

AI Boosted My Job performance. Remote Work Erased My Presence.
Aug 20, 2025
24:25
Stanford economist Nick Bloom returns with new data showing return-to-office mandates are "dark matter" - constantly reported but not actually happening. We also explore how AI is reshaping worker productivity and whether it may be acting as a tailwind for remote work adoption.
Special Guest:
Hosts:
Matt Sunbulli
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Aaron Calafato
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Leah Ova
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Editorial: Brooks Borden Matt Sunbulli
Ken Wendt
Senior Audio Engineer:
Ken Wendt
Research:
Zaid Safe
Matt Sunbulli
Aaron Calafato