Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A U.S. government agency responsible for collecting and publishing critical economic data, including monthly employment figures, job creation statistics, and occupational safety metrics. Podcasts reference the Bureau as a primary source for labor market analysis, from tracking overall job growth to monitoring industry-specific trends like teen employment and workplace fatalities. Its reports are frequently cited by news and business programs to assess economic health and inform public policy discussions.
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Episode Mentions
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Apr 11, 2026
Justin Wolfers & Bradley Onishi
“Independent federal agency providing reliable inflation and employment statistics”
Morning Wire · Apr 10, 2026
Evening Wire: Vance Heads to Pakistan & ‘Dignidad’ Act Scrutinized | 4.10.26
“Released March inflation data showing 0.9% monthly increase, highest in three years, driven by energy costs”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 3, 2026
A new tariff on imported medication
“Released March employment data showing 178,000 new jobs added and unemployment rate of 4.3%.”
Life Kit · Mar 19, 2026
Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer
“Cited data showing car insurance rates jumped more than 50% between start of 2022 and start of 2025”
Bulwark Takes · Mar 6, 2026
BREAKING: Jobs Report Show MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs for Economy
“Government agency producing the jobs report data being analyzed”
Marketplace All-in-One · Mar 2, 2026
Global markets respond to the attack on Iran
“Government agency releasing monthly jobs report critical to economic analysis”
Anderson Cooper 360 · Feb 24, 2026
Trump Prepares For State Of The Union As Approval Ratings Drop
“Source for job creation data showing 181,000 jobs added in 2025, below healthy economy benchmarks”
Bear Grease · Feb 18, 2026
Ep. 423: Render - Villines Logging
“Government agency tracking occupational fatality data; logging peaked at 128 deaths per 100,000 workers in 1990s”
Fox News Hourly Update · Jan 13, 2026
As Iran Protests Continue, President Trump Considers Potential Action
The Indicator from Planet Money · Jan 9, 2026
How AI is shrinking the job market for teens
“Government agency providing employment data and statistics used to identify top teen jobs and labor market trends”
Simple Farmhouse Life · Jan 6, 2026
323. Do Teens Really Need College? Rethinking the Path After High School | Hannah of Degree Free
“Criticized for outdated job data; didn't recognize 'data scientist' role until 2018 despite 100,000 already employed in position”