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Make the Economy Work for Freelancers, Too (#askingforafriend)

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Thirty million Americans, more or less, work for themselves. They freelance, do gig work, have solo LLCs, or — as a certain economist says — participate in “ non-employee employment.” The economics of their situation is harder than it needs to be. Making self-employment more viable is good for everyone in the labor market, because when workers have options, they also have more power. Plus: Kathryn Anne Edwards testified before the House Ways and Means Committee, and a congressman implied she wasn't a real American. She has thoughts.

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Published
Jun 9, 2026
Duration
48:09
Episode Number
Episode 20

Make the Economy Work for Freelancers, Too (#askingforafriend)