Do thousands of tech layoffs signal broader economic woes?

Jan. 24, 2024 Business & Economy

The stock market is booming, driven primarily by tech stocks. And yet these same companies are looking to continue mass layoffs in the next few months.

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Credits

Guest:

Roger Lee - founder of layoffs.fyi

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel

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