This podcast episode explores the increasing number of teenagers entering the workforce due to a hot labor market. The decline of youth employment in recent years is attributed to factors such as automation and stricter labor laws, but changes in the labor market have led to a resurgence in youth employment. There is a debate over relaxing labor laws for teenagers, with concerns about potential exploitation. The section also highlights the experiences of a 16-year-old restaurant back, Phoebe, who has gained valuable skills and confidence through her first job.
