Society · 21 min
The working poor
By David K. Shipler
This episode challenges the myth that hard work guarantees success, revealing how millions of the working poor are trapped in a cycle of poverty by systemic barriers and interconnected challenges, despite their relentless effort. We explore the invisible treadmill that keeps them running in place.
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Society
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21 min
What it is about
working poor, poverty, economic inequality
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of working poor, poverty, economic inequality and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
David K. Shipler brings a credible and useful lens to working poor, poverty, economic inequality, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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