Episode 1904 • • 33:01 - 36:37
1904: Junkie Communism
US Semiconductor Workforce Shortage and CHIPS Act
The U.S. semiconductor industry faces a projected shortage of 157,000 workers by 2030 despite investments from the CHIPS Act. While countries like South Korea offer high social status and bonuses for chip workers, the U.S. struggles with high H-1B visa fees and a lack of domestic talent pipelines.