Best Military Job Seekers Podcasts (2024)

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An asylum seeker's long road to a work permit 9:18

1h ago9:18

9:18

There are currently just under 65,000 migrants in New York City's shelter system, stretching the city's outworn social service systems. Today on the show, we follow one asylum seeker's journey from Venezuela to New York and explore why the process is lengthy and complicated. Related episodes: Is the 'border crisis' actually a labor market crisis? (…

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How much do presidents ACTUALLY influence the economy? 9:09

24m ago9:09

9:09

Voters have a bleak outlook on the economy right now, and many are pointing the finger at President Biden. At the same time, many voters have a rosy view of the economy when Donald Trump was president. But how much credit or blame should a president get for the economy? And how do partisan politics play into our perception of the economy's performa…

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What military brats tell us about social mobility 9:22

2d ago9:22

9:22

Children of U.S. military families, a.k.a. brats, are known for their adaptability when relocating to new neighborhoods and schools every few years. This migratory population became the basis for brand new research on how the neighborhood you grew up in affects your economic success later in life. Today on the show, how a place influences your fina…

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E29: Building a Culture of Belonging: DEIB Strategies for Workplace Success 27:23

2d ago27:23

27:23

This episode delves into the crucial topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. Tune in to hear from Kyle Smith, an accomplished author, consultant, speaker, and HR expert. Kyle shares valuable insights on implementing effective DEIB strategies and discusses the numerous benefits of fostering a diverse and inclusi…

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The young trolls of Wall Street are growing up 9:21

1d ago9:21

9:21

Back in 2021, the meme stock frenzy was at its peak: Roaring Kitty AKA Keith Gill, and young day traders gleefully upended financial markets. Roaring Kitty disappeared for a bit before returning just a couple months ago. His disciples that followed him into the markets, however, never left. That's according to Nathaniel Popper in his new book, The …

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One of the hottest jobs in AI right now: 'types-question guy' 9:24

6d ago9:24

9:24

U.S. job growth cooled this month. But one job is hot to the touch: AI prompt engineer. The role can command a six figure salary, but ... what is it? Today, we speak to an AI prompt engineer to figure out what they actually do and how long the job could remain hot. Related: AI creates, transforms and destroys ... jobs (Apple / Spotify) If AI is so …

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The game theory that led to nuclear standoffs 9:26

6d ago9:26

9:26

Last week, Vladimir Putin vowed to make new nuclear weapons and consider placing them close to NATO countries. Meanwhile, here in the US, the government boosted its nuclear weapon spending by 18% between 2022 and 2023. The world is closer to nuclear war than it's been in at least forty years. Today on the show: The game theory of nuclear war. When …

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The economic implications of Europe's jolt right 8:52

8d ago8:52

8:52

Europe is expecting a wave of victories from far-right candidates in upcoming national elections. Voters are showing they're worried about income inequality, immigration and the effects of participating in a global economy. Today, we take a look at what the swing to the right means for Europe's economy and the European stance on globalization. Rela…

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How the end of Roe is reshaping the medical workforce 9:30

9d ago9:30

9:30

It's been two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the right to an abortion, triggering a parade of restrictions and bans in conservative-led states. Today on the show, how the medical labor force is changing post-Roe and why graduating medical students, from OB-GYNs to pediatricians, are avoiding training in states with abortion bans. Rel…

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Indicators of the Week: Debate Edition 9:23

12d ago9:23

9:23

Indicators of the Week is BACK! This week we're doing something just a little bit different. You see, it's the same 'ol Indicators of the Week you're used to, but as a nod to last night's presidential debate, this time, it's debate style. On today's episode, your candidates argue over who has the best Indicator of the Week: the links discovered bet…

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Do polluters pay, or do they get paid? 9:03

14d ago9:03

9:03

For years, rich nations have sent money to lower-income countries to help deal with the impacts of climate change. But it turns out, these wealthy nations are finding creative ways to funnel some of that financing back into their own economies. Today, we look at how the climate crisis is reviving a debate over how money should flow from rich to les…

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Ep2: Uncovering Misconceptions About Hiring Today - Guest Rebecca Abraham Sr VP / Global of HR 29:59

13d ago29:59

29:59

In the latest episode of the Hiring Heroes Podcast, hosts Jermaine Higgins and Nolan Kelly sit down with Rebecca Abraham, Senior Vice President of Global HR for Wilshire, to discuss common misconceptions about hiring in today's job market. From the importance of setting clear expectations for job candidates to the role of technology in streamlining…

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What's going to happen to the Trump tax cuts? 9:23

