Podcasts about Wage

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain breaks down the latest labor market data and what it means for your workforce strategy in 2026. While employment growth is slowing, wage inflation remains elevated above historical norms, creating ongoing margin pressure for businesses. We examine industry specific wage trends, regional disparities, and why a role by role and state by state approach is critical in today's environment. As the economy positions for growth in 2026 and 2027, is now the time to act on hiring and compensation strategy?

In this episode, Anlu Keeve, Dr John Endres, and Chris Patterson discuss the President's response to the SONA debate in parliament, Tshwane's backpay wage bill, and the unfolding issue of students gambling away their NSFAS allowances. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

We remember Jesse Jackson for carrying the tourch for the multi-racial working class long after the hopes of the Civil Rights Era faded, his prophetic oratory which still speaks to us today, and his special connection to Wisconsin. We highlight the victory for health care access for mothers, children, and women with a higher risk of breast cancer, Boss Vos finally relents to significant pressure from the public and other Republicans and allows a vote on postpartum Medicaid and cost-free breast cancer screening bills. We welcome Peter Rickman, president of the MASH union to discuss the new $20 Wage bill that will be introduced next week, Tuesday, at 11AM, at the State Capitol, Senate Parlor. Robert educates us on an important lawsuit against Trump's climate-denying EPA by health and climate groups over the dangerous repeal of rule supporting climate protections. We discuss an important public hearing held this week for four Data Center bills. Citizen Action members joined dozens of community leaders and data center activists who want a pause on new construction and sensible public accountability for future data centers.

As you probably know, there have been changes to how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is calculated and many in the ag workforce say that's a good thing. But is there more?

Today's headlines include: Wage growth is below the rate of inflation for the first time in over two years, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has partially walked back anti-Muslim comments after criticism from Islamic faith groups and both major parties. Rescue efforts are continuing in Northern California after an avalanche buried a group of skiers. And today’s good news: Team USA's Elana Meyers Taylor has become the oldest individual Winter Games gold medalist. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa BowdenWant to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for another episode of Wage Cucking With Jmo where we catch up with Bryan Pellegrino, co-founder and CEO of LayerZero Labs!

A new study confirms Seattle's 2024 'Gig Worker' law has been a miserable failure. The National Bureau of Economic Research study showed higher per-delivery pay was offset by fewer deliveries and lower tips. Active drivers saw no net gain in monthly earnings. DoorDash reported a decline of 30,000 orders, while UberEats saw a 30 percent drop in order volume. Drivers earned less than half of what they had prior to the ordinance's passage. While per-task base pay doubled, driver tips decreased, and fewer tasks were completed. The law, intended to help gig workers, has backfired, leading to increased wait times and more idle time. Seattle's attempt to regulate the gig economy has resulted in unintended consequences, harming the very workers it sought to protect.

Spurgeon is not a mindless preacher, stuck in a rut of structure, though he is always recognisably himself in style. Here he begins with a brief introduction, before launching into a study in contrast between the wages of sin, which is death, and the gift of God which is everlasting life in Jesus Christ our Lord. In each case (particularly the first) he goes beyond a scant understanding of the words, and begins to dig out their sense, and press home their substance, and plead in the light of what he has to say. The first part of the sermon is a pressing development of the misery of sin and its consequences, manifestly weighing down the very heart of the preacher as he speaks. In the second half he moves into light and joy, setting forth the wonders of redeeming grace in Christ, and the free favour of God. He closes with applications for the believer, pressing home what it means to receive this life and to live as those who live indeed, but also encouraging every child of God to believe in the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit, the same power by which Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. By the grace of God, the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ will yet secure life for those who are dead in ins, to the praise of his glory. It is a simple structure, and a striking sermon, and it should leave us feeling the horrible weight of sin and its awful wages, the wonder of God's grace in Christ, bestowing life on the hell-deserving. Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/death-and-life-the-wage-and-the-gift Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

