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Reconnecting Roots

Working: Working on a Dream

Season 3 Episode 304

While early Americans worked the land to survive, the job market of today allows greater freedom of choice. But is it harder to find purpose in our work now? And are we any happier than before? Special guest Mike Rowe helps Gabe figure out if working hard is worth all the hard work.

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