President Trump And Sexual Harassment, The Quitting Economy

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Workers are increasingly being treated as marketable assets, making them much more ready to quit their jobs. That’s according to our guest, who talks about the consequences of living in “the quitting economy.” Several women who have accused President Trump of sexual assault are holding a press conference today. We talk about what the impact could be.

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  • Trump Accusers Hold Press Conference Asking For Investigation

    Several of the women who have accused President Trump of sexual misconduct spoke out at a press conference Monday, calling for a Congressional investigation. We speak to a political science professor about this press conference and what an investigation could look like.

    Do you think Congress should investigate allegations against the president? How do you think those allegations should be handled? The White House released a statement saying these accusations were addressed before the election, and the American people expressed their judgment with Trump’s victory…do you agree with that?

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  • Why More Employees Are Ready To Quit

    Today’s young professionals are characterized as job-hoppers compared to their baby boomer counterparts. We talk to an expert who says employees’ attitudes towards work isn’t all that has changed — companies, and the way the economy runs has too.

    Why do you think companies are seeing high turnover today? What makes you decide whether or not to stay at a job?

    Let us know by emailing ideas@wpr.org

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    Call during showtime: 1-800-642-1234

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Host
  • Amanda Magnus Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Vanessa Tyson Guest
  • Ilana Gershon Guest

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