Today... A federal magistrate recommended dismissing the wage-and-overtime suit over housekeeping at Telluride’s Madeline Hotel, saying its operator wasn’t the women’s employer because they were H-2B workers hired and paid by contractor "Mountain Premier" and the hotel couldn’t fire them. And later... Emily Scott Robinson, a North Carolina–born, Telluride-based “mountain girl,” channels her Appalachian roots and Western Colorado life into a new album.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spurgeon is not a mindless preacher, stuck in a rut of structure, though he is always recognisably himself in style. Here he begins with a brief introduction, before launching into a study in contrast between the wages of sin, which is death, and the gift of God which is everlasting life in Jesus Christ our Lord. In each case (particularly the first) he goes beyond a scant understanding of the words, and begins to dig out their sense, and press home their substance, and plead in the light of what he has to say. The first part of the sermon is a pressing development of the misery of sin and its consequences, manifestly weighing down the very heart of the preacher as he speaks. In the second half he moves into light and joy, setting forth the wonders of redeeming grace in Christ, and the free favour of God. He closes with applications for the believer, pressing home what it means to receive this life and to live as those who live indeed, but also encouraging every child of God to believe in the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit, the same power by which Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. By the grace of God, the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ will yet secure life for those who are dead in sin, to the praise of his glory. It is a simple structure, and a striking sermon, and it should leave us feeling the horrible weight of sin and its awful wages, the wonder of God's grace in Christ, bestowing life on the hell-deserving.

A new MP3 sermon from Maidenbower Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Death and Life: the Wage and the Gift (sermon 1868) Subtitle: From the heart of Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Maidenbower Baptist Church Event: Podcast Date: 2/13/2026 Bible: Romans 6:23 Length: 38 min.

Updating the methodology for calculating wages for foreign guest-workers should be a significant improvement for both farm employers and employees.

Explosive claims about revised jobs numbers ignite a fierce debate over the true state of the economy. Tara breaks down the controversy over labor statistics, private-sector growth, government job losses, immigration pressures on wages, and the long road to economic recovery.

Esther is a trauma informed care counsellor, a guest lecturer and a trainer on gender-based violence, diversity, equity, inclusion, human rights and social justice. Her work is grounded in an integrated anti-racist/anti-oppression, and feminist analysis, a holistic approach in which a person's lived experience and realities of life are not fragmented and divided. Esther has been working in the human services field for over 30 years. She is a mentor and mother to many. She has a BA (Hons) in Sociology/Anthropology and Women's Studies, Trauma Informed Care Counselling Certification, and an MBA.Esther is honoured to be selected by the CWF in 2025 as a delicate to United Nations Conference in New York. She was also selected in 2019 by the WAGE to represent Canadian Women at the International Conference in Vancouver, B.C.Esther is the founder of the Women's Committee of Durham Region (WCDR). She is also one of the founding members of the Redwood Shelter for Assaulted Women and Children, Toronto, the former past Vice President of the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH). She co-authored “Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women; a Feminist, Anti-racist/Anti-oppression Training Manual”, for organizations working in the field of gender-based violence. As the VP of OAITH, she and some directors delivered intersectionality of gender-based, anti-racist and anti-oppression training to all OAITH member agencies across Ontario. Esther is a Provincial Resource Group Member for the Western University Violence Against Women Learning Network; Past Seneca College Social Service Workers, Immigrant and Refugee Advisory Committee Member, Advisory Member Black Health Matters, Dalla Lama, School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Co-Chair, City of Barrie Anti-Racism Task Force, Advisory Committee Member, Metroland Media, Member Banker Ladies Council, Collective Diaspora Steering Committee Member, and many others. Esther is a co-author for a book “Help Her Recover”. She is a recipient of several professional and Community services awards.Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and share it with others. If you appreciate this content, if you want to get in on the efforts to build a gender equal Canada, please donate at ⁠canadianwomen.org⁠ and consider becoming a monthly donor.Facebook: Canadian Women's FoundationLinkedIn: The Canadian Women's FoundationInstagram: @canadianwomensfoundationTikTok: @cdnwomenfdn

Lange Zeit habe ich dem Praktizieren der Übungen nicht genug Bedeutung beigemessen. Als ich anfangs das Fa erhielt, praktizierte ich täglich alle fünf Übungen, mit der Zeit jedoch immer weniger. In der Firma praktizieren wir gemeinsam die erste, dritte und vierte Übung, daran nahm ich gerne teil. Die zweite Übung machte ich jedoch nicht oft und die Meditation noch seltener, hauptsächlich aus Faulheit. Zudem empfand ich sowohl die zweite Übung als auch die Meditation als anstrengend und schmerzhaft. Da ich keinen Nachteil darin sah, diese Übungen nicht zu praktizieren, ließ ich sie mit der Zeit immer häufiger aus.... https://de.minghui.org/html/articles/2026/1/29/189460.html

