The Art of Manliness

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#308: The Case for Blue Collar Work With Mike Rowe

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Published May 30, 2017 4:29pm

My guest today is Mike Rowe, former host of Dirty Jobs, and current blue collar trade advocate.

On the show, Mike and I discuss where the idea for Dirty Jobs came from and why a show about blue collar workers became a surprise hit. We then explore why we devalue blue collar work, the societal and individual consequences of that devaluation, and what Mike is doing to make pursuing vocational and trade work cool and viable again.

If you’re a young man trying to figure out if college and an office job is right for you, or...

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