Whats good for the economy might not be good for job seekers

Published: June 13, 2024, 11:12 p.m.

The job market is weakening, according to recent data. Higher unemployment is a good sign \u2014 if you’re the Federal Reserve and want to cut interest rates. It’s bad, of course, if you’re a job seeker. We tackle this paradox in today’s episode. Plus: Cities adjust their tech-hub dreams, improved hurricane forecasting saves billions in damage, and Black workers pay a high price in the clean energy transition.