Over at Talking Points Memo, Josh Kovensky has written an essay on the Trumpadministration's use of anti-terrorism law to target political groups it doesn't like.In that piece, Kovensky notes,"Across the country, federal prosecutors are upgrading what would have been routineprosecutions into terrorism cases when they involve people President Trump has cast as hispolitical enemies.It represents a dramatic departure from how the Justice Department has historically used thefederal material support for terrorism statute. For decades, counterterrorism prosecutors havelargely reserved the statute — 2339A — for the kinds of audacious plots that wreak real, lastingdamage or whose ambition forms the stuff of movie screenplays."I spoke to Kovensky about his essay and the history and politics of this dangerous legalinnovation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Over at Talking Points Memo, Josh Kovensky has written an essay on the Trumpadministration's use of anti-terrorism law to target political groups it doesn't like.In that piece, Kovensky notes,"Across the country, federal prosecutors are upgrading what would have been routineprosecutions into terrorism cases when they involve people President Trump has cast as hispolitical enemies.It represents a dramatic departure from how the Justice Department has historically used thefederal material support for terrorism statute. For decades, counterterrorism prosecutors havelargely reserved the statute — 2339A — for the kinds of audacious plots that wreak real, lastingdamage or whose ambition forms the stuff of movie screenplays."I spoke to Kovensky about his essay and the history and politics of this dangerous legalinnovation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The number of businesses inviting us to tip their workers is growing all the time. Tipping used to be restricted to full service restaurants, but now it's spread to coffee chains and fast-food joints. A new analysis published by BC Policy Solutions proposes that it's time to finally ban tipping in Canada and enact a living wage. We speak with Simon Pek, one of the authors of the piece.

Dr. Friday explains how the Social Security wage base keeps rising and can increase payroll taxes for many workers. She also notes that Medicare tax stays uncapped, so higher earners should plan for it. Transcript G’day, I’m Dr. Friday, president of Dr. Friday’s Tax and Financial Firm. To get more info, go to www.drfriday.com. This is a one-minute moment. Social Security wage base continues to rise due to the national average wage income inflation, increasing the amount we have to pay. So as employees, we pay 6.2% in Social Security tax. As employers, we pay 6.2% in Social Security tax. Higher wage earners will eventually threshold out. It’s around $200,000 this year. And then after that, you’ll still continue to pay your Medicare, but it will continue to go up. The remaining Medicare tax will stay uncapped, which means you will always be paying your Medicare tax. Again, something you should be working and planning on. If you’re in the higher income, you may be able to maximize some other taxes. If you need help, give me a call. You can catch the Dr. Friday Call-in Show live every Saturday afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m. right here on 99.7 WTN.

A bartender wrongly accused of stealing is to receive thousands in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled she was unfairly dismissed following a wage dispute.The 22-year-old is being awarded more than £4,000 after a judge found those running the Thomas Becket pub in Canterbury withheld her pay packet.Also in today's podcast, the leader of Kent County Council has written to the Home Office to ask for more funding for young asylum-seeking adults who have left care.KCC currently receives no government support for people the authority continues to look after for four years once they have reached the age of 21.The owners of the UK's most famous scenic railway have been challenged to justify their decision to close the ride before a panel of councillors.Dreamland announced last Tuesday that it was closing the century-old ride at the amusement park in Margate – you can hear from the Mayor of the town who wants them to appear before a scrutiny panel. Villagers have raised concerns about plans for a new housing estate saying they're coming “under attack”. It's after plans were put forward for the properties at Mountain Farm in Hamstreet. And in football, you can hear from Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth who is ready to make changes when they return to action this evening.The Gills visit Notts County on the back of a 4-1 humbling by leaders Bromley at Priestfield on Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 1, 2026

