Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis
TED Talks Daily2 Sep 2024

Why do Americans and Canadians celebrate Labor Day? | Kenneth C. Davis

In the United States and Canada, the first Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day. Originally celebrated in New York City’s Union Square in 1882, Labor Day was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the Industrial Revolution. Kenneth C. Davis illustrates the history of Labor Day from Union Square to today.

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A controversial play — and what it taught me about the psychology of climate | David Finnigan

A controversial play — and what it taught me about the psychology of climate | David Finnigan

When playwright David Finnigan staged a play titled "Kill Climate Deniers" in 2014, he knew it'd get a strong reaction. What he wasn't prepared for was the idea that the blowback might actually cause ...

6 Sep 202418min

How to turn the tables on food waste | Dana Gunders

How to turn the tables on food waste | Dana Gunders

We waste a staggering one trillion dollars worth of food each year, significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and the climate crisis. Food waste expert Dana Gunders shares innovative solu...

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3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter

3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter

Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with profound personal growth, says educator Jerome Hunter. The middle school for boys that he founded c...

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How to ask for more — and get it | Alex Carter

How to ask for more — and get it | Alex Carter

How do you get what you want out of a negotiation? United Nations negotiation trainer Alex Carter says the best methods center on recruitment, not rivalry. Whether you're asking for a raise or resolvi...

3 Sep 202414min

Sunday Pick: How to spot a bully in the workplace | Fixable

Sunday Pick: How to spot a bully in the workplace | Fixable

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of Fixable, TED's business advice call-in show, hosted by A...

1 Sep 202434min

TED Intersections: What makes you "you"? An actor and a neuroscientist answer | Yara Shahidi and Anil Seth

TED Intersections: What makes you "you"? An actor and a neuroscientist answer | Yara Shahidi and Anil Seth

What can acting reveal about the mystery of consciousness? Actor and producer Yara Shahidi and cognitive neuroscientist Anil Seth unpack the surprising ways that portraying different characters can re...

31 Aug 202422min

The case for good jobs — and why they're good for business too | Zeynep Ton

The case for good jobs — and why they're good for business too | Zeynep Ton

Many of the jobs that keep the world running — like cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash, caring for the elderly — pay so poorly that workers can barely make ends meet. Nonprofit leader Zeynep Ton is ...

30 Aug 202415min

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