sharon Sisson, Iron Worker. Chicago, Illinois
Published: Oct. 1, 2020, 2 p.m.Duration: N/A
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Shuly Amsel, Wig Maker. Brooklyn, New York
Published: Sept. 24, 2020, 2 p.m.Duration: 7 minutes 42 seconds
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Richard Bludworth, Shipyard Owner. Houston, Texas
Published: Sept. 17, 2020, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 40 seconds
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Joyce Vegar, Home Health Care Worker. Coos County, Oregon
Published: Sept. 10, 2020, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 15 seconds
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Greg Vaught, Gold Mine Worker. Elko, Nevada
Published: Sept. 3, 2020, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 21 seconds
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Jeff Hafler, Hair Stylist. Wonder Valley, California
Published: Sept. 3, 2020, 2 p.m.Duration: 8 minutes 26 seconds
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Barbara Miller Byrd, Circus Owner. Hugo, Oklahoma
Published: Sept. 3, 2020, 2 p.m.Duration: 9 minutes 39 seconds
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America Works - Series Preview
Published: Aug. 27, 2020, 2 p.m.Duration: 1 minute 1 second
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