Ep 261. America's Reindustrialization

After a much-needed excursion across the pond, David Brooks returns to a surprising U.S. jobs report that sparked political drama, market jitters, and questions about the accuracy of government labor data. David breaks down the numbers, the impact of shifting labor force trends, and the political fallout at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Plus, a closer look at the quiet but powerful reindustrialization of America, as steel production and key manufacturing jobs make their way back home.