The Part-Time Boom—The Weekly Roundup

To join Politicology+, visit politicology.com/plus or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. This week we discuss the discrepancy between the positive headlines and the reality of people struggling with part-time jobs and rising prices, Israel rescuing hostages, and new Russian sanctions.  Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel:  Zack Czajkowski (Fmr. Lincoln Project Political Director) Molly McKew (writer and lecturer on Russian influence and information warfare) Segments this week: (03:46)  Jobs numbers and economic concerns (21:09) Israel hostage rescue  (32:08) Russia [Politicology+]  What could happen if Trump wins? Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss the extra episodes on our private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow  https://x.com/MollyMcKew https://x.com/ZackCz Related reading: Segment 1: Reuters - The 'good' and 'bad' news inside the US jobs report | Reuters CNBC - Jobs report May 2024: U.S. job gains totaled 272,000 in May NYT - Trump Vows to Lower Prices. Some of His Policies May Raise Them. FT - Joe Biden cuts Donald Trump’s lead on handling of US economy Segment 2:  WSJ - How Israel Saved a Hostage Rescue Mission That Nearly Failed - WSJ WSJ - Gaza Chief’s Brutal Calculation: Civilian Bloodshed Will Help Hamas - WSJ NBC - U.N. Security Council passes Gaza cease-fire proposal drafted by the U.S. Segment 3:  Axios - U.S. expands sanctions against Russia NYT - At the G7, Biden Will Push for Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine - The New York Times AP - Russian warships conduct Atlantic drills en route to Cuba. New hypersonic missiles are on board | AP News NYT - 46 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up for Adoption in Russia. - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices