Gbenga Ajilore
@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social
Professional economist, amateur bassoonist, and 23x half-marathon runner.
My favorite song from the musical Wicked, the movie version did not disappoint!
"As Long As You're Mine" - Stephen Schwartz #QuarantineHobby #WickedForGood
"As Long As You're Mine" - Stephen Schwartz #QuarantineHobby #WickedForGood
November 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
My favorite song from the musical Wicked, the movie version did not disappoint!
"As Long As You're Mine" - Stephen Schwartz #QuarantineHobby #WickedForGood
"As Long As You're Mine" - Stephen Schwartz #QuarantineHobby #WickedForGood
In honor of the new #Wicked movie out this working, I present For Good.
"For Good" - Stephen Schwartz #QuarantineHobby #WickedForGood
"For Good" - Stephen Schwartz #QuarantineHobby #WickedForGood
November 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In honor of the new #Wicked movie out this working, I present For Good.
"For Good" - Stephen Schwartz #QuarantineHobby #WickedForGood
"For Good" - Stephen Schwartz #QuarantineHobby #WickedForGood
A bright spot is that payroll growth is being driven by the health care and social assistance sectors. Nearly half of this month's payroll growth came from these sectors.
However, given the harmful elements of the megabill, cuts to SNAP & Medicaid may hurt future job growth. (7/9)
However, given the harmful elements of the megabill, cuts to SNAP & Medicaid may hurt future job growth. (7/9)
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A bright spot is that payroll growth is being driven by the health care and social assistance sectors. Nearly half of this month's payroll growth came from these sectors.
However, given the harmful elements of the megabill, cuts to SNAP & Medicaid may hurt future job growth. (7/9)
However, given the harmful elements of the megabill, cuts to SNAP & Medicaid may hurt future job growth. (7/9)
Foreign born labor force continues to fall which is holding back overall job growth. (6/9)
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Foreign born labor force continues to fall which is holding back overall job growth. (6/9)
Looking at the labor force participation rate & employment-to-population ratio for prime-age folks (age 25-54), both measures held steady this month. (5/9)
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Looking at the labor force participation rate & employment-to-population ratio for prime-age folks (age 25-54), both measures held steady this month. (5/9)
U6 – a measure of underemployment – fell slightly to 8% from 8.1%. In addition to the other indicators, this is a concern because U6 remains elevated. (4/9)
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
U6 – a measure of underemployment – fell slightly to 8% from 8.1%. In addition to the other indicators, this is a concern because U6 remains elevated. (4/9)
In September, the Black unemployment rate held steady at 7.5%, while the unemployment for other groups began to rise particularly with Hispanics & Asians. (3/9)
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In September, the Black unemployment rate held steady at 7.5%, while the unemployment for other groups began to rise particularly with Hispanics & Asians. (3/9)
Entrepreneurs you say?
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Entrepreneurs you say?
"Good Morning Starshine" - Galt MacDermot #QuarantineHobby
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"Good Morning Starshine" - Galt MacDermot #QuarantineHobby
Other than the fact that there is $5B in contigency reserves ready for this particular moment, why would he and Congress celebrate $187B cut from SNAP just a few months ago?
November 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Other than the fact that there is $5B in contigency reserves ready for this particular moment, why would he and Congress celebrate $187B cut from SNAP just a few months ago?
Good morning 🙏🏾
November 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Good morning 🙏🏾
From Danny Elfman's band to Danny Elfman's movie tunes. A classic from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
"This is Halloween" - Danny Elfman #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
"This is Halloween" - Danny Elfman #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
From Danny Elfman's band to Danny Elfman's movie tunes. A classic from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
"This is Halloween" - Danny Elfman #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
"This is Halloween" - Danny Elfman #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
Many know Danny Elfman as Tim Burton's go-to guy for scores but he did have a prior life as lead singer of Oingo Boingo. This is one of their classics.
"Dead Man's Party" - Oingo Boingo #QuarantineHobby #Halloween
"Dead Man's Party" - Oingo Boingo #QuarantineHobby #Halloween
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Many know Danny Elfman as Tim Burton's go-to guy for scores but he did have a prior life as lead singer of Oingo Boingo. This is one of their classics.
"Dead Man's Party" - Oingo Boingo #QuarantineHobby #Halloween
"Dead Man's Party" - Oingo Boingo #QuarantineHobby #Halloween
I think its rich that the administration is blaming Senate Democrats for their decision to not use the contigency fund.
Recall, just a few months ago they were celebrating the megabill that cuts SNAP funding by $187B.
Recall, just a few months ago they were celebrating the megabill that cuts SNAP funding by $187B.
October 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I think its rich that the administration is blaming Senate Democrats for their decision to not use the contigency fund.
Recall, just a few months ago they were celebrating the megabill that cuts SNAP funding by $187B.
Recall, just a few months ago they were celebrating the megabill that cuts SNAP funding by $187B.
October 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Wait - serious question - is the ballroom going to be done in time for the White House Christmas tours?
October 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Wait - serious question - is the ballroom going to be done in time for the White House Christmas tours?
Christmas at the White House won't be the same. 😢
October 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Christmas at the White House won't be the same. 😢
It's spooky season and will share some Halloween-themed tunes.
"Werewolves of London" - Warren Zevon #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
"Werewolves of London" - Warren Zevon #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
October 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It's spooky season and will share some Halloween-themed tunes.
"Werewolves of London" - Warren Zevon #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
"Werewolves of London" - Warren Zevon #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
It's spooky season and will share some Halloween-themed tunes.
"Werewolves of London" - Warren Zevon #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
"Werewolves of London" - Warren Zevon #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
October 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It's spooky season and will share some Halloween-themed tunes.
"Werewolves of London" - Warren Zevon #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
"Werewolves of London" - Warren Zevon #QuarantineHobby #HalloweenFriday
I love watching old movies. The commentary between action is funny. (From Stagecoach - 1939)
October 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I love watching old movies. The commentary between action is funny. (From Stagecoach - 1939)
"The Life of a Showgirl" - Taylor Swift #QuarantineHobby #TSTheLifeOfAShowgirl
October 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"The Life of a Showgirl" - Taylor Swift #QuarantineHobby #TSTheLifeOfAShowgirl
Finisher x23. My fastest half-marathon ever!
October 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Finisher x23. My fastest half-marathon ever!
I wasn't lying when I said I've recorded songs from all kinds of artists. Here is my second Taylor Swift bassoon video.
"The Fate of Ophelia" - Taylor Swift #QuarantineHobby #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl
"The Fate of Ophelia" - Taylor Swift #QuarantineHobby #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl
October 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I wasn't lying when I said I've recorded songs from all kinds of artists. Here is my second Taylor Swift bassoon video.
"The Fate of Ophelia" - Taylor Swift #QuarantineHobby #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl
"The Fate of Ophelia" - Taylor Swift #QuarantineHobby #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl