Did IBM Push Out Older Workers? (Anthony Brooks, On Point)

A team of investigative journalists report IBM ousted older workers in favor of younger ones. We unpacked the findings of the story, published in ProPublica and Mother Jones.

On Point guest host Anthony Brooks talked with Ariana Tobin, engagement reporter at ProPublica; Peter Gosselin, contributing reporter at ProPublica covering aging; Lorilynn King, former IT specialist for IBM; and Ashton Applewhite, writer and activist focusing on ageism. The highlights below have been lightly edited for clarity.
Interview:
http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2018/03/28/did-ibm-push-out-older-workers