Patrick and Cyrus focus on the challenges surrounding minimum wage and the struggles faced by restaurant workers. Patrick gets Cyrus to share his personal experiences from over a decade in the industry, highlighting the difficulties of surviving on tips and low hourly wages. Patrick also discusses California's recent rejection of Proposition 32, which proposed an increase to the state's minimum wage, and examines its potential impact on small businesses and working families. Linking the conversation to biblical teachings, Patrick reflects on the moral implications of labor practices. This engaging discussion covers fairness, economic realities, and the importance of treating workers with respect.

 

• Julieann – Who brought the wicker basket? (00:38)
• Prop 32 fails: Californians reject raising minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour (07:48)
• Janet (email) – 3 restaurants closed because they couldn’t afford the minimum wage increase (25:40)
• John - Another factor in minimum wage is that large business can handle a wage increase but the small places can't and go out of business (27:00)
• Terri – I waited tables in the 80’s and had a wonderful time (32:27)
• Richard – The problem with raising minimum wage is that kids think they are entitled to more money than they are worth (46:36)