Working in the age of AI

From America, Actually with Astead Herndon by Vox Media

May 23, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

The episode discusses essential skills for workers in the AI era and initiatives to support the US workforce.

What skills will matter most in the AI era, and how can workers avoid being left behind? We look at one big bet aimed at supporting the US workforce. This episode is presented by The Rockefeller Foundation. This show was produced by Dustin DeSoto, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead Herndon. Photo by Getty Images/Kindamorphic. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: ⁠vox.com/members⁠. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Astead Herndon

Topics covered

AI
workforce
skills
employment
technology
future of work

Keywords

AI
skills
workforce
employment
technology
future of work
Rockefeller Foundation

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Organizations: Vox Media

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