Appreciating American Exceptionalism | Mike Rowe

On this episode of the Sunday Special, Mike Rowe joins us for a conversation about America’s backbone–the American workforce. Best known as “the dirtiest man on TV” from the Emmy-award-winning TV series "Dirty Jobs," Rowe’s talent for storytelling and commitment to American labor are evident through his ongoing work to highlight hard-working citizens across the country. His latest project is a feature film called "Something to Stand For," where Rowe narrates the heroic tales of American patriots. In today’s episode, we discuss our nation’s forgotten institutions of community, Rowe’s best advice for high school graduates, and the implications of AI on white-collar workers. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

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[TruckerKearsey]

I am a female cross country truck driver. I deliver food across America and I did NOT stay home during covid. When the meat packing plants closed due to hundreds getting covid, i kept trucking along. Something is going to kill me some day. Until then, I will be supporting America.❤

[corychristensen]

Who else thinks Mike Rowe should become the head of the Department of Labor?

Mike Rowe: the epitome of common sense

[robarnold]

if Mike ran for office he would win. I'd vote for him

[AustinB]

I love Mike Rowe. He’s such a solid person. I adore his advocacy for the working class and I could listen to him speak all day.

[jacobguitar]

Thank you Mike Rowe for being such a powerful advocate for the working man. I’m a paver for Asphalt Werx Inc. in upstate New York. Standing up for the work force that you do, helps to introduce the amount of job opportunities available that are required to maintain the current infrastructure of America. The common youth seems to think that America works without realizing all of the effort that goes into making sure people can continue to live their normal lives. Work takes effort and is almost never easy. Besides the lack of initiative I notice in the workers around me, I really see a lack of self pride in the work they do. It’s as if people just want to do enough to get paid and have no self respect or pride In the work they do. Is a shame because the potential is there, some just choose to take the “good enough” route. That “good enough” route and lack of initiative definitely shows in the workers around me. No matter how many times I explain to them the correct way, they immediately resort to the easiest way instead of taking a little pride in making the best product possible.

[christinadacruz]

I am unequivocally proud and grateful to be an American.

[smithusa]

Mike Rowe is legend. He has profoundly influenced me. Gratitude and hard work and common sense is where it’s at.

[beck]

Meeting both of these men, is on my bucket list. I admire Ben and Mike so much, for being logical, thorough, knowledgeable, etc.

[LicenseToTill]

I am a german in the USA with my canadian wife and we have been living in the USA for 3 years or so and i am so thankful to be in this beautiful country, you work hard and there are so Many opportunities and open doors. There are still parts of if (outside new York and California lol) that are the promised Land of milk and honey. I find Stories like Jonny Kim's (sad horrible childhood and teens became a navy seal Harvard doctor and NASA astronaut, look it up!) so inspiring.
My wife's a doctor and im a helicopter pilot and we both through dedication and discipline were always able to find good work and achieve success step by step. We go to churches and i just find the US such an incredible and big country anything you can think of you can find, From Alaska to Florida to New England to Hawaii to Arizona

[kevinmorris]

Mike is a true American man... Love him.

[charleneblack]

When asked, my daughter (18) told me that no, she didn't believe you could accomplish anything in America if you were born a certain way. I was shocked. I grew up so poor that we ate gravy biscuits all 3 meals for 2 months straight. Ate solely potatoes for weeks, once. No indoor plumbing until I was 9, and this was the 90s.

Now, my kids are spoiled. My house is full of junk, like x boxes, phones, and tvs. We regularly go on vacation. My first (and only) vacation was at age 9. It's like the line in that song, "Daddy Wasn't a Cadillac Man. "The more you give them, the more they want."

I truly believe the internet has ruined society. It's allowed ignorant voices to spread their word and gullible people to implement it. God have mercy on our country.

[mariannegoggininHeaven]

Whatever you practice regularly you will get good at! I tell my children this constantly.

[grandmoffporkins]

I could listen to Mike Rowe all day, any day

[mekon]

When I got out of the Army, I really didn't know what direction I wanted to go, being from S. Louisiana I started working in the oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico, but I didn't enjoy it. I picked up some electrical theory books from a thrift store and started studying. After 6 months or so I took the electrical journeyman's test - and passed! I had no clue what I was doing (understood theory but had no hands on experience) so I took a job as an electricians helper and watched and learned. Every week on payday I would go to a pawn shop and buy a few tools, after another 6 months or so I had all my basic tools and a hands-on understanding, so I then used my license to get a job as an electrician. I did that for a few years progressing to Superintendent and going to college at night (G.I. Bill) and got my degree in Construction Management then ended up as a Project Manager for a regional electric company and just kept moving up until I retired.

[cinfil]

A friend of mine is a Mason (works in stone). He is apprenticing his grandson. WONDERFUL. It still exists! The skill is in high in demand.

[chrissyc]

When I was teaching, I watched in dismay as we were told to push kids towards"College and Careers", with the careers part really being an afterthought. As the wife of someone who went to vocational school and had a career repairing machinery, I always told my students about skilled tradesmen. My husband struggled with academics in school but can repair almost anything! My grandfather was a union plasterer. My uncle was a lineman. College is not for everyone.

[cheris]

My great grandfather (of German ancestry) was a plumber in Boston during the depression. During a time when everyone was struggling he was able to feed and care for his family because everyone needs a good plumber.

During WWII my grandmother (his daughter) and her best friend of Japanese ancestry, ran a flower and gift shop. My grandmother carved wood figures and made ceramic dolls and gifts. During a time when the Germans and Japanese were vilified and ostracized these two ladies were able to survive. Because eventually people need flowers for weddings and funerals and precious gifts for your children and loved ones.
The trades and service oriented jobs are so essential for our society.
Bless you Mike Rowe for doing the "dirty" work.

[judithwilber]

love mike rowe...he is so intelligent and speaks wonderfully...seems like a genuinely nice guy too

[bigdogs-]

My Oldest kid wanted a Big 10 college experience. And now he's paying a BIG 10 LOAN off. Oh well.

BUT My #2, 3, 4 kids went to community college. Then onto 4 year universities. Their DIPLOMAS say the University's name. They all graduated with ZERO DEBT. ZERO. Kinesiology, Finance, and Teacher. All gainfully employed with ZERO DEBT out of college. Thank you College Of DuPage. Thank you.