#11590
Mentioned in 3 episodes
The other America
Book • 1962
Published in 1962, 'The Other America' by Michael Harrington reveals the stark realities of poverty amidst America's post-war prosperity.
The book challenges readers to confront the harsh conditions faced by the impoverished and calls for action to create a more equitable society.
It played a significant role in shaping public discourse on poverty and influenced President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society programs.
The book challenges readers to confront the harsh conditions faced by the impoverished and calls for action to create a more equitable society.
It played a significant role in shaping public discourse on poverty and influenced President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society programs.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Eli Lake
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Beautiful Losers: Mamdani & The End of Socialism’s Losing Streak
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Eli Lake
35 snips
Beautiful Losers: Mamdani & The End of Socialism’s Losing Streak
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John Podhoretz
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Relitigating the 20th Century
Mentioned in the context of President Kennedy announcing a war on poverty due to the massive poverty around US.
Modern Monetary Theory: The Fundamentals (Ft. L. Randall Wray)
Mentioned by Bill Moyer, who considers it the most important book on American life since Michael Harrington's 'The Other America'.
Barbara Ehrenreich with David Barsamian
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Tamara Boussac
Le mot de l'éco 29/40 : “Welfare State” : l’Etat providence américain face à l’adversité
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David Henderson
David Henderson on the Essential UCLA School of Economics
Mentioned by Peter Hotez as a book that helped launch the war on poverty.
#1261 - Peter Hotez
