Jobs Report Looks Good, But Here's What They're Not Telling You

The latest jobs report says the economy is doing fine—but does it feel that way if you're actually looking for work?

In this segment, we look beyond the headline numbers to examine the reality facing working Americans. From the rise of the "low-hire, low-fire" economy and AI-driven hiring systems to growing competition between Gen Z and older workers, we explore why so many people are struggling despite historically low unemployment.

We also discuss why retirement is becoming a luxury rather than a choice, how extreme heat is creating a new form of economic inequality, and why the true measure of an economy isn't GDP—it's whether working people can build secure, dignified lives.

Finally, we review "Cleanup on Aisle Five: Essential Work, Poverty Wages, and the View from Behind the Supermarket Register" by Ann Larson, a powerful new book that exposes the supermarket as a microcosm of modern capitalism. Featuring comments from Richard Wolff, the conversation explores exploitation, solidarity, and what a worker-centered economy could look like.