The Jobs Report Is Worse Than It Looks

Prof G Markets

Ed Elson breaks down the January jobs report with Kathryn Anne Edwards, Labor Economist and host of The Optimist Economy podcast. They discuss why 2025 was the worst “non-recession” year for hiring since 2003. Then, Ed is joined by Alex Heath, founder of the Sources newsletter and host of the Access Podcast, to unpack the latest AI models, as well as a viral blog post shaking up the AI conversation. Finally, Ed explains why AI policy is so important, and why it's currently lacking. 

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Ed Elson breaks down the January jobs report with Kathryn Anne Edwards, Labor Economist and host of The Optimist Economy podcast. They discuss why 2025 was the worst “non-recession” year for hiring since 2003. Then, Ed is joined by Alex Heath, founder of the Sources newsletter and host of the Access Podcast, to unpack the latest AI models, as well as a viral blog post shaking up the AI conversation. Finally, Ed explains why AI policy is so important, and why it's currently lacking. 

Check out Alex’s interview with OpenAI's Fidji Simo

Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter

Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram

Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack

Follow Scott on Instagram

Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com

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2026-02-12 35 min
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