Can ... we still trust the monthly jobs report? episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 7, 2025 · 8 MIN

Can ... we still trust the monthly jobs report?

from The Indicator from Planet Money

Between the Trump administration wanting to change how GDP is calculated and DOGE accessing sensitive government information, statistical agencies are under the microscope. Can we still trust official numbers like the monthly jobs report? A former Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner shares her worries about the future integrity of government data.Related episodes:Behind the scenes of Jobs FridayFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Tyler Jones. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 7, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Can ... we still trust the monthly jobs report?

0:00 8:45

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Indicator from Planet Money?

This episode is 8 minutes long.

When was this The Indicator from Planet Money episode published?

This episode was published on March 7, 2025.

Can I download this The Indicator from Planet Money episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!