EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 20 MIN
The Invisible Workforce
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While everyone debates AI replacing jobs, a massive labor shift is happening in plain sight: essential work is increasingly being performed by people the economy doesn't officially count. From gig-classified delivery drivers to unpaid family caregivers to immigrants in statistical shadows, we're seeing a growing disconnect between who actually keeps society running and who gets recognized—or protected—for doing it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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While everyone debates AI replacing jobs, a massive labor shift is happening in plain sight: essential work is increasingly being performed by people the economy doesn't officially count. From gig-classified delivery drivers to unpaid family caregivers to immigrants in statistical shadows, we're seeing a growing disconnect between who actually keeps society running and who gets recognized—or protected—for doing it.
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