Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Just a month and a half ago, D.C.’s battle over a living wage bill for big box retailers ended in a veto from District Mayor Vincent Gray. Now, the D.C. Council is considering four proposals for a minimum wage increase, and officials in neighboring Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties have joined the cause. The proposals range from $10.55 an hour to $12.50 an hour, which would put the area alongside cities like San Francisco in terms of what it pays low-wage workers. Kojo looks at what minimum wage politics mean for workers, businesses and the regional economy.
Guests
- Marc Elrich Member, Montgomery County Council (D-At Large)
- Patrick Madden Reporter, WAMU 88.5 News
- David Harrington President, Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce
- Joni Balter Politics editor, Seattle Times
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