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The New Deal

The New Deal

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How FDR rebuilt America — the programmes, the politics and the legacy of the New Deal.Copyright Podra Network Mondiale
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  • Labor's New Deal: Unions, Strikes, and the Wagner Act

    Labor's New Deal: Unions, Strikes, and the Wagner Act
    Jun 15 2026
    Explore the transformative impact of New Deal labor policies on American workers in this comprehensive episode of The New Deal. Host James Hartley examines how the Great Depression created unprecedented challenges for American workers, setting the stage for revolutionary changes in labor relations. Learn about the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 and its groundbreaking Section 7A, which first established federal protection for workers' organizing rights. Discover the pivotal Wagner Act of 1935, officially known as the National Labor Relations Act, and how it created the National Labor Relations Board while requiring employers to negotiate with unions in good faith. The episode covers major strikes of the 1930s, including the Toledo Auto-Lite strike, Minneapolis Teamsters strike, and West Coast Longshoremen's strike, plus the San Francisco general strike that paralyzed the city. Examine the rise of industrial unions under John L. Lewis and the formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, contrasting with the American Federation of Labor's craft-based approach. Learn about innovative tactics like sit-down strikes, particularly the famous Flint sit-down against General Motors that lasted forty-four days. The episode addresses both successes and conflicts, including the tragic Memorial Day Massacre of 1937 at Republic Steel. Understand how union membership exploded from three million to over ten million workers between 1933 and 1941, fundamentally reshaping American economic and political relationships for generations.
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    6 min
  • The Court-Packing Crisis: Constitutional Showdown

    The Court-Packing Crisis: Constitutional Showdown
    Jun 8 2026
    In this compelling episode of The New Deal, host James Hartley explores Franklin Roosevelt's controversial 1937 court-packing plan, one of American history's most dramatic constitutional crises. Discover how FDR's frustration with Supreme Court decisions striking down New Deal legislation led to his audacious proposal to add six new justices to the Court. Learn about the fierce political backlash from both Republicans and Democrats, the role of newspapers and editorial cartoons in shaping public opinion, and the mysterious 'switch in time that saved nine' when Justice Owen Roberts began supporting New Deal programs. This episode examines the delicate balance of constitutional power, exploring how Roosevelt ultimately lost the legislative battle but won the larger war for his New Deal agenda. Perfect for history enthusiasts, political science students, and anyone interested in understanding how constitutional crises shape American democracy. The court-packing crisis reveals timeless lessons about presidential power, judicial independence, and the resilience of America's three-branch system of government that remain relevant in today's political climate.
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    5 min
  • Power to the People: The Tennessee Valley Authority

    Power to the People: The Tennessee Valley Authority
    Jun 1 2026
    In this episode of The New Deal, host James Hartley explores the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), one of Franklin Roosevelt's most ambitious and controversial New Deal programs. Established in May 1933, the TVA transformed seven southeastern states through comprehensive regional planning, flood control, and public power generation. Discover how this groundbreaking federal corporation brought electricity to rural communities, created thousands of jobs during the Great Depression, and sparked nationwide debates about government's role in the economy. Learn about the TVA's innovative approach to environmental restoration, soil conservation, and economic development that lifted the Tennessee Valley from poverty to prosperity. The episode examines the legal battles with private utilities, the authority's crucial role in World War Two including the Manhattan Project, and its lasting impact on American infrastructure policy. Explore how the TVA's network of dams controlled devastating floods while generating affordable electricity that attracted new industries and modernized rural life. From demonstration farms teaching conservation techniques to international recognition as a model for regional development, the Tennessee Valley Authority exemplifies New Deal ideals of government activism and social transformation. Perfect for history enthusiasts, policy students, and anyone interested in how bold government action reshaped twentieth-century America.
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    7 min
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