# "Democrats Hate Small Businesses" – Senate Pushing For $25 an Hour Minimum Wage

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Podcast: [Valuetainment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/valuetainment-328960)
Published: 2026-07-07T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Sen. Chris Murphy is calling for a $25 federal minimum wage, arguing that full-time workers deserve a living wage. Patrick Bet-David and the panel debate whether the proposal would help workers or accelerate inflation, raise prices, and put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.

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