Matthew Desmond

Matthew Desmond, a sociology professor and author renowned for his books on poverty, discusses the systemic roots of poverty in America. He highlights how societal awareness of privilege can drive change and critiques the ineffectiveness of current government aid programs. Desmond emphasizes the need for collective responsibility and innovative strategies to combat poverty, while also sharing hopeful narratives of grassroots movements that have made a difference. He challenges listeners to reconsider their roles in perpetuating or alleviating poverty.

The United States is one of the wealthiest nations on the planet, so why is it that our poverty rates surpass those of so many other countries? In this episode, sociologist Matthew Desmond shares a hard truth with Adam: we are constantly reinforcing wealth inequality in invisible ways. The good news is that we're capable of divesting from the ways we may inadvertently contribute to the system. Pick up Matthew's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Desmond, best-selling author and professor, challenges narratives about poverty in America, emphasizing that it's a choice. The hosts explore pointless Christian arguments and stress the need for unity. They discuss theological debates like biblical inerrancy and evolution. Desmond highlights deliberate factors perpetuating poverty, and the importance of advocating for equal opportunities.

"Poverty will be abolished in America only when a mass movement demands it," writes Princeton sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond in his new book, "Poverty, by America." Building on his own lived experiences of growing up poor and continued contact with impoverished communities that "forces [him] to be intellectually honest," he claims that poverty persists in America not because we are incapable of preventing it but because society - and especially the wealthy - benefits from it at the expense of the poor.Bethany and Luigi draw from their recent conversation with former U.S. Sen. Phil Gramm, who argued against the premise altogether and said that poverty in America is not as terrible a "scourge" as many like Desmond claim it to be. With Desmond, our hosts discuss his views on the complex and deeply entrenched root causes of poverty, its relationship with the American capitalist system, and how we could build on individual choices - towards which we have otherwise been so stubbornly resistant - to end poverty.Show Notes:In case you missed it, here's Bethany and Luigi's conversation with Sen. Phil Gramm: "Is American Inequality a Myth?"Read related reading on ProMarket: "Monopolies: Silent Spreaders of Poverty and Economic Inequality" and a conversation with Nobel Prize-winning economist Angus Deaton on "The Under-Discussed Driver of Inequality in America."

Debates on poverty in America persist due to conflicting perspectives: is it a terrible scourge or a measurement error? Former Senator argues poverty is overstated, while sociologist claims no progress. Podcast delves into nuanced debate on poverty, income inequality, and government assistance policies.

Matthew Desmond, known for his Pulitzer-Prize-winning book 'Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,' discusses the systemic causes of poverty, impact of eviction on families, strategies to empower the poor, intertwined relationship between race and poverty, and reflections on COVID-19 economic policies.

Matthew Desmond, a Princeton sociology professor and author of *Poverty, By America*, dives deep into the complexities of poverty in a wealthy nation. He reveals the staggering prevalence of financial instability and advocates for systemic change. The conversation addresses the skewed welfare benefits favoring the affluent, while calling for a collective responsibility to abolish poverty. Desmond emphasizes the need for comprehensive strategies like housing investments and uplifting community initiatives to create a more equitable society.

Matthew Desmond, a professor of sociology at Princeton University, joins Preet to discuss his new book about poverty in America. They explore the entrenchment of poverty despite being one of the wealthiest nations, and the challenges of passing anti-poverty measures through Congress. The conversation also touches on the idea of appointing a national “poverty czar.” They also discuss the concept of a speedy trial, the impact of the mortgage interest tax deduction, and potential solutions for addressing poverty.

Yolanda Jackson, a single mother from Georgia, shares her harrowing experience with eviction during the pandemic, revealing the emotional and financial stress faced by many renters. Matthew Desmond, a sociology professor at Princeton, provides insight into the broader eviction crisis, discussing legislative responses and the limitations of federal aid. They explore the impact of unemployment on families and question the effectiveness of current relief measures amid rising eviction rates, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable housing solutions.

In this discussion, Matt Desmond, founder of Princeton University's Eviction Lab, delves into the looming crisis as expanded unemployment benefits set to expire. He highlights the impending eviction wave affecting millions, particularly in the Rust Belt, where pre-pandemic struggles were already severe. Desmond emphasizes the urgent need for congressional action to prevent homelessness and the societal stigma tied to evictions. His insights shine a light on the emotional and financial toll faced by families across America.