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Layoffs reach record lows, and other thoughts


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One side effect of the current labor market: Workers are less likely to get laid off. That might not be so great for those of us with toxic bosses and co-workers. Speaking of toxic, Twitter launched a “poison pill” strategy to fend off Elon Musk’s bid to buy the company. We also talk about filing taxes and four-day workweeks. We close out today’s Economics on Tap with a round of Half Full/Half Empty.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

  • “Twitter Counters a Musk Takeover With a Plan to Thwart the Bid” from The New York Times
  • “Odds of Getting Laid Off Are at Historic Lows in Tightest Labor Market in 50 Years” from The Wall Street Journal
  • “California Considers the Four-Day Workweek” from The Wall Street Journal
  • “Here are some last-minute tips as the April 18 tax filing deadline approaches” from CNBC News
  • “File your taxes on time. Here’s what you should know about your refund” from NPR Life Kit
  • “Crypto for kids?” from Marketplace
  • “Pickleball is growing fast, with pros, prize money and business opportunities” from Marketplace
  • “Spirit Halloween Store Film in the Works Starring Christopher Lloyd, Rachael Leigh Cook” from Variety
  • “Krispy Kreme ties doughnut prices to average gas price on Wednesdays to offer inflation relief” from USA Today
  • Got a question for the hosts? Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at 508-827-6278, or 508-U-B-SMART.

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