Selects: Child Labor: Not Funny

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck delve into the history of child labor, contrasting their own childhood work experiences with the harsh realities faced by child laborers throughout history, particularly during the Industrial Revolution. They discuss the exploitation of children in various industries, the efforts of progressive reformers and photographers like Lewis Hine to expose these conditions, and the eventual passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act in the US. The episode also addresses the ongoing issue of child labor globally, highlighting the pragmatic solutions proposed by the International Labor Organization, such as expanding access to education and ensuring families' basic needs are met.