Sep 13, 2021

Employers have a message for those seeking work: Help wanted. Also, free college.

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Also today: Julia Coronado joins us for today's economic discussion. The BBC reports on the struggle of female gamers to boost their earning potential in the competitive gaming world of esports.

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Employers' new strategy: Come for the work, stay for the college tuition

by Kristin Schwab

Sep 13, 2021

Big companies have started offering free tuition for workers on the front lines. Does it help with retention?

Companies like Target are offering free college to its workers.

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Women gamers finding it difficult to level up earnings in esports

by Joe Tidy

Sep 13, 2021

Among the top 300 moneymakers in esports, none of them are women.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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