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Marketplace · July 2, 2026 · 25m 28s

An underwhelming June jobs report

Show Notes

The June jobs report added only 57,000 jobs, half of economists' expectations, raising questions about why job growth has slowed even as the unemployment rate ticked down. The episode also examined persistently stagnant wage growth, the 'lump of labor' fallacy that misreads the impact of immigration and automation on jobs, a start-up trying to de-extinct the woolly mammoth, Saudi Aramco's World Cup sponsorship, and a social worker leading tours to supplement retirement.

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The 'Lump of Labor' Fallacy
The episode discussed the flawed belief that there's a fixed amount of work, so more workers (or automation) means fewer jobs for others, which ignores how demand can expand.
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Highlights

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Disappointing June Jobs Report
The U.S. added only 57,000 jobs in June, half the expected number, while the unemployment rate edged down, signaling mixed signals in the labor market.
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Persistent Stagnant Wage Growth
Even as unemployment remains low, wages have barely budged, frustrating workers and puzzling economists.
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Editorial

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De-Extinction Start-Up for Woolly Mammoth
A start-up aims to bring back the woolly mammoth through genetic engineering and cloning.
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Misc

✧A start-up is attempting to de-extinct the woolly mammoth using genetic engineering.
✧Saudi Aramco’s World Cup sponsorship is one of the largest sports deals ever.
✧A social worker leads tours to supplement her retirement income, reflecting of the gig economy's reach.
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