Why there’s so much poverty in America — and what you can do about it
Apple News In Conversation
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Matthew Desmond is a sociologist and writer who likes to talk about big, seemingly intractable problems. His latest book zooms out and takes a different perspective on why poverty exists in America. He says if you are not poor or even just comfortable, you are benefiting from a system that keeps people poor. Shemita Basu: Why there's so much poverty in America and what you can do about it.
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