Best Workforce Stability Podcasts (2025)

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Guest: Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics with predictions for supply chains in 2026; Managing risks among shifting policies; Stabilizing your workforce 34:17

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5d ago34:17

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Our guest on this week's episode is Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics and chairman of the Futurist Institute. In what has become an annual tradition, one of our nation’s leading economists joins us to review the economy of 2025 and preview economic trends for 2026. He also focuses on supply chains and the prospects for the material ha…

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155 - Peace on Earth, Deterrence in Your Stocking: Warhead Modernization and Beyond 40:24

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Happy Holidays from Curtis and Jim as they discuss the recent advancements in nuclear deterrence modernization, focusing on the W88 nuclear warhead upgrade and its implications for national security. They explore the modernization of other weapons, the importance of developing new systems, and the role of deterrence in maintaining peace. The conver…

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U.S. GDP sees healthy growth 25:55

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From July through September, U.S. gross domestic product rose 4.3%, the highest in two years. At a time when many consumers are feeling economic pressure, higher earners and certain businesses are doing very well — and spending to match it. In this episode, can the impressive rate of growth continue? Plus: Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance …

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Your thoughts on the economy in 2025 18:41

10h ago18:41

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On today’s show, we’re digging into the mailbag to hear our listeners’ thoughts on the economy in 2025. Spoiler: tariffs came up a lot. And, we’ll hear from some of the reporters who helped us make sense of the news this year about what they’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026. Plus, we’ll celebrate a win! Here’s everything we talked about today: "Trum…

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The Intersection of Care and Technology 1:07:18

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Mike Strouse and legal expert Lewis Walton discuss the intersection of privacy, technology, and care. They explore the implications of remote support technologies, the ownership of privacy, and the evolving landscape of healthcare. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by new tec…

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Disney and OpenAI and short videos, oh my! 7:35

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A little over a week ago, Disney became the first major media company to strike a content licensing deal with Sora, OpenAI's short-form video platform. This means that people on Sora can start making videos with Disney characters. Today, we'll chat about what it means for consumers, the companies, and artists in the entertainment industry. But firs…

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A new era for weight-loss drugs 6:38

19h ago6:38

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GLP-1 weight-loss drug injections have slimmed many waistlines and wallets. U.S. regulators have now approved a much less expensive alternative; Novo Nordisk has gotten the green light for an oral version of Wegovy. Pills are cheaper to manufacture than injectables, and that could be a game-changer. Then, consumers still feel pessimistic heading in…

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Amazon blocks North Korean IT applicants 8:06

22h ago8:06

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From the BBC World Service: Tech giant Amazon says it's blocked more than 1,800 North Koreans from trying to join the company in the past two years. Amazon's chief security officer said North Koreans often try to get hired, then send wages back to fund their government's weapons programs. Plus, "oshikatsu" is a Japanese term referring to fervent fa…

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Why Big Tech leaders aligned themselves with White House politics this year 10:23

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In January, we saw a who's who of tech leaders front and center at President Donald Trump's inauguration. Since, the White House has advocated for the build out of AI infrastructure and put a moratorium on state-level AI regulation. But the Trump administration also added a $100,000 fee to petitions for H-1B visas, which are widely used in the tech…

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U.S. dollar down, gold hits all-time high 25:25

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Gold surpassed $4,400-per-ounce for the first time Monday. Prices are up 60% in 2025. In the same year, the value of the U.S. dollar slipped 9%. What gives? In both cases, economic and geopolitical uncertainty play a role. Also in this episode: Ranchers can't simply produce more beef to tamp down rising prices, corporations are on the hunt for “sto…

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Feeding the Family 52:42

1d ago52:42

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Hey Smarties! We’re dropping into your feeds today to share this special coverage from Marketplace. For many people gathering around the table this holiday season, things feel a little different. Maybe it’s the cost of ingredients that’s on your mind, or cuts to USDA funding that have left your food bank running low. Or maybe it’s the simple realit…

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Financial data clashes and what it means for Zelle, Venmo, and more 6:38

1d ago6:38

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A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule designed to give consumers greater control over their financial data is now in limbo under the second Trump administration. The rule has to do with how apps like Venmo and Zelle get access to your money in the bank so that you can send it on those payment platforms. Today, we'll share what a reconsiderati…

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The K-shaped cost of holiday travel 6:16

2d ago6:16

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The holiday travel period is upon us. AAA expects 122 million people will drive or fly somewhere to celebrate. Now, we have some good news and some bad news: For drivers, lower gas prices mean a cheaper holiday season. But other travel-related expenses, like car rentals, hotel stays, and flights, are pricier. Then, Jim Beam is pausing production at…

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Jim Beam freezes production at its main Kentucky distillery 6:28

2d ago6:28

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From the BBC World Service: One of the most famous names in American whiskey, Jim Beam, says it will halt production at its main facility in Kentucky for all of next year. Like many distillers in the U.S., it's facing pressure from retaliatory tariffs and weaker consumer demand. We'll learn more. Then, the price of gold has once again hit a record …

