When most people think of Labor Day, what often comes to mind is a long weekend, cookouts, the unofficial end of summer, and no work. But when you really think about it, this federal holiday is all about work or, at the very least, all about the American worker. This annual celebration of laborers and their achievements has an interesting history behind it, so, tune in as Katie and Cort give you everything you need to know about this unique holiday. We’ll talk about the fashion surrounding Labor Day, what unions are and how they played a pivotal role, and hot dogs – the perfect culinary treat to celebrate this holiday. Don’t miss this fun episode full of trivia you can impress your friends with at the next cookout.
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The List: Vanity Fair’s List of Labor-Themed Movies
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Hashtags of the week: #LaborDay #AmericanLaborMovement #LateenEighteen #Work #KatieLikesHotDogs #TheHotDogEpisode
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