Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe weak spot in this job market
The rate of jobless Americans who’ve been out of work for over 27 weeks — also known as “long-term unemployed” — hit 26% in December, according to th…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
New year, new mayor, New York
On today’s show, WNYC reporter Brigid Bergin joins Kimberly to talk about New York City’s brand new Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose campaign on affordabi…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The worst year for job creation since 2020
According to the just-released December jobs report, only 50,000 people were hired last month, fewer than expected. Overall, the month capped off the…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
In Altadena, attempting to rebuild for resilience
Altadena residents eager to build more fire-resistant new homes run up against obstacles of expense, labor, availability of materials, and of course,…
2 months ago
Iran's government cuts internet access
From the BBC World Service: The Iranian government has shut down internet access in response to ongoing protests, with demonstrators calling for the …
2 months ago
Bytes: Week in Review – New year, new state AI laws, new showdown with Trump admin.
X, formerly Twitter, is facing a global backlash because users are directing the platform's AI chatbot, Grok, to generate non-consensual intimate ima…
2 months ago
Productivity climbs — without hiring to match
Labor economists will tell ya, productivity growth leads to more hiring. The idea is, once a company is operating more efficiently, they’ll try expan…
2 months ago
Venezuela and Trump's new Monroe Doctrine
In the wake of U.S. military action in Venezuela, including the capture of the country’s leader Nicolás Maduro, we’re left with questions about what …
2 months ago
The surveillance state comes for grocery stores
Supermarket chain Wegmans has made headlines this week for their use of surveillance technology on customers. But they’re far from the only retailer …
2 months ago
After LA fires, struggles for the homes still standing
The homes still left standing after last year’s Eaton Fire face their own set of questions and challenges. What types of structures stand up better t…
2 months ago