Ep 63. Saru Jayaraman, Grover Norquist

In season 9 episode 63 of Tavis Smiley, host Tavis Smiley interviews two guests, Saru Jayaraman and Grover Norquist.

First up is Saru Jayaraman, the Co-Founder and President of Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC United) and Director of the Food Labor Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley. Jayaraman discusses the issues facing restaurant workers in America, including the prevalence of low wages, sexual harassment, and discrimination. She also shares stories of successful advocacy efforts and explains how consumers can support fair treatment of restaurant workers.

Next, Smiley speaks with Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform and one of the most influential voices in conservative politics. Norquist discusses his anti-tax stance and the history of Americans for Tax Reform. He also addresses criticism of the organization's influence on lawmakers and its role in shaping tax policy.

Throughout the episode, Smiley asks probing questions and pushes his guests on contentious issues. The result is a thought-provoking and informative discussion on topics that have far-reaching consequences for American workers and taxpayers.