First we talk about why 1.5 million retirees have returned to the job market. Then we earn why maritime shipping containers have returned to the Duluth-Superior port.
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Retired Americans returning to the workforce
The pandemic ignited on a wave of retirements starting in early 2020. But U.S. Labor Department statistics show that 1.5 million of those retirees have since returned to the workforce. We talk with a Boston College professor about why retirees are getting jobs and what it means for the economy.
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Duluth-Superior port fights against supply chain issues
For the first time in years, the Duluth-Superior port is offering maritime container shipments due to a global supply shortage. The head of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority details the logistics as we also explore other supply chain disruptions and labor issues.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Geoff Sanzenbacher Guest
- Deb DeLuca Guest
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