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08.28.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / AI & The Tech Effect On Employment

08.28.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / AI & The Tech Effect On Employment28 Aug37 min

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa  shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.   Also,  every time a major technological shift happens, we hear predictions of widespread job destruction—and the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence is driving those fears to a whole new level. Clark breaks down what the AI boom actually means for your paycheck, how tech expansion shifts hidden costs onto consumers, and the concrete steps you can take today to pivot, re-educate, and make your career resilient against technological change.

All this and more on the August 28, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show.

Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2

AI & Jobs: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

Top Fortune 500 Companies for Remote Work - Clark Howard

How To Find a Trustworthy Mechanic - Clark Howard

Credit Card Car Rental Insurance: What You Need To Know

Should I Keep My Old Car or Buy a New Car? - Clark Howard 

NYTimes: A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters by the Thousands

Employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when making hiring decisions