Amanda Hoover

Amanda Hoover, a senior correspondent at Business Insider, Iowayna Peña, director of workforce development in San Francisco, and Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of Jewish Vocational Services, discuss Gen Z's shift towards skilled trades. They dive into how rising student debt and the search for job stability are prompting young professionals to pursue practical careers like plumbing and electrical work. The conversation highlights the importance of vocational education, mentorship, and how these career paths challenge traditional stigmas, while emphasizing meaningful work that resonates with this generation's values.

Daniel Ackerman, a Business reporter, analyzes the rise in unemployment to 4.6%, highlighting a cooling labor market. Samantha Fields discusses the future of health care jobs amid potential hiring slowdowns. Meanwhile, Carl Javier predicts ad revenues hitting $1 trillion by 2025, driven by retail media. Amanda Hoover addresses the booming clothing rental market among eco-conscious youth. Lastly, Monica Nicholsberg reveals a growing trend of young people pursuing skilled trades and apprenticeships as a stable alternative in an uncertain job landscape.

Rick Beato, a musician and YouTube educator famous for dissecting songs, joins Amanda Hoover, a tech correspondent from Business Insider, to explore the impact of AI on the music industry. They discuss AI-generated artists and the intriguing process of creating tracks like 'Neon Ghosts.' Beato critiques the nuances of AI music while Hoover elaborates on Spotify's policies regarding AI's monetization and labeling, raising concerns about artistic homogeneity. The conversation highlights the balance between innovation and preserving human artistry in music.