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The Indicator from Planet Money · June 8, 2026 · 8m

The fired labor economist who couldn't get unemployment

A top labor economist

A top labor economist, recently fired by President Trump, navigates the notoriously difficult unemployment benefits system. The episode examines why applying for unemployment is so complex and whether the process can be streamlined.

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Editorial

The Labyrinth of Unemployment Benefits
Even a labor economist found the unemployment filing process to be a frustrating and confusing labyrinth.
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