The $15 Wage Hike That Killed 47,000 Jobs

Podcast: The Operator · Nora Mitchell

Opublikowano: 2026-10-24

What if the $15 minimum wage everyone's celebrating actually destroyed nearly 50,000 jobs? That's exactly what happened when Seattle rolled out its "progressive" wage increase. In this episode, Nora Mitchell breaks down the real data behind minimum wage hikes and what it means for your career prospects and spending power. Most people think higher minimum wages are automatically good for workers. But the numbers tell a different story. When you understand how businesses actually respond to wage mandates, you'll see why some entry-level opportunities are disappearing and which industries are most at risk. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 29 states ignored the federal minimum wage...