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Millennial Myths

Should the Minimum Wage be Raised to $15 an Hour?

In the final episode of this mini-series, host Samantha Renck sits down with Rachel Greszler to discuss the economic impact of a federally-mandated $15 minimum wage, what demographic would be impacted the most, and much more. Greszler is a research fellow in the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget. In this innovative series Samantha Renck debunks the most common myths plaguing the youngest generations of Americans. From socialism, the electoral college, and the rise of identity politics, Samantha combines “man on the street” -style interviews from around Washington, D.C. with personal stories and expert analysis on every binge-worthy weekly episode.

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