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Episode 535Oct 8, 2021

Women are still losing jobs

Plus, a special guest hosts our favorite game, Half Full/Half Empty.

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Child care needs are part of the reason the current recession has had a greater effect on women than on men.
Child care needs are part of the reason the current recession has had a greater effect on women than on men.
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If you take away anything from the October jobs report, it should be this: More than a year and a half into the pandemic, women keep losing jobs. And it’s probably because we still haven’t figured out child care. Today, we’ll talk about some of the possible long-term effects of women leaving the workforce. Plus, Google and YouTube take big steps against climate deniers, and the “Bad Art Friend” drama is really all about Facebook. Then, a special guest surprises the hosts on Half Full/ Half Empty. 

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Women are still losing jobs