Recession-Proofing in a Broken Economy
The economy is supposedly “strong.” So why do millions of Americans feel like they’re drowning? In this episode of the Labor Force Podcast, we explore the widening gap between economic headlines and the reality facing working people: rising prices, layoffs, AI anxiety, debt, housing insecurity, and a growing sense that the system is rigged for billionaires and corporations. We discuss: • Inflation, gas prices, and recession fears • Jeff Bezos and the politics of taxing the rich • AI-driven layoffs and growing panic inside tech companies • Tech workers unionizing against dangerous AI…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.