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Dr. AI will see you now 4:27

2d ago4:27

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Could AI chat bots replace human doctors? Probably not, but that won’t stop people from trying. Just as they did during the emergence of Google, doctors across the country are grappling with the changing healthcare landscape thanks to artificial intelligence. Today on the show, Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun, a pulmonary and intensive care doctor in San Di…

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GameFi Sector And The Most Up-And-Coming Gaming Platforms 10:45

3d ago10:45

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/gamefi-sector-and-the-most-up-and-coming-gaming-platforms. Since early 2021, the number of NFT games has grown exponentially. Check the list of top NFT gaming projects. Check more stories related to futurism at: https://hackernoon.com/c/futurism. You can also check exclusi…

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The 2025 consumer sentiment rollercoaster 25:48

4d ago25:48

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Consumer sentiment really ran the gamut this year. But right now, Americans are feeling almost as bad about the economy as they were when inflation was at its peak summer of 2022. In this episode, we chronicle 2025’s consumer vibes rollercoaster. Plus: Kansas City’s housing market preps for the 2026 World Cup, a college professor offers an AI-drive…

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How to start the caregiving conversation 24:33

4d ago24:33

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Family caregivers in the United States are increasingly under mental and financial stress. Elizabeth Miller, founder of the caregiver resource platform Happy Healthy Caregiver, is here to help. On today’s show, Miller joins Kimberly to talk about prioritizing self-care and how you start caregiving conversations with family. Plus, we’ll get in the h…

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Power and politics in the Warner Bros. deal 6:48

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It's a major Hollywood drama: Despite striking a deal with Netflix, the high-stakes bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery shows no sign of cooling off. The company turned down a renewed offer from Paramount of $30 a share, signaling a continued preference for the Netflix deal. Thing is, the transaction will likely draw close regulatory scrutiny fr…

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Data centers and your electric bill 6:49

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Electricity prices are up 6.9% year over year — much higher than overall inflation — and costs are expected to go up even more in the future. So, how are energy-hungry data centers, used to power AI, crypto, and more, impacting electric bills? That's a question that several Senate Democrats had, who opened an investigation into tech firms this week…

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TikTok set to sell US assets 6:26

5d ago6:26

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From the BBC World Service: The Chinese owners of TikTok have signed a deal to sell the company's ‌U.S. assets to a joint venture led by American investors. This morning, we'll parse the details of the agreement. Then, Ukraine will receive a loan of more than $100 billion from the European Union to fund its war against Russia. Plus, Morocco is stag…

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Bytes: Week in Review - Micron's big earnings, Oracle's data center woes and "slop" is Merriam-Webster's word of the year 10:08

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Building artificial intelligence tools requires a lot of graphic processing units, and those GPUs need huge amounts of ultra-fast memory to feed them data. Micron Technology is one of a handful of memory chip makers that has been selling a whole lot of memory, thanks to the AI boom. Plus, cloud company Oracle's data center debt is coming under scru…

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That CPI report got a Black Friday discount 25:51

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November inflation data came in lower than expected, according to the latest CPI report. But we can’t compare it to the previous month, since the BLS skipped several October reports. And data collection began late thanks to the shutdown, right in the middle of retailers’ Black Friday sales. In this episode, key caveats to the November CPI. Plus: Ex…

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Can we fix America’s long-term care system? 21:10

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Long-term care is expensive in the United States. With Medicaid spending cuts looming and the Trump administration’s deportation plans threatening the caregiving workforce, the system is under even more pressure. On today’s show, Allison Hoffman, health law expert at the University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School, joins Kimberly to unpack why th…

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Quantum Oracles Have a Fatal Timing Problem — So I Built a “Parking Brake” for Qubits 5:16

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/quantum-oracles-have-a-fatal-timing-problem-so-i-built-a-parking-brake-for-qubits. Theoretical physicists said we could teleport data. I wanted to see if we could hold it long enough to actually use it. Check more stories related to futurism at: https://hackernoon.com/c/fu…

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SpaceX Goes Public: The Hidden Question Every Tesla Investor Should Ask 5:45

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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/spacex-goes-public-the-hidden-question-every-tesla-investor-should-ask. SpaceX is going public in 2026 at a potential $1.5 trillion valuation. Check more stories related to futurism at: https://hackernoon.com/c/futurism. You can also check exclusive content about #spacex, …

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The president shares his thoughts on the economy 6:50

6d ago6:50

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In his 19-minute address to the nation last night, President Donald Trump argued that he inherited a mess from former President Biden; the president claimed he'd made historic improvements to the lives of Americans over the past 11 months. Today, we'll dig into the claims — from the accurate, to the misleading, and the wrong. Also on the show: how …

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What will the job market hold in 2026? 6:56

6d ago6:56

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As the year draws to a close, it's clear that the post-COVID hiring bonanza has ended, and job-hunting has gotten trickier. Experts are predicting next year to be marked by more of the same: a low-hire, low-fire labor market. Plus, the Nasdaq asks the SEC for permission to allow close to 24/7 trading, and a federal appeals court is blocking the fir…