Meridel Lasour
Writer and journalist who documented urban poverty during the Depression, author of the essay 'Women on the Breadline' featured in the episode.
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May 12, 2026 • 19min
Four voices from the Great Depression
Meridel Lasour, writer and journalist who documented urban poverty, shares firsthand observations of women's invisibility during the Depression. Short, vivid accounts cover hidden privation, avoiding breadlines, and charity judgments. The conversation highlights everyday survival tactics and how social attitudes shaped who received help.