Federal Reserve Policy and the “Height Chart” Theory The Federal Reserve met last week and, as widely expected, made no changes to interest rates. The decision generated little market reaction, largely because economic conditions have not deteriorated enough to warrant rate cuts. Long-term rates have remained relatively stable, short-term rates have already adjusted downward, and overall economic growth continues at a pace similar to last year. With two meetings remaining before May, markets are not expecting significant action from the Fed in the near term. The more notable development came at the end of the week with the announcement that President Trump intends to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh is a well-known and respected economist who previously served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, becoming one of the youngest members in history at age 36. His public record suggests a more hawkish stance on monetary policy, with a strong emphasis on controlling inflation rather than pursuing easy money policies. Markets reacted quickly to the news. Interest rates moved higher, and precious metals experienced sharp declines, reflecting expectations that Warsh would favor tighter monetary discipline. While some investors were surprised by the direction of rates, history suggests the trajectory may be less mysterious than it seems. A tongue-in-cheek but intriguing chart highlights a correlation between the height of Federal Reserve Chairs and prevailing interest rate environments. From Paul Volcker's era of high rates to the gradual declines under Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke, the zero-rate policies during Janet Yellen's tenure, and the renewed tightening under Jerome Powell, the pattern has been remarkably consistent. Kevin Warsh appears to align closely with Powell in this framework, suggesting rates may remain near current levels. While clearly correlation, not causation, the chart offers a memorable way to think about where policy may be headed. The AI Bubble Question: Reality vs. Headlines Recent market volatility, including a sharp one-day decline of more than 10% in a major technology stock, has reignited concerns about a potential artificial intelligence bubble. Comparisons to the dot-com crash of the early 2000s have resurfaced, but the data tells a very different story. During the dot-com era, stock prices surged far ahead of underlying earnings. Valuations became detached from fundamentals, creating the conditions for a dramatic market correction. In contrast, today's AI-driven market environment shows a much closer alignment between stock prices and forward earnings growth. Since 2020, equity valuations have largely been supported by real and measurable earnings expansion. While no investment theme is without risk, current market behavior does not reflect the kind of irrational exuberance that defined the late 1990s. One company's short-term stock movement should not overshadow the broader fundamentals driving the sector. For long-term investors, the focus remains on earnings growth, balance sheets, and sustainable business models, not headlines or single-day market moves. Economic Strength, Productivity, and Inflation The broader economy continues to show signs of resilience, particularly in the area of productivity. U.S. productivity growth has been gaining momentum, with the most recent quarter approaching 5%, following another strong quarter near 4%. This improvement is especially notable as productivity gains have been elusive for much of the past decade. Artificial intelligence appears to be playing a meaningful role in this trend, supporting efficiency and output across industries. The interaction between productivity and inflation will be critical to watch going forward. While oil prices have begun to rise, a potential inflationary risk, other forces are helping keep inflation anchored. Labor costs, in particular, have remained relatively contained. Wage growth has been fairly flat, which can make the economy feel weaker for consumers still adjusting to residual inflation from 2021 and 2022. However, this same restraint has helped prevent inflation from reaccelerating. A simple way to view the current environment is through the balance of money and output. Inflation tends to rise when more money chases the same amount of goods. Today, money supply growth has slowed, and if productivity continues to improve, allowing the economy to produce more goods and services, price pressures may remain manageable. This dynamic will be central to the economic outlook in the months and years ahead. 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Recent reforms approved for the methodology in calculating the Adverse Effect Wage Rate should be helpful for farm employers trying to manage their budgets in the coming years.

Jmo, Andreas and Blake caught up at the end of January to discuss how the year has started. Spoiler alert: it hasn't gone too well. Tune in as they run through some of the updates from the first month of the year.

Peter Waters, owner of T/aco in Boulder, Colorado, discusses the state of the industry as we enter 2026. Peter candidly reflects on a difficult 2025, noting that rising operational costs and shifting socialization patterns among college students and remote workers have made for a less profitable year. However, the conversation pivots to a deeply inspiring story of community support: T/aco donated $50,000 in gift cards to 50 local families facing food insecurity. This "fire hose" approach to marketing not only provided these families with a "T/aco rich" experience where they could dine without financial worry, but it also rejuvenated the staff and built immediate, meaningful relationships with a new demographic of regulars.Key TakeawaysThe "First Four Gifts": Peter shares Danny Meyer's philosophy that restaurants are unique because they can provide the first four gifts a human ever receives: eye contact, a smile, an embrace, and food.The "T/aco Rich" Concept: By giving $1,000 gift cards to families, Peter wanted them to feel "rich" in his restaurant., able to order anything they want for about ten visits without checking their bank balance.Vanishing Demographics: Due to high rents, the 22-to-30-year-old post-college audience has almost entirely left Boulder, leaving a gap in the customer base.The Work-From-Home Effect: With more people working remotely, restaurants are losing the "stop-off" drink and socialization business that used to happen between the office and home.Fire Hose Marketing: Instead of a "sprinkler" approach of small, scattered ads, Peter focused his resources on one massive, impactful community donation.Shift in Peak Hours: Peter has observed that guests now tend to eat strictly between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM, with a dramatic "drop off" in business after 7:45 PM.Gen Z Socialization: Students aged 18–22 are socializing differently, often staying in their rooms and relying on delivery or "rejection-proof" digital interactions rather than going out.Wage and Housing Disparity: Peter points out that even as minimum wages rise, they cannot keep pace with real estate; a person would need to make $60 an hour to afford a home in Boulder.The Gift Card Tip Benefit: A secondary benefit of the gift card program was that the families used the cards to leave tips, directly benefiting the T/aco staff financially.Sundance Film Festival: Boulder is preparing to host the Sundance Film Festival in 2027, which Peter hopes will turn the typically slow month of January into a profitable period for local businesses.

