159 Seconds with Nikki Porcher
159 Seconds with Nikki Porcher provides Georgians with a fast and clear breakdown of the issues that shape work and opportunity across the state. From wages to childcare to workforce programs, Nikki explains what matters in 159 seconds. Hosted by Nikki Porcher, veteran, educator, and candidate for Georgia Labor Commissioner. Produced and paid for by Porcher for Georgia.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
159 Seconds with Nikki Porcher
Latest Episodes
How Child Care Keeps Georgia’s Economy Running
Child care is more than a family issue. It is workforce infrastructure. In this episode, Nikki talks as a mother, a worker, and someone who meets parents across Georgia who are working full-time yet still struggling to afford care. She explains...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
2:39
A Georgia Where Work Should Work for Everyone
This episode opens with what Nikki hears in small towns, big cities, barber shops, classrooms, and break rooms across Georgia: people are working hard, but life still feels heavy. Nikki shares her own story as a veteran, a mom, and a business b...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
2:39
Georgia Should Lead the Nation in Veteran Workforce Programs
In this episode of 159 Seconds with Nikki Porcher, Nikki breaks down why Georgia should be the national leader in veteran workforce support. She shares her own experience transitioning out of the Air Force and navigating the job market both wit...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
2:35
Georgia’s Minimum Wage Is Still $5.15
Georgia’s minimum wage is still 5.15 an hour, and even the federal rate of 7.25 does not come close to covering the real cost of living in this state. In this episode I talk about what those numbers actually mean for families, including the fac...
•
Season 1
•
2:39
99.6% of Georgia Businesses Are Small Businesses
When people discuss Georgia’s economy, they often mention the large companies. But almost every business in this state is a small business. In this episode, I discuss what that really means for our communities, our jobs, and the families who ke...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
2:39
