Why GDP Soared While Hiring Collapsed

This podcast explores the surprising disconnect between soaring GDP growth and a simultaneous collapse in hiring, unpacking what this divergence reveals about the modern economy. Through accessible analysis and real-world examples, the episode examines how productivity gains, corporate behavior, technology, and post-pandemic dynamics have reshaped the relationship between economic output and jobs. Listeners are guided through why strong headline economic numbers may no longer translate into widespread employment growth—and what that means for workers, businesses, and policymakers going forward.