This month we were delighted to have a conversation with Vivian Price, a visiting researcher at the University of Helsinki. Presently she is working with Janette Kotivirta, Doctoral researcher in World Politics at University of Helsinki, on a video dialogue project on just transitions. Vivian comes to Helsinki from California State University Dominguez Hills, where she is a Professor in Interdisciplinary, Environmental and Women's Studies. Vivian shares insight with us about her blue-collar work history and long-term experience working to strengthen labour and environmental standards. Prior to earning her doctorate as a non-traditional student, Vivian worked in restaurants, offices, and as a union member in factories, refineries, and construction sites, which served to develop and deepen her understanding of working-class struggles. She has also been an apprenticeship instructor and officer in the International Brother (& Sister) -hood of Electrical Workers, and once a professor, became an officer in the California Faculty Association. Vivian looks at climate justice through the lens of the worker, with the hope of connecting unions, scientists, communities, and environmentalists. This is a fresh perspective and allows us to explore new spaces in the discussion on the impacts of extractivism. Vivian wishes to share a message of solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the US resisting ICE. We support this message and also stand in solidarity.If you would like to learn more about Vivian's work, please check out the links below. Vivian's University Profile https://www.csudh.edu/labor-studies/faculty/vivian-price Feature-length documentariesHammering It Out (2000, 56 min) Distributor, Women Make Movies Description here Transnational Tradeswomen (2006, 56 min) Distributor, Women Make Movies Description hereHarvest of Loneliness (2010, 56 min) Distributor, Film Media Group. Description hereShorts on Just TransitionTalking Union Talking Climate (2023, 15 mins) Three oil workers (a Nigerian, a Norwegian and a Californian) have a conversation about what it's like to be a unionist, how their companies view unions, how their companies distribute profits, and their views on climate change and the future of the oil industry. Based on research with the WAGE team at the University of Oslo and OsloMet.Voices from the green transition (2025, 14 mins) How are workers and communities experiencing the transition away from coal in South Africa and the extraction of lithium in Chile? This short film highlighting the ideas of marginalized groups is based on research from the Just Transition: action, concepts, debates and strategies research project at the University of Leeds.Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7GOu9hUsF4

Beginning the year with one of the timeliest panels from our 2025 Festival, we hope you enjoy hearing Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Shiori Itō, and Virginia Haussegger in a provoking panel moderated by Kirsten Han. Hear from these incredible three female firebrands as they discuss writing their stories as women and claiming their place in a man's world, unapologetically.Watch and listen to this lively women-only panel, recorded live at our 2025 Festival, at ⁠⁠⁠www.ubudwritersfestival.com/media⁠⁠⁠ and on podcast platforms such as Spotify and Simplecast.

Season 6, Episode 4 | Preaching to his congregation at East Haven Baptist Church, Pastor Chad delves into 1 Timothy 1:18-20, drawing parallels to cancer through false teaching's destructive spread, urging the waging of good warfare by holding faith and conscience, and highlighting consequences like shipwrecked lives while prioritizing prayer, unity, and God's design for leadership.

Navigate 2026's biggest regulatory changes with confidence! Gene Marks sits down with Paychex experts to tackle your pressing questions on no tax on tips and overtime, multi-state paid leave requirements, worker classification rules, and mandatory Roth catch-up contributions under SECURE 2.0. From understanding R&D deductions to managing retirement plan updates, this episode breaks down complex regulations into actionable insights. Whether you're an HR leader, payroll professional, or business owner, discover what you need to know to keep your company compliant and your employees informed in the year ahead. Watch the full webinar: https://bit.ly/4afnAD9 Have a topic idea? Share it at https://payx.me/thrivetopics Topics include: 00:00 – Episode preview 01:16 – Meet the tax expert 01:51 – No tax on tips and overtime 11:40 – Research and development tax credits 16:09 – Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) updates 18:45 – Tax segment wrap-up 20:13 – Meet the HR expert 20:52 – Paid family and medical leave changes 30:11 – Paid sick leave requirements 37:06 – Worker classification rules 42:03 – Overtime overview 46:00 – HR segment wrap-up 47:32 – Meet the retirement expert 48:05 – What is a Roth 401(k)? 51:01 – SECURE 2.0 and “Rothification” 57:01 – Retirement and employer responsibilities 66:50 – Tax credits under SECURE 2.0 69:20 – Wrap up and thank you DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

Massachusetts continues to be one of the most active and technical states for employment law compliance. In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz is joined by Shipman partner Jared Lucan to break down the most important developments impacting employers with Massachusetts-based employees (or operations spanning both Massachusetts and Connecticut).They cover practical, real-world guidance on:Wage & hour compliance and common Wage Act pitfallsIndependent contractor classification and the Massachusetts “ABC” testNon-compete restrictions, and why non-solicit/confidentiality agreements may be more reliablePaid Family & Medical Leave coordination and accommodation trendsCompensation best practices and the growing momentum behind pay transparencyIf your organization hires, operates, or expands in Massachusetts, this episode provides concrete steps to help you reduce risk and stay ahead of rapidly evolving workplace rules.

