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Jack Frech
Former Athens County welfare director with 33 years of experience, offering first‑hand perspective on the intersection of welfare administration and media coverage.
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Jan 17, 2017
• 23min
"Busted" #5: Breaking News Consumer's Handbook: Poverty in America Edition
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In this insightful discussion, Jack Frech, a former Athens County welfare director with over 33 years of experience, tackles the complex narratives surrounding poverty in America. He shares how the media often relies on misleading 'story arcs' that gloss over systemic issues. The conversation explores why dependency rhetoric misrepresents assistance recipients and discusses the erosion of the safety net. Frech urges for a deeper understanding of poverty's root causes, emphasizing that effective solutions require political will and policy changes.
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