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Data shows women are leaving the workforce. What does that say about the economy?

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For decades, one of the most reliable trends in the American economy has been the growing number of women working.But lately, government data shows women’s participation…

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For decades, one of the most reliable trends in the American economy has been the growing number of women working.But lately, government data shows women’s participation in the labor force has been falling.What's behind this trend - and what does it tell us about the state of the US economy?This episode was produced by Linah…

Published August 19, 2026 · 9:19