Good Jobs Report Brings Bad Inflation News

The September jobs report showed solid job growth and rising wages however many economists project this good news may lead to the Federal Reserve to resume their aggressive monetary policy with another interest rate hike. President Biden lauded the report, saying that this was an encouraging step toward a “stable and sustainable” economy. FOX Business Correspondent Lauren Simonetti joins the Rundown to explain why good news could signal bad news for the American economy. She breaks down the risk of additional rate hikes out of the Fed, how inflation has remained a persistent drag on the economy, and the root causes for the phenomenon of quiet quitting.

Many U.S. police departments continue to struggle with recruitment efforts, a problem that remains persistent due to pandemic-related factors and a negative perception of police that many gained following the murder of George Floyd in June of 2020. In order to combat staffing shortages, many police departments are getting creative with recruiting new officers. Those at the Fort Worth Police Department sought out new applicants by posting a lighthearted recruitment video that has since gone viral. Officer Buddy Calzada, who appears as the cheery “Officer Big B” in the video, joins to discuss what inspired the FWPD to make their recruitment video, how it has played a role in their department receiving “non-stop” applications, and why their intentional efforts to connect with the community has led to the overall success of Fort Worth’s police force.