Aug 10, 2026This morning, we’ll look at whether the K-shaped economy is turning C-shaped, with low-income wage growth catching up. Is the evidence enough?

bymuratdeniz/Getty ImagesSegments From This EpisodeAnna Moneymaker/Getty Images“The K-shaped economy is over,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared on CNBC last week. Economists say the evidence is mixed at best.

Megan Jelinger/AFP via Getty ImagesThe University of Maryland Medical System is addressing retention issues through a program that offers apprenticeships, resume writing classes, and other support for employees facing transportation, childcare, and housing barriers.

The TeamKimberly Adams HostMeredith Garretson Morbey Supervising Senior ProducerAlex Schroeder Senior ProducerAriana Rosas ProducerErika Soderstrom Associate ProducerTamar Faggen Assistant ProducerAshley Rodriguez Assistant ProducerEmma Condon Assistant ProducerDylan Miettinen Digital ProducerBrian Allison Audio EngineerDavid Schreck Audio EngineerSam Keenan Audio Engineer