The podcast episodes provided touch on various aspects of labor policies, including the impact of remote work on workplace dynamics and career trajectories, the effects of automation and technological change on the job market, and the role of government in shaping policies that can promote economic security and shared prosperity for workers.

For example, the episode The Great Remote-Work Experiment discusses how remote work has affected different demographic groups, particularly women with more job experience, and the implications for labor policies and workplace practices. The episode The business cycle is getting less cyclical concludes with a discussion of labor news from the Biden administration, including new rules on overtime pay and non-compete agreements.

The episode Rage Against the Machine provides a more in-depth exploration of the broader implications of technological change and automation for the future of work, arguing that the polarization of the workforce is a policy choice that can be addressed through various labor policies and social safety nets.