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Mentioned in 17 episodes

Evicted

Book • 2016

Author

Matthew Desmond

Author

Enrique Maldonado Roldn

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 17 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?

Referenced by

Matthew Yglesias

when mentioning the poverty that existed in the 90s.

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Noah Smith & Matt Yglesias on the Electric Technology Crisis, China, and America's Future

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

Henah

who put it next to her copy of Thick and

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

Mentioned by

Mike Maughn

in the context of housing instability and its impact on children's development.

21 snips

Bonus: Angela Duckworth’s “No Stupid Questions” Podcast

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?

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

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

Recommended by

Royal Ramey

as a great book.

From prison to purpose through wildland firefighting | Royal Ramey

Mentioned by

Adam Conover

as an incredible book about the experience of living in grinding poverty in America.

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Mentioned by

Brooke Gladstone

as a book by Matthew Desmond about poverty and profit in American cities.

"Busted" #4: When the Safety Net Doesn't Catch You

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

Jason Palmer

when discussing a groundbreaking study on evictions in America.

Bibi in the corner: Binyamin Netanyahu’s indictment

Mentioned by

Curtis Chang

as a book that depicts how millions of Americans are one illness or car malfunction away from deep poverty.

Redefining Neighbor and the Fight Against Poverty with Gisele Garraway

Mentioned by Kate Manne as another book by Matt Desmond, described as a reported ethnography.

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