California is adding jobs, but not in the places many expect. As high-paying industries shift and living costs remain high, the question is what this means for California’s economy in 2026. In this episode, we discuss with Jim Doti, president emeritus of Chapman University and founding director of the Anderson Center for Economic Research, the implications this is bringing to where jobs grow and how workers, businesses, and households plan their future in California.
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