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Careers in the trades — a path that’s largely more AI-proof, less expensive, and more dependable — are attracting more attention. We visit Hope Renovations, a program in North Carolina focused on getting more women and non-binary people into the trades. Also, we look at a decline in the labor force participation rate, country stores in New England, and a tailoring business in Utah.

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This week, we've been looking back at some of the major economic milestones since the U.S. was founded. Today, we wrap up our series by examining the past 50 years — including changes to how Americans work and who comprises the nation's workforce. Then, we look at what the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has meant for Africa's economy. Plus, we discuss why so many people are drawn to the Grand Theft Auto franchise and what a shift to digital-only gaming means for the video game industry.

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Stories featured in this episode:

A timeline: 250 years of the U.S. economy
At last, Grand Theft Auto VI is available for pre-order

Gamers have been waiting more than a decade for the next installment of Grand Theft Auto. Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI finally began last week. Just how big is the release? One report suggests that Grand Theft Auto VI brought in $1 billion in preorders just one hour after launch. "It is probably going to be the most valuable media property in the history of mankind," said Dmitri Williams, a professor at USC Annenberg. But first, we learn about the economic booms and busts of the 20th Century.

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Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Stories featured in this episode:

A timeline: 250 years of the U.S. economy
At last, Grand Theft Auto VI is available for pre-order

Many scientists believe we’re in the midst of a sixth mass extinction brought on by factors like climate change, deforestation, fishing and hunting. The Texas-based company Colossal Biosciences claims its technology could help prevent some of those losses, and even bring back long-extinct species. For the new season of the Marketplace climate podcast, “How We Survive,” host Amy Scott got a virtual tour of their labs.

The Labor Department’s June jobs report came in with just 57,000 new jobs added. Economists expected double that, and while the unemployment rate ticked down, we consider why job growth may be middling. Also in this episode, we look at stagnant wage growth, a start-up that’s looking to de-extinct the woolly mammoth, the “lump of labor” fallacy, Saudi Aramco’s World Cup sponsorship, and a social worker who leads tours to supplement retirement.

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