Hiring data shows that Republican-leaning states have been consistently hiring faster than Democratic-leaning states, and it’s been that way since before the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll unpack the trend and get into the relationship between hiring and job growth. Plus, an inclusive running club is making us smile. And, are we handing out five star reviews too freely?

Here’s everything we talked about today:








“Why are red states hiring so much faster than blue states?” from The Washington Post

“Oklahoma Approves First Religious Charter School in the U.S.” from The New York Times

“A $1.5 Trillion Backstop for Homebuyers Props Up Banks Instead” from Bloomberg

“Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere surge, hit a new all-time high” from The Washington Post

“Martinus Evans, of Slow AF Run Club, Wants to Make Running Everyone’s Sport” from The New York Times

Customer Ratings Have Become Meaningless. Americans are handing out perfect Uber and Airbnb scores. from The Wall Street Journal




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