EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 3 MIN
Why Your Kids Can't Find Jobs (And Who Designed It That Way)
from Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen · host Michael Fortune
Youth unemployment is a topic that’s on a lot of people’s minds lately, and with good reason. As of April 2026, the rate stands at 9.5%, which is a noticeable uptick from 8.5% just a month before. While that doesn’t sound too bad at first glance, we have to remember the historical averages! From 1948 to now, youth unemployment has averaged over 11.5%. That high was hit back in April 2020 when it skyrocketed to a staggering 27.5% during the pandemic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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Youth unemployment is a topic that’s on a lot of people’s minds lately, and with good reason. As of April 2026, the rate stands at 9.5%, which is a noticeable uptick from 8.5% just a month before. While that doesn’t sound too bad at first glance, we have to remember the historical averages! From 1948 to now, youth unemployment has averaged over 11.5%. That high was hit back in April 2020 when it skyrocketed to a staggering 27.5% during the pandemic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.
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