Obsession, the most fun job in China, and a new green card policy
May 29, 2026 · 9m
Summary
The hosts discuss three economic indicators: 700 applicants for rural shepherd jobs in China, highlighting labor market struggles; the box office success of the low-budget horror film *Obsession*, reflecting a trend of YouTube creators becoming filmmakers; and a new Trump administration policy requiring green card applicants to leave the U.S., affecting 1.4 million immigrants.
Topics discussed
Intro: Indicators of the Week and hosts
Sponsors: Insperity, Dell, and BetterHelp
700 applicants for shepherd jobs in rural China
Horror movie Obsession's rare box office jump
New green card policy requiring applicants to leave US
Credits and NPR Tiny Desk tour promo
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