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Talent Wars: A Podcast By DCI

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Companies can't find the talent they need – and cities around the world are feeling the pressure to attract and retain a skilled workforce. Talent Wars goes inside the global battle for talent and what cities, regions, states, and countries are doing to attract and retain the workforce they need. Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with experts and community leaders on the front lines of the talent challenge to bring you data-driven insights, tips, case studies, and a few cautionary tales along the way.

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June 23, 2026

Detroit's Case for Immigrant-Inclusive Economic Development

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW124821656 BCX0"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW124821656 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="s1" data-ccp-charstyle-defn= "{"ObjectId":"65adc4b8-9fe6-5d96-a288-b4732a2d40b3|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"ＭＳ明朝",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos,Arial,ＭＳ明朝",268442635,"24",469775450,"s1",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"s1",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> Detroit's story has always been one of reinvention, and <a class="Hyperlink SCXW124821656 BCX0" href="https://globaldetroitmi.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Global Detroit</a> is building on that legacy by championing the idea that immigrant inclusion is not just a social good. It's an economic development strategy. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW124821656 BCX0"> On this episode of Talent Wars, host <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW124821656 BCX0" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/patience-fairbrother-09029634/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patience Fairbrother</a> sits down with <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW124821656 BCX0" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-jackson/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Dr. Alaina Jackson</a>, managing director at Global Detroit, to explore how immigrant-inclusive strategies can help regions strengthen talent pipelines, support entrepreneurship and drive long-term economic growth.<span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW124821656 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="p1" data-ccp-parastyle-defn= "{"ObjectId":"5608de39-acc8-52c5-8723-06e2503f1031|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"ＭＳ明朝",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",469775450,"p1",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"p1",335572020,"1",335559705,"1033",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}"> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW124821656 BCX0"> Dr. Jackson explains how skilled immigrant professionals are often underutilized, despite having the experience and expertise employers need. She shares how Global Detroit works to connect employers, universities and communities with international talent while helping newcomers build careers, launch businesses and put down roots in Michigan. The conversation explores why international migrants should be a key part of any region's talent strategy, why retention matters just as much as attraction, how belonging influences talent decisions and why economic development and community development must go hand in hand. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW124821656 BCX0"> Tune in to hear why regions that invest in welcoming strategies, cross-sector partnerships and the talent already in their backyard will be better positioned to compete in the race for talent. </div>

June 9, 2026

Fault Lines: The Three Forces Reshaping the Talent Landscape

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW176200412 BCX0"> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW176200412 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="s1" data-ccp-charstyle-defn= "{"ObjectId":"65adc4b8-9fe6-5d96-a288-b4732a2d40b3|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"ＭＳ明朝",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos,Arial,ＭＳ明朝",268442635,"24",469775450,"s1",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"s1",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> On this episode of Talent Wars, host <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW176200412 BCX0" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/patience-fairbrother-09029634/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patience Fairbrother</a> welcomes back <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW176200412 BCX0" href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshpwright/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Josh Wright</a>, head of growth and strategy at <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW176200412 BCX0" href="https://lightcast.io/" target= "_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lightcast</a>, to unpack the three forces redefining the future of the talent landscape: AI disruption, geopolitical instability and demographic decline. Drawing on research from Lightcast's <a class="Hyperlink SCXW176200412 BCX0" href="https://lightcast.io/resources/research/fault-lines" target= "_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fault Lines</a> report, Josh explains why these trends are not happening in isolation and why their convergence is creating a fundamentally different environment for communities, employers and economic developers. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW176200412 BCX0"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW176200412 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="p1" data-ccp-parastyle-defn= "{"ObjectId":"5608de39-acc8-52c5-8723-06e2503f1031|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"3",201342449,"1",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"ＭＳ明朝",469777844,"Times New Roman",201341986,"1",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",469775450,"p1",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"p1",335572020,"1",335559705,"1033",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Josh explains why AI is accelerating disruption in white-collar work while doing little to address the most acute shortages in healthcare, construction and skilled trades. He also breaks down how immigration slowdowns and an aging population are accelerating a talent scarcity era that's arriving faster than most regions are prepared for. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW176200412 BCX0"> At the center of the discussion is a clear message: this is not a moment for communities to scale back talent investment. It is a moment to better understand the forces reshaping the labor market and prepare for what comes next. </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW176200412 BCX0"> Tune in to hear why the regions that stay proactive, data-informed and talent-focused will be the ones best positioned for the decade ahead. </div>

May 26, 2026

AI, Wage Transparency and More: 2026 Hiring Market in Focus

Host Patience Fairbrother interviews Cary Sparrow, founder and CEO of WageScape, about how AI and wage transparency reshape the 2026 hiring market with real-time labor data.

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What is Talent Wars: A Podcast By DCI?: Companies can't find the talent they need – and cities around the world are feeling the pressure to attract and retain a skilled workforce. Talent Wars goes inside the global battle for talent and what cities, regions, states, and countries are doing to attract and retain the workforce they need. Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with experts and community leaders on the front lines of the talent challenge to bring you data-driven insights, tips, case studies, and a few cautionary tales along the way.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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