15d ago9:23

9:23

The last major overhaul of the tax code was in 2017, when Republicans passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Much of that is set to expire next year, and that means a big debate over tax policy is looming. Voters this fall won't just be voting for a president—they'll essentially decide who pays for the government and how much for years to come. Today on…

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Tracking the underground bike theft economy 9:11

15d ago9:11

9:11

A few years ago, bike enthusiast Bryan Hance got a tip. A whole bunch of expensive bikes that were stolen in the Bay Area had suddenly turned up ... for sale on a Facebook page in Mexico. The revelation started Bryan down a years-long investigation where he would uncover an intricate, large-scale criminal operation out of Jalisco, Mexico. In today'…

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The tower of NVIDIA 9:27

16d ago9:27

9:27

For a moment last week, semiconductor chip designer NVIDIA eclipsed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company. How did it get there? Today on the show, David Rosenthal, one half of the tech podcast Acquired, explains how NVIDIA's founder Jensen Huang laid the groundwork for the company's meteoric rise, and why there may be obstacles ahe…

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Boeing's woes, Bilt jilts, and the Indicator's stock rally 9:21

19d ago9:21

9:21

Indicators of the Week are back! We are here, as always, to bring you the most fascinating snapshots from the week of economic news. On today's show, we're digging into the embattled aerospace company, Boeing. We look at how paying your rent with a Wells Fargo credit card is costing the bank millions of dollars a month. And we learn how much richer…

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A captive market: The high price of prison phone calls 8:46

20d ago8:46

8:46

When Diane Lewis' son, Jovaan, was sentenced to prison, she told him to call her every day. What he didn't know at the time is that those collect calls often meant Diane was unable to pay her other bills. Today on the show, how prison phone calls got so expensive, and the movement to make them free. Related listening: The Uncounted Workforce From P…

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Invest like a Congress member 9:30

22d ago9:30

9:30

There are some new funds that track stock trading by members of Congress and their family. So we thought, why don't we get in on that? Today on the show, we crack open the Planet Money Investment Jar to learn more about how our political leaders play the market, investing in funds tracking Democratic and Republican stock trades. Whether Congression…

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Spud spat 9:28

23d ago9:28

9:28

The federal government classifies potatoes (whether they be baked, waffled, curly, fried) as a vegetable. Recently some nutritional scientists were questioning that logic as the feds updated their dietary guidelines for 2025. On today's episode, why potatoes have such sway on Capitol Hill and the real financial stakes spuds have in staying a veggie…

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Oil gluts, Russian bucks, and Starbucks 9:23

26d ago9:23

9:23

Indicators of the Week is back! This week, we've got indicators about oil gluts, big bucks for Ukraine and fewer bucks at Starbucks. (Apologies for the slurping.) Related episodes: How to get Russia to pay Ukraine An oil boom, a property slump and dental deflation ICYMI, preorder our new Indicator t-shirt at the NPR shop. For more ways to support o…

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Is Google search getting worse? 9:05

27d ago9:05

9:05

There are many anecdotal complaints about Google search not being what it used to be. A German computer scientist and his colleagues put this theory to the test recently focusing on product reviews. Today on the show, we bring their findings to Google's chief search scientist. Related episodes: How Fortnite brought Google to its knees (Apple / Spot…

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Has the Fed lost the dot plot? 9:07

28d ago9:07

9:07

The Federal Reserve introduced a visual tool called the "dot plot" in 2012 to communicate where officials think interest rates should be in the coming years. The dot plot is eagerly dissected by Fed watchers looking for insight on future policy, but others think that the dot plot has become a visual example of just how little the Fed can predict wh…

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Is the 'border crisis' actually a 'labor market crisis?' 9:09

29d ago9:09

9:09

Politicians on both sides of the aisle call the surge at the US Southern Border a "border crisis." One camp says we need to focus on addressing the conditions in other countries that cause people to leave. The other says we have to focus on deterrence and enforcement. But...what if both camps are actually ignoring a major piece of the picture? Toda…

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Ep1: 4 Key Things to Make Your Veteran Hiring Successful - Guest Angelo Apollos Chief HR Officer 31:20

29d ago31:20

31:20

In the inaugural episode of "Hiring Heroes Podcast," host Jermaine Higgins sits down with Angelo Apollos, an experienced interim Chief HR officer, to discuss strategies for making veteran hiring successful in the corporate world. Angelo illuminates the wealth of transferable skills veterans possess, the common misconceptions about hiring them, and …

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Is chicken getting cheap? And other questions 8:58

1M ago8:58

8:58

We are back to answer your questions that you, our listeners, have been sending. On today's show, is chicken actually getting cheaper? Why doesn't the Federal Reserve use different interest rates around the country? And: is election spending an indicator of economic health? If you have a question you'd like us to answer, email us at indicator@npr.o…

