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Mentioned in 20 episodes
Evicted
Book • 2016
In 'Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,' Matthew Desmond provides a detailed and compassionate look at the lives of eight families in Milwaukee who are struggling to maintain stable housing.
The book explores the intersection of poverty, housing, and profit in the United States, highlighting the systemic issues that contribute to eviction and its consequences on families and communities.
The book explores the intersection of poverty, housing, and profit in the United States, highlighting the systemic issues that contribute to eviction and its consequences on families and communities.
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Mentioned in 20 episodes
Recommended by 

for its compelling portrayal of the struggles faced by families facing eviction and its insightful look into housing and rental markets.


Youngme Moon

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Going out with a bang: Recommendations for this summer
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in the context of discussing the importance of stable housing for children's development.


Mike Maughan

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186. Do You Need a Routine?
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when mentioning the poverty that existed in the 90s.


Matthew Yglesias

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Noah Smith & Matt Yglesias on the Electric Technology Crisis, China, and America's Future
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to highlight the importance of firsthand accounts from people living in poverty.

Katie Gatti-Tossan

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Why We Judge Women’s Spending, What We Hide, & What We’re Afraid to Admit
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when discussing the scarcity of housing resources and its impact on the poor.


Adam Conover

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Homeless and Employed in America with Brian Goldstone
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who put it next to her copy of Thick and ![undefined]()

referred to Matt Desmond's piece about American capitalism's roots in slavery.


Henah

Katie Gatti-Tossan

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On Moving to Make More Money, the Government’s PE Playbook, & Henah Buying a House
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as one of Matt Desmond's books, discussing poverty in America.


Sean Illing

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Why the poor in America stay poor
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in the context of housing instability and its impact on children's development.


Mike Maughn

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Bonus: Angela Duckworth’s “No Stupid Questions” Podcast
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as a book that explores the psychological and social impact of financial limitations and evictions.


Mike Maughan

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211. Why Do We Listen to Sad Songs?
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as part of a new wave of literature highlighting broken systems.

Danny Crichton

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How Jane Jacobs got Americans stuck




