California’s fast food workers are earning a minimum wage of $20/hr. The wage hike was approved in 2024 and there may be more coming in 2025. Given California’s reputation as a fast food hub for many companies, how has this wage hike affected the US economy and where is it going from here? We’re joined by Saul Gonzales and Madi Bolanos from the California Report Podcast to figure that out. Plus: Google Gemini beats Pokémon Blue and Warren Buffet is set to retire.

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