ICYMI - Let's Get Fiscal: America's Minimum W...

This week's host Josh Johnson is joined by writer Randall Otis to recap the biggest news of the week, and preview what's to come. They unpack the airport chaos caused by the partial government shutdown, and how adding ICE to the mix could make things worse. They also cover the es ...  Show more

As awards season comes to a close, take a look back at this year's nominees through their visits to The Daily Show desk. Best Director winner Paul Thomas Anderson joined Jon Stewart to discuss his then latest film, The Master. Best Actor nominee Ethan Hawk sat with Jordan Klepper ...  Show more

Sarah, Ezra, and Matt wonk out on the latest minimum wage research and Ted Cruz's new health plan — plus some Russia stuff, too. White Paper: Minimum Wage Increases, Wages, and Low-Wage Employment: Evidence from Seattle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc ...  Show more

Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour is one of President Biden's priorities with the newest COVID-19 relief package. But Republicans say it will hurt small businesses too much and some swing voting Democrats are hesitant too. The history of the minimum wage in the U.S. is tied ...  Show more

Washington’s hottest policy fight is over raising the minimum wage to $15. Emily Stewart explains the Democrats’ effort to get it through Congress, and Dylan Matthews explains whether it will cost the country jobs. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Learn more about your ad ch ...  Show more

Today in Closing Remarks, Steve reflects on the $15 federal minimum wage discussion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.