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As big companies announce waves of layoffs, lots of workers are worried about AI coming for their jobs. On today’s show, we tune in to part of Kimberly’s recent panel discussion at Aspen Ideas: Economy. President of the AARP Foundation Claire Casey, 1Huddle founder and CEO Sam Caucci, and Union College of Union County New Jersey President Margaret McMenamin share their insights on building a more diverse and resilient labor market in the years ahead. Plus, we hear a listener’s recent win: sewing a historically-accurate dress to sport at the local Renaissance Faire. Nice stitching, Hannah!
Here’s everything we talked about today:
- "Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently" from AP News
- "Tens of Thousands of White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing as AI Starts to Bite" from The Wall Street Journal
- VIDEO: "Beyond Lip Service: Building a Resilient Labor Market" from Aspen Ideas: Economy
Join us tomorrow for “Economics on Tap.” The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
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