Equity Check Podcast

Civic education for the real world—built on community, powered by action.

It’s not just talk. It’s civic life made clear, actionable, and rooted in the voices of our community.

The Equity Check breaks down the biggest national issues and connects them directly to what’s happening in Harris County. With episodes featuring community advocates, policy experts, and government insiders, this podcast is for anyone who wants to understand how decisions are made—and how to influence them.

“What a Paycheck Should Mean: Raising the Wage in Harris County”

EP 01 | AUG 2025

In the premiere episode of The Equity Check Podcast, host Patrick sits down with Elsa Flores, President of SEIU Texas, to discuss Harris County’s landmark decision to raise its minimum wage to twenty dollars an hour for all employees, with a higher base wage for contracted workers. They explore what this policy means for frontline workers, how it came to be, and the organizing that made it possible. From late-night meetings to public testimony, this episode highlights the people behind the policy and what it signals for the future of worker justice in Texas.

Who Should Tune In:

Everyday people, organizers, advocates, and on-the-go listeners who want the real story behind local decisions.

Why It Matters:

What happens nationally doesn’t stay national, and local change starts with knowing what’s really going on.

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