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Mike Rowe: What America Sacrifices by Ignoring Skilled Labor

Mike Rowe: What America Sacrifices by Ignoring Skilled Labor

Update: 2025-04-301
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On today’s episode, Andy is joined by Mike Rowe, television host, narrator, and founder of the Mike RoweWORKS Foundation. Best known for his show Dirty Jobs, Mike has spent years spotlighting the essential workers who keep the country running and advocating for the skilled trades through scholarships and public outreach.




In this conversation, Mike talks about the growing labor shortage in America and the cultural shift that led to the decline in respect for hands-on work. He and Andy explore how education, media, and policy have steered young people away from trades, the consequences of that shift, and what it will take to reverse the trend.




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Mike Rowe: What America Sacrifices by Ignoring Skilled Labor

Mike Rowe: What America Sacrifices by Ignoring Skilled Labor

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