In the United States, there are 1.1 million workers making minimum wage or below. Nicole breaks down why they should all be making more.
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Oct 21
The Real Price of College (It’s Not the Number You’re Seeing)
Fifteen colleges now cost more than $100,000 a year. A year ago, only two did. Before you panic, here’s the secret the schools don’t want you to know: very few students actually pay that number. Today I break down the difference between a college’s sticker price and what families ... Show More
23m 54s
Jun 2025
#553 | A Short History Of The Minimum Wage
In this episode, we'll explore the complex world of minimum wage laws, from their surprising origins in Australia and New Zealand to modern debates around their effectiveness. Do they protect the lowest-paid workers, or do they do more damage than good? History of the minimum wag ... Show More
24m 56s
Oct 2024
The case for good jobs — and why they're good for business too | Zeynep Ton
Many of the jobs that keep the world running — like cleaning bathrooms, picking up trash, caring for the elderly — pay so poorly that workers can barely make ends meet. Nonprofit leader Zeynep Ton is intent on changing that, showing why everyone wins when companies pay their peop ... Show More
17m 14s