Topic: Fair Labor

The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 under the Fair Labor Standards Act, though many states mandate higher rates that employers must follow. The discussion explores the potential negative consequences of a mandated minimum wage, such as the loss of entry-level service jobs like gas station attendants. Reference is made to Oregon's law prohibiting self-service gas as a state-mandated jobs program.

Hillary Clinton's speech to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is analyzed for its emphasis on a "just rules-based international order." The speech touched on global power distribution, intellectual property rights, and the Law of the Sea Treaty. The hosts interpret these "rules of the road" as a framework for globalist control over resources and labor.