Stephanie Hoopes, Peter Kilde, Marc Perry, and Dalitso Sulamoyo join Nate Hagens to discuss poverty in the United States. They explore the concept of ALICE, the impact of hurricanes on poverty-stricken communities, frustration within communities of color, changing public attitudes towards poverty, wealth disparity, and addressing poverty at the local level. Positive developments in Illinois are also highlighted. The discussion focuses on proactive planning for the future of poverty in a resource-constrained world.