What Next TBD: Why Tech Lays Women Off First

When the tech industry started rounds of layoffs this year, almost
half of the people let go were women—even though they make up a
much smaller percentage of the workforce. What does this say about
women in tech, and efforts to diversify the industry overall?
Guest: Emma Goldberg, a reporter who covers the future of work for
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