BLS Chief Fired Over Jobs Report & Top 10 Jobs Safe From AI

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🗓️ 4 August 2025

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Episode 640: Neal and Toby discuss the jobs report that showed signs of a slowing labor market, and the firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Then, Switzerland is feeling singled out with an oddly specific tariff rate. Also, NFL and ESPN ink a deal that sends the popular NFL Red Zone property to Disney. Meanwhile, a new study showed which jobs are most likely and least likely affected by AI. And AI researchers are getting offers that resemble star professional athletes. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 00:00 - Seinfeld bobbleheads 3:30 - Bad jobs report card 9:00 - Switzerland gets swiped 12:35 - NFL dances with ESPN 17:15 - These jobs are safe from AI 20:00 - AI researchers paid like pro athletes 23:00 - Week Ahead LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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