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Ghost jobs 9:03

1M ago9:03

9:03

Today's jobs report shows a slight rise in unemployment to 4%. And some frustrated job seekers are growing tired of applying for job after job with no replies, sometimes asking whether the listings are even real. And this isn't just vexing for applicants. It's also haunting economists when trying to figure out how much slack there is in the labor m…

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E28: Unlocking Employee Potential: How Positive Culture and Fair Compensation Drive Success 39:01

1M ago39:01

39:01

In this episode of North Coast Careers, we are joined by John Gallagher, Vice President and Employee Benefits Consultant at USI Insurance Services. John discusses the importance of fostering a positive workplace culture and providing fair compensation to employees. He also shares his insights on what defines workplace culture, how it contributes to…

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Why California's high speed rail was always going to blow out 9:22

1M ago9:22

9:22

99.5 percent of megaprojects are either over time, over budget or have lower benefits than expected. What's going wrong? Today, we look at case studies from California's high speed rail project to the Sydney Opera House to consider the do's and don'ts of ambitious projects. Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner's book on megaprojects is How Big Things Get…

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Why the U.S. helps pay for Israel's military 8:57

1M ago8:57

8:57

The United States has been a supporter of Israel since the nation's establishment in 1948. With the civilian death toll rising in the Israel-Hamas war, growing scrutiny is mounting over just how much the U.S. should support Israel's military. Today, a historical explanation for why the United States tied itself so closely to support for Israel. Rel…

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Common economic myths, debunked 9:29

1M ago9:29

9:29

Maybe you've heard these things on social media, in the news, and take them as fact: More than half of the adults in the US live paycheck to paycheck, the trade deficit is always bad, and making the super wealthy pay their fair share will fix everything. Well, the truth isn't so simple. Today on the show: economic mythbusting. We take three factoid…

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Unveiling our mascot's new name and merch! 9:03

1M ago9:03

9:03

MERCH! You asked for it. We got it. After rebranding our podcast earlier this year, we decided it was time to create our own merch. On today's show, a brief oral history of early merch, how to score an Indicator t-shirt, and the winning name of our new mascot. • Preorder the t-shirt now at shopnpr.org/indicator • Sign up for Planet Money+ to access…

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The cutest indicator in the world 9:18

1M ago9:18

9:18

Indicators of the Week is back, where we dig into three economic snapshots from the global economy. This week, we are exploring consumers' ever so slightly improved perception of the economy, what's going on with carbon offsets, and why China is sending some pandas to U.S. zoos. Related Episodes: Actors back. Pandas gone. WeBankrupt. (Apple / Spoti…

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Indicator Quiz: May Edition 9:26

1M ago9:26

9:26

It's time for The Indicator Quiz! We test you, dear listener, on your knowledge of topics that we've covered on The Indicator! Today's quiz focuses on ch-ch-changes. (That's a David Bowie reference, kids!) We're covering changes in the economy, the environment, the rental market, you get the picture. We're even tossing in a question about an AI-res…

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Using anecdotes to predict recessions 9:19

1M ago9:19

9:19

Eight times a year, we award regional Federal Reserve Banks with our coveted Beigie Award. While the anecdotes within the Beige Book offer us fascinating looks into the economy, to others, it can be difficult to make anything of the stories they tell. That's why we're giving out a special Beigie award today to some economists who found a way to use…

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Can dental therapists fill the gap in oral care? 9:11

1M ago9:11

9:11

Dental therapists have been practicing in other parts of the world for decades, but in the U.S. they are relatively few and far between. Like a hygienist, dental therapists can do cleanings as well as some procedures usually reserved for dentists, like simple extractions. They could also be the solution to getting underserved, rural communities bet…

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How Red Lobster got cooked and other indicators 9:16

2M ago9:16

9:16

Indicators of the Week is back! On today's episode, we discuss Red Lobster's bankruptcy, the rancid vibes of the U.S. economy, and a surprising shift in vices among Americans. Related episodes: Endless shrimp and other indicators (Apple / Spotify) Is the financial media making us miserable about the economy? (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free episo…

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Why tariffs are SO back 9:25

2M ago9:25

9:25

Last week, President Biden placed tariffs on a slew of Chinese goods. When Donald Trump was president, he did the same. Regardless of who wins the election, the US is gearing up for heavy tariffs on imports in 2024. But this is far from the first time the economic tool has been in style. Today, a brief history of US tariffs: how they came into fash…

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How Fortnite brought Google to its knees 8:38

