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105 Million Americans Out of Work: The Truth About $52 Minimum Wage | 07-23-26
Sam Bushman and Heath Perkins of Freewater Coin Company open with today's gold and silver prices, then dig into the shocking labor report showing 105.8 million Americans classified as outside the workforce, the lowest labor force participation since 2021. They connect this to a startling fact: 1964's $1.25 minimum wage in silver quarters equals about $52 an hour today, meaning young men today face a much harder economic reality than their grandparents did. The conversation turns to hopelessness, suicide rates, and why faith and spiritual grounding matter more than ever. They close by covering…
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