A reporter shares the stories of workers who have dropped out of the labor force and what it means for the economy. Then, an author shares her new book looking at how modern conservative political thought has changed.
Featured in this Show
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What happened to the workers who dropped out of the labor force during the pandemic?
Fewer people are actively looking for a job now than before the pandemic, and part of the reason is that many workers have dropped out of the labor force entirely. A business reporter for The New York Times joins the show to share stories of these workers, and talk about what it means for the economy.
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Politics in 1990s transform modern conservatism
Former president Ronald Regan reshaped American politics as we know today, according to one historian who writes about modern conservatism. She joins us to talk about her research.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Emilie Burditt Producer
- Lydia DePillis Guest
- Nicole Hemmer Guest
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