Why Are We Broke? | Part 1: Wages, Work, and the Billionaire Economy

In Part 1 of “Why Are We Broke?”, we break down the real reasons why so many Americans  even those working full-time  are living paycheck to paycheck.This isn’t about laziness. It’s not about bad budgeting. It’s about a system that stopped rewarding work  and started hoarding wealth at the top.From the history of the federal minimum wage to the rise of corporate profiteering, this episode walks through how the rules were rewritten over the last 40 years to benefit billionaires, freeze wages, and blame the working class for struggling.We’ll talk about:What the minimum wage was actually created forWhy it hasn’t kept pace with inflation or productivityHow corporations offload labor costs onto taxpayersAnd why defending billionaires is hurting the very people doing the workThis is the story of how the American economy got rigged from the top down  and what it will take to fix it.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right and still falling behind  you’re not alone.This is Evergreen Perspective. Let’s talk about it.17th LD Democrats General Meeting - https://www.17thdems.orgWashougal City Council Meeting - https://www.cityofwashougal.us/382/Mayor-City-CouncilCowlitz County Republican Central Committee Meeting - https://www.cowlitzgop.com/eventsLower Columbia River Estuary Partnership - https://www.estuarypartnership.org/get-involved/volunteeringLike & Subscribe : If this episode resonated with you, hit that like button and subscribe for more deep dives into the policies shaping our world.Follow Evergreen Perspective on Social Media: Stay up to date with behind-the-scenes content, upcoming topics, and ways to take action.Find Us On: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & Google Podcasts Instagram: @evergreenperspective1 Facebook: Evergreen Perspective Bluesky: @evergreenpodcast.bsky.social