Is the Labor Market About to Tip Us Into Recession? — ft. Kathryn Anne Edwards
Is the Labor Market About to Tip Us Into Recession? — ft. Kathryn Anne Edwards  
Podcast: Prof G Markets
Published On: Fri Apr 17 2026
Description: Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Kathryn Anne Edwards to break down the cracks in the labor market and unpack whether more layoffs are on the horizon. They discuss how shifting immigration trends are reshaping the jobs market and why AI is only one factor behind the challenges young workers are facing. Kathryn Anne Edwards is a PhD economist and economic policy consultant. She writes a weekly column on the economy for Bloomberg and is the host of the Optimist Economy podcast. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices