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Letter: A photo is worth a thousand words
Kai Ryssdal Jun 12, 2012
Jacques from New Jersey sent in this photograph, and talks to us about how the recession has impacted him personally.
Americans aren't paying attention to jobs reports
Frank Newport Jun 7, 2012
Taking a look at Gallup's latest data on whether people pay attention to the government's unemployment reports, and whether they feel the economic recovery is on the right track.
White House responds to jobs numbers
David Brancaccio Jun 1, 2012
The American workforce feels it, but now its official: the economy created a meager number of jobs in May. Alan Krueger, chair of the President's council of economic advisors joined us live for the White House's reaction.
Jobless unsurprised by today's bad report
Mitchell Hartman Jun 1, 2012
People at an unemployment office say they're experiencing jobless numbers firsthand.
Checking in with the newly unemployed
Mitchell Hartman Jun 4, 2012
Fresh out of work, a newcomer to the search for work talks about her next steps.
Jobs data may determine Fed's next step
Amy Scott Jun 1, 2012
May's job data, which comes out today, could help determine whether the Federal Reserve pumps more money into the U.S. economy.
Checking in with the newly unemployed: Part 2
Mitchell Hartman Jun 4, 2012
Newly unemployed, a newcomer to the search for work talks about his next steps.
May's jobs numbers disappoint
Amy Scott Jun 1, 2012
The government recorded just 69,000 additional jobs in May. A separate survey of households showed unemployment at 8.2 percent, a slight increase from April.
Jobs report shows Spring slow down
Stacey Vanek Smith Jun 1, 2012
The U.S. added 69,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate in the U.S. climbed to 8.2 percent, from 8.1 percent in April. At the same time, the number of jobs created in March and April has been revised down.
When unemployment runs out -- what's next?
Mitchell Hartman Jun 1, 2012
More long-term unemployed workers turn to food stamps and other government programs.
