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The Economy Looks Great. So Why Does Everyone Feel Broke?
Episode 53
Why do so many Americans feel financially squeezed despite a "strong" economy? In this episode of Labor Force Podcast, we examine rising inflation, f…
4 months ago
Why the Economy Looks Good But Workers Are Struggling
Episode 52
The economy may look strong on paper, but workers are telling a different story. This week, we examine rising inflation, growing financial insecurity…
4 months, 1 week ago
Workers Don't Live Inside Economic Forecasts
Episode 51
This week, we examine the growing gap between economic statistics and workers' lived experiences, from rising costs and housing affordability challen…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Great Disconnect: Economic Headlines vs. Working People's Reality
Episode 50
This week, we examine the growing disconnect between economic headlines and the reality facing working people. Despite strong markets, Americans are …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Recession-Proofing in a Broken Economy
Episode 49
The economy is supposedly “strong.” So why do millions of Americans feel like they’re drowning? In this episode of the Labor Force Podcast, we explor…
5 months ago
The Disconnect: Booming Headlines vs. Broken Workers
Episode 48
This week on the Labor Force Podcast, we examine why so many workers feel trapped in an economy that keeps being called “strong.” From rising living …
5 months, 1 week ago
The Tragic Twenties: Why a "Good Economy" is Breaking the Working Class
Episode 47
This week on the Labor Force Podcast: from the MET Gala to May Day, we examine the widening gap between elite wealth and working-class reality. We br…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
No Work, No Peace: From May Day to Market Meltdown
Episode 46
In this episode of the Labor Force Podcast, we unpack a moment where economic pressure is hitting from every angle. From nationwide May Day protests …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Workers Pay First, Recover Last
Episode 45
This episode breaks down why the economy feels so bad for workers right now. Rising prices are only half the story—the real issue is wages aren’t kee…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Pressure, Profits, and Pushback
Episode 44
This week on Labor Force Podcast, we break down an economy that looks stable on paper—but feels anything but in real life.
From a major new push to r…
6 months ago