Introducing...Million Bazillion: Why do some people get paid more than others?

For this week’s question, both Henry and Nathanial wanted to know why some people get paid more than others. Ryan and Bridget help break down the “wage gap” with the help of the Vindicators superhero squad who are on a mission to make pay more fair. Plus, we brainstorm ways to fix the problem.

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If you and your kids want to learn more about the wage gap, here’s some extra material you might find helpful.

Here are more ways to talk to your kid about the wage gap from Girls Leadership.

Teaching kids to negotiate is an important skill that will help them fight the wage gap when they grow up. Listen back to our episode about the power of negotiation.

In this episode, the Vindicators decide to form the first superheroes union. The children’s book “¡Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!” looks at the history of a janitors’ strike in Los Angeles.

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Thanks for listening to this episode. Do your kids still have questions about the wage gap, pay disparities or labor unions? Send them to us using this online form.

For this week’s question, both Henry and Nathanial wanted to know why some people get paid more than others. Ryan and Bridget help break down the “wage gap” with the help of the Vindicators superhero squad who are on a mission to make pay more fair. Plus, we brainstorm ways to fix the problem.

Tip Jar

If you and your kids want to learn more about the wage gap, here’s some extra material you might find helpful.

Here are more ways to talk to your kid about the wage gap from Girls Leadership.
Teaching kids to negotiate is an important skill that will help them fight the wage gap when they grow up. Listen back to our episode about the power of negotiation.
In this episode, the Vindicators decide to form the first superheroes union. The children’s book “¡Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!” looks at the history of a janitors’ strike in Los Angeles.

Gimme 5

Thanks for listening to this episode. Do your kids still have questions about the wage gap, pay disparities or labor unions? Send them to us using this online form.