{"podcast":{"title":"It Gets Late Early","slug":"it-gets-late-early-6096744","podcast_index_feed_id":6096744,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/it-gets-late-early/","website_url":"https://www.itgetslateearly.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dc4d6575-9642-4d43-94d5-225572b5cd9f/2026-IGLE-COVER-FINAL.png","author":"Maureen Wiley Clough","episode_count":73,"summary":"Have you ever looked around at work and realized you might be one of the oldest people in the room—and you’re not even 40 yet? It Gets Late Early is a show about what’s really happening to experienced workers as the rules of work change. We dig into layoffs dressed up as AI strategy, side hustles and portfolio careers, the quiet rise of workplace ageism, and the (sometimes harsh) reality of building a career in midlife and beyond. We connect the dots between corporate decisions, economic forces, and the real lives of people navigating a changing world of work to help make sense of it all…because the career playbook we all followed was for a game no one can win anymore. You’ll hear honest conversations, expert insights, and practical advice for people trying to figure out what comes next—all wrapped up in a healthy dose of dark humor. Because sometimes you have to laugh so you don’t cry. Hosted by Maureen Wiley Clough—corporate dropout and ex-journalist who won’t quit telling the truth about work.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T02:19:57.969761+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-gets-late-early-6096744"},"episode":{"title":"The AI Con: How Tech Giants Are Using Layoffs to Reset the Job Market","slug":"the-ai-con-how-tech-giants-are-using-layoffs-to-reset-the-job-market","published_at":"2026-03-11T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-gets-late-early-6096744/the-ai-con-how-tech-giants-are-using-layoffs-to-reset-the-job-market","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-gets-late-early-6096744","url":"https://www.itgetslateearly.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4170d887-3626-4100-93e2-cae7be7321e5.mp3","summary":"You may have seen companies like Pinterest and Amazon cutting thousands of jobs in the name of \"AI transformation.\" But here's the catch: these layoffs are a calculated reset, not a technological revolution. It’s all about greed disguised as progress. In this episode, I dive into the AI-driven layoffs that are sweeping across the job market and how these \"innovations\" are actually part of a much bigger strategy. I break down how these tech giants are using AI as cover to slash salaries, eliminate experienced workers, and reset the market for a younger, cheaper workforce. We’re not talking about companies simply streamlining their operations. This is a systemic dismantling of worker leverage and a rollback of the progress workers made during the pandemic. You’ll hear about the cold, hard truth behind these so-called \"AI efficiencies\" and why, as much as companies push the narrative, the truth is that AI is far from delivering the results they claim. AI is not necessarily replacing jobs, but it’s being used to cut costs while executives rake in record pay. This episode addresses what’s really happening with AI layoffs, what it means for your future job security, and how we can collectively push back. In This Episode: -AI-driven efficiency and its consequences on workers -How AI narratives mask deeper corporate greed -Why this is a systemic issue and not just a tech problem -The new reality for those who were laid off -Steps to push back against AI-driven layoffs and reset salary expectations -A story to illustrate what's happening And much more! Resources: -Get Corporate-level Health Coverage for Solopreneurs with a 50% Discount for 1st Three Months - https://essentlcreator.com/maureen -MIT study shatters AI hype: 95% of generative AI projects are failing, sparking tech…","meta_description":"You may have seen companies like Pinterest and Amazon cutting thousands of jobs in the name of \"AI transformation.\" But here's the catch: these layoffs ar…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":852,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/it-gets-late-early-6096744/episodes/the-ai-con-how-tech-giants-are-using-layoffs-to-reset-the-job-market/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-gets-late-early-6096744/the-ai-con-how-tech-giants-are-using-layoffs-to-reset-the-job-market.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}