First Jobs Numbers After Trump Fired BLS Chief: Even Worse

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On Today's Show:Ben Casselman, chief economics correspondent for The New York Times, talks about the adjustments to hiring numbers showing 911,000 fewer jobs were created in the 12 months before March 2025, as listeners share their real-world job search stories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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A closer look at the adjustments to hiring numbers showing 911,000 fewer jobs were created in the 12 months before March 2025.

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