Backbone is a podcast series that dives into the everyday struggles and thoughts of the workers that keep our country’s wheels rolling. They are the delivery people, the cooks, the custodians, and many more. Without them, our world is gloomier and more panic stricken than it already is.This series is created by University of Pittsburgh Humanities Media Fellow, Jacqui Sieber.Jacqui was inspired by friends and family members who hold essential positions and wanted to highlight their thoughts. She hopes that this podcast will provide insight and gratitude to listeners as she interviews all fields under the “essential work...
Latest episodes
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14 min
Keep On Truckin'
Sources to learn more about how this pandemic affects one of the largest occupations, trucking: https://www.trucker.com/covid-19-coverage/article/21152685/truckers-now-in-third-gro…
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34 min
To The Polls!
Jacqui explores what it was like to be a poll worker during this recent general election. This episode takes people into the election process step by step with senior lead trainer…
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23 min
Behind the Cash Register
Fast food is etched into our society. If you go on any major road or highway in the states, you are bound to see a Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonalds, and many more quick and go establ…