2M ago8:38

8:38

In August 2020, Epic Games launched a legal assault against both Google and Apple, alleging that their mobile app stores are illegal monopolies. Almost four years later, Epic could be close to forcing Google to make major changes to its Play Store. Today, we explain the legal battle behind Epic v. Google and why the outcome could have major implica…

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AI Tupac and the murky legality of digital necromancy 9:32

2M ago9:32

9:32

With a few clicks of AI software, anyone can conjure the voice or visual likeness of a dead celebrity — or really anyone. This new world has opened up a bunch of new legal questions about the rights of people and their heirs to control digital replicas of themselves. Today on the show, how a Drake diss track featuring the voice of Tupac made it int…

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Building generational wealth in rural America 9:25

2M ago9:25

9:25

Homes are not just where we eat and sleep, but one of the primary ways people build generational wealth in the U.S. But with home shortages and harsh climates, rural America's path to building that wealth looks a little different than other parts of the country. Today on the show, we focus in on housing challenges in Alabama's Black Belt and one in…

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Trade wars and talent shortages 9:29

2M ago9:29

9:29

Indicators of the Week is back. This time, an in-depth look at what Biden's massive tariffs on Chinese imports might mean for inflation and jobs. After that, why it may soon become easier to become a certified public accountant, addressing that nagging CPA shortage. Related Episodes: If the world had no accountants (Apple / Spotify) The surprising …

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How the Dominican Republic became Latin America's economic superstar 8:48

2M ago8:48

8:48

For decades, the Dominican Republic's economy has been growing at a remarkably steady pace. The Caribbean nation of 11 million people is today considered a middle-income nation, but the International Monetary Fund projects it could become an advanced economy within the next 40 years. Today on the show, we uncover the reasons behind the Dominican Re…

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The highs and lows of US rents 9:12

2M ago9:12

9:12

The latest inflation numbers are in. This month's Consumer Price Index, or the CPI, is ... well, good and bad news for renters. Shelter prices went up over the last year, but at a slower pace. Shelter makes up nearly a third of the CPI. Today's episode: Rent. Where is it high? Where is it low? What exactly is "coffee milk"? The Indicator tours the …

151
The "Winner Take All" problem 9:29

2M ago9:29

9:29

When June Carbone, Naomi Cahn and Nancy Levit set out to write a book about women in the workforce, they initially thought it would be a story all about women's march towards workplace equality. But when they looked at the data, they found something more disturbing: of the ways in which women's push toward workplace equality has actually been stall…

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Is 'government crypto' a good idea? 9:07

2M ago9:07

9:07

Advancements in cryptocurrency networks are sparking conversations about the potential for Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs for short. Advocates for CBDCs think they would provide security and unlock more efficient fiscal policy actions. However, opponents believe they would provide a shortcut for government interference and the erosion of…

151
A new gold rush and other indicators 9:20

2M ago9:20

9:20

Indicators of the Week is back! This time, we dig into why gold prices are spiking, why the Biden administration has only spent a small portion of money pledged to infrastructure projects, and what the spurt of streaming consolidations means for you. Related episodes: Gold Rush 2.0 The semiconductor shortage (still) (Apple Podcasts / Spotify) The s…

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Iceberg ahead for Social Security 9:29

2M ago9:29

9:29

According to a government report released this week, Congress has until 2033 to fix Social Security before retirees receive an automatic benefit cut of about 21%. This is a more optimistic estimate from a previous report that stated the Social Security Trust Fund would run dry sooner, but it still paints a grim picture for a program that millions o…

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Why Venezuela is no longer in freefall 8:57

2M ago8:57

8:57

Back in 2019, The Indicator started checking in on with a Venezuelan economist Gabriela Saade. The economy was in freefall. The country was suffering from hyperinflation and a huge jump in poverty. Today, the U.S. faces a spike in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, many from Venezuela. So we check back in with Gabriela. Venezuela is due to go to t…

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Hazard maps: The curse of knowledge 8:59

2M ago8:59

8:59

What happens when small town politics collide with the climate crisis? And how do hazard maps—maps that show which homes in your neighborhood are at risk of getting destroyed or damaged by a natural disaster—come into play? On today's episode, how some people—from Indiana to Oregon to Alaska—are facing some very real concerns about insurance and th…

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How Colorado towns are trying to get some water certainty 9:33

2M ago9:33

9:33

In Western Colorado, towns and farms are banding together to pay a hundred million dollars for water they don't intend to use. Today on the show, how scarcity, climate change and a first-dibs system of water management is forcing towns, farms and rural residents to get spendy. Related episodes: A watershed moment in the West? (Apple / Spotify) The …

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