
Noam Scheiber
Reporter covering workers and the workplace for The New York Times. Expert on the history of labor movements and current unionization efforts.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 22min
White Collar Workers are Radicalizing with Noam Scheiber
Noam Scheiber, New York Times reporter and author of Mutiny, explores how college-educated workers are losing career advantages and organizing at scale. He discusses declining returns to degrees, white‑collar union drives from tech to games and healthcare, the role of major employers in shaping conflict, and how AI and industry shifts are accelerating worker solidarity.

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Nov 20, 2025 • 55min
The 'Great Flattening': White Collar Workers Hit by Historic Wave of Layoffs
Join Noam Scheiber, a reporter from The New York Times, Aki Ito, a tech industry correspondent at Business Insider, and Alicia Gill, an executive coach, as they dive into the rising wave of white-collar layoffs. They discuss the paradox of layoffs in a seemingly strong economy, the impact of AI on job security, and the emotional toll on professionals facing job loss. Listeners share their struggles in navigating the job market, while the guests offer strategic advice for building resilience and finding opportunity amidst uncertainty.

May 2, 2022 • 33min
Are Unions Making a Comeback?
Noam Scheiber, a reporter for The New York Times specializing in workers and the workplace, delves into the recent surge in union membership, highlighting a 60% increase in union petitions. He draws intriguing parallels between today's revival and the labor movements of the 1930s, suggesting economic factors and worker frustrations are driving this change. Discussions also link the struggles of college grads post-Great Recession to current unionization efforts, emphasizing how historical lessons can inform today’s labor dynamics.


