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Back to EpisodesThe Part-Time Boom—The Weekly Roundup
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This week we discuss the discrepancy between the positive headlines and the reality of people struggling with part-time jobs and rising prices, Israel rescuing hostages, and new Russian sanctions.
Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:
Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director)
Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare)
Segments this week:
(03:46) Jobs numbers and economic concerns
(21:09) Israel hostage rescue
(32:08) Russia
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Related reading:
Segment 1:
Reuters - The 'good' and 'bad' news inside the US jobs report | Reuters
CNBC - Jobs report May 2024: U.S. job gains totaled 272,000 in May
NYT - Trump Vows to Lower Prices. Some of His Policies May Raise Them.
FT - Joe Biden cuts Donald Trump’s lead on handling of US economy
Segment 2:
WSJ - How Israel Saved a Hostage Rescue Mission That Nearly Failed - WSJ
WSJ - Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas - WSJ
NBC - U.N. Security Council passes Gaza cease-fire proposal drafted by the U.S.
Segment 3:
Axios - U.S. expands sanctions against Russia
NYT - At the G7, Biden Will Push for Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine - The New York Times
NYT - 46 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up for Adoption in Russia. - The New York Times
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