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U.S.-EU relationship status: It's complicated

January 19, 2026·25 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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The episode explores the growing crisis in the U.S. job market, where job seekers report widespread employer ghosting and the proliferation of 'ghost jobs'—postings that are never intended to be filled. It also examines how political decisions, such as President Trump’s proposed tariffs,

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Guest

M

Michael Waters

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Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

President TrumpEmily BlanchardUri MaiteenEthan StrubeMichael Waters

Companies

Greenhouse

Research & Papers

Truth in Job Advertising Actanti-coercion instrumentKiel Institute for the World Economy study

Topics

EconomicsInvestigative JournalismUs Politics

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