Let's check in on construction jobs

The Associated General Contractors of America recently issued a report that finds job gains in the building trade are uneven, with residential construction still lagging. The reasons are a combination of supply chain uncertainty, immigration policy, and high mortgage rates. We'll unpack. Plus, AI and online gambling are following crypto's lead in campaign spending. And, from "Marketplace Tech," can AI tackle some of the biggest failings of our justice system?

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Stories featured in today’s show:

• From “Marketplace Tech”: AI-driven law could be an answer to accessible legal help
• What's behind the slowdown in construction jobs?