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Mentioned in 15 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.

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Mentioned in 15 episodes

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Youngme Moon
for its compelling portrayal of the struggles faced by families facing eviction and its insightful look into housing and rental markets.
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Mike Maughan
in the context of discussing the importance of stable housing for children's development.
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Matthew Yglesias
when mentioning the poverty that existed in the 90s.
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Henah
who put it next to her copy of Thick and
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Katie Gatti-Tossan
referred to Matt Desmond's piece about American capitalism's roots in slavery.
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On Moving to Make More Money, the Government’s PE Playbook, & Henah Buying a House
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Adam Conover
when discussing the scarcity of housing resources and its impact on the poor.
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Homeless and Employed in America with Brian Goldstone
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Mike Maughn
in the context of housing instability and its impact on children's development.
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Bonus: Angela Duckworth’s “No Stupid Questions” Podcast
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Danny Crichton
as part of a new wave of literature highlighting broken systems.
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How Jane Jacobs got Americans stuck
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Sean Illing
as one of Matt Desmond's books, discussing poverty in America.
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Why the poor in America stay poor
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Mike Maughan
as a book that explores the psychological and social impact of financial limitations and evictions.
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211. Why Do We Listen to Sad Songs?
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Katie Gatti-Tossann
as a must-read to understand poverty in the US.
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Pauline Strong
as a book used in her course on cultural identities, focusing on homelessness in the U.S.
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The GOP Loves Western Civ
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Royal Ramey
as a great book.
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Mentioned by Arvid Lukauskas as an example of a book using synthetic narratives to capture lived experiences.
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Katty Kay
as a book that reads like a Dickens novel and offers insight into the challenges of the American housing industry.
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Katty Kay
for understanding the struggles of those involved in the housing industry in America.
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Elizabeth Warren
for its insights on housing and economic stability.
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Mentioned by Arvid Lukauskas as an example of a book using synthetic narratives to capture lived experiences.
Arvid J. Lukauskas and Yumiko Shimabukuro, "Misery Beneath the Miracle in East Asia" (Cornell UP, 2024)
Mentioned by Arvid Lukauskas as an example of a book using narrative to connect with the reader and highlight real social issues.
Arvid J. Lukauskas and Yumiko Shimabukuro, "Misery Beneath the Miracle in East Asia" (Cornell UP, 2024)
Mentioned by Kate Manne as another book by Matt Desmond, described as a reported ethnography.
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