by Sean Sullivan
A podcast and community dedicated to evaluating politics and economics from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching. The hope is to turn education and collaboration into actionable community building to effect real change. We appreciate any support you're able to give to help keep this podcast going: https://ko-fi.com/catholicworkerspodcast
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August 18, 2025
<p>Journey through the history of public transportation in the U.S., from its early rise to its deliberate dismantling by the auto industry. This episode exposes the high costs of car dependency—financial, environmental, and to public health—and highlights how public transit can be a powerful tool for building a more just and equitable society. Learn how robust transit aligns with Catholic social teaching and serves the common good.</p>
August 18, 2025
<p>Discover the surprising origins of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a metric born from crisis and war. This episode reveals how GDP's focus on market transactions leads to profound blind spots, including its failure to account for unpaid labor, environmental costs, and inequality. We then offer a Catholic vision for an economy that measures what truly matters: human dignity, the common good, and a diverse set of indicators that promote holistic well-being.</p>
August 14, 2025
<p>Dive into the surprising history of the workweek, from hunter-gatherer and medieval rhythms to the brutal realities of the Industrial Revolution. This episode explores the hard-won fight for the eight-hour day and its alignment with Catholic social teaching on the dignity of work and the theology of the Sabbath. We conclude by examining the modern push for a four-day workweek as a new way to achieve a just wage and a truly human life.</p>
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A podcast and community dedicated to evaluating politics and economics from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching. The hope is to turn education and collaboration into actionable community building to effect real change.
We appreciate any support you're able to give to help keep this podcast going: https://ko-fi.com/catholicworkerspodcast
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