Urban America's Labor Exploitation Racket

In this episode, Aaron Renn discusses how major global coastal cities are built on a labor exploitation model, particularly concerning underpaid immigrant workers. He uses the example of nannies in New York City, where many upper-middle-class families depend on under-the-table, cash payments to afford childcare. This exploitation extends to other service industries like laundry, food delivery, and cleaning services, where low-wage immigrant workers are prevalent. Renn argues that many residents of these cities rely on this underpaid labor to maintain their lifestyles and even afford to live there. He critiques the selective justice often discussed in progressive circles, pointing out the hypocrisy of not addressing the exploitation perpetuated by members of their own communities and congregations. He suggests churches should survey their members to reveal the extent of tax evasion and fair wage practices among those employing domestic workers.