Morning Brew Daily Is America Going Sober? & The Decline of the Working Man
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Aug 14, 2025 Americans are drinking less, with a notable decline in alcohol consumption among various demographics. Meanwhile, men are feeling the pinch in the slowing labor market more than women. Amazon's grocery delivery expansion is putting pressure on supermarkets. The discussion hilariously dips into celebrity culture, with stats on Taylor Swift's podcast impact and Cristiano Ronaldo's extravagant engagement ring. Finally, the quirks of Wyoming, like its two escalators, add a humorous twist to the conversation.
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Recent-Graduate Job Gains Favor Women
- Young men with bachelor's degrees now face higher unemployment than less-educated peers, reversing the college premium for that group.
- Economists call this trend the 'he session' as male joblessness among recent grads spikes.
Tech Cuts Aren't Only About AI
- Tech layoffs concentrated in male-dominated fields contributed to the job gap, but AI hasn't fully replaced entry-level coding roles.
- Hiring for entry-level software developers is already rebounding from post-pandemic troughs.
Health Care Jobs Are Favoring Women
- Most net job growth recently has occurred in health care, where women make up about 80% of workers.
- Women benefit because expanding, recession-resistant sectors favor traditionally female occupations.