Feb 4, 2022

Quirky, bizarre, unusual — and strong

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest JOLTS report indicates that the labor market may be cooling off, just a bit. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

On today's episode, we delve into January's jobs report, the worker retention problem and an ambulance shortage in rural Texas.

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January's strong jobs report says more people have come off the sidelines to go to work

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 4, 2022

Many older people returned to work, but the recovery isn't as strong for people of color and women.

The federal jobs report surprised forecasters, showing that people are returning to work and fewer left the workforce than believed.

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The Weekly Wrap

Kai Ryssdal talks to The New York Times’ Jeanna Smialek and Yahoo Finance’s Brian Cheung about the jobs report, rate hikes and more of this week’s economic news.

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Home prices climbing in "family-friendly" areas

by Amanda Peacher

Feb 4, 2022

A Zillow analysis found that an increasing number of millennials with young children are looking to buy.

The cost of homes near good schools and parks are rising faster than homes in other neighborhoods as millennials reach their prime purchasing years.

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Hiring is hard. So is keeping the workers you have.

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Feb 4, 2022

As companies try to hold on to the workers they have, pay and benefits are on the up and up. That may not be enough.

In a remote work environment, employees may have fewer social connections that may otherwise make them stick around.

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In rural West Texas, there's a scramble to keep ambulances running

by Travis Bubenik

Feb 4, 2022

After the loss of a local provider, officials are working to make sure paramedics will still show up when people call 911.

Greg Henington, a local EMS and fire chief in rural Brewster County, is leading a task force focused on finding a new ambulance provider for part of the county.

Travis Bubenik

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Music from the episode

Crazy In Love (feat. Jay-Z) Beyoncé, JAY-Z

Heard 'Em Say Kanye West, Adam Levine

Juicy The Notorious B.I.G.

Sticky July Butcher Brown

Go Gina SZA

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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