Seattle now boasts the highest minimum wage in America at $21.30 an hour, and as usual, the socialist utopia experiment is backfiring spectacularly. Local restaurants are shuttering left and right—Belgato, Jackson's Catfish Corner, BBOP Waffle Shop, and more—because Democratic Socialist dreamers forgot one tiny detail: businesses need to actually make money to survive.We break down how Seattle's progressive wage mandates are crushing small businesses already struggling post-pandemic, forcing closures, reduced hours, and counter-service models. Meanwhile, activists keep demanding corporations subsidize their failures while those same corporations pack up and leave for business-friendly states. The kicker? When businesses close, that $21.30 minimum wage becomes $0.00. Funny how the math works when ideology meets reality.Think Seattle's 45% above-average cost of living might have something to do with 40 years of Democrat policies? Or should we keep blaming greedy small business owners trying to survive?

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There is a strong connection between apostolic charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 1:18–19 and the contemporary mission of the church, as the Christian life is still a noble warfare rooted in faith and a good conscience. The church's mission is not limited to foreign missions but includes the vital responsibility of planting faithful, Bible-preaching churches in local communities, particularly in areas where such churches are absent. The passage's call to hold fast to sound doctrine and moral integrity is essential for both personal spiritual endurance and the health of any church plant, because a compromised conscience inevitably leads to the shipwreck of faith. We must embrace the full scope of Christian duty—waging the spiritual war for truth with courage, faithfulness, and love.

Send us a textIn this episode of Ficonomy, Kyle breaks down three major economic stories shaping everyday financial decisions — without jargon, panic, or political spin.This episode focuses on what's happening, why it matters, and what you can actually do today.

The Milwaukee Brewers' billionaire owner traded All-Star Freddy Peralta yesterday for prospects, leaving fans upset at the trade and the financing of Major League Baseball that created and normalized such a lopsided and unfair trade. We welcome Simon Rosenblum-Larson, a former minor league baseball player who helped organize a union for minor league players, to provide his perspective on the trade and take a deep dive into the financing and politics of MLB that enriches billionaires while extracting money from taxpayers. We close the show with Lisa Lucas the co-host of the Brewers Babes Podcast to get her take on the trade and MLB's broken system.

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Allowing more childcare in residential neighbourhoods, paying city staff and contractors a living wage, safe public washrooms for everybody and lots more. Redeye collective member Ian Mass brings us his preview of Vancouver Council's agenda over the coming week with his City Beat report.

The H-1B program just underwent its most significant structural change in decades. On December 29, 2025, DHS issued a final rule replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted selection system—and it takes effect February 27, just before the fiscal year 2027 cap registration season opens in March.Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke sits down with EIG's newest partner Naïanka Rigaud to break down exactly how this weighted system works. They explore the complex legal analysis behind wage level determinations, what the 48% decrease in selection probability means for Level 1 registrants versus the 107% increase for Level 4 candidates, and why simply earning a high salary doesn't guarantee a higher wage level classification.From geographic wage disparities to potential compliance pitfalls, Lauren and Naïanka cover what employers and foreign workers need to understand right now—including the possibility that registration infrastructure might not be ready, potentially reverting to full petition submissions. This is essential listening for anyone navigating H-1B cap season 2027.GUEST: Naïanka Rigaud, EIG PartnerHOST: Lauren Clarke NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor PRODUCER: Adam Belmar

