# Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 35 - CEOs v. ICE, The EEOC Stands Up For White Men, Amazon Layoff Leaks & Gen X’s AI Advantage

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Podcast: [Across The Bar Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/across-the-bar-podcast-7317541)
Published: 2026-01-30T14:58:22+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Across the Bar, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein break down the high-stakes legal and corporate shifts dominating the workplace in 2026. From the surprising new focus of the EEOC to the "Great AI Adaptation," we’re looking at who is winning—and who is losing—in the modern workplace. Inside the Episode: Corporate vs. ICE 🛡️: Corporate leaders are increasingly vocal against ICE actions. We discuss the legal risks, the PR impact, and what this means for workplace sanctuary policies. The Layoff Wave Continues 🌊: Amazon and the Washington Post are making major cuts, again. Is the economy stalling? How will employees view these actions while Amazon is simultaneously spending $35m to market the Melania documentary. The EEOC’s New Battleground ⚖️: In a surprising turn, the EEOC is actively litigating to protect white men under Title VII. Learn more about how this administration has reshaped this agency to carry out its agenda. 🏛️ Gen X & The AI Revolution 🤖: Gen X is in the lead in adapting to AI. We dive into the data on why the sandwich generation is the most adept at integrating AI into their workflows—and what every other generation can learn from them. 📈 Watch The Across the Bar Podcast to hear more about all of these topics and our views on the Olympics, cold plunges and more!

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