All Play and No Work with Dr. Paul Gagliardi
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
03/01/25
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Join me in this episode I sit down with Dr. Paul Gagliardi to discuss his book All Play and No Work which analyzes complex portrayals of labor and work relief through plays selected by the Federal Theatre Project. Tune in to learn about the Federal Theatre Project and the organization's role in the New Deal.
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