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The Productivity Paradox: AI Boom, Worker Crisis
Episode 73
Is AI making work better—or just making workers more productive for someone else's benefit?
This segment examines the latest research on AI's impact …
3 months ago
J.D. Vance Just Revealed What Politicians Really Think About Your Job
Episode 72
Vice President J.D. Vance says millions of white-collar jobs don't create "real value." Michigan lawmakers move to weaken child labor protections. Wo…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Economy Nobody's Talking About: Why Workers Feel Broke Despite Slowing Inflation
Episode 71
The latest inflation report suggests the economy is improving—but does that match what workers are actually experiencing?
In this segment, we look be…
3 months, 1 week ago
We're Too Cautious About Office Dating. Here's the Problem.
Episode 70
Modern dating feels broken—but what if we've been overlooking one of the best places to build real relationships?
In this segment, we explore the sur…
3 months, 1 week ago
Strike Ends, Battle Continues: What Happens Next For These Nurses
Episode 69
More than 4,000 nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital are back on the job after the largest nurses' strike in Massachusetts history, yet they still …
3 months, 1 week ago
Oil Prices Spike: The Long-Term Damage from Iran Nobody Sees Coming
Episode 68
In this segment, we examine why inflation often arrives in waves, with higher oil prices eventually driving up the cost of groceries, shipping, trave…
3 months, 1 week ago
Factory Workers, Gig Drivers, Office Staff: One Rule Doesn't Fit All
Episode 67
Employers love to talk about workplace flexibility—but what if the definition changes depending on who's in charge?
In this segment, we examine four …
3 months, 1 week ago
Housing: The New Divide Between Rich and Poor
Episode 66
In this segment, we examine why housing feels increasingly out of reach for working people—even those doing everything "right."
From my own experienc…
3 months, 1 week ago
Publishing's Biggest Union Just Won—Here's What Workers Are Demanding Next
Episode 65
Workers are organizing in industries once considered "dream jobs"—and they're not stopping there.
This segment examines the largest union election in…
3 months, 1 week ago
Gas Prices Spike Again | Ordinary Americans Bear the Risk
Episode 64
The headlines say inflation is easing. Unemployment is low. The economy is growing.
But renewed tensions in the Middle East are keeping energy market…
3 months, 2 weeks ago