Want to understand the harsh realities of eviction and poverty in America?
Interested in how housing issues, systemic flaws, and personal hardships intertwine in the lives of low-income renters?
Dive into these personal narratives that underscore the urgency for housing reform and the resilience of those enduring such struggles.
Want to understand the harsh realities of eviction and poverty in America?
Interested in how housing issues, systemic flaws, and personal hardships intertwine in the lives of low-income renters?
Dive into these personal narratives that underscore the urgency for housing reform and the resilience of those enduring such struggles.
Key Ideas
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#1
Is Milwaukee's Housing Crisis an Indication of a Broader American Nightmare?
01 Jan 1970
03:08
03:08
#2
Life on the Margins: Resilience and Struggle in Milwaukee's College Mobile Home Park
01 Jan 1970
03:11
03:11
#3
Can the Hinkston Family Break Their Cycle of Evictions and Find a Stable Home?
01 Jan 1970
02:58
02:58
#4
Evicted: Larraine's Struggle and the Harsh Realities of Milwaukee's Housing Crisis
01 Jan 1970
03:51
03:51
#5
Is Milwaukee’s Rental Market a Ruthless Game of Profits Over People?
01 Jan 1970
03:21
03:21
#6
Living on the Edge: Evictions, Addiction, and the Grim Reality of America's Housing Crisis
01 Jan 1970
03:37
03:37
#7
Can Arleen, Larraine, and Pam Overcome the Crushing Cycle of Poverty and Eviction?
01 Jan 1970
03:18
03:18
#8
Faith and Friendship: Crystal and Vanetta's Battle Against Homelessness
01 Jan 1970
02:45
02:45
#9
Can Scott's Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption Inspire Your Own Comeback?
01 Jan 1970
02:31
02:31
#10
Arleen's Odyssey: Battling Evictions and Dreaming of Stability
01 Jan 1970
03:08
03:08
#11
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
02:18
02:18
About Author
Matthew Desmond is a sociologist and professor at Princeton University, renowned for his extensive research on poverty, housing, and public policy. He is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City," which explores the devastating impact of eviction on the lives of eight families in Milwaukee. Desmond's work sheds light on the broader systemic issues contributing to housing instability in America.
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