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Economists Mixed on Whether a Recession Is Coming and What Gen Z Thinks About Working

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Despite some positive signs in the economy, record high inflation, rising interest rates, and the GDP shrinking 1.4% has led many to worry about a possible recession coming our way.  While it doesn’t seem like we are there quite yet, economists are mixed in their views of what to expect.  This is also reflected in ongoing, sagging poll numbers for President Biden.  He still has very low marks on the economy and voters say they trust Republicans more to fix it which doesn’t bode well for the midterms.  Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us this and Nancy Pelosi goes to Ukraine to show support.

 

Next, Gen Z doesn’t seem like they want to work and they are broadcasting it over social media.  Many have said that they don’t have a dream job because they “don’t dream of labor.”  The past few years of the pandemic have changed many attitudes when it comes to the work/life balance and young people entering the workforce at this time don’t want to get bogged down in toiling away with nothing to show for it.  They have gained reputations as job hoppers and aren’t afraid to air grievances on social media with hashtags like #QuitTok.  Terry Nguyen, reporter at Vox, joins us for more.

 
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