The Indicator from Planet Money Job retraining and the brain, DC dining, and Robinhood's sports bet
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Aug 22, 2025 Discover how job retraining can boost mental health and transform lives, but also complicate romantic relationships. Dive into the decline of dinner reservations in Washington, D.C., where changes in dining trends are reshaping the culinary scene. Plus, explore Robinhood's move into the prediction market realm, a thrilling twist in the landscape of sports betting that raises questions about legality and risks. Tune in for surprising insights and lively discussions!
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Retraining Protects Mental Health
- A Danish study found reskilling injured workers prevented increases in depression for about one-third of them.
- The authors suggest retraining can apply broadly to workers facing layoffs or AI-driven displacement.
Reskilling Helps Families—And Shakes Them Up
- The study also found reduced depression among spouses of retrained workers.
- Paradoxically, retrained workers and their partners were more likely to separate after reskilling.
D.C. Dining Drop Is Complicated
- OpenTable showed an average 18% drop in D.C. diner reservations year-over-year last week.
- The hosts note this drop may reflect timing differences like Restaurant Week and broader declines in dining out, not just security concerns.