The Price of Poverty: How Inflation Hurts America's Low Paid Workers
1A - A podcast by NPR
Rising food and energy costs are hurting Americans' pockets, especially for those earning lower wages. Wages haven't kept up with inflation. But low-income workers have seen some of the largest percent increases in pay since the pandemic.But how long will those reported gains last? How do we fix a system that asks millions to work hard, but doesn't earn them enough to live on?We partnered with WFPL in Louisville, Kentucky and talk to small business owners, consumers and workers impacted by inflation. This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.
