Workers Pay First, Recover Last
This episode breaks down why the economy feels so bad for workers right now. Rising prices are only half the story—the real issue is wages aren’t keeping up. We explore how employer power in the labor market keeps pay down, creating a “squeeze economy” where workers absorb the hit. We also connect the dots across falling job satisfaction, limited mobility, and instability in government leadership. From SNAP benefit cuts and their impact on mental health to the growing role of AI, workplace surveillance, and layoffs, the pattern is clear: workers are being asked to do more with less. Finally…
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