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    Can US Job Growth Be Sustained in 2016?

    The latest numbers on America's job market are further proof that 2015 was a blockbuster year for the creation of new employment. The estimate is 292,000 new jobs in December. How long will the good news continue? That's a question being raised by Neil Irwin, senior economic correspondent at The Upshot in the New York Times .

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 8, 2016 • 6m Listen

    The latest numbers on America's job market are further proof that 2015 was a blockbuster year for the creation of new employment. The estimate is 292,000 new jobs in December. How long will the good news continue? That's a question being raised by Neil Irwin, senior economic correspondent at The Upshot in the New York Times.

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    Federal Mistrust in the American West
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    2. 8:40America's Oldest Question: Who Owns the Land?
    3. 42:56Apple Buys "Emotional Recognition" Startup
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Neil Irwin

      New York Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Federal Mistrust in the American West
    1. 1:48Can US Job Growth Be Sustained in 2016?You’re reading this
    2. 8:40America's Oldest Question: Who Owns the Land?
    3. 42:56Apple Buys "Emotional Recognition" Startup
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