Here & Now Anytime What the delayed jobs report says about the economy
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Nov 20, 2025 
Scott Horsley, NPR's chief economics correspondent, analyzes the recent jobs report revealing a job increase yet rising unemployment. California congressmen Sam Liccardo and Kevin Kiley discuss their bipartisan efforts to extend ACA premium tax credits to combat rising healthcare costs and fraud. Finally, Rebeka Beach from Project Connect shares insights on aiding over 4,000 homeless students in Cincinnati, detailing services like a safe sleep lot designed to provide critical temporary support for their dignity and well-being.
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Stale Yet Valuable Jobs Snapshot
- The delayed September jobs report is stale but still the most comprehensive labor snapshot available.
- Revisions show hiring was weaker earlier, making the current picture mixed and uncertain.
Revisions Temper The Hiring Gain
- The headline 119,000 jobs gain is tempered by downward revisions to prior months.
- August and June were revised lower, showing weaker hiring than initially reported.
Growth Is Sector-Specific
- Job growth concentrated in health care and leisure, while manufacturing and warehousing lost jobs.
- White-collar professional services also saw notable losses tied to changing demand.