BlackEcon101 - June Unemployment Numbers and What it Means?

Listen to Connor Stout and Gabriel Philipp discuss the latest unemployment numbers and what they mean for the Black community. 

In This Episode:

• A breakdown of June’s U.S. jobs report: 147,000 net new jobs—led by state government and healthcare, offset by losses in federal employment.

• An examination of the overall unemployment rate stabilizing at 4.1%, while Black unemployment surged from 6.0% to 6.8%—marking the sharpest month-to-month jump in recent memory.

• Insights into what this means for Black women, those facing long-term unemployment, and broader implications for economic equity.

• Discussion of labor force participation trends, from discouragement to sector-specific layoffs, and why these shifts matter.

• A thoughtful conversation on structural inequality, resilience, and the urgent need for equitable job opportunities.

Whether you’re following macroeconomic trends or passionate about equity in employment, Connor Stout and Gabriel Philipp deliver a focused, insightful analysis that brings the numbers to life and highlights the stakes for the Black community.