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Who’s Here in the Hamptons

Dan Rattiner speaks with Ken Auletta, bestselling author and columnist – Episode 133

May 25, 2023
In this podcast, Dan Rattiner speaks with Ken Auletta, bestselling author and columnist, covering topics like poverty's impact on anti-social behavior, defining success in a national work program, successful books on Google and Elizabeth Holmes, a medical scandal investigation, and the evolving media landscape
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Quick takeaways

  • The challenges faced by the hardcore poor contribute to societal issues like crime, irrespective of race.
  • Thorough investigative journalism plays a crucial role in exposing deceit and holding high-profile individuals accountable.

Deep dives

Challenges of Dealing with the Underclass

Ken O'Letta discusses his book 'The Underclass' focusing on the challenges faced by the hardcore poor who struggle with societal mobility. He highlights how this group, irrespective of race, contributes to social issues like crime and anti-social behavior. O'Letta delves into the difficulty of bridging the divide between left and right ideologies when addressing poverty, as their solutions differ fundamentally.

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