Justin Lahart
Economics reporter for The Wall Street Journal with expertise on labor markets and macroeconomic trends; interviewed about holiday hiring and shutdown effects on the economy.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 23min
It's Almost 2026. How’s the Economy?
Join economics reporters Jeanne Whalen, Justin Lahart, and Rachel Wolfe from The Wall Street Journal as they dissect the turbulent U.S. economy of 2025. They explore how rising unemployment and tariffs have created confusion in global trade, while the stock market flourishes for the wealthy. The trio reveals the impact of AI on jobs, especially for young workers, detailing struggles with automated hiring. As they look ahead to 2026, they highlight critical issues like rising mortgage rates, inequality, and shifting demographics.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 34min
Will the Next Jobs Report Reveal the Real Cost of AI on Employment?
Erik Brynjolfsson, Stanford digital-economy director studying AI and jobs; Justin Lahart, WSJ economics reporter covering labor and macro trends. They debate AI’s impact on entry-level and junior roles. They preview the upcoming jobs report and a possible benchmark revision. They also weigh Amazon’s AI bets against recent layoffs and the market forces behind the gold rally.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 14min
Trump cut off Cuba’s oil. Now it’s heading for economic collapse.
Justin Lahart, WSJ economics reporter who breaks down U.S. labor trends, and José de Córdova, WSJ Latin America correspondent who covers Cuba’s collapse. They unpack Cuba’s severe fuel shortages, emergency measures and long-term political risks. They also explain why U.S. hiring has slowed, from low quits to rate and immigration effects.
