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The lack of consistency across the country as to what counts as "unsafe work" means workers are consistently denied unemployment benefits.
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GDP is up, but jobless claims haven't moved. Also, we talk about the four-day workweek, Big Tech and the challenges of training throngs of new employees.
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Music from the episode
Bonita Applebum A Tribe Called Quest
Lance Jr. Courtney Barnett
Mirage Toro y Moi
Cherry Tomatoes Guustavv
Hot In The Shade Poolside
Feel Good (feat. Khruangbin) - Edit Maribou State, Khruangbin
The team
Nancy Farghalli
Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst
Producer II
Sean McHenry
Director & Associate Producer II