Joelle Gamble

Join Joelle Gamble, Chief Economist at the US Department of Labor, as she unpacks the U.S. labor market’s paradoxes. With the unemployment rate at 3.5%, Joelle discusses the surprisingly low labor force participation and what it means for the economy. She explores the narrowing unemployment gap between Black and white workers and raises essential questions about whether these trends can be sustained. The conversation also delves into the implications of inflation on job opportunities and the unique challenges facing different demographics in today’s workforce.