We explore the forces likely to shape financial markets in 2026 and how to make better decisions as you pursue your goals this year.Topics covered include:The difference between intentions and resolutionsKey behavioral biases and how to overcome themThe cautionary tale of a private real estate fund that went publicIs the affordability crisis real?The big test for AI in 2026The financial and economic outlook for the yearSponsorsGelt - Taxes Done RightMasterworks - Invest in multimillion-dollar artwork offeringsDelete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% offInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesA Slightly Better You in the New Year by Roland Fryer—The Wall Street JournalPaying Not to Go to the Gym by Stefano DellaVigna and Ulrike Malmendier—American Economic AssociationHandbook of Cognitive Biases—Federal Intelligence Service FISEmployed full time: Median usual weekly real earnings: Wage and salary workers: 16 years and over—Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisAmerica's affordability crisis is (mostly) a mirage—The EconomistWhen Your Private Fund Turns $1 Into 60 Cents by Jason Zweig—The Wall Street JournalCanadians Are Furious After Real Estate Funds Lock Up Their Money by Paula Sambo—BloombergBlue Rock TI+ Annual Report—Securities and Exchange CommissionWhich jobs have grown (and declined) fastest during your working life? by Andrew Van Dam—The Washington PostIs AI More Like a Mind or a Market? by Walter Frick—BloombergDon't Fear the Bubble Bursting by Carl Benedikt Frey—The New York TimesRelated Episodes484: 7 Steps to Living a Longer Life414: Use Caution with Private REITs like Blackstone's BREITSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler as they kick off 2026 with CAVA Co-Founder and CEO Brett Schulman for an in-depth conversation about navigating today's challenging restaurant landscape. Schulman reveals why CAVA eliminated digital tipping while paying workers top wages, how the brand has achieved 20% traffic growth while competitors struggle, and their strategy of keeping menu prices 50% lower than industry averages. Learn about CAVA's ambitious expansion plans for 2026, their human-centered approach to AI and automation, and why Mediterranean cuisine is perfectly positioned at the intersection of health, wellness, and bold flavors. This episode is packed with actionable insights for restaurant operators looking to thrive in an uncertain economy.#FastCasualNation #RestaurantIndustry #CAVARestaurantBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fast-casual-nation--3598490/support.Get Your Podcast Now! Are you a hospitality or restaurant industry leader looking to amplify your voice and establish yourself as a thought leader? Look no further than SavorFM, the premier podcast platform designed exclusively for hospitality visionaries like you. Take the next step in your industry leadership journey – visit https://www.savor.fm/Capital & Advisory: Are you a fast-casual restaurant startup or a technology innovator in the food service industry? Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into decades of expertise. Reach out to Savor Capital & Advisory now to explore how their seasoned professionals can propel your business forward. Discover if you're eligible to leverage our unparalleled knowledge in food service branding and technology and take your venture to new heights.Don't wait – amplify your voice or supercharge your startup's growth today with Savor's ecosystem of industry-leading platforms and advisory services. Visit https://www.savor.fm/capital-advisory

In this episode, Tara dives deep into the latest economic data—covering inflation, GDP growth, interest rates, and market moves—and explores how they impact everyday Americans. From core CPI trends to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, Tara breaks down what the numbers really mean, how the media frames the story, and why it matters for jobs, wages, and affordability. We also look at the unexpected twists: how global events, treasury movements, and fiscal policy are influencing U.S. markets in ways most people don't realize. If you want to understand the real economic picture beyond the headlines, this episode is a must-listen.

CONSPIRACY CHARGES AND THE LEGALITY OF AGGRESSIVE WAR Colleague Professor Gary J. Bass. The prosecution focused on 28 Class A defendants, alleging a grand conspiracy to wage aggressive war. This conspiracy charge, borrowed from Nuremberg, fit awkwardly with the fractured reality of the Japanese government, where defendants were often bitter rivals. To prosecute "aggressive war," the tribunal relied on the 1928 Kellogg-Briand Pact, despite it lacking criminal penalties for signatories. Ultimately, all surviving defendants received convictions, though verdicts were mixed; for example, Shigenori Togo was convicted of aggression but acquitted of conventional war crimes, while Kido was convicted of aggression but not held responsible for atrocities against POWs. NUMBER 61930 NATIONAL DIET TOKYO

Season 6 is here. New year, new me, new pod. Let me be clear. Nothing changed. Same chaos. Same button. Same “what are we doing?” energy. Appreciate the 2,249-ish of you who keep showing up. If you haven't yet, hit subscribe, hit like, and ring the bell so you get the quack ding whenever I drop an episode, clip, short, or whatever we're calling content in 2026.We kick off Episode 219 with the New Year's trip recap. Megs and I dipped out to Myrtle Beach for the reset. Quick flight. Good food. All you can eat crab legs. Then I get into my favorite Myrtle Beach activity, Dirty Don's oyster shooter flights. Old Bay rim, oyster in hand, vodka in the glass, chew three times, no more, then send it. If you're ever down there, go do it. Tell them Levi sent you. Let Dirty Don know Daddy brought you.Then we talk about Elon Musk's Grok and the internet doing what the internet does. People are using Grok like a public “edit button” on other people's photos. “Uncrop this.” “Remove this.” “Put her in this.” You get the idea. I tested it privately with Megs and with myself, for research, and the results were way too realistic. Which leads to the real conversation. AI has legit business value, I use it daily, but the moment it turns into public, weaponized creep behavior, the arguments against it start sounding strong.After that, we hit the student loan mess. Wage garnishment is back on the table, and millions of people are in default. I break down what this looks like in real life. People choose rent, groceries, and basic survival over sending hundreds of dollars a month to a loan from when their frontal lobe was still loading. I go on a full spiral about how the system pushes people into “pay it off if you're the 1%” or “join the military” as the only way out, and how insane it is to treat lifelong debt like a normal rite of passage.Then we get into the Venezuela situation and the “we're running your country now” energy. I talk through the oil angle, the absurd press conference quotes, the action movie vibes, and the fact that we're living in a timeline where the mission gets described like a film trailer. I also connect it to the Fire Fest universe, because of course I do. If you thought we were done weaponizing bad ideas, welcome to 2026.I pivot into something practical for local business owners. Going live is the cheat code. I talk about real examples like Amici's Pizza and Connor's hot dog cart pulling insane local traction by streaming consistently. If you run a storefront business and you need people to walk in and hand you money, stop treating your phone like the enemy. Put it on a tripod, throw on a mic, go live during your hours, talk to the chat between customers, and build local momentum. Then I give my favorite pro tip. Block people you know. Your audience isn't your high school class.We wrap with two more heavy hitters. Trisha Paytas saying she wants to run for Congress, and me realizing that if that's the bar, I might have a shot too. Then we close on the Pennsylvania grave robbery story that had everyone texting me. A guy allegedly stole over 100 sets of human remains and had them in his basement and storage unit. Skulls, bones, torsos, the whole nightmare. I break down the details, the local connections, the alleged selling angle, and how posting evidence on social media is the dumbest crime strategy imaginable.Season 6 is underway. It's already unhinged. More episodes, more podcasts, more studio builds, more chaos.Watch the episode. Then go to wawdpod.com to catch the latest uploads and the newest Season 6 drops.

Last year, one mayor blocked a data center development in town. Now, the Menomonie City Council has created new restrictions to regulate the industry in their community. the federal government may soon begin garnishing the wages of thousands of Wisconsin residents who are in default on their student loans. And, researchers say young bald eagles in Wisconsin are facing possible health effects from PFAS contamination.

12.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Army Vet Wins $6.8M vs LAPD, Kennedy Center Boycott Grows, Min Wage Rises, Smallwood Honored Justice for a Black Army vet: Slade Douglas wins $.68 million after LAPD turned a welfare check into forced meds and rights violations---forcing LA to pay big. Slade joins us on what this win means. Kennedy Center boycott heats up, artists cancel shows after Trump slaps his name on JFK's arts icon. We have the latest fallout ahead. It's about time: Federal minimum wage is finally bumping up from $7.25, right when Americans need it the most. A.J. Smitherman built Black Wall Street's voice with The Tulsa Star. Joining us, Founder of Black Wall Street 100, Raven Majia Williams. We lost a legend.... Gospel great Richard Smallwood... Artists remember his legacy tonight. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although not accused of any criminal wrongdoing, President Donald Trump's name is mentioned many times in the latest release of the Epstein files. The Supreme Court has delivered a blow to the Trump administration's immigration agenda. A month's worth of rain is set to be dumped on parts of California. Authorities have made a breakthrough in the search for missing nine year-old Melodee Buzzard. Plus, the government will start garnishing wages from student loan defaulters next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CALIFORNIA JOB LOSSES AND CHINA'S ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN AMID RETAIL SEASON Colleague Chris Riegel. California's new wage mandates have triggered significant job losses in the fast-food sector, forcing operators to move to lower-tax states. Internationally, while China boasts of leads in AI and EVs, these sectors rely on unsustainable subsidies, masking a deep consumer recession and deflation in the property market. NUMBER 3 1848 SAN DIEGO

We get a firehose of economic data this week. As these numbers come in, one thing is becoming clearer: Wage gains are stalling, and inflation has been heating up. What's that mean for affordability and consumers? Then, we check on oil prices after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers. Plus, we bring you the second part of our conversation with June Hagin, a night shift worker at a West Harlem Christmas tree lot.

Krystal and Emily discuss Hegseth's boat strikes backlash, Tim Dillon roasts Trump on Epstein, layoffs surge, Somalis wage meme war on Trump. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.