Marketplace Holiday hiring doldrums
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Nov 27, 2025 
Ben Jordan, a musician and scientist, dives into the world of AI-generated music, discussing how artists are combatting unauthorized use of their work. He unveils innovative techniques like adversarial noise and Poisonify to protect original music from AI scraping. The podcast also touches on the surprising dip in retail temp hiring for the holidays while other sectors like event venues and transportation still seek workers. Additionally, there's a focus on managing kids' screen time and lessons in stock market investing.
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Seasonal Hiring Mirrors Labor Cooling
- Seasonal hiring this year is weak in retail but mixed across sectors, reflecting a cooling labor market.
- Transportation, warehousing, and hospitality still show pockets of increased demand despite overall declines.
Applicants Rise While Postings Fall
- More applicants pursue temp jobs as unemployment ticks up, yet job postings fell year-to-date.
- Employers often prefer asking current staff for extra shifts instead of adding seasonal hires.
Logistics Hiring Bucks The Trend
- Transportation and warehousing seasonal openings rose about 20–25% year over year.
- Firms in that sector hedge uncertainty by using seasonal labor instead of expanding full-time payrolls.