Young people are facing an uphill battle in today’s labor market — but why? Andrew Grantham, Senior Economist at CIBC, joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the forces driving record youth unemployment. He highlights how AI and automation may be squeezing out entry-level jobs, why participation rates are falling, and how side hustles have become a lifeline for many. This episode connects the dots between economic policy, workplace trends, and the future income potential of an entire generation.

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Andrew Grantham — Senior Economist, CIBC

Originally aired on2025-09-15