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Mentioned in 14 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 14 episodes

Recommended by 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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Going out with a bang: Recommendations for this summer
Mentioned by Mike Maughan in the context of discussing the importance of stable housing for children's development.
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186. Do You Need a Routine?
Mentioned by 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
Mentioned by 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
Mentioned by Danny Crichton as part of a new wave of literature highlighting broken systems.
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How Jane Jacobs got Americans stuck
Mentioned by Sean Illing as one of Matt Desmond's books, discussing poverty in America.
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Why the poor in America stay poor
Mentioned by 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?
Recommended by Katie Gatti-Tossann as a must-read to understand poverty in the US.
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The Books That Shifted Our Perspective Most in 2024
Mentioned by 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
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)
Recommended by Katty Kay as a book that reads like a Dickens novel and offers insight into the challenges of the American housing industry.
299. The Secret Behind Trump's Silence
Recommended by Katty Kay for understanding the struggles of those involved in the housing industry in America.
20. The Secret Behind Trump's Silence
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 Jia Tolentino as a book that provides policy solutions to the problems discussed.
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Mentioned by Joe Kennedy III while discussing the impact of evictions on families and society.
The Justice Gap (with Joe Kennedy III)
Recommended by Phillip Atiba Goff as one of three books he is currently reading, focusing on the impact of housing on social issues.
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