Labor Day: Working Class; White Collar Unions; Supermarkets; Summer Songs
Summary
This episode explores the Democratic Socialists of America’s effort to redefine the "working class" to include white-collar professionals, sparking debate over class identity and political strategy. Host Brian Lehrer discusses the implications with WNYC reporter Elizabeth Kim and labor studies expert Chris Mazzano, who examine historical definitions from Karl Marx to modern economic precariousness. The conversation features NYC DSA co-chair Grace Musser and Mayor M. Mamdani, who argue that broadening the definition fosters solidarity against wealth inequality, while critics warn it may dilu…
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