Keith Gabbard

Marketplace reporters dive into the alarming rise of U.S. unemployment to 4.6%, highlighting how many part-time workers seek full-time roles and the strain on the labor market. Keith Gabbard, CEO of the People's Rural Telephone Cooperative, discusses rural broadband expansion and federal funding challenges. The podcast also explores the health care sector's job resilience, potential slowdowns in hiring, and the surge in young workers opting for trade schools amid AI uncertainties. Plus, a look at booming ad revenue projections.