AI chips away at cybersecurity job opportunities
Summary
Marketplace examines Q1 retail earnings, revealing that while high-income consumers remain resilient, lower-income shoppers face strain. Host Kyle Risdahl interviews Brendan Greeley about the dollar’s history and its role as the global reserve currency. The episode also explores how AI is disrupting entry-level cybersecurity jobs and highlights challenges in the housing market due to high costs and interest rates.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Freedom From Religion Foundation and Odoo
Retail earnings reveal consumer strain despite resilience
Wall Street update: Stocks, oil, and White House news
Interview: The history and mechanics of the US dollar
Sponsors: Gusto, Dell, and Keeper Security
Housing market: Builders squeezed and cash buyers rise
Cybersecurity jobs: AI automation hurts entry-level hiring
US oil